So tomorrow my buddy and I are taking a road trip from Detroit to Chicago, pretty excited since this will be my first "long" road trip. Does anyone have any tips/recommendations of things that should be brought? I have a gps/cell phone and a 12v charger port under my seat, but any extra things? Anyways I'm geeked and photos will be uploaded after the trip!
Taking my first road trip!
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Bring rain gear and ATGATT. Take breaks and if its hot bring some water. I cant think of much else, if I am not mistaken your trip is about 4 hours? Just ride safe and watch for cagers! Good luck and have fun:noworries:
I've made a few 8 hour trips with mine and this is what I would add from my experience.
- A bottle of water cause you will get thirsty often.
- Eye drops cause your eyes will eventually get dry especially if you are driving on the highway.
- A tank bag is very useful if you have to hit toll booths on the highway.
- Emergency Tire repair kit.
- Pain pills for your back and ass after a few hours.
- Some rags and a bottle of cleaning solution for you helmet visor to clean the dead bugs.
- Rain gear obviously
- Make sure you have your tool bag that comes with the bike.
- Spare bike key in case you lose one.
- Ear plugs
- Sun Glasses
- A bottle of water cause you will get thirsty often.
- Eye drops cause your eyes will eventually get dry especially if you are driving on the highway.
- A tank bag is very useful if you have to hit toll booths on the highway.
- Emergency Tire repair kit.
- Pain pills for your back and ass after a few hours.
- Some rags and a bottle of cleaning solution for you helmet visor to clean the dead bugs.
- Rain gear obviously
- Make sure you have your tool bag that comes with the bike.
- Spare bike key in case you lose one.
- Ear plugs
- Sun Glasses
A good tank bag stuff with rain gear and few things. If it's a 4 hr trip I won't worry too much. Make sure your bike is top shape before you leave and you should be ok. Strongly suggest you a camel pack! Bring a pair of cyclist padded short... that might come handy...lol
Ride safe and take some pics!
Ride safe and take some pics!
Like Marty said.....give the bike a good once over and make sure everything is in shape on it. That's the most important thing. The night before I take a long trip I go through and make sure every bolt is tight, tires are at the proper PSI, all lights work, chain cleaned and lubed, check oil and fluids.
I was paranoid as hell before my first trip....LOL
I was paranoid as hell before my first trip....LOL