Suggestions for Long Trip?
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From: 'Noke, VA
I would tend to agree with this unless you're all familiar with each others riding styles. With the right 10 guys, we can haul butt through any kind of road. With a different 10 guys, we'll end up with a long rubber band and a bunch of pissed off people.
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From: lone grove, oklahoma
I carry those little "wet-naps" of rubbing alcohol to clean my hands after putting sunscreen on. That stuff seems to be kind of greasy and gets all over grips,glasses etc. I guess the wipes others have mentioned would work. I also carry a little container of gold bond powder and use it in my boots daily and keep a bottle of water and some snacks (nuts,granola etc.) in your bag. Never know when you might need it. Ride safe.
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From: Daytona, Fla.
You've gotten a lot of good advice, so I'll just add a couple of small things. One that always surprises people I ride with is a ziploc bag full of paper towels. Fill the baggie with folded paper towels & press the air out so it takes up almost no room. Then you can clean windshields, your hands, dry seats, etc. A few spare baggies (takes almost no room) & you can replenish your stash of paper towels at any store for about a dollar, & share with the other guys.
The other thought is "don't over pack". You aren't going into the wilderness. You'll be passing dealers, stores, & markets of all kinds. Take the time to stop & pickup things you find you need along the way. It's a lot more fun to see a little of the local life than it is to hammer the highway for hour after hour, & picking up sunscreen or a bottle of water while you gas up adds 2 or 3 minutes to your stop. Enjoy your trip & learn along the way.
The other thought is "don't over pack". You aren't going into the wilderness. You'll be passing dealers, stores, & markets of all kinds. Take the time to stop & pickup things you find you need along the way. It's a lot more fun to see a little of the local life than it is to hammer the highway for hour after hour, & picking up sunscreen or a bottle of water while you gas up adds 2 or 3 minutes to your stop. Enjoy your trip & learn along the way.
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From: Northern VT
I highly recommend the bikers shorts (instead of monkey butt powder). On long rides I wear shorts (instead of undies)..it keeps the boys dry all day long. Enjoy your ride and stay safe....oh btw..if you're camping along the way..watch out for spooning with the fellows (I saw this on Wild Hogs).
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
Lots of good suggestions. I would add an EZ Fill Air Guage, it makes it so much easier to add air to your tire, especially on the 09. I got mine on eBay, with the carrying pouch. Great tool to have in your bag.
http://www.amazon.com/G-H-Meiser-EZ-.../dp/B001CJHU9W
http://www.amazon.com/G-H-Meiser-EZ-.../dp/B001CJHU9W
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From: south of Kansas City Kansas
at all your gas stops make sure YOU hit the ******* before your buddys
it can get really bad in there
just a thing we do on trips, we stay with the big name places to stop for fuel (like shell)
not the two pump shops, just to try and keep good gas flowing and most have cleaner restrooms
(before your buddys get in there LOL )
it can get really bad in there
just a thing we do on trips, we stay with the big name places to stop for fuel (like shell)
not the two pump shops, just to try and keep good gas flowing and most have cleaner restrooms
(before your buddys get in there LOL )
Last edited by sooie; May 10, 2010 at 07:52 AM.
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From: Republic of Texas
Great thread! I'm doing about 5,000 miles solo from Dallas, Texas to Washington state, into Victoria, BC Canada, and down through Sturgis on my way home. This thread will help my shopping list. Glad I built a Tour Pak for all this stuff!
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From: south of Kansas City Kansas
oh and if you and the wife had a long night drinking on the beach and just a all out great time the night before you pull out, make sure you give her a plastic bag of some sort so she can umm use the bag other then down the back of your shirt (come on ask me how i know this) things work out a lot better 
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From: Canmore, AB
If you are taking a digital camera, don't forget the jack for recharging. Deep six an extra bike key somewhere safe, like your toiletry bag and make sure you pack your script meds in there too. We both have jr. size zippered pillow cases, to segregate our dirty laundry and use the hotel laundry as required.
Good point about warning your credit card company you are traveling. Otherwise it may be declined as unusual purchase.
Good point about warning your credit card company you are traveling. Otherwise it may be declined as unusual purchase.
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From: Dubai, UAE
Last long trip I went on, a couple of friends joined us in the car... excellent support vehicle... had all our crap in the car and rode light...
Take looots of water! Chap-stick is a must and so is sunscreen... I was so sunburnt I had to wear a jacket in 100F weather!
Take looots of water! Chap-stick is a must and so is sunscreen... I was so sunburnt I had to wear a jacket in 100F weather!