Re: [ST] Touring Virgin - Suggestions?

[simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 2005-01-29 at 21:46 -0500, Emery James Baker wrote:
> 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 BRO, 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!


Most of it seams to be covered. Some people say all you need it a toilet
roll for emergencies and  American Express for everything else. To
really work out getting your bike prepped you have to know the expected
mileage. Then you can work out if it's better to dealer/home service
before or after the trip. As long as all the things like bearings cables
etc where checked at the last service things should be OK. If the
mileage is great I would fit new tyres before I go, I could always put
the originals back on later. Some sort of recovery service is a good
idea. Along with a detailed itinerary posted to this list. You never
know who you will end up riding with if you do that. Plus lots of help
for local roads. 

There are lots of web sites out there here are a few:-

http://www.visi.com/~dalebor/

an inventory:-

http://sportstourer.org/static_html/inventory.html

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simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>


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