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I've got sleep plans penciled in, I have several friends that live about halfway. I like the idea of camping along the way though, makes things the coastal route sound even more appealing. Iron butt sounds intense, we'll see how this ride goes before I commit to anything like that!
I've got sleep plans penciled in, I have several friends that live about halfway. I like the idea of camping along the way though, makes things the coastal route sound even more appealing. Iron butt sounds intense, we'll see how this ride goes before I commit to anything like that!
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A modern bike (fuel injected,ecm, etc.) is the same as a modern car. There really is not a lot you can do on the side of the road if it stops running. I just carry the tire pump, tire repair kit, basic tool kit (leatherman pliers, common wrench sizes, torx set), zip ties, black tape, and fuses. You can pack as much stuff as you can carry, but be honest with yourself. If you do not have the creativity to rig a fix for just about every possible failure, you are not going to need much. Anything more than a loose nut, bolt or maybe a flat will most likely require a tow. As mentioned, take a credit card or bank card just in case.
For the actual ride, just drink plenty of water. I often get caught up in the ride and do not stop often enough to hydrate. It will really tire you out faster, I have to stay on top of stopping every couple of hours for water (or sooner when travelling during the summer).
Have fun.
For the actual ride, just drink plenty of water. I often get caught up in the ride and do not stop often enough to hydrate. It will really tire you out faster, I have to stay on top of stopping every couple of hours for water (or sooner when travelling during the summer).
Have fun.
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A modern bike (fuel injected,ecm, etc.) is the same as a modern car. There really is not a lot you can do on the side of the road if it stops running. I just carry the tire pump, tire repair kit, basic tool kit (leatherman pliers, common wrench sizes, torx set), zip ties, black tape, and fuses. You can pack as much stuff as you can carry, but be honest with yourself. If you do not have the creativity to rig a fix for just about every possible failure, you are not going to need much. Anything more than a loose nut, bolt or maybe a flat will most likely require a tow. As mentioned, take a credit card or bank card just in case.
For the actual ride, just drink plenty of water. I often get caught up in the ride and do not stop often enough to hydrate. It will really tire you out faster, I have to stay on top of stopping every couple of hours for water (or sooner when travelling during the summer).
Have fun.
Have fun.
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Staying hydrated makes a huge difference for sure, I've been thinking about getting a camalback, or something so I can limit the stops to just fuel and refill if necessary, but I don't foresee going that route. I see myself stopping every now and again, if for nothing else to take a couple of pictures, and enjoy the view.
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I've got sleep plans penciled in, I have several friends that live about halfway. I like the idea of camping along the way though, makes things the coastal route sound even more appealing. Iron butt sounds intense, we'll see how this ride goes before I commit to anything like that!
DJ, You can do your first Iron Butt run any time you want. 1,000 miles in 24 hours, provide the IBA the required documentation and congrats.
The Iron Butt Rally however is held every other year and very difficult to get into. Very experienced and talented long distance riders try for years to gain a spot in the field.
I wish you luck if the IBR is on your bucket list. Start putting in a lot of the mile and see if long distance riding is for you.
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I've done a couple of 250-300 mile stints here in the past couple of weeks, on thursday or friday, assuming work permits, I'm gonna try and head to the Pensacola Area, about 570-650 miles depending on route. I've started keeping road maps in my bar bag, gonna get a compass for this trip and go straight old school style, not going to do GPS navigation on the bike. Sometimes the "hard way" is more fun.
Lots of good info on what to carry. I carry para-cord as well just in case I need to make a bungee tie down, etc... Depending on how you are packing, bring a couple extra bungees. Not sure if you added it or not but the most critical addition I put on was the cigarette lighter attachment and routed it to a saddle bag to charge my phone and power a tire pump if needed. Can't stress sunscreen enough. Nothing makes a ride more miserable than getting burnt. I picked up a Stop & Go plug kit. It's small and it'll do what I need it to. Comes with everything you'd potentially need.
As for the ride, add a couple hours each day for fuel stops, water breaks, scenery stops. Depending on the heat, I'll drink a 20oz to a liter bottle of water at fuel stops and munch on a snickers or power bar.
As for the ride, add a couple hours each day for fuel stops, water breaks, scenery stops. Depending on the heat, I'll drink a 20oz to a liter bottle of water at fuel stops and munch on a snickers or power bar.