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Pre-trip check list
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Pre-trip check list
Gonna take the wife on our first road trip next month. I have a planned route
of aprox 2200mi, but that could change.
This will be our first long ride together. I need advice/input on a good list of things i might need along the way.
I have AAA so roadside assistance isn't an issue. I'm referring to things we should take/or pick up along the way that would make the trip more enjoyable.
I imagine there are many who have suggestions so thanks in advance!
of aprox 2200mi, but that could change.
This will be our first long ride together. I need advice/input on a good list of things i might need along the way.
I have AAA so roadside assistance isn't an issue. I'm referring to things we should take/or pick up along the way that would make the trip more enjoyable.
I imagine there are many who have suggestions so thanks in advance!
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Even with AAA, you should still bring a small tool kit with a tire pressure gauge so you can tighten up loose bolts and other little annoyances w/o waiting for AAA to show up. Bungee cords and nets will be helpful to bring home the stuff you buy along the way. If you belong to the AMA, they have a long list of things on their website - it'll give you something to start with. I'm heading out for a 1500-2000 mile trip next month, and there's a lot to think about. Joe
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Have you both spent a day in the saddle together? We've had a few recent threads from SG owners who seem to expect their wife to ride on that joke of a stock rear seat. It's worth asking! Adjust your suspension for the extra load, also increase tyre pressures.
If you were to pack the list of stuff I've seen some members say they take, you'll need a trailer, so don't try to anticipate too much! You're not leaving the country or crossing a wide expanse of water after all!
If you were to pack the list of stuff I've seen some members say they take, you'll need a trailer, so don't try to anticipate too much! You're not leaving the country or crossing a wide expanse of water after all!
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I betting you'll take way to much stuff you first few trips. For me, less is always better. You can always go shopping. I have a Wally Mart bike cover, that packs down small. It cost $19.95 & I always take it on a road trip. I'm thinking about putting a Honda emblem on it.
Good Luck & be safe.
Good Luck & be safe.