Re: [ST] Four Corners

[Dan Wallander <newsgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Terry,

My first trip out on my ST, I took everything.  Must have been 30 pounds 
of tools.  Subsequent trips have seen fewer and fewer tools.  Last major 
trip, I went out with the bike's tool kit (tools upgraded to quality 
tools, not the crap they give us), tire plug kit, duct tape, zip ties, 
quart of oil, quart of coolant and the socket for the SSSA nut of the 
ST.  I also have my MOTOW card, AMA's Helping hands phone number, my 
address/number book, my cellphone, some cash and my Visa card.

For a trip that long, I would assess the tires very carefully and have a 
set waiting at a dealership along the road, maybe an oil change there 
too?  You will need at least one rear tire for that mileage. 

Other than that, carry a good rain suit, two pairs of gloves (so one can 
dry out) and clothing for any kind of weather, including snow at the 
highest elevations.  The coldest I have ever been on a trip was in early 
september, 60F and drizzling rain for 800 miles.  Wish I'd had my heated 
vest along that time.

I save room in the bags by using Wicker's underwear, top and bottom and 
merino wool socks.  Two pairs of each.  Wear one, wash the other out in 
the hotel sink and hang them up to dry overnight.  One pair collapsible 
shoes so I don't have to wear my m/c boots to dinner.  One pair 
jeans/dockers.  Two t-shirts, one collared shirt.  I use my m/c jacket 
liner as a light jacket.

I'm sure others will add to the list, but this is what I feel is 
necessary as the basics for me.  whatever room you have left in the 
bags, fill with your personal items.

Have a great trip and before you go, get numbers of people on this list 
along your route for a just in case.

Dan Wallander
Albuquerque, NM
'99ST



Terry Lewis wrote:

> If you
>were going on this kind of trip, what would you want
>to be sure to bring along? What would you make sure of
>before you left? What would you arrange for before you
>left?
>
>
>  
>
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