Living Full Time on the Bike!
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From: SW WA.
California sucks because you have to be a resident so I couldn't get one and being I live on the left coast I sometimes find myself in that communist country.
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
When the wife and I toured ,we would typically ride the old U.S. Routes when possible. If we had to make up time we would use the interstate, very rarely though. Here's another book to check out, Great American Motorcycle Tours, by Gary McKechnie.
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From: The Wasteland
How long has it been since you slept in a tent? The Missus and I bought a nice truck bed tent last year and did several weekend trips with it.
The best advice Id give you is invest in a good quality air mattress or a nice lightweight folding cot. Sleeping in a bag on the ground is a lot tougher on the body that it was 30 years ago when we were younger.
The best advice Id give you is invest in a good quality air mattress or a nice lightweight folding cot. Sleeping in a bag on the ground is a lot tougher on the body that it was 30 years ago when we were younger.
Gonna be one helluva trip! Take that for what it's worth. One week worth of clothing and use laundry facilities is the thing I didn't see yet. Even living off the bike, you're limited on space and over packing is an issue too. Twisted said it best though, hope the bank account is ready. It's gonna get more expensive than you realize. As far as food, shop local store and buy non perishable items or buy your supper for that night. Not eating in restaurants is the quickest and easiest way to save money on the trip.
Good luck and Godspeed!
Good luck and Godspeed!
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From: Casper, Wyoming
I've seen Devils Tower a few times, as you're coming in to the area, the First View of it from a Distance almost takes your Breath Away. I'll be Trailering the Bike to a Friend's in Texas and Ride to Daytona from there!!
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From: Casper, Wyoming
The Wind can Definitely Challenge a Person!! I'll be Trailering the Bike to a Friend's Place in Texas then Riding to Daytona Florida from there!!
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From: Casper, Wyoming
I don't go anywhere out of state if I'm traveling somewhere that I haven't been to recently without checking the latest rules and regs on concealed carry for that area.
"Wyoming has reciprocity with the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, ..."
You still need to know their rules though. Some may choose not to carry given the hassle.
"Wyoming has reciprocity with the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, ..."
You still need to know their rules though. Some may choose not to carry given the hassle.
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From: Casper, Wyoming
Gonna be one helluva trip! Take that for what it's worth. One week worth of clothing and use laundry facilities is the thing I didn't see yet. Even living off the bike, you're limited on space and over packing is an issue too. Twisted said it best though, hope the bank account is ready. It's gonna get more expensive than you realize. As far as food, shop local store and buy non perishable items or buy your supper for that night. Not eating in restaurants is the quickest and easiest way to save money on the trip.
Good luck and Godspeed!
Good luck and Godspeed!
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From: Casper, Wyoming
There's a metric ton of logistics you need to think about and prepare for the least of which is how fat the bank account is for this as it won't be as cheap you may believe and the next is the bike itself. You will be dealing with breakdowns and odd mechanical issues at the least convenient times or place on one that old, nature of the beast.
I've done a few 4 to 6 week long road trips on 2 wheels, they wear you down even as a young buck in my 30's
I've done a few 4 to 6 week long road trips on 2 wheels, they wear you down even as a young buck in my 30's