Long Trip
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Hey anyone holdiay is here and i like millions of others will be hitting the road for the long journey home. I havnt been on a long trip on my 94 f2 or any bike before. Any advie on what i should prepare myself for?
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I guess it would have to be the boy scout moto of "be prepared" because nobody likes to be uncomfortable. It also depends on the length of your trip (mileagewise and time away from home), and the area you live in, and where you are going.
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You should ask thirdgenlxi he seems to have just a little experience with this topic.
You should ask thirdgenlxi he seems to have just a little experience with this topic.
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From: carmel valley, ca
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Personally i have rode from upstate NY to WV a few times adn WV to FL and FL to Gap to WV and various other all day runs
The only thing I can say is ride around your area for like 6 hours and see how the inside of your legs feel. That was the worst for me cuz i always carried stuff with me.
Myself is heading to sacramento for xmas
bit of a drive
The only thing I can say is ride around your area for like 6 hours and see how the inside of your legs feel. That was the worst for me cuz i always carried stuff with me.
Myself is heading to sacramento for xmas
bit of a drive
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BANANAS (thanks Gwen Stefani for teaching me how to spell). Seriously though the potassium helps with (leg) cramping.
Other than that, my best piece of advice is once you start getting tired - GET OFF THE BIKE. I've been on a couple big trips, greater than 200 miles in a day, and if I started to get a little tired or "loopy" I would stop and take a break - have a Pepsi, snack or just walk around and stretch.
Couple small things though: You may want to consider bringing a tire repair kit - self explanatory. Oh yea, and take your mp3 player with you
Other than that, my best piece of advice is once you start getting tired - GET OFF THE BIKE. I've been on a couple big trips, greater than 200 miles in a day, and if I started to get a little tired or "loopy" I would stop and take a break - have a Pepsi, snack or just walk around and stretch.
Couple small things though: You may want to consider bringing a tire repair kit - self explanatory. Oh yea, and take your mp3 player with you
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Thanks for the advice, sorry i wasnt more specific... I have a about 500-600 mile trip in one day from sothern cali to near sacramento, i will probably be on some tedious freeway like the i5 for hours and hours. The taking a break every once in a while sounds like really good advice, I hope my bro who i will be riding with feels the same way As for the repair kit... do u think i should buy some tire goo?
As for the repair kit... do u think i should buy some tire goo?
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Glad you brought up this topic- I'll be taking a trip hopefully within a few months from south Florida to Ga (10 hr trip- about 600 miles) on my 06 f4i and staying for a week and riding back.. I've ridden for a whopping 5 hours straight, but that was it. My lower back hurt for a couple of days, but that was all. I found I'd have to change my seating position here and there..
I like the advice of others too.... Oh and I hear the thottle lock is a must have for the road too..
I like the advice of others too.... Oh and I hear the thottle lock is a must have for the road too..
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Oh and I hear the thottle lock is a must have for the road too..
Oh and I hear the thottle lock is a must have for the road too..
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From: carmel valley, ca
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Ok will give more opinionated info
I have road from Orlando to Deal's Gap which was a 7hr ride. Straight through with breaking just for gas and quick bites to eat. Not a smart idea being it was 600-700 miles the way I went. It was a blast the whole though because I can tolerate that long of a ride. My first big trip was WV to NY which I learned to pack some kind of rain gear or be ready to sit under a gas station for however long for the rain to stop. This trip also taught me a few things about not wearing a pack on your back. Also, I did a trip from WV to FL straight through, 17 hours and 1100 miles...that was exhausting. I did take a nap at a rest stop under a shaded tree though cuz i nearly fell asleep on the bike. I would NOT drink anything caffenated (spelling) because it WILL NOT HELP in the long run. Trust me on this, i have done several trip over 600-800 miles and this is the WORST thing you can do. Juices or just water is the BEST bet, even gatorade and stuff is a no-go.
My advice:
1. No back pack, cargo nets are like $5-10 and are awesome for a 5-600 mile trip.
2. No caffeine, energy drinks, garorades, coffees, etc will have an adverse effect as time progress
3. Will riding stretch legs, the blood flow to the legs gets bad when you read the 4-500 mile mark depending if you're body is used to it
4. Tank bag, I got mine for $20 used off ebay, no need for a new one
5. Pack some fruit or something small for a snack. Bunch of small snacks beat a FEAST later on
6. Take 2 Immodium AD's or whatever to stop you from having to go #2 Man this helps!!
7. Take something to clean the visor on your helmet as you will get it dirty, rainy, smeary, and buggy...sucks!
8. Invest in rain gear, Frogg Toggs is AWESOME! Used it in a hurricane while riding and everything under the TOGGS stayed 100% dry
9. Check tires before, during, after for any interesting issues as well as the rest of the bike, ie-chain, lights, etc
10. I used a pillow several times for the crotch area or just on the tank itself....stupid looking but worked somewhat well
*Note--I have never packed ANY tools along my LONG rides, nor will I. I do NOT plan for the worst because I don't care what happens. In my opinion you can not have a good time if you have over prepared for the worst case scenario. The worst case scenario is you getting slapped by a car, which you can't prepare for (in my above arguement). But sure it is better to pack something small, like tire repair kit. I never did, and i never needed it.
Check this out asap www.ironbutt.com
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I have road from Orlando to Deal's Gap which was a 7hr ride. Straight through with breaking just for gas and quick bites to eat. Not a smart idea being it was 600-700 miles the way I went. It was a blast the whole though because I can tolerate that long of a ride. My first big trip was WV to NY which I learned to pack some kind of rain gear or be ready to sit under a gas station for however long for the rain to stop. This trip also taught me a few things about not wearing a pack on your back. Also, I did a trip from WV to FL straight through, 17 hours and 1100 miles...that was exhausting. I did take a nap at a rest stop under a shaded tree though cuz i nearly fell asleep on the bike. I would NOT drink anything caffenated (spelling) because it WILL NOT HELP in the long run. Trust me on this, i have done several trip over 600-800 miles and this is the WORST thing you can do. Juices or just water is the BEST bet, even gatorade and stuff is a no-go.
My advice:
1. No back pack, cargo nets are like $5-10 and are awesome for a 5-600 mile trip.
2. No caffeine, energy drinks, garorades, coffees, etc will have an adverse effect as time progress
3. Will riding stretch legs, the blood flow to the legs gets bad when you read the 4-500 mile mark depending if you're body is used to it
4. Tank bag, I got mine for $20 used off ebay, no need for a new one
5. Pack some fruit or something small for a snack. Bunch of small snacks beat a FEAST later on
6. Take 2 Immodium AD's or whatever to stop you from having to go #2 Man this helps!!
7. Take something to clean the visor on your helmet as you will get it dirty, rainy, smeary, and buggy...sucks!
8. Invest in rain gear, Frogg Toggs is AWESOME! Used it in a hurricane while riding and everything under the TOGGS stayed 100% dry
9. Check tires before, during, after for any interesting issues as well as the rest of the bike, ie-chain, lights, etc
10. I used a pillow several times for the crotch area or just on the tank itself....stupid looking but worked somewhat well
*Note--I have never packed ANY tools along my LONG rides, nor will I. I do NOT plan for the worst because I don't care what happens. In my opinion you can not have a good time if you have over prepared for the worst case scenario. The worst case scenario is you getting slapped by a car, which you can't prepare for (in my above arguement). But sure it is better to pack something small, like tire repair kit. I never did, and i never needed it.
Check this out asap www.ironbutt.com
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