| Author | Message | ||
     Mkebuell |
Next month I'm thinking about going to visit a friend in New Orleans. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What I'm looking for is any suggested routes to take. Obviously I can punch it in google maps and come up with a route but it doesn't necessarily mean it will be the most fun. I'm looking to do this over two days. 8 or so hours of riding each day. I dont want to go way out of my way - the direct route seems to be about 1050 miles so I'd like to limit it to around 1200 each way. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Including any prep work to do to the bike before the trip - and any suggestion on what to bring. I figure I'll probably be to busy once I get a job again to do something like this. Gas should only cost me about 120-140 for the whole trip based on getting 45 mpg. And once I get there - I'll have a place to stay. The bike has only left me stranded once - and that was because I left the tank on reserve and ran out of gas. lol So I have plenty of confidence in the bike getting me there and back. I have a nice backpack to take things in... my saddle bags, and a cargo net to strap other stuff down. I'd be packing as light as I can - so I dont plan on bringing to much. Thanks for the time, Robert | ||
| F_skinner |
Robert, goto the BRAN (Buell Rider Assistance Network) and print up the areas that you are going to be in or close to. Sounds like a great trip. Do not forget to take pictures then post them so we can tag along. I am a little anal when it comes to packing. I take a lot of support equipment, a spare belt, air pump, tire plugs. zip ties, duct tape and tools. I also carry a charged cell phone and a copy of the BRAN. Lately my girl has let me use her HD road atlas which has been helpful to find a HD shop if needed. Above all have fun. | ||
| Gowindward |
Follow The Ole Miss on The Great River Road. | ||
| Fasted |
moto gp in indy august 28-30 http://www.motogp.com/en/events/Indianapolis/2009 | ||
| Ebutch |
http://www.motorcycle-travel.net/ | ||
| Ebutch |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/boar d-auth.cgi?file=/42/42.html&lm=1248093000 | ||
| Mkebuell |
Even though I plan on wiring in a cigarette lighter port so I can charge my cell phone when it hopefully isn't raining - I definitely think I'll print out a hard copy of this BRAN. That is awesome - thanks for that tip. I have an iPhone so most of the time getting information shouldn't be a problem with that thing. I dont think at to many times during this trip I'll be in the middle of no where. | ||
| Buffalobolt |
With your time/distance constraints (2 days @ 8hrs riding per day),you are pretty much limiting yourself to the interstates. Even that is a pretty good pace. If you start looking at secondary roads you'll be spending much time in the saddle. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to rain on your parade. Quite the opposite - GO DO IT! It's just that I personally keep making assumptions on trips that I can make a certain average speed, and more often than not it is too high. Between summer road construction, heat, fatigue, etc., it is difficult to keep a constant rapid pace and that is usually where I get affected. I have to assume that I'm not alone in this. But, by all means do it. Every trip is an adventure in its self... You'll learn a lot from it! All of the other advise given above is good! | ||
| Buffalobolt |
Wiring in the 12 volt plug is a very practical item. It is one of the best (and cheapest) items you can put on a bike that you will be taking trips on (right behind heated grips  ). | ||
| F_skinner |
Right behind a spare belt!  | ||
| Ebutch |
When is someone going to offer a 128 tooth Pinned Belt?  | ||
| Mkebuell |
At first I was thinking about planning this out pretty hard and keeping to a schedule. Now the more I think about it the more I'm leaning towards finding a general route and just driving. When it gets closer to bed time I'll stop at hte next town and find a motel on the way to stay in. That way if I get held up due to storms or something - I'm not skipping a reservation or something. Also another idea popped in my head - that i have someone in Idaho I could visit. For some reason that trip "scares" me more. That I'd be spending more time in the middle of no where without cell phone signal if something goes wrong- and who knows about traffic patterns... etc. Though the ride through the mountains may be more fun - but also brings up the question if my carburation would become an issue? | ||
| Buffalobolt |
Right behind a spare belt! ...But it was still bigger than my XB9R belt! And it has more power! I'm not seeing the issue here!   ...Somehow I knew you were going to say that... | ||
| Mkebuell |
Anyone have any input on the issue about riding into the mtns on a bike thats tuned to ride around the flat lands? Thanks | ||
| Smoke |
took the s2 from here(Louisiana) to Colorado via El Paso, over the passes and back through Kansas and Arkansas with no issues. a little less power at altitude(rich) but no problems.(new rear tire, bad planning on my part when the new tire showed up after i left on the trip. thanks Frank) also haven't had any problems in the Ga/Tn/NC mountains with my flatlander S1,S2,RS Buells. oh yeah the 1125R rocks in the hills!! tim tim | ||
| Hugie03flhr |
Mike, I ran from NJ to Mt Washington NH without any major issues just down on power alittle. |
