Need your opinion my first long ride on the spyder

[RoadHammer]

Roger, enjoy your trip

 

[SpyderDeb]

I have been looking for an airhawk for the past hour got to find one that will ship overnight being we are close to the weekend and shipping time for departure. :dontknow:

If you are still looking for an airhawk - check with a Harley dealer near you - they usually carry them - I have the upgraded seat and still like the sheepskin on it - cool in the summer - warm in the cold season.

 

[krb1945]

Make sure you take a swim suit. Hit the pool every evening when you stop for the night when on the road. It will loosen up tired stiff muscles. Anything else you may not have with you can be picked up along the way. Ken krb1945

 

[SpyderGirl]

I am sure I am going to repeat some things already said... but here goes...

1. Plan to stop every 100 - 125 miles or every hour or hour and a half.
2. Get Ride-On for your tires
3. Make sure your maintenance is up-to-date and fluids are topped off
4. Carry an extra quart of oil cuz you never know
5. Carry extra coolant... again, you never know
6. Make note of any extra tools you think you might need and plan accordingly without over-doing it
7. Bring water and/or Gatorade
8. Bring spare fuses and a spare relay

Have fun and ride safe! :2thumbs:

 

[bjt]

I am sure I am going to repeat some things already said... but here goes...

1. Plan to stop every 100 - 125 miles or every hour or hour and a half....

100 miles in an hour? You must ride with docdoru.

 

[SpyderGirl]

100 miles in an hour? You must ride with docdoru.

LOL!! That's why I said "or" cuz you might only go 40 miles but have been in the saddle for well over an hour. I guess I should have added "whichever comes first."

 

[Trickie Dick]

+1 on the Russell seat. I would also throw in the LDComfort riding shorts/tights. I used both, along with the LDComfort longsleeve top on our trip of a lifetime with IrishtotheMax and I never had a sore butt or monkey butt:yikes:. I plan on using them again tomorrow for the trip to Chicago. I'm also going to use their helmet liner. I plan on wetting down the top and liner for the cooling effect. believe me it works. Gotta keep movin though.

 

[Roger]

Thanks for all the great advice i will post when i arrive. I just had the oil changed 2 days ago but i need to check all fluids again and air preesure should be smooth sailing leaving like 4am sunday morning at least until about 11am anyway. Probably hit beach traffic in VA.

 

[Gimpy Girl]

I can give a big :2thumbs: for the Monkey Butt powder. Used it from NJ to Sturgis and on the ride back home. Helps out a lot!
Enjoy the trip and have a great ride!

 

[bone crusher]

I may believing for South carolina or as my nephew calls it the "confederate states of america" on monday june 28 i could use a list of things to take or ideas to make along tripp comfy i have driven this route by car it takes about 12 hours from Middletown, ny to Conway, sc I do not expect to do that by bike maybe 14 i'am guessing. just so you know i will have the usual stuff i have heard people take on thier trips cellphone,rain gear, i have a scala 2 for the cellphone and for ipod, i will also have my laptop just in case and cold water but i will use that for emergencies being i will have to stop about every 180 miles for fuel anyway so i will keep myself hydrated then. what about sore butt what do you recommend i have the comfort seat but that will last only so long.
thanks for your help.opcorn:

'believing'...funny...are you referring to the south's strong religious ties or did you mean to say 'be leaving'?

 

[Peoriafirefighter]

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I may believing for South carolina or as my nephew calls it the "confederate states of america" on monday june 28 i could use a list of things to take or ideas to make along tripp comfy i have driven this route by car it takes about 12 hours from Middletown, ny to Conway, sc I do not expect to do that by bike maybe 14 i'am guessing. just so you know i will have the usual stuff i have heard people take on thier trips cellphone,rain gear, i have a scala 2 for the cellphone and for ipod, i will also have my laptop just in case and cold water but i will use that for emergencies being i will have to stop about every 180 miles for fuel anyway so i will keep myself hydrated then. what about sore butt what do you recommend i have the comfort seat but that will last only so long.
thanks for your help.:

Hey,
You won't have any problem. You have plenty of natural gel in your seat. Just relax and enjoy the ride. Don't worry about the time. Take good pics.

 

[Roger]

No

I may believing for South carolina or as my nephew calls it the "confederate states of america" on monday june 28 i could use a list of things to take or ideas to make along tripp comfy i have driven this route by car it takes about 12 hours from Middletown, ny to Conway, sc I do not expect to do that by bike maybe 14 i'am guessing. just so you know i will have the usual stuff i have heard people take on thier trips cellphone,rain gear, i have a scala 2 for the cellphone and for ipod, i will also have my laptop just in case and cold water but i will use that for emergencies being i will have to stop about every 180 miles for fuel anyway so i will keep myself hydrated then. what about sore butt what do you recommend i have the comfort seat but that will last only so long.
thanks for your help.:

Hey,
You won't have any problem. You have plenty of natural gel in your seat. Just relax and enjoy the ride. Don't worry about the time. Take good pics.

Thanks pal i knew i could count on you! :roflblack: