Need advice on riding across the country..

[cyclelover63]

Hydrate,better to stop a little early for gas and a break instead of pushing it,and please get the sway barray:..You will wish you had it when you encounter the crosswinds on the plains...They can be terrible..I also found out that when in high wind areas,if you get a very early start,as in 3-4 AM,you will get wind free miles until the heat of the day starts to climb,then the winds start..Also,watch for deer!!

 

[Dan McNally]

Rain gear, and water! Drink a LOT, every time you stop. Getting dehydrated is very easy to do on a motorcycle, and can have catastrophic results. nojoke Start hydrating a few days before the trip.

 

[Oldmanzues]

Stay hydrated is very important, If you are not thirsty and do have to go to the tiolet when you stop, drink a lot water, right now. All other stuff good above. I use gator aid bottles in insulated lunch sacks, but water is important.
Packing idea is to use Zip lock bags. I put a tee shirt, shorts and socks in a bag, press the air out and it is only a fraction of its original size. Other stuff the same way. Many motels have a washer/dryer if you ask.
I would recomend joining one of the motel clubs. I use Choice Hotels Hotels. it is free and they have rewards, but the best thingMid afternoon or when you think have a stopping point, call the 800 number and make a reservation for that night. worked great for me. they will the a choice of several hotels/prices.
Most of all enjoy the trip and be safe.Enjoy it while you can.
Oldmanzues

 

[praries880]

regret the long delay, but here are the pictures from the rip..

I completed my trip on the 2'nd of Aug... but just got time to process myu pics from the trip.. I had a lot of fun riding back.. Thanks for the wonderful tips.. the ride was good and i did not run into any issues . I am amazed at how flawlessly the machine perfoermed

here are the pics from the trip :


http://www.paryspics.com/Photography/Travels-of-the-Westward-Kind/

hope you guys like them I could not stop at many locations.. cus the freeway trafic just flows too fast for it to be safe to pull over on the shoulder and take pics... and i didnt have enough time to take back country roads but wherever i could, i did take pics

Pary