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I would recommend trip interruption coverage on your insurance. I have it from Progressive just in case.
Regular wire is always good for use in hot areas where zip ties would fail. Take some electrical and duct tape and wrap some on your tools or something to have tape if needed. I always have a little 5150 cord.
Dont let some of the comments bug you, better over prepared than under. I did a trip this year doing 500-600 miles/day & when riding that far things do happen, it’s inevitable.
We had more than a few incidents where tools and gear were necessary. Weather is something you want to make sure you are prepared for.
Duct tape and zip ties came in handy when my tag-a-Long got “tagged”
Last edited by steelerdude1; Sep 25, 2018 at 07:09 PM.
Keep an eye on Myrtle Beach roads. Horry county has around 200 roads closed due to flooding. It's currently a travel nightmare. 7 mile trip will take you over 2 hours on highway 501. Rt.9 is closed along with rt22. Rt17 is one lane in several areas. Those are our main throughways.
My lord...way too much for a trip in the civilized world. The more I travel, the less I pack these days. Clothes, rainsuit, bike cover, and basic tools
I don't ever take my equivalent of your Bike Items and Tools list out of my bike.
A few things that I always carry that are not on your list are windshield/bike cleaner and microfiber towels, first aid kit, a pressure gauge for the tires.
When I travel I put my spare key and fob on the bike or in my luggage (I flip the battery over so it isn't working).
I also take a Phone charger/cables.
Keep an eye on Myrtle Beach roads. Horry county has around 200 roads closed due to flooding. It's currently a travel nightmare. 7 mile trip will take you over 2 hours on highway 501. Rt.9 is closed along with rt22. Rt17 is one lane in several areas. Those are our main throughways.
Heading out mid October, Roads should be ok by then. Only concern is still in Hurricane season. Will have to keep eye on weather reports.
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Thanks for the info. Actually, bringing the bike to Florida for the winter. One day drive to Myrtle Beach(500 miles), stay over for a day. Then one day trip to Kissimmee (500 miles). Stay for a day or two, then 200 miles to Delray Beach.
Is that all Interstate? Is it possible to click the little box that says "Avoid Highways" on the GPS and take the scenic route, even if it took a day or two longer? If I had the time, I'm sure it would be more fun.
On the other hand, after reading how the roads are down there....maybe Interstate is much better.
Last edited by oldhippie; Sep 25, 2018 at 09:18 PM.
