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What I tell newer riders and packing for a trip is lay out everything on the bed the you think you need then lose half of it. You'll find when get home you still took way too much stuff.
I’ve tried that Dan… But usually what happens is that I end up trying to take the bed also…
Some great tips here from veterans of the road! I myself only started long trips over a year ago. Before that I was a 2 hour day rider unless some event was happening. The UL changed how long I ride! Backrest, correct supplies, correct gear, snacks etc...... Love this forum! My hard rule is to stop at least every 2 hours to stretch. (Bad back) Sometimes I just want to keep going but I force myself to stop and I never regretted it. I'm itching for the first week of May to get here for a week in Pennsylvania country.
Reminds me...several years ago I had bought a new trunk, saddlebag liners and a seat bag for a long trip I was planning. It was January and I was sitting on the floor with all the gear and packing and repacking and deciding what I should bring.
My wife was watching and finally asks "what are you doing?" Told her I was packing for a trip. She says, "when are you leaving?" Me "June". Shakes her head and walks away.
When I'm packing gear for a trip it seems to start well and then the "what if's" start. What if this happens, what if I need this and then I bring too much.
When I head out on an extended motorcycle camping adventure… of course, I always leave stuff at home… But with the exception of my dog and my daughter, there isn’t a single thing back there that I couldn’t walk away from in a heartbeat…
… on my way to somewhere … with everything I need with me… Of course, the dog stayed home…
When I head out on an extended motorcycle camping adventure… of course, I always leave stuff at home… But with the exception of my dog and my daughter, there isn’t a single thing back there that I couldn’t walk away from in a heartbeat…
… on my way to somewhere … with everything I need with me… Of course, the dog stayed home…
REALLY NICE!!!!!!!!!!
King Charles Spaniel.............EXCELLENT choice my friend.
No I did not, I only considered a different bike. Bought a 2009 Ultra Classic and that solved my seat problem, my no radio problem, and my cruise control problem.
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