I have had my bike since last August now...a 2013 fz6r with 6000 miles on it. Planning a trip next month from Seattle to Santa Cruz. Any tips on taking such a long ride with this bike, either mechanical that I need.to take care of before the ride, or what tools, fluids I should carry with me, to how many hrs to ride daily..thinking 5-6 hrs 200-300 miles per day. Thx for any input. Btw, not only just bought this bike last August but started riding then as well at ripe young age of 55.
Carry whatever gear you need. Some chain lube and a good camel pack to drink along the way while you ride. 200-300 miles a day should be easy. I won't worry too much. Make sure you have good tures and chain is in good shape. The bike will wear you off before it brake down.
I left at 49ishK for a 5500 miles round trip to Eastern Canada from West Palm Beach, FL. 4000 miles in 5 days. Average day were 9 to 17 hrs on the saddle. The 6R is bullet proof! Have a good ride!
There's few thread about the subject.
I left at 49ishK for a 5500 miles round trip to Eastern Canada from West Palm Beach, FL. 4000 miles in 5 days. Average day were 9 to 17 hrs on the saddle. The 6R is bullet proof! Have a good ride!
There's few thread about the subject.
Personally, I like to use a "crampbuster" for long rides. For some reason my wrist gets tired and I get tingling/numbness in my fingers.
Depending on the route (if tire repair services are available) I'm riding, I either carry a tire inflator cartridge or a small compressor. Some people take carry a tire plug kit, as well.
Just my two cents...
Enjoy your trip!!
Depending on the route (if tire repair services are available) I'm riding, I either carry a tire inflator cartridge or a small compressor. Some people take carry a tire plug kit, as well.
Just my two cents...
Enjoy your trip!!
LKLD
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My wife and I will be taking a trip in September, and one of the first things I did, besides luggage, was to get her a Kaoko throttle lock. We'll be doing close to 900 miles slabbing each way, and she'll need to give the throttle hand a break.
I Also put on a Doran TPMS, because of safety concerns of boo-coo high speeds and being so far away from home. A gps is next.
New T-30's will be put on a couple weeks before we leave.
Have a safe trip!
I Also put on a Doran TPMS, because of safety concerns of boo-coo high speeds and being so far away from home. A gps is next.
New T-30's will be put on a couple weeks before we leave.
Have a safe trip!