First 'Big Trip' coming...
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: North Jersey
RE: First 'Big Trip' coming...
I really can't add much to all the advise above. These guys know their ****. It's all about preparation. Follow all the advise given and you'll not only wonder what you were so nervous about, but you will be raring to do it again. Enjoy the ride. Oh, one thing I can tell you that has not been mentioned. Ride like you are invisible. The biggest threat to your safety is still morons in their cages. Stay out of the "blind spot" and watch your six o'clock.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: iowa
RE: First 'Big Trip' coming...
What Mac said, you can suffer through the rest of the hardships. but if you fall victim to some idiot on a phone or some moron not paying attention it will ruin your day. Pay real close attention when you are at a stop. For some reason they don't seem to see ya. Give your self an out! Consider your self invisible and adjust your riding accordingly.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: British Columbia
RE: First 'Big Trip' coming...
A decent tool kit, incuding some hay wire is always a good investment no matter how new your bike is. If you don't need it sometimes you can help somebody else out. 
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RE: First 'Big Trip' coming...
I'm coming up on 100,000 miles since Dec of '00. I've learned several things the hard way.
1. Stop every 100 miles for a few minutes. Maybe every 80 at first. You'll last longer over the entire day or trip. Your stamina will build as you go.
2. Take every piece of gear that you have if you are crossing several states.
3. Add a few real wrenches to your tool kit. Take a set of spark plugs and a spark plug wrench.
4. Check your tire pressure before you leave, take a guage with you.
5. Take a full set of allen wrenches.
6. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
7. If you wear a helmet, go with the coolest (temperature) set up you can come up with. A hot helmet can make you sleepy.
8. Buy a copy of the new Rand McNally / Harley Davidson atlas. It's awesome.
9. If you are riding solo, set up a T-Bag to provide full back support. This will nearly eliminate soar muscles and greatly increase your miles per day ability.
10. Other than that all I can think of is ride fast and enjoy!!
1. Stop every 100 miles for a few minutes. Maybe every 80 at first. You'll last longer over the entire day or trip. Your stamina will build as you go.
2. Take every piece of gear that you have if you are crossing several states.
3. Add a few real wrenches to your tool kit. Take a set of spark plugs and a spark plug wrench.
4. Check your tire pressure before you leave, take a guage with you.
5. Take a full set of allen wrenches.
6. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
7. If you wear a helmet, go with the coolest (temperature) set up you can come up with. A hot helmet can make you sleepy.
8. Buy a copy of the new Rand McNally / Harley Davidson atlas. It's awesome.
9. If you are riding solo, set up a T-Bag to provide full back support. This will nearly eliminate soar muscles and greatly increase your miles per day ability.
10. Other than that all I can think of is ride fast and enjoy!!
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