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I start vacation Thursday and we have a small road trip planned. It’s only 300 miles one way, which may not seem like much to most of y’all, but 300 miles one way is different than doing 300 miles in a day around home. We will be gone for 4 days total as we are going to visit family.
Any advice from those of y’all that regularly do road trips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
Hydrate, don't eat big meals, enjoy the ride. and of course, pack the rainsuit and i always bring a change of clothes and some extra cash. Never know when something shiny going to attract me.
For road trips I like to stay off interstates. Much prefer secondary roads and scenery. Stopping at historical markers and points of interest makes for a more fun ride, plus, it helps eliminate tired butt syndrome. Plan on one hour for every 50 miles of riding, 300 miles = 6 hours in the saddle. Go slow and smell the roses..... Jim
[QUOTE=cScjhb;886842]For road trips I like to stay off interstates. Much prefer secondary roads and scenery. Stopping at historical markers and points of interest makes for a more fun ride, plus, it helps eliminate tired butt syndrome. Plan on one hour for every 50 miles of riding, 300 miles = 6 hours in the saddle. Go slow and smell the roses..... Jim[/QUOTE]
I will be taking interstate this time. There is a secondary road route that my uncle and aunt have ridden to visit my brother. I will take that route on a future trip when I have more time for planning. We weren’t able to confirm talking this to until today. (Yeah I know I should’ve already had a plan laid out whether we went or not). Lol. Thanks.
[QUOTE=New Orleans Kevin;886833]Hydrate, don't eat big meals, enjoy the ride. and of course, pack the rainsuit and i always bring a change of clothes and some extra cash. Never know when something shiny going to attract me.[/QUOTE]
This is standard for us even just riding around home. Lol. Thanks.
Extra fob battery just in case
A can of fix a flat and a plug kit could save you a lot of hassle, now I know some would never plug a bike tire but it can get you to a dealer. Also a small compressor could be handy, I have one that plugs into the lighter plug.
Some energy bars and or a couple sleeves of peanut butter toasts… Those things can be a lifesaver if you find yourself delayed on the side of the road for a while. Heck.. they can even save you time, lunch money and tip by not having to stop for too long of a time for food so you can get on down the road.
I also carry some very small but very bright LED emergency flashers just to help warn other motorists that I am stopped on the side of the road.
I don't haul extra tools, compressors, or spare parts. At least nothing extra that isn't always on the bike. I do usually have some extra cash on my person plus extra ammo in the tour pack. Enjoy the trip. 300 to 350 miles is the perfect distance for my body anymore.
This time of year think cool and dry. In the Fall its warm and dry. As a trucker- now retired, I think people over pack. I never washed underware or socks. Its cheaper to toss them and buy new- thats right.The energy and time spent washing is better used having fun. Long sleeve pocket T's with open weave liked used on construction ( GSS brand) can be "watered down" and act like an air conditioner. Be like a trucker- plot your fuel stops not your destination- that is, run from fuel stop to fuel stop.Combine your fuel stops and meal stops. You'll thank me some day.Or at least leave me in your will.
[QUOTE=Old Road Dog;887182]This time of year think cool and dry. In the Fall its warm and dry. As a trucker- now retired, I think people over pack. I never washed underware or socks. Its cheaper to toss them and buy new- thats right.The energy and time spent washing is better used having fun. Long sleeve pocket T's with open weave liked used on construction ( GSS brand) can be "watered down" and act like an air conditioner. Be like a trucker- plot your fuel stops not your destination- that is, run from fuel stop to fuel stop.Combine your fuel stops and meal stops. You'll thank me some day.Or at least leave me in your will.[/
I would always save my most ragged socks and underwear and throw them away, since we pull a trailer I can pack a few extra things that could get me off the road and to a dealer if need be.
[QUOTE=Old Road Dog;887182]This time of year think cool and dry. In the Fall its warm and dry. As a trucker- now retired, I think people over pack. I never washed underware or socks. Its cheaper to toss them and buy new- thats right.The energy and time spent washing is better used having fun. Long sleeve pocket T's with open weave liked used on construction ( GSS brand) can be "watered down" and act like an air conditioner. Be like a trucker- plot your fuel stops not your destination- that is, run from fuel stop to fuel stop.Combine your fuel stops and meal stops. You'll thank me some day.Or at least leave me in your will.[/QUOTE]
Yep. I drive OTR for a little over 5 years.
Take a battery jump power pack- You never know
Put the number of your Road Side assistance co on your phone- I use Good Sam service :clapping:
Pack your phone :Joker3:
Sun & regular glasses
Sun screen protection
Check tires before departing
I may be the exception to the rule, lol. I pick my destination, and wing it from there. Usually fastest route to get there, and the scenic routes on the way home, time permitting. I packed minimally when younger, picking up HD shirts at dealer I visited, but today I might bring more with me, lol. Depending on where you are, fuels stops are pretty easy, I try to stay with major brands, and finding a place to stay is pretty easy with a smart phone. Eating is a crap shoot. Many times I’ll ask the locals for the info about good/bad places to eat. Like the adventure of the unknown, lol.
Everything went great on the trip. The trike handled it like a champ. My wife even did better than expected, lol. The new shocks on the rear made it so much better too especially on those washboard Kentucky roads I don't miss. My FST suspension for the front forks came in and will be installed Friday. We're planning to make another trip in September now and October. That was also the first time I've seen 200 miles until empty on the display. lol
[QUOTE=Jack Klarich;886857]Extra fob battery just in case[/QUOTE]
Always keep two with the trike:clapping:
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[QUOTE=Mykneesbehurtin;887038]A can of fix a flat and a plug kit could save you a lot of hassle, now I know some would never plug a bike tire but it can get you to a dealer. Also a small compressor could be handy, I have one that plugs into the lighter plug.[/QUOTE]
These are must anytime I leave the garage.:clapping:
[QUOTE=Wmitz;887726]I may be the exception to the rule, lol. I pick my destination, and wing it from there. Usually fastest route to get there, and the scenic routes on the way home, time permitting. I packed minimally when younger, picking up HD shirts at dealer I visited, but today I might bring more with me, lol. Depending on where you are, fuels stops are pretty easy, I try to stay with major brands, and finding a place to stay is pretty easy with a smart phone. Eating is a crap shoot. Many times I’ll ask the locals for the info about good/bad places to eat. Like the adventure of the unknown, lol.[/QUOTE]
The best answer I ever got when I asked, where would you go if you wanted a good meal. Answer I'd go home, there is no good place to go around here. So this also makes a good point if you see a place to eat, you probably should. Sometimes the next diner can be long way away.:)