Topic: Re: Planning trip across the USA (and back!) (Read 3565 times)

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:49:56 PM »

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Holy mackeral!

UK Dave · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:56:29 PM »

I carry a little 1 litre (quart?) screw top fuel container that I got from a camping shop - just gives me the confidence to keep going when I might otherwise be stopping.

Cheers

Dave

MJZ · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:58:48 PM »

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[highlight]Just don't forget you don't have the ability to rely on your reserve anymore. You lost that w/

MJZ · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2006, 05:11:11 PM »

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Hey, I just got off the phone with Pingel (fuel valve company).

Screamin · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2006, 03:04:23 PM »

Sturgis during the Black HIlls Classic

Screamin · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2006, 03:06:44 PM »

And after

chappy · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2006, 04:33:02 PM »

Things every Long Distance Rider should Know!!

Iron Butt Association, "29 Long Distance Riding Tips" Words of Wisdom.

http://www.ironbutt.com/tech/aowprintout.cfm

chappy
IBA member #23996

Daddyschog · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2006, 03:56:06 PM »

Dog,
I've ridden from central PA. to Sturgis and back seveal times, to Montana, to and from Myrtle Beach a bunch, and one time to Monteray, CA. and back.

MYCVO · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2006, 05:17:25 PM »

Dog,
I think most are envious of your upcoming adventure. Don't bother with the radar detector, your more likely to get written up with that, then if you didn't have it.
Like Don said lose the stock seat or you'll be way sorry.
And the Garmin units 2620 and up are very good to have IMO.
Have lots of fun, take lots of pics.
MYCVO

JR · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2006, 09:52:53 PM »

I would advise a helmet cam for the memories!

If interested check out this thread

MYCVO · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2006, 03:02:29 PM »

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I would advise a helmet cam for the memories!

If interested check out this thread

JCZ · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2006, 09:22:18 PM »

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Things every Long Distance Rider should Know!!

Iron Butt Association, "29 Long Distance Riding Tips" Words of Wisdom.

http://www.ironbutt.com/tech/aowprintout.cfm

chappy
IBA member #23996

I really appreciate you posting this. I've not done an actual sanctioned iron butt ride but I've done more than a few of my own in my days of riding.........several 1,000 mile in a day before. I appreciate this link, a bunch! Starting to get up there in age a little and I need all the tips I can get now. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]. I used to just mad dog it but now I need to put a little thought and planning into the long hauls.

TEXASTAL · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2006, 10:19:51 PM »

BADDOG

bigDsteve · « **Reply #28 on:** February 24, 2006, 01:49:37 AM »

I am taking a trip from Dallas via CO, and Yellowstone to Sturgis Sept. 28 - Aug 7 and suggest maping out all of your gas stops along the way using a trip planner or GPS so you don't get stuck (and also saves on the number of times you will need to stop.

ggraves427 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 24, 2006, 11:42:37 AM »

I just got the new HD Enthusiast Magazine and it has an article on the basic items you need to take on a long trip. I personally think the best thing to have on a long trip is a cell phone!

Author Topic: Re: Planning trip across the USA (and back!) (Read 3565 times)

SPIDERMAN