I got a dyna plug kit for my bike, I haven't had to use it yet, but the engineering seems sound. I do need something to re-inflate with though.

http://www.dynaplug.com/

it's gonna be a long ride, and I'm figuring it'll be a few hours longer than I expect, hopefully not though.

 

You are worrying way too much...


Just do it, enjoy it, and tell us about it later.

 

at this point, I ain't worried, I'll take pictures from the road as I go.

 

I just finished my first trip,not major. 700 miles in two days. Even with ear plugs I would say wear a hemet that covers your ears. If i were to do it agin I would not wear a half helmet.

 

I have a half and a 3/4, but I'll probably end up wearing the half, it's alot lighter, and stays much cooler than the 3/4. it does have some clip in earmuffs that cut the noise down drastically. I'll probably bring both so that when I get in town I can toss one at my dad and he can ride one of his brother's spare bikes.

 

Rode down to Pensacola and back, ended up with about 1700 miles put on over the coarse of 5 days. the trip was about 580 miles each way, with a few rides around town when I was there, it was fun, need to do it again soon.

580 miles with a half helmet kinda sucked, not because wind noise, but because at 80 MPH, it tries to lift off, and pulls real hard on your jaw. ended up buying a full face for the ride back and was way more comfortable. I'm gonna keep the half for slower country rides, but anytime I plan on going over 80 for extended periods I'll wear a full face.

 

A 1-2 day trip requires very little "planning". You don't even need a change of clothes if you are OK with that kind of thing (I am). Modern motorcycles are pretty bullet proof; just gas and go. Looking at your setup, the only thing I would recommend would be a backpack to carry stuff like a change of clothes, camera, toiletries, and other essentials. Your saddlebags should be plenty of room for extra riding gear. I like to leave one bag empty so that I can stow my riding gear while I am sight-seeing. I would not try to secure anything to the pillion without a sissy bar (good way to scuff your paint).

The problem with your setup is security issues. Personally, I don't care and I leave stuff on my bike all the time unsecured. As long as I have the difficult to replace stuff on me, I don't worry about it. It is easy to over stress about it.

The goal here is to reduce stress.

I basically double the ride time. So, if you can drive it in 8, it will take 16 on a bike.

Personally, I can't ride non-stop for more than a couple of hours. A backrest extended my saddle time significantly and so did highway pegs. Much depends on how well your bike fits you and how durable you are. My advice here is... know your limitations. You can figure this out by taking day trips first. The fatigue is accumulative. Rests will postpone, but will not prevent the inevitable: sore back, bum, shoulders, neck, etc. By the end of the day, you will be feeling it. I have also found that stopping often, before I start to feel the fatigue, helps a lot. So, I stop every hour usually for a short break, regardless. I also take preventative measures: stay hydrated, stretch at every stop, and I take an aspirin in the middle of the afternoon whether I feel the aches and pains or not.

It is no fun to arrive somewhere at the end of the day feeling like you went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.

There has been a billion words written on this subject. My advice is to take nothing. It is easier to add what you need than it is to subtract the things you don't. Everything I need for an indefinite stay on the road can fit in a gym bag, which is ready to go all the time (in my Jeep right now). All of my "extra" riding gear fits in one saddle bag and is in it all the time and I almost never open that saddle bag (usually to check/adjust my shock air pressure).

The only tools I carry are: pump for the shocks, Leatherman (never used), phillips screw driver suitable for removing the seat and battery (used once to get a jump after leaving my lights on), and a flashlight. I use the flashlight mostly for loading and unloading. I'm replacing it though with a LED light on a headband. Bought one the other day and I friggin love it.

 

uhhh,
Keith,,, he is already home...
See the post above yours.

 

I'm considering a 2400 round trip ride.
I have a full modular helmet with drop down sun shield, a 3/4 with drop down sun shield and my favor 1/2.

The modular and 3/4 are both setup with Sena SMH10 Bluetooth headsets.

I was think the modular would be best and carry the 1/2 as a secondary.

 

Wear the modular and leave the half at home.
Less stuff to carry the better.

Space is a premium on a bike.