| Author | Message | ||
     Interceptor |
I will be heading out on the Cyclone some time soon, plan on being away for 3-5 days. I have never been anywhere far on the bike. What equipment should I absolutely bring with me? I plan on traveling pretty light and I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. -The bike has the soft Buell saddle bags and i am going to bring a backpack. | ||
| Damnut |
If your going to be putting on lots of miles then I would stay away from wearing a backpack. I will wear a backpack for a ride under 3 hours but anything more than that it starts to be a pain. That's why I have a tank bag. Things to bring with you... Spare belt, if you have one. some basic tools. DUCT TAPE!!!!! A copy of the RAN!!!! and some Good Luck!!!! | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Flashlight, earplugs, hydration system (camelbak), cellphone, tire plug kit (string type), rain gear, vise grips, needlenose pliers... c'mon help me out here folks. | ||
| Interceptor |
I know wire ties are a good thing to have just in case. | ||
| Hughlysses |
First aid kit! In addition to the tire plug kit, a way to pump up your tires. C02 cartridges are compact, but a small air compressor will run a LONG time before your battery goes dead. For tools, the X-1 Files site has a pretty good suggested list of tools for tubers: Ratchet, extension, multi-tipped screwdriver Sockets and wrenches... 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 22mm wrench (O2 sensor), custom made shock tool (for new shock) 60mm/52mm 36mm bicycle headset wrench & 36mm socket for rear axle, 15/16 socket for front axle Hex sockets 5mm, 3/16, 5/32, 1/4 ; full set of English & Metric hex keys 5/8 spark plug socket, 2 spare spark plugs, gapping gauge 8 inch adjustable, needle nose vise grip Various electrical ends, wire, electrical tape, cable ties, spare fuses, spare exhaust stud locknuts 2 tie down straps Some of that is probably overkill. A small set of Torx wrenches and a tube of blue Locktite would probably also be a good idea. | ||
| Newfie_buell |
Geeeeeeeeesus boys, Back when in 2003 when I attended the 20th Anniversary in Wisconsin. I rode from St. John's, Newfoundland to Wisconsin and didn't bring so much as a pair of pliers. Had I never rode through Detroit I wouldn't have blown out an isolator. Take the RAN with you in case...... | ||
| Bigdaddy |
American Express, Visa, cell phone, that'll do it. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Pliers, duct tape, multi-hex tool, multi-screw driver, T27, the other half of your quart of oil. For 3-5 days, I wouldn't sweat a belt. If it makes you feel better have one at home where your "base supervisor" can overnight it if need be. Same for a relay. I would suggest a tank bag and/or tail bag. Back packs suck in the summer. Between the backpack, jacket, back protector, and shirt your back is going to roast. If you are really concerned about the belt, I would recommend that you go ahead and break the brace loose from the swing arm before you leave. That way if you need to do a belt change, you won't have to try to wrestle with the thread lock on the side of the road. I'm for traveling light. Unless you are going to be 200 miles between outposts, you don't need to pack heavy. | ||
| Damnut |
Actually now that I think about it all you really need is a copy of the RAN Badwebbers will be there in a jiffy in case of a problem. Oh and don't forget about some Kood-Aid and a bit of Okra..............  | ||
| Hughlysses |
If you are really concerned about the belt, I would recommend that you go ahead and break the brace loose from the swing arm before you leave. That way if you need to do a belt change, you won't have to try to wrestle with the thread lock on the side of the road. FB, He's riding a tuber; there's no swingarm brace to remove. To change the belt, you've either got to drop the swingarm carrier (pretty big job, near-impossible on the side of the road), or you can get a special tool for ~$85 that'll let you remove one isolator and slip the belt between the frame and the swingarm carrier. That said, tuber belts are pretty dang bulletproof, provide you run them "scary loose". | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Sorry. No read good. | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
A clean pair of panties  sorry, couldn't help myself | ||
| Mdm |
ok, im a dub, whats a RAN ? | ||
| Hughlysses |
RAN = Rider Assistance Network. A list of fellow BadWebbers that will help you out if you break down on the road: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/boar d-auth.cgi?file=/42/42.html&lm=1093523122 | ||
| Hdbobwithabuell |
"American Express, Visa, cell phone" That and rain gear is good enough for me. If I'm on my Ultra I might even take clean undies, shirts and a pair of pants and if I have to, my wife  | ||
| Rotzaruck |
I'm thinkin' the only decent thing for a fellow planning on going somewhere and running into trouble would at least give some indication of which way he was going. That way, we can get the RAN warmed up and ready. Stick your toothbrush in your shirt pocket.(Who knows who you might find along the way?) Emergency paper in your back pocket.(maybe you won't need the spare undies, or panties, whichever the case may be). | ||
| Ulywife |
Remember, you must be signed in to see the RAN. Hopefully it will be updated and posted within a few days. Kristi | ||
| Chopped58 |
Ok RAN yes thats true, but I carried(in addition to my hand tools) a copy of the codes that the engine light may pop up on the dash. This may help immensely in a weird problem that pops up during a trip. | ||
| Corporatemonkey |
+1 for Vise Grips. Cell phone, AMEX, and most importantly. Your favorite pain med (asprin/advil/etc...) Usually on a trip you are traveling longer distances than normal, and with multiple days it can really add up to some sore body parts. Of course I recently had an attack of tool lust and just HAD to purchase a cyclepump (www.cyclepump.com). It looked so cool, and even though it is total overkill I WANTED (needed???) it... Damn shiny things tempting me... | ||
| Hdbobwithabuell |
I think I might also "need" one of those cyclepumps. | ||
| Ulywife |
Interceptor - the RAN has been updated as of today! Kristi | ||
| Iamike |
The best way to ruin a road trip is to worry about things, just take off and enjoy. I rode to Phoenix a couple of years ago with a Harley rider that only wanted to ride on weekdays since the service shops would be open. Chose the route to go by Harley shops. Didn't want to ride on the interstate due to truck traffic. Didn't want to ride through Colorado because it might snow..... I told him partway through that if I wanted to hear whining, I would have brought my kids. I had a ball on my Buell, I'm not sure about him. I don't think that he's been on a road trip since. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Mike, Now you know why I love riding with you. As usual, you're dead on. I'm REALLY looking forward to riding with you to homecoming. Brad | ||
| Corporatemonkey |
I think I might also "need" one of those cyclepumps. I can honestly say it is worth the money. It is very fast (up to 90psi), and built like a tank. I don't know if you knew but it is now standard issue for the British forces in Iraq. They use it for all of their military trucks. Funny that a little Mom and Pop operation based just north of Seattle attracted the attention of the British Government. If you get one make sure to order their optional in line air gauge. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Sunscreen, trust me on this one, make sure it doesn not run into your eyes. Actually SPF chapstick works the best. The list of farkles that you 'need' could be very long indeed, Pack once, cut the bulk and number of items in half and pack again. Dont for get the towel, you can use it for tons of things. | ||
| Iamike |
Brad, Yep, other than the one guy I haven't had a problem with anybody that I've travelled with. I hope they all feel the same. Sometimes I get a little antsy to keep moving and can get owly when I'm tired but mostly I'm agreeable to most things my companions want to do. I figure why ruin a good trip by getting bent out of shape over the little things. Even the Harley rider tested me but what was really annoying was that he wouldn't pass and wouldn't keep up with traffic. I kept thinking "My god, we're on motorcycles, twist the throttle!" | ||
| Fullpower |
Earplugs, sunglasses, 8 inch crescent,a fat roll of hundreds, and a .45 That should about do it. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Mike, I have an old friend like that, never keeps up ALWAYS behind. He was that way when we road dirt bikes back in the day. He's even worse now... We don't ride together much anymore.... |
