Preparing for Yellowstone trip.

[choptop]

About 3 weeks till our Yellowstone trip and I know the time will fly by. Their will be 12 of us, (1) rider will be mapping out the trip, it is his vacation, he invited us. lol
This will be my longest bike trip/vacation and although I would like to think I will be totally prepared, I know better. W/11,500 on the odometer I will more than likely have new tires put on, Darkside tire is anxiously awaiting a rim. I will do my own oil but it has not seen a shop since I picked it up w/4,000 miles and I think I should have it looked over. So the prep of the 6 is not in question.
I will be the only one pulling a trailer, Bushtec, no one has asked, I have not volunteered.
I will undoubtedly get a road hazard/towing add on. I would appreciate some bits of wisdom from those of you that have taken the longer/extended bike vacations and some do's/dont's and what to not forget or don't bother taking. Just me, someone has to watch dog.
Thanks in advance.

[seadog]

About 3 weeks till our Yellowstone trip and I know the time will fly by. Their will be 12 of us, (1) rider will be mapping out the trip, it is his vacation, he invited us. lol
This will be my longest bike trip/vacation and although I would like to think I will be totally prepared, I know better. W/11,500 on the odometer I will more than likely have new tires put on, Darkside tire is anxiously awaiting a rim. I will do my own oil but it has not seen a shop since I picked it up w/4,000 miles and I think I should have it looked over. So the prep of the 6 is not in question.
I will be the only one pulling a trailer, Bushtec, no one has asked, I have not volunteered.
I will undoubtedly get a road hazard/towing add on. I would appreciate some bits of wisdom from those of you that have taken the longer/extended bike vacations and some do's/dont's and what to not forget or don't bother taking. Just me, someone has to watch dog.
Thanks in advance.

Tell your people, do not put any food stuffs in your trailer or in any pod on your bikes. Anything that smells like food will draw big furry creatures to your bike to investigate. They won't use a key to open anything that contains food stuff or snacks. Been there done that......also in and around your campsite if your camping, you don't want them in your tent, they have very bad breath.....

[choptop]

Tell your people, do not put any food stuffs in your trailer or in any pod on your bikes. Anything that smells like food will draw big furry creatures to your bike to investigate. They won't use a key to open anything that contains food stuff or snacks. Been there done that......also in and around your campsite if your camping, you don't want them in your tent, they have very bad breath.....

These "big fury creatures" you speak of, I am told their are no Saskatch west of the S Dakota/Minn border, and their vegetarians and docile.

[seadog]

These "big fury creatures" you speak of, I am told their are no Saskatch west of the S Dakota/Minn border, and their vegetarians and docile.

Not the ones with the big long teeth and claws, they show up silently and trash everything in sight when they smell food. They have ripped doors right off of cars to get to the snack that people have left inside. I don't think an F6B would fare very well to that kind of onslaught.

[choptop]

Not the ones with the big long teeth and claws, they show up silently and trash everything in sight when they smell food. They have ripped doors right off of cars to get to the snack that people have left inside. I don't think an F6B would fare very well to that kind of onslaught.

I am glad we will not be roughing it, but good advice, I will not leave any food stuffs in my bike or trailer. Thanks

[sshake1905]

hey choptop....while in Cody or West Yellowstone....make sure you all do the Beartooth Pass Highway from Red Lodge MT to Cooke City MT....both ways....NO other 65 miles (one way) in the U.S like it.....yes:

also ride the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway between Cody and Cooke City MT....amazing scenery

Shaker

[scottcam]

Not the ones with the big long teeth and claws, they show up silently and trash everything in sight when they smell food. They have ripped doors right off of cars to get to the snack that people have left inside. I don't think an F6B would fare very well to that kind of onslaught.

I was on a cross country with a buddy years ago and, after a long day's ride, he bathed in a nearby stream, shaved, and put on some aftershave/lotion. The furry creatures of the forest enjoy that stuff, too. He woke me in the next tent screaming because a bear was licking the aftershave from his face. If you're going to camp, bring a laundry bag and hang everything that can be eaten or smells good with parachute cord between trees rocks or whatever is elevated.

[Convert]

Chop Top, I'm leaving from around Milwaukee on Sunday and going out to Boise. Going to be going pretty much the same route and then west thru Yellowstone. Been on this trip a couple of times and love it. My wife flies out and
I ride the bike. I can usually last about 150 miles on my 6 before I have to stop and walk around a little. I usually put on around 700 miles in a day and don't feel worn out or tired. All told I put on about 4,000 miles. Great trip. I
ride alone on this trip and have always met nice people and had a good time. The tire repair kit is a good idea. Never had to use it thankfully. Going over the Big Horn mountains is great from Buffalo to Cody. Have fun and ride safe.

[Kurare79]

@Les:

@choptop: According to the experience of my last trip, i would always take a tire repair kit with me. Saves you a lot of time and frustration. Really easy doing (even me with my two left hands would be able to do it).

[hiflyer]

This time of year you need to be prepared for any kind of weather. It can be hot or cold, wet or dry. Having a trailer, you can take just about any and everything you can think of. Good idea of not volunteering to haul everyone's junk. I wouldn't either. I'll bet at some point you will be asked to carry something for someone. Have fun.