My first long distance trip
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My first long distance trip
Leaving tomorrow morning for 510 miles from Ohio to NC trip to my buddy. We will be riding Blueridge Parkway there. I can not wait and this has been on my mind for a long long time. I am getting nervous. I know 500 miles in a day for some of you is a lunch hour trip, but for me, solo on my scooter is something that I am really looking forward to see how it goes.
This forum has been a God send for tips and suggestions. I learned so much! Who would think that there is a product named Anti Monkey Butt Powder? lol. I didnt know.
Anyways, I packed like my wife, everything and kitchen sink. I know its probably too much but I want to be prepared. I have tire kit, small compressor, jumper pack, tools, snacks, water, rain gear, my 9mm, two pair of gloves, shut, I even packed factory gear shifter just in case Thrashin Supply one takes a **** lol.
Bought 8.5 inch windscreen, leaving 6.5 inch at home. I love that 8.5 KW screen! All buffering is gone. I also got soft lowers, seat pad and, per popular advice here, non-cotton underwear lol. Got my ear plugs too. Even taking moist wipes with me! Lol
I looked up my route weather and I might get into some rain in WV but thats ok.
Damn this is awesome! It will be very hard for me to fall asleep tonight.
I bought Insta360 camera and I am looking forward to take some cool footage, especially going through tunnels!
ETA:
I am planning on taking stops every 100 miles or so as suggested here. Really, I just want to sit back, soak in the trip and views, smell the trees and outside and clear my head. I am in no hurry.
Take care my dudes!
This forum has been a God send for tips and suggestions. I learned so much! Who would think that there is a product named Anti Monkey Butt Powder? lol. I didnt know.
Anyways, I packed like my wife, everything and kitchen sink. I know its probably too much but I want to be prepared. I have tire kit, small compressor, jumper pack, tools, snacks, water, rain gear, my 9mm, two pair of gloves, shut, I even packed factory gear shifter just in case Thrashin Supply one takes a **** lol.
Bought 8.5 inch windscreen, leaving 6.5 inch at home. I love that 8.5 KW screen! All buffering is gone. I also got soft lowers, seat pad and, per popular advice here, non-cotton underwear lol. Got my ear plugs too. Even taking moist wipes with me! Lol
I looked up my route weather and I might get into some rain in WV but thats ok.
Damn this is awesome! It will be very hard for me to fall asleep tonight.
I bought Insta360 camera and I am looking forward to take some cool footage, especially going through tunnels!
ETA:
I am planning on taking stops every 100 miles or so as suggested here. Really, I just want to sit back, soak in the trip and views, smell the trees and outside and clear my head. I am in no hurry.
Take care my dudes!
Last edited by maxxym; May 3, 2022 at 04:23 PM.
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May 4, 2022, 11:41 AM
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Lunch stop!
Wow this is so awesome. I notice things that I never seen driving through every year for past 6 years.
I got stuck in the rain from Cleveland to about 50 miles to Charleston. After that, smooth sailing.
There are some lessons learned which I will post later lol.
Ear plugs are godsend
Stopping every 100 miles to gas up or stretch is perfect
My gas efficiency went down on 2nd gas up. From 247 miles on full to 212.
I love this experience. I can see how people travel across the country.
Wow this is so awesome. I notice things that I never seen driving through every year for past 6 years.
I got stuck in the rain from Cleveland to about 50 miles to Charleston. After that, smooth sailing.
There are some lessons learned which I will post later lol.
Ear plugs are godsend
Stopping every 100 miles to gas up or stretch is perfect
My gas efficiency went down on 2nd gas up. From 247 miles on full to 212.
I love this experience. I can see how people travel across the country.
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I will remove them probably at the first stop. Its going to be in high 40s here when I am leaving with chance of rain.
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Have to come up to GOTL and have a beer.
safe travels.
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Enjoy the ride and experience! Make sure and take pics... you'll have those to look back on!
Anti Monkey Butt powder is the schizz! I used it whenever I was doing an IBA run... great for stopping the swamp ***!
Anti Monkey Butt powder is the schizz! I used it whenever I was doing an IBA run... great for stopping the swamp ***!
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Enjoy your trip and take it all in. I remember feeling like you the first big trip I took. My buddy trailered my bike (along with his) down to his winter home in Florida. I flew down a couple of times over the winter and rode down there. Then in May, I flew down again and we rode them home here to Ontario, Canada. Took our time...5 days...tried to stay off the interstates and ride on 2 lanes as much as we could. This trip was the first time for me riding the BRP/Skyline Dr. I absolutely loved it as I'm sure you will as well. Just remember it's not high speed as there's 40-45 mph speed limits as I recall. We knew that going in so just set your expectations accordingly and you'll have a blast. We could have easily spent a few days there alone had we not stopped pulling off in all the scenic lookouts...each one is more spectacular than the last 
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Enjoy your trip and take it all in. I remember feeling like you the first big trip I took. My buddy trailered my bike (along with his) down to his winter home in Florida. I flew down a couple of times over the winter and rode down there. Then in May, I flew down again and we rode them home here to Ontario, Canada. Took our time...5 days...tried to stay off the interstates and ride on 2 lanes as much as we could. This trip was the first time for me riding the BRP/Skyline Dr. I absolutely loved it as I'm sure you will as well. Just remember it's not high speed as there's 40-45 mph speed limits as I recall. We knew that going in so just set your expectations accordingly and you'll have a blast. We could have easily spent a few days there alone had we not stopped pulling off in all the scenic lookouts...each one is more spectacular than the last
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