Not sure what to use for a title - picking up my Spyder (take two)

[Jeriatric]

Another alternative is sports drinks like Gatorade. They replenish the electrolytes at the same time. They taste like donkey pee, but they will keep you from cramping if you drink them early and often.

Only problem is is that Gatorade as well as other sports drinks are loaded with salt. Swelling feet, ankles, and lower legs don't need salt, they need lots and lots of water, and I was drinking water like I was on fire. Only problem is it would only be when I fueled. In fact, I'm thinking if I ever do something like that again (and I will) I'll strap a camel back on the soon to be back rest and motor on. :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

Only problem is is that Gatorade as well as other sports drinks are loaded with salt. Swelling feet, ankles, and lower legs don't need salt, they need lots and lots of water, and I was drinking water like I was on fire. Only problem is it would only be when I fueled. In fact, I'm thinking if I ever do something like that again (and I will) I'll strap a camel back on the soon to be back rest and motor on. :thumbup:

Although the salts help prevent the dehydration, I understand your dilemma. Bananas probably won't help in your case, either. Your CA/MG/Zn levels may be out of sync. That's what the doc found with me. With the mileage you put on between fuel stops, I'm not surprised that dehydration snuck up on you. That's one reason I don't mind stopping every 100 miles (two hours) or so...whether I need fuel or not. The camelback is a good move. Some riding jackets even have a camelback pocket built in.

 

[Camdenlake]

Awesome story... A few years from now i smell a book .


josh

 

[StanProff]

Funny you should ask. Somewhere out in west Texas I was on the hand throttle and next thing I knew we were clipping along about 97 MPH.......and I said to myself....self.....you might as well get the hundred mark out of the way. She was hardly laying her ears back at 105.........

I have clocked 102 on my RT S this is read-out on my GPS. The speedo was at 104-105, it is always a couple mph higher than the GPS. It may have had a little more but I don't think it will do much more than 105 or 106 before wind resistance takes over. Of course there is not much level ground in upper East Tenn. to do this on. I would like to know what it will do flat out on level ground.

 

[Jeriatric]

I have clocked 102 on my RT S this is read-out on my GPS. The speedo was at 104-105, it is always a couple mph higher than the GPS. It may have had a little more but I don't think it will do much more than 105 or 106 before wind resistance takes over. Of course there is not much level ground in upper East Tenn. to do this on. I would like to know what it will do flat out on level ground.

Was that with or without trailer? :roflblack: Just kidding! Now I'm going to have to find out what the top end is. No GPS however - it'll be all speedo, and so far all of the roadside speed checks I've gone by have said my speedo is right on the number. Not saying there isn't a variant at higher speeds tho. :ani29:

 

[zrc]

Careful looking for the top end, just ask Docduru

 

[Jeriatric]

Careful looking for the top end, just ask Docduru

Since you mention it, it must not have been pretty :yikes: nojoke

 

[StanProff]

Was that with or without trailer? :roflblack: Just kidding! Now I'm going to have to find out what the top end is. No GPS however - it'll be all speedo, and so far all of the roadside speed checks I've gone by have said my speedo is right on the number. Not saying there isn't a variant at higher speeds tho. :ani29:

I have run 92 or so with two up and the trailer on our trip out west, the gas gage was still doing 102 though. hyea:

 

[Jeriatric]

Speaking of trailers

Was out in the garage earlier and thought to check the air in the trailer I just pulled home, and all I can say is what the hell is wrong with people. The dealer pulled a new trailer off the showroom floor, installed my hitch, knew I was pulling it to Cal. and let me do it with 13 lbs of air in the tires. No darn wonder I looked back to see if I was pulling a brick. Here I thought it was my transitioning from ruining so hard without a trailer, and was only imagining it was a brick.

 

[StanProff]

Was out in the garage earlier and thought to check the air in the trailer I just pulled home, and all I can say is what the hell is wrong with people. The dealer pulled a new trailer off the showroom floor, installed my hitch, knew I was pulling it to Cal. and let me do it with 13 lbs of air in the tires. No darn wonder I looked back to see if I was pulling a brick. Here I thought it was my transitioning from ruining so hard without a trailer, and was only imagining it was a brick.

Guess what I'm gonna do as soon as I get off work?