Any tips for a long (@ 5,000+ mile) road trip (including maintenance tips)?
Already have $$$,, new tires, new oil and new filters (oil and air), luggage, tie downs, rain gear, tire plugs, 12V pump, tools, cell, USB charger, GPS, lights, spare bulbs, travel cover, jumper cables, etc. Still need to get highway pegs.
Is AAA any good for motorcycle roadside assistance ? Any other ideas ?
TIA
Don't know your age. If you're over forty , buy a large bottle of Aleve and take two every six hours till you get back.
Thanks, and a good supply of Tucks.Originally Posted by shooter
I've added a new tool to my travel kit. Its a power source. Antigravity Batteries makes it. Jump starter , phone charger , flashlight and it comes with all kinds of adaptors. Check it out.
My riding buddy carries a soft cloth soaked in a windshield cleaner inside a zip lock bag. He also carries a dry soft cloth. When we stop to fuel up we use them to clean the windshields and our helmet visors. It works really well.
I carry a large trash bag and use it to lay over my seat when parking overnight. Keeps the seat dry from rain and morning dew. Nothing worst then starting the day with a wet tush.
Other stuff I find in my bags:
Wire ties (ya never know)
many bungie cords
couple pair of sunglasses ( I leave them everywhere)
A dark and clear shield for helmet
tire gauge
A kickstand pad ( 3-4" round plexiglass pad I put under the kickstand if parking on stone, grass, or soft macadam)
Safe and happy travels
Clean Underwear.
The Slime 40001 tire inflator, very small, compact, has multiple ways to get power to the compressor, will pump to 300 psi, takes up very little room and is a giant in a small package.
Very cool tool. Its size is deceiving.
Keep yourself hydrated and the sun off your bare skin IE Mesh gear. And make sure to stop and stretch out enough.
Bought mine on sale at the local HD showroom on sale!
John (Jay) Bettua
2014 F6b Red- sold 2016
2020 Goldwing Matte Black
Retired U.S. Air Force MSgt
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