Need Advice from you Vet. Riders (Road Trip)

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drrhythm39 · Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:24 pm

I'm planning my first road trip in Jun. I'll be going to Gettysburg Pa. Being this is my first overnight trip any advice you vet. riders can give would be most helpful. It's only 312 miles but being my first one I want to have all my bases covered.

#2 Unread post by **Skier** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:44 pm

300 miles or so one way? Not much to say other than:

No cotton underwear
Bring a change of socks
Don't forget your toothbrush

safety-boy · Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:44 am

May sound silly, but...

I have lousy posture on cruisers, and my upper back get really sore. On long trips I like to get those stick-on heating pads as a just-in-case. Slap one between the shoulder blades just below the neck and I am good to go. They last a long time. I am a lousy distance rider, but you never know how you'll fare until you go on a trip

Not advertising, but I think I have gotten these: http://www.thermacare.com/products-neck ... -wrist.jsp

Maybe tape a bit of money under your seat, just in case something happens to your wallet.

Hope you have fun.

--Dave

Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:55 am

Don't wear a backpack.
I don't know how skier rolls but I'd bring a change of underwear too.
Earplugs are nice over long distances. The wind noise is bad for you and tires you easily.

#5 Unread post by **Skier** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:54 am

storysunfolding wrote:Don't wear a backpack.
I don't know how skier rolls but I'd bring a change of underwear too.
Earplugs are nice over long distances. The wind noise is bad for you and tires you easily.

Why not a backpack?

And I sometimes roll with a single pair of underwear, but it's the awesome hiking kind with the special anti-bacterial threads so you can wear them for two days without washing.

Earplugs are a good idea; I didn't mention them because I assume everyone uses them when they are going out for more than 20 minutes on a motorcycle.

Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:13 am

Skier wrote:Why not a backpack?

Makes you sore. Not true with everyone, but when you're new to riding distances it's best to stack the cards in your favor.

JCS · #7 Unread post by **JCS** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:18 am

Take your rainsuit.

#8 Unread post by **Lion_Lady** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:35 am

Camping or hotelling? (I prefer camping, myself). Different requirements for each.

Carry WATER in your tankbag or other easy access spot. Don't forget to drink several swallows (at LEAST) at every stop. Dehydration is sneaky and will make you stupid. On the bike the wind blast takes away more water thay you might think. Make sure to stop about every hour to hour and a half. Get off the bike and just walk around for 5 minutes. You'll be less fatigued when you get to your destination.

Carry your cell phone in a jacket pocket - not on the bike. If you two become separated, you may not be able to reach the bike to get to the phone.

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jonnythan · #9 Unread post by **jonnythan** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:22 am

You'll get colder on the bike than you think. Dress appropriately.

#10 Unread post by **Skier** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:35 am

Don't forget to write down what worked and what didn't when you get back from your trip.

Experience is the best teacher.