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07-04-2009, 09:48 AM
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| Official thread derailer  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: right here
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Well next Sunday I'll be taking off on the longest trip that I've done by bike. I know this is a cake walk for many of you but for me it is something I haven't done. I'll be making the journey on the 919 so a long distance touring bike it will not be (I'm sure I'll end up with one after this though...). I'll be riding from PA to North Platte NE for a family reunion, each way is around 1500 miles. The trip there will be a relaxed 4 day affair and the trip back a 3 day job. I'm sure with a few exploratory miles thrown in the trip will total at least 3500 miles. As far as the trip home I still have decided as to whether or not I'll head North out of NE to make the run through the badlands of the Dakota's, I guess it all kind of depends on what I feel I have time wise and how my ass is after so many hours in the saddle. This should be fun and I'm really looking forward to it, I guess we'll just have to see. |
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07-04-2009, 09:57 AM
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| Tirone Choolaces  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland, USA
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Ride safe and take lots of pics!  |
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07-04-2009, 08:47 PM
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| BANNED!  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milwaukee
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Lemme know if you break down anywhere near me... You have my cell! |
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07-04-2009, 08:55 PM
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| Mr. Sleauhandz  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gales Ferry, CT
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Good Luck brother, I'll be seeing you there. I can't wait to get the first hand ride report. Wish I could be riding out with you but you know how that goes...
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07-04-2009, 09:06 PM
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| Pilus Posterior  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: havertown,pa
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Good luck and have fun. +1 on pics
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07-05-2009, 08:37 AM
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| Chuck Norris has lost in battle with this Member  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts
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Be safe and enjoy. Did you fix your loose seat? If you'd like ... I have a H-D Gel/Memory Pad. It should be large enough to fit over you seat and hang slightly over the sides. It may just save your a$$ and prostate. If you want it, give me a call, text me your address, or I'll just drop it off in the city for you. I haven't put the natural sheep skin cover on it, but the spandex cover works well. Also, if you want my Givi V46 for the ride ... let me know. Last edited by RC51_CBRXX; 07-05-2009 at 08:38 AM. |
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07-05-2009, 08:51 AM
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| Fool in the Rain  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky
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Good luck Mark. One tank at a time and enjoy the scenery. Once you're dialed in you can rack up some serious miles. Don't forget the normal stuff like staying relaxed but alert, drink lots of water, and knowing your route. And Dad says "Lube your chain."  |
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07-05-2009, 09:44 AM
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| get use to the view...  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate, NY
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Mark... enjoy & be safe! | |
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07-05-2009, 10:01 AM
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| Tribunus Laticlavius Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern California
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That sounds like fun. Start with nearly new tires, a tire patch kit, fuses and a manual, I have used all on long trips. Minimize what you carry. Enjoy a great/safe trip!
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07-05-2009, 12:57 PM
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| Easily Bored  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Wow, big trip! You sure you don't want to stop in Indy and swap out for the FJR?
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07-05-2009, 03:59 PM
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| Site Founder  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL
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enjoy it Mark, take your time and ride safe.
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07-05-2009, 04:32 PM
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| Tribuni Angusticlavii  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Carolina
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wooohooo have fun and be safe!! Post up when you get a chance!!
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07-05-2009, 04:57 PM
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| Interceptor!  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal,Qc, Canada
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Hey dadogs, where in NE are you going? Maybe possible I ride around there next weekend...
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I have just about every emergancy item you can think of minus the fuses....good call, I need to pick some up. Quote:
If I did that you would have an extra 919 and a FJR that would stay with me! Quote:
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Will do, carrying the Archo's with me so should be able to post/update whenever I get a WiFi signal. Quote:
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07-06-2009, 07:44 AM
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07-06-2009, 07:45 AM
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Oh yeah, loose seat fixed long ago, stupid latching mech was sticking and with a seat not latching down triple digit blasts were an exciting endevour....especially when the seat starts sliding out from under your ass!  | |
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07-06-2009, 07:49 AM
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| Chuck Norris has lost in battle with this Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location:
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enjoy Mark.
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07-06-2009, 07:52 AM
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| I hate winter  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT
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Have a safe trip Mark. Enjoy the scenery and take lots of pics.
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07-06-2009, 07:53 AM
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07-06-2009, 07:55 AM
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Thanks Mike, got a 8GB card for the camera so should take a boat load! Some scenary will be nice but NE is like this ______________. Sorry to our NE members but I know....was born there and lived in KS for many years. | ||
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07-06-2009, 08:02 AM
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| Chuck Norris has lost in battle with this Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts
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Humpy, be safe and enjoy. If there is anything you need on your journey ... don't be hesitate to call!
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07-06-2009, 09:17 AM
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| Interceptor! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal,Qc, Canada
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 .... NEbraska's a bit far for me to ride in one day LOL. Enjoy your road trip and see you at the BBQ at Mr Mike's | |
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07-06-2009, 10:29 AM
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| Pilus Posterior  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Be safe buddy! Try not to fall asleep crossing the flats of the western mid west.
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07-06-2009, 11:05 AM
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| What about the Creedence  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burlington, NC
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Road trip !!!! Have fun !!!  |
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07-06-2009, 12:05 PM
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| So, Satan's our mascot?  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Awesome-o, Camelpak is a wise investment...you have to stop and pee a lot more than you would otherwise but on the bright side, you have a reason to stop  |
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07-06-2009, 12:14 PM
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