[ST] Touring Virgin - Suggestions?

[Emery James Baker <mrbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Folks;
Been a long time since I've asked one of my usual dumb a$$ questions 
but here goes.  I'm an virgin, ok stop laughing, I'm a long distance 
virgin.  I've been riding for years, the last 3 on my 01 ST but I have 
never done more than 200 miles in a day and my longest trip has been a 
weekend.  I want to see a few friends in spring that have moved to NC 
USA (Raleigh and Charlotte) planning on this trip in april or may and I 
think I will take the whole week to enjoy the ride to and from NJ.

Planning on the Skyline dr and BRP, the only catch is I've never done 
such a long trip and I will be solo to add complexity.  I'm trying to 
get the bike caught up on maintenance (Coolant, wheel bearings, plugs, 
etc.) but I have never prepped for such a long ride before, bought the 
bike used in 02.  I've never packed for something like this either,.  
Can anyone suggest a few sites, books, prayers, good luck charms that 
will help me prep and travel correctly?  Huge thanks in advance!

Thanks
Emery
01 BRG
NJ, USA


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