Yesterday was my first lengthy ride in the TEXAS heat. I did a 5 hour 1 stop, tour from Canyon Lake back to N Houston. An eye opener for sure. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Emergency ammo
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Yesterday was my first lengthy ride in the TEXAS heat. I did a 5 hour 1 stop, tour from Canyon Lake back to N Houston. An eye opener for sure. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Emergency ammo
https://www.batteriesplus.com/Charge...-Bank/PWR10176
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2015 F6B Deluxe
Matte Silver
JMHO...When I ride long distances, I run the first tank dry and then stop every 100 whether I need to or not ...Being from the South we are supposed to be used to the heat...this is both true and false...you need to pre-hydrate and go from there...you have to know your limitations and not try to push it! Better to pay for a motel room than a funeral.....
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Stro I always worry about how much extra ammo to carry. I've settled on a 50 pack in each bag. Wife complains I'm taking up space in her bag. Told her I'm balancing the bike. She still complained. Told her , shooting starts you're on your own. Now we have two 50 packs in each bag.Originally Posted by stroguy
Having stories are what makes for an interesting life. I have quite a few--but none like that. I have been caught in a hail storm with cars parked in the middle of the Interstate because they could not see--yes I was lane splitting on the I-40. They may have the luxury of stopping in the middle of a 70 MPH zone, but I did not. Frog Toggs may help keep you dry, but they do very little with marble size hail and the pain. There was another time following my buddies nose and instincts we ended up 400 miles from home at 5:30 PM on Sunday night and we both had to be at work bright and early Monday morning----oh--by the way, on that adventure all I had was a tinted shield on my 3/4 helmet on my VTX1800. Yea, no windshield either. It was 80 MPH following him in the dark just being able to focus on his tail light cause that was all I could see. I have learned some valuable lessons, too and a clear shield and extra glasses go with me all the time, because I know that you CAN wake up with "pink eye" in Dillard, Ga on Memorial Day. Contact lenses are useless if your eyes are swollen shut and vision IS a requirement to get home. As for the gas, a rule I use without exception for the last few years is that I only use the odometer and the first station I see after 160 miles is where I am stopping. FORGET THE GAUAGE. While it may not seem like fun at the time, it is stories like this that I look forward to hearing and sharing at Franklin in a few weeks.
Thanks for sharing.
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Someone mentioned the USB charger in front left pocket. I bought that on the way out of the dealer when I picked up the bike.
Have a means to keep your cell phone charged.
One other mistake I made was not getting my USB charger port installed in the left fairing pocket. I installed it the night before my trip to Panama City Beach, FL in March but it did not work. I had not needed it until this trip and once again it cost time because my Android phone battery does not last more than a few hours when using music and GPS.
I must have a bad part from Honda or a blown fuse. I just have not needed it until on a long trip again.
I will have it working in a few days now after this trip.
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Yes, I should have turned around after the first exit but I thought there should be gas ahead. (and there was) But after I saw the sign for 9 more miles I was thinking how stupid I was for letting myself get into this situation.
I feel like I am always prepared and things like this should not happen to me.
I do not skimp on riding gear, I just left that damn shield at home by mistake. (That will never happen again / for god sake we have saddlebags and if nothing else fits we need gear for the ride first over luggage)
When it comes to unfamiliar areas,if there is a gas station there I stop and get gas.
I can see the gas station in front of me and know that it exists.
I can't see a gas station at the next exit,so I don't know if one exists there.
Doug
Shooter, 2 50's sounds like a good spot to start. Just going to have to do without the lipstick honey.
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2015 F6B Deluxe
Matte Silver
Hi Steve, I think Ericb [excuse me if I'm answering out of turn Ericb] was referring to the left saddlebag.There's a factory USB port there for iphone/ipod/USB stick. Ericb made an excellent point that it may be used for charging a phone too. I haven't tried it on any other phone platform other than an Iphone, but if it charges any platform by USB that's a great tip.
Yep, thats the one I was talking talking about. Thanks for the clarification.
Thanks for the tip brother.
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