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Old 03-29-2009, 07:06 PM   #41
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That sounds similar to my dad's conversations with me when I used to ride in the 18-wheeler. In fact, I had to carry something to pee in when I rode with him. He wouldn't stop.

I have no issues with stopping on the side of the road to go pee if I have to go *that* bad on the bike. Just ask Kaneman. And if I can't get someone's attention to let them know I have to stop, I have and will make my own stop and try to catch up later.
On really long bike trips I have a tube that runs the length of my leg that I use as a dump tube. Just don't ride behind me.
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Old 03-29-2009, 07:07 PM   #42
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We can see, that may be good as we get further into the trip just to keep us going. So long as we can signal the others if one needs a break we can pull off to the side of the road. Otherwise I say once we hit 140 or so miles have the lead rider keep an eye out for the next exit with gas. If we go 85 to 95 that wont be too far anywhere, but I dont know when we get further south.

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There are some places along 195 south of virginia that fuel stops are 20+ miles apart....
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Old 03-29-2009, 07:12 PM   #43
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On really long bike trips I have a tube that runs the length of my leg that I use as a dump tube. Just don't ride behind me.
hopefully you don't get too many tailgaters
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Old 03-30-2009, 01:31 AM   #44
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Thats why I do it....



Oh yeh and I am 99% done wiring in a cig lighter for the front of the bike (power for my GPS), and I'm gonna add in a 2nd one in the tail when I get around to it, so if you need to charge anything bring a cig adapter for it and I can charge on the go. I was out in the shed working on it until 1:30 without realizing the time. All I need to do is lengthen the power wire from the battery and hook up the ground wires, a little tidy work to clean it up and I should be done.
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Old 03-30-2009, 01:40 AM   #45
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Thats why I do it....



Oh yeh and I am 99% done wiring in a cig lighter for the front of the bike (power for my GPS), and I'm gonna add in a 2nd one in the tail when I get around to it, so if you need to charge anything bring a cig adapter for it and I can charge on the go. I was out in the shed working on it until 1:30 without realizing the time. All I need to do is lengthen the power wire from the battery and hook up the ground wires, a little tidy work to clean it up and I should be done.
its a good reminder for me to bring a phone charger if nothing else. What did you run the wires off of for the lighter adapter?

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Old 03-30-2009, 01:47 AM   #46
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I made a whole 2nd wire harness for the cig lighters and a clock/volt/temp thingy. The whole setup runs off a switched relay that only works when the bike is on so no worries about draining the battery by accident.

I have a fuse bix under the seat, the realy is hanging off the back of it, and the wires from the fuse box to the front of the bike are in their own sleeve running alongside the stock harness all the way up to the dash from the rear of the bike. I'm gonna post some pictures of it when I'm done. I just decided to give up for the night cuz it was kinda late.
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Old 03-30-2009, 01:58 AM   #47
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I made a whole 2nd wire harness for the cig lighters and a clock/volt/temp thingy. The whole setup runs off a switched relay that only works when the bike is on so no worries about draining the battery by accident.

I have a fuse bix under the seat, the realy is hanging off the back of it, and the wires from the fuse box to the front of the bike are in their own sleeve running alongside the stock harness all the way up to the dash from the rear of the bike. I'm gonna post some pictures of it when I'm done. I just decided to give up for the night cuz it was kinda late.
Nice, i will have to take a look at it at the rally.

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Old 04-04-2009, 07:57 PM   #48
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Ok so while out on my 60 Mile Jaunt today...I realized a few things...A. I hope its not windy when we leave because it was Fucking balls on the highway today trying to ride in that shit. B. Are we going to this thing rain or shine?? I'm assuming yes (even though rain riding scares the SHIT out of me) If so I need to prepare rain gear (got any cheap ways to make some decent rain gear??)

And Lastly...While I do want to get there asap i want to get THERE...So i dont think we need to cannonball run this bitch its a LOOOOOONG ride and we def need to pace ourselves.
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Old 04-04-2009, 07:59 PM   #49
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Ok so while out on my 60 Mile Jaunt today...I realized a few things...A. I hope its not windy when we leave because it was Fucking balls on the highway today trying to ride in that shit. B. Are we going to this thing rain or shine?? I'm assuming yes (even though rain riding scares the SHIT out of me) If so I need to prepare rain gear (got any cheap ways to make some decent rain gear??)

And Lastly...While I do want to get there asap i want to get THERE...So i dont think we need to cannonball run this bitch its a LOOOOOONG ride and we def need to pace ourselves.
Cheap rain gear = garbage bags w/holes for your arms and head.

I wear frog toggs myself (and so do a few others on here) They work really well, and also block the wind a bit.
About $100 for the set IIRC.
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Old 04-04-2009, 08:17 PM   #50
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We can monitor the weather too and if its looking bad change up our departure time either earlier or later depending. I just got a pair of frog toggs. I have an older nelson rig rain jacket you could borrow I just dont have the pants.

I think pacing ourselves will be important too. I try to push through on long trips but something like this we will take breaks when needed.

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