Long distance riding

[Bob Denman]

Harley uses 36mm on their rear axle so any Harley dealer will have them and they are everywhere.

Thanks! This is a good piece of information to take along! :2thumbs:

 

[OverHillAndDale]

Anyone mention sunscreen? Depending on your helmet and ryding gear, you can really bake your skin.


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[OverHillAndDale]

It's a law of physics that the longer you ryde and tour, the bigger your luggage will get and the harder it will be to store it in your byke.

Many recommend you pack your old underwear and socks that you don't mind leaving behind after a day or two. Good way to clean out your underwear and sock drawer while you lighten the load as you go.

 

[Mr. White]

Hi George!
A question:
Is a .38 special enough sidearm; or would you suggest a .45? :dontknow:

Bob, my open carry is a .40 Glock but my concealed is an ankle carry S&W .357 w/black talons.

:yikes:

 

[Mr. White]

Hey George I have not been on the forum for a while. Good to see you are doing well.

Thanks for asking. Yes, I am doing very well. Still riding two or three days a week depending on the WX. I ride with The Hill Country Road Riders, an older group, mostly retired civilian and military. I have been riding with some of them for 25+ years. We group ride every Saturday and don't miss many Saturdays as our WX is good most of the time. As said in my post, I am 83, married 57 years to a mean woman, have all kinds of animals on my property, which is 3 miles out of a small town. We had a fox trot through yesterday in the daytime. Usually only see him at night when he comes up on the porch to eat with my racoon family along with a beautiful pair of skunks. (all stand back when the skunks come to eat)....I feed and water 10-15 deer every morning and love to see them grazing in the back yard area. They live in my woods next to the house and come running when I bang on their food buckets.

The deer are very easy to hunt. I go to Wal Mart and get a ball bat, sit on my back porch with an iced tea and when they come up to see what I am doing.....WHAP! Right between the ears.....ha ha

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[Bob Denman]

Bob, my open carry is a .40 Glock but my concealed is an ankle carry S&W .357 w/black talons.

:yikes:

:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:
:2thumbs: :clap:

You are so well-prepared, that I bet you always carry fresh condoms, and a paper bag in your first aid kit! :roflblack:

 

[bronzeflex42]

A lot of good suggestions. A lot of folks have talked about charging cords for your electronics. When doing a long trip that included a lot of camping we were in areas without electric outlets at the tent sites. There are some lithium ion battery packs out there that will allow you to recharge electronics as well as jump start your bike in emergency and then you can recharge the battery pack through the 12v outlet while you ride. The one we use is: http://www.lillightning.com/shop/rp-ultra-slim/. There are other companies that produce a similar product.

Thanks for the link on the ultra slim lightening charger. I have not heard of it, and will be ordering one to keep in my :f_spider:..

 

[cptnrob]

Ibuprofin

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

list of strip clubs

 

[Bob Denman]

Does your Wife keep the directions to them In her Smart Phone? :roflblack:

 

[Mr. White]

Bob Denman....please report to the Principles Office. :yes:


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[Blue_VGR]

Zip Lock Bags are Your Friend

When the wife and I go on trips on the bike - we pack our clothing in 1 gallon ZipLock bags. 2 Tshirts, TidyWhities, socks in a bag. 1 pair jeans in a bag. The thought is that you can quarantine your dirties in a hermetically sealed bag and keep them separated from the clean stuff. Also - you can take a couple ziplock bags into a motel and not have to unpack your entire bike. (Also try the larger storage bags for bulky items - ie- Rain Suits, glove collection, tools, toiletries (I use a plastic bag with zipper that bed sheets come in). Also - the bags help to keep things dry in the event of any kinda leak in your bags.

If you go long enough to have to wash clothing - take some of your own laundry soap. -

 

[Bob Denman]

Bob Denman....please report to the Principles Office. :yes:


:spyder2:

Talk about Flashbacks!!! :yikes:

:shocked: Was it something that I said? :dontknow:

 

[jaherbst]

If you are riding to southwest Texas, bring a pistol, extra ammo, two six packs, one quart of Wild Turkey, (or two if with your lady), a first aid kit, a can of beanie weinies, cheese crackers and a tire repair kit. :clap:

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Don't forget the Cigars George and maybe someone to keep you warm at night! Keep riding on, at nearly 76 you give me inspiration.

Jack

 

[5ft2lilred]

Warm and cold

Be prepared for ALL types of weather including wind.
We hotel it and wash them EVERY night so we take a small bottle of Dawn and rags; but most hotels will give you rags. Always ask if you can park near your room window so you can keep an eye on your bike and ask if you can park under the front cover if it is raining. Zip ties are very handy, a few rubber bands, and a couple of plastic bags including one for laundry. And bungee cords to strap that box of souveniers to your back seat!