tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post1208704599033548845..comments2023-07-24T11:24:24.639-04:00Comments on Riding the USA: Check ListGFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-51735134034385608362012-06-16T02:42:07.350-04:002012-06-16T02:42:07.350-04:00Thanks for sharing, great list!
Don't forget...Thanks for sharing, great list! <br /><br />Don't forget the Duck Tape.Rex J. Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-37070236432758351842012-06-14T21:51:13.439-04:002012-06-14T21:51:13.439-04:00It will be easy to find us, Yukon Yamaha will have...It will be easy to find us, Yukon Yamaha will have a big tent for the duration of the event. I will make sure the people at the tent know where I'm staying, I will be in a motel while in Whitehorse.<br />http://www.yukonyamaha.com/GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-10459479925845614462012-06-14T21:46:47.437-04:002012-06-14T21:46:47.437-04:00Sonja, what's legal?? the Speedo? ;-)Sonja, what's legal?? the Speedo? ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-85772210127557110812012-06-14T18:30:28.177-04:002012-06-14T18:30:28.177-04:00Is that legal in the US?Is that legal in the US?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-32682445210493170012012-06-14T16:09:44.842-04:002012-06-14T16:09:44.842-04:00I have been going through your checklist to see wh...I have been going through your checklist to see what I need to add to my own.One benefit is that I can always send things down with my wife as she is flying down for the family reunion. I did add bear spray to my list as I plan on camping out most nights. Get a compression stuff sack for your sleeping bag. Using one, my sleeping bag is about 1/4 of one of my side cases where it would have taken up the entire space before.<br /><br />Good luck with your preparations! Can you send be where I would be able to find the Tenere group in Whitehorse on July 4th? I think I found it on their website but I'm not sure...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-16910106892737236942012-06-14T15:45:12.553-04:002012-06-14T15:45:12.553-04:00George:
Air1 & Air2 are active and on the loo...<b>George:</b><br /><br />Air1 & Air2 are active and on the lookout for bikes<br /><br />old link but many riders now riding in the states<br />http://bc.rcmp.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=50&languageId=1&contentId=20570<br /><br />they radio down to ground units<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-16776700384047799512012-06-14T11:17:18.888-04:002012-06-14T11:17:18.888-04:00Bob, I agree with you but it's also easy to sp...Bob, I agree with you but it's also easy to spot aircraft flying around, there's signs all over NJ about roads being patrolled by helicopters and planes but I HAVE NEVER seen one. The way the governments are running deficits does it really pay to have a helicopter or plane flying to get plus/minus $100 from a ticket? they would have to write lots of tickets to pay for the flying time which is ridiculously expensive. Maybe Canada has figured out a way to fly balloons?? ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-90525148587109060112012-06-14T11:11:57.270-04:002012-06-14T11:11:57.270-04:00George:
radar detectors are useless in BC, due to...<b>George:</b><br /><br />radar detectors are useless in BC, due to spotting aircraft. Our sea to sky highway is patrolled by helicopter, as well as hwy 1 all the way to HOPE. You can not outrun a helicopter. A heavy throttle hand will get your bike impounded<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-23346151500932091392012-06-13T22:37:42.579-04:002012-06-13T22:37:42.579-04:00Seems like a lot but it's really not a lot. 3 ...Seems like a lot but it's really not a lot. 3 t-shirts, my riding pants and one pair of kevlar riding jeans as spare. Camping stuff is what takes the most space, specially the sleeping bag and tent.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-12353854659693961522012-06-13T20:37:20.438-04:002012-06-13T20:37:20.438-04:00That is a lot of stuff. (NoName) has a good sugges...That is a lot of stuff. (NoName) has a good suggestion re putting it all in a pile. Also don't discount the fact that there will be stores en route for things like batteries, etc so you don't have to carry it all from home.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-39877923286613971142012-06-13T18:25:52.506-04:002012-06-13T18:25:52.506-04:00My daughter just informed what TP is, not sure if ...My daughter just informed what TP is, not sure if it's what you meant.<br />I do have toilet paper on the list :-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-59042532390508044992012-06-13T18:07:48.684-04:002012-06-13T18:07:48.684-04:00TP?? not sure what that is.TP?? not sure what that is.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-91319877202668073422012-06-13T18:06:47.702-04:002012-06-13T18:06:47.702-04:00I have full rain gear including covers for the boo...I have full rain gear including covers for the boots. You right, as a last resort plastic bags are perfect when it rains.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-77698829252234665452012-06-13T18:05:30.101-04:002012-06-13T18:05:30.101-04:00Gotta take my Union Jack Speedo ;-0
Good to scare ...Gotta take my Union Jack Speedo ;-0<br />Good to scare everyone out the pool.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-90988066428690680832012-06-13T18:04:05.483-04:002012-06-13T18:04:05.483-04:00I have a very small laptop, bought it just to go o...I have a very small laptop, bought it just to go on the bike. You right, I do have a leatherman, removing it. I like to take little salt packs, no pepper needed.<br />I like to have a swimsuit, useful when you stay at a motel with indoor pool or Jacuzzi, feels good to relax the muscles at the end of a long day. In the past I have regretted not having one with me. I have a small set of cooking pots that fit inside each other. Sorry, fixing the list, one helmet and jacket.<br />I like your idea about the pile ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-14059917539220008692012-06-13T17:58:16.510-04:002012-06-13T17:58:16.510-04:00Tell me about it, anything for a motorcycle is exp...Tell me about it, anything for a motorcycle is expensive.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-20415763129419931592012-06-13T17:57:30.497-04:002012-06-13T17:57:30.497-04:00No sunscreen needed, remember, I was born in Afric...No sunscreen needed, remember, I was born in Africa, used to the sun :-)<br />My bike has dual headlamps, plus I have the extra lights, no need for spare bulbs.<br />There are no food leftovers when I'm done eating but I do have bags in the list :-)<br />Shirts?? you right, going to remove it, t-shirts and that's it. I like to ride in my kevlar jeans so that's my spare pants, serves dual purpose, useful when I'm sightseeing too. Phone is also mp3 player, removing mp3. You don't live on the east coast, you NEED a radar detector on this side of the country, I do have a heavy hand on the throttle :-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-75286887500963850132012-06-13T06:49:29.683-04:002012-06-13T06:49:29.683-04:00You might want some TP for those lonely roads in A...You might want some TP for those lonely roads in AK :)Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405688939412794313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-79533360744293417762012-06-13T01:37:37.000-04:002012-06-13T01:37:37.000-04:00If it might rain, plastic bags are a riders best f...If it might rain, plastic bags are a riders best friend.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-70154268890708076162012-06-13T00:10:24.220-04:002012-06-13T00:10:24.220-04:00Swimsuit? What's that? lol.
I think you ha...Swimsuit? What's that? lol. <br /><br />I think you have a great list going on there and I also think Sonja had a great idea with the ziplocs and sunscreen too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-72009421787354744362012-06-12T22:41:39.276-04:002012-06-12T22:41:39.276-04:00Ditch the laptop- post to your blog by smartphone....Ditch the laptop- post to your blog by smartphone.<br />Ditch the saw- your Leatherman should have a small saw blade.<br />Ditch the condiments and take one small bottle of Tabasco sauce.<br />Ditch the swimsuit and swim in your underwear, or less. You get to go swimming and do laundry at the same time.<br />Cooking pots? Google 'jetboil'.<br />I see that 'jackets' and 'helmets' are both plural. Where are you putting all this stuff?<br /><br />Put all the stuff you want to take with you in a pile. Then ditch half of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-46518017245571862512012-06-12T22:34:26.479-04:002012-06-12T22:34:26.479-04:00"One on your back, 2 in the pack"
I'..."One on your back, 2 in the pack"<br /><br />I'm putting together a kit for 2 weeks on the road in August. The problem is finding a suitable sissy bar and luggage rack for my Road King without breaking the bank (H-D wants $700 for the parts!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-3378392728572481792012-06-12T22:09:10.304-04:002012-06-12T22:09:10.304-04:00George, you have quite the comprehensive list, I w...George, you have quite the comprehensive list, I would almost tempted to say... too much?<br />Maybe you want to hop over to RichardM and cross check <br />http://blog.machida.us/2012/06/packing-list.html<br /><br />Here is some items I usually carry on a trip:<br />Sunscreen<br />Spare bulbs<br />Ziploc bags or containers for food left overs<br /><br /><br />You are bringing shirts, seriously? What are you dressing up for ;-) Isn't the jeans too heavy?<br />How about a fleece jacket or is your motorcycle jacket liner enough?<br /><br />You carry a lot of electronics. No Iphone (= one for all GPS, phone, mp3 player and computer)?<br /><br />And what is a radar detector good for? You are on vacation, not on the run. No reason to go anywhere fast. ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com