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peter-reebok · 01-21-2007, 11:20 PM

Have a whole week off in Feb, so have planned a little trip across 3 states, almost 4000 km over 4-5 days.
Would be less if I took the main highways, but where would the fun be in that!

My question is as to what I should take.
It is a solo run, just to get my head straight about some issues.

Last time I did this, I did 17,500 km in 21 days on a 400 dirt bike. We went around OZ, about 25% of this on dirt roads!.
We just took what we were wearing, not even a change of clothes LOL.

This time, sealed roads!

This time I will be taking a bit more.
GPS - route and fuel/food stops listed
cell phone
ATM card
PDA with list of all Suzuki dealers in Oz, and tyre suppliers on route.
sleeping bag
gaffer tape, cable ties, fuses
wet weather gear
and at least one change of clothes!

Anything else I should pack?

What about SLime? Is this a good idea? Should I fit it before going?
Or is a tubeless repair kit and some co2 cartridges a better idea?
Throttle rockers? any use or a hindrance?

Won't be motelling it - sleeping rough is fine. Not even a tent suits me fine.

Open to advice

**Clint** · 01-21-2007, 11:39 PM

I like plugs and cartridges better than slime, and some say a mini compressor is better than both. My throttle rocker, in conjunction with the "fat o-ring" trick, saved me some major hand cramp. Consider carrying a Camelbak-type water system that you can use while riding. I put mine in my tank bag and slid the tube up under my helmet. Use the standard valve, not the 90 degree angled one. Also consider a lightweight hammock. The mesh ones wad up to fist size and might make you more comfortable at night.

Another trick is to take all your old t-shirts and underwear and just dispose of them as you use them. No big loss, right?

Have fun!

DrBob · 01-21-2007, 11:52 PM

You've already packed more stuff than I carry for a trip like that

I agree about the camel back being a good idea, and carry an ATM card, inflators, cramp buster, sleeping bag, rain gear, change of clothes or two, and cell phone. And with any luck at all, you won't need half of that.

Dave Nadeau · 01-23-2007, 12:50 PM

One thing about throttle rockers......make sure that it is adjusted so that it does not interfer with the palm of your hand when you close the throttle. IF it is adjusted up too high and it hits your palm it will give you shall I say an uneassy feeling during very low speed manuvering. You will have to much rpm's when you slip the clutch. Then you'l look like this>>>

About the SLIME additive. I would not install it before I left. Its speed limit is only 65 mph. It will only seal punctires to 1/8". Probably just as easy to take a plug kit as you'll need a compresser anyway.

Bad Boy · 01-23-2007, 10:13 PM

duct tape is all you need

peter-reebok · 01-24-2007, 01:40 AM

You understand that Cable ties are a high tech replacement for Duct Tape?

**intimid8er** · 01-24-2007, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

My throttle rocker,

........is without a doubt the best piece of safety equipment I have purchased for my bike. It allows me to keep the brake covered with no loss of maneuverability, or what have you. Plus, the comfort is an added bonus.

Best $10.00 I spent for the bike yet.

jackM50black · 01-25-2007, 02:04 AM

Get "Midnight Oil's Greatest Hits", then crank up the volume baby!

4dtvman · 01-25-2007, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

........is without a doubt the best piece of safety equipment I have purchased for my bike. It allows me to keep the brake covered with no loss of maneuverability, or what have you. Plus, the comfort is an added bonus.

Best $10.00 I spent for the bike yet.

I agree with the throttle rocker. I had one before I installed new grips and then I installed throttle boss which does same thing with ISO grips.

Athrottle lock would be nice to install for use were there is no traffic to remove right had for a couple of min.

01-21-2007, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	planning a trip Have a whole week off in Feb, so have planned a little trip across 3 states, almost 4000 km over 4-5 days. Would be less if I took the main highways, but where would the fun be in that! My question is as to what I should take. It is a solo run, just to get my head straight about some issues. Last time I did this, I did 17,500 km in 21 days on a 400 dirt bike. We went around OZ, about 25% of this on dirt roads!. We just took what we were wearing, not even a change of clothes LOL. This time, sealed roads! This time I will be taking a bit more. GPS - route and fuel/food stops listed cell phone ATM card PDA with list of all Suzuki dealers in Oz, and tyre suppliers on route. sleeping bag gaffer tape, cable ties, fuses wet weather gear and at least one change of clothes! Anything else I should pack? What about SLime? Is this a good idea? Should I fit it before going? Or is a tubeless repair kit and some co2 cartridges a better idea? Throttle rockers? any use or a hindrance? Won't be motelling it - sleeping rough is fine. Not even a tent suits me fine. Open to advice

01-21-2007, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	You've already packed more stuff than I carry for a trip like that I agree about the camel back being a good idea, and carry an ATM card, inflators, cramp buster, sleeping bag, rain gear, change of clothes or two, and cell phone. And with any luck at all, you won't need half of that. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

01-23-2007, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	One thing about throttle rockers......make sure that it is adjusted so that it does not interfer with the palm of your hand when you close the throttle. IF it is adjusted up too high and it hits your palm it will give you shall I say an uneassy feeling during very low speed manuvering. You will have to much rpm's when you slip the clutch. Then you'l look like this>>> About the SLIME additive. I would not install it before I left. Its speed limit is only 65 mph. It will only seal punctires to 1/8". Probably just as easy to take a plug kit as you'll need a compresser anyway. __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man" Last edited by Dave Nadeau; 01-23-2007 at 01:03 PM.

01-23-2007, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bad Boy Wife's pet :) Joined: May 2005 Bike: 04 volusia 800 Location: camas wa Posts: 127	duct tape is all you need __________________ sky

01-25-2007, 02:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
jackM50black Looking for trouble Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 258	One extra thing Get "Midnight Oil's Greatest Hits", then crank up the volume baby! __________________ This message brought to you by the workers at People's Tractor Factory No.5.

01-24-2007, 01:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	You understand that Cable ties are a high tech replacement for Duct Tape?

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