Road trip planning
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Road trip planning
Hi all, I'm starting plan a 1-2 day trip on my fatboy from South Carolina, to Northwest Florida. on four wheels, the trip is about 8 to 12 hours of interstate travel, I've never ridden nonstop that long, and was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on what to bring along. Things like raingear and a helmet are kind of a no brainer, but are there any particular tools you would recommend I pack?
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ear plugs
sunblock (don't forget back of hands)
long sleeve white tee-shirt
tire plug kit and air compressor, or fix-a-flat
sunglasses and clear glasses
tools that you think necessary and know how to use on the side of the highway
(if that is a credit card and phone, packing just got easier)
Mind your gaps (2 seconds at least)
Don't ride near trucks
enjoy the trip and please ride safe.
sunblock (don't forget back of hands)
long sleeve white tee-shirt
tire plug kit and air compressor, or fix-a-flat
sunglasses and clear glasses
tools that you think necessary and know how to use on the side of the highway
(if that is a credit card and phone, packing just got easier)
Mind your gaps (2 seconds at least)
Don't ride near trucks
enjoy the trip and please ride safe.
Last edited by Jonesee; Jul 5, 2015 at 08:17 AM.
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I'll second the ear plugs. They make a remarkable improvement in comfort and reduce fatigue on interstate rides. You can still hear what's going on around you so safety isn't compromised. Actually quite the opposite. The decreased wind noise lets you relax and concentrate on the ride
I agree with all of the above.
I have purchased and I personally love this book which is a great guide to planning a trip.
I review it for all my long rides and share it with friends for theirs. They touch on all the things you should consider including how to decide what to bring and what to consider leaving behind.
I have purchased and I personally love this book which is a great guide to planning a trip.
I review it for all my long rides and share it with friends for theirs. They touch on all the things you should consider including how to decide what to bring and what to consider leaving behind.
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In my bike at all times I have rain gear including gaitors, gauntlets and a rain helmet, a small tool kit that consists of a Craftsman ratchet set including Torx bits, a Leatherman tool, a small can of WD-40, a flashlight and spare fuses, a tire repair kit, sunscreen, Chapstik with SPF 15 and a microfiber towel. With the exception of the tire repair kit, I've needed all of these at some point on a ride.
I have a cell phone and a credit card for anything these supplies can't handle.
Enjoy the trip -- nothing like heading out on a long distance ride.
I have a cell phone and a credit card for anything these supplies can't handle.
Enjoy the trip -- nothing like heading out on a long distance ride.
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T-bag, tank bag, and throw-over saddle bags.
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Jonesee I've read a lot of your responses about long distance riding and Iron Butt rides. Could you post a pic of your bike set up for one of those rides?