Sturgis prep?
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Okay, no laughs, BUT.. Another option is to get couple pair of synthetic-wicking underwear. You wash them in a sink, hang overnight, and they dry in morning..i'm talking 350 plus miles a day trips..
jockey, haines, wickers, etc sell them. And, yes they work on long rides!! I only pack two pair besides the ones I'm wearing...i also wear self-wicking 100% polyester long sleeve tshirt under a mesh jacket on long trips so not burning skin or dehydrating.. Hanes has them on line $7 each online..
jockey, haines, wickers, etc sell them. And, yes they work on long rides!! I only pack two pair besides the ones I'm wearing...i also wear self-wicking 100% polyester long sleeve tshirt under a mesh jacket on long trips so not burning skin or dehydrating.. Hanes has them on line $7 each online..
What time do vendors open during Rally Week? I am an early bird and if I could ride to downtown, see the vendors, get a few souvenirs and shirts then GTFO before the crowds arrive, that would be my preference.
Last edited by PapaThiele; Jul 21, 2015 at 09:27 AM.
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From: N. Illinois
for me..
new shocks
new front brakes
3 hole oil change
tire pressure/bolt checks
pack toolkit/clean saddlebags
oh, and i ordered mid frame heat deflectors for this year, i cooked my thighs last time downtown. hoping that helps some.
new shocks
new front brakes
3 hole oil change
tire pressure/bolt checks
pack toolkit/clean saddlebags
oh, and i ordered mid frame heat deflectors for this year, i cooked my thighs last time downtown. hoping that helps some.
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
I went out in 2012. I was downtown around 8 AM and there were some vendors stirring then.
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From: Syracuse,NY
I'm thinking the same thing. I may leave a day early and go through town and then head south.
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From: SW Washington State
Thats what we do, park downtown any spot you want, have the breakfast buffet at Jacks and hit the vendors around 8:30-9am. place really starts to fill up around 11am. Get down on main st at 7-8am and practice your figure eights.
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Everything I'm waiting for is on back order since companies are more worried about preparing for Sturgis than taking care of everyday business.