Goofeychuck Posted September 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2009 Hey Friends I ride alot but Im going on my first long ride (750) one way. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HdHtr Posted September 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 24, 2009 Just have fun and don't fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinjer Posted September 25, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 25, 2009 Take lots of pics:photographing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhand Posted September 25, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 25, 2009 Have fun, be safe. I take some long rides and I always drink quite a bit of water if the weather is hot but it looks like you are in good shape this time of year. Take a snack and bottled water just in case you have a flat in a remote location. 750 miles......you must be heading to Texas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofeychuck Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted September 25, 2009 Arkansas to the Change of Colors Rally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted September 25, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 25, 2009 Drink plenty of water take an extra 10 min after fuel up to stretch I always try to fuel up just before going thu a large city, nothing worse than stuck in traffic jam and low on gas. I hate getting off inside a city for fuel. Just relax and enjoy--if you ride stiff, you tire more quikley Check out the 2 lane state rts. sometimes its only a few miles more and maybe 1/2 hr. longer ride. ( If you have the time ) Enjoy your first long trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmaster Posted September 25, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 25, 2009 Leave at Sun Up and be done and off the road BEFORE Dark. Do the math for your area for Hours and minutes of daylight? If unable to do all in daylight then get good night sleep and leave before Sunrise when your most alert and not late eve and dark when most fatigued. Ride Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlange Posted September 25, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2009 http://www.ironbutt.com/tech/aow.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted September 25, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 25, 2009 I used to bundle up in rain gear when it looked like rain. Now, as long as I'm not in stop & go traffic, I don't bother. If you're going freeway speeds, at least on a G2, you don't get very wet. I assume its the same on a G1 or just about any touring bike. We went though Denver a couple weeks ago and the rain was blowing sideways and cold. Never got wet. Ponch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzbiz Posted September 25, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 25, 2009 Ride with a friend if possible. There is strength and motivation in numbers. Keeping an eye out for someone else makes the miles go by quickly. Gold Bond Powder to keep you dry. Beaded seat, a butt massage every time you shift position. Drink plenty of water and stretch often. 750 miles on an RSV is only 3 1/2 tanks of gas, not even a full day. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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