Riding my busa around the US

[Oncebitten]

Wow! Sounds awesome. I sent you an e-mail.

Fred

 

[roadthing]

Man am I jealous!

If you re-route, and swing by the west side of PHX, I might be able to hook you up with a room, and a garage for your ride.

 

[zukracer]

seems that I've posted about madmaps a lot lately, however check out the mad maps. I put a post up that links to garmin's site, they now integrate to the newest versions of the nuvi and all zumos... those madmap rides are fantastic (at least the 10-15 i've done) and will help you through.

I'd also suggest getting the Top 500 or 1000 places to see in the US. They sell it at all the bookstores and even Best Buy. Has some fantastic things to include on a drive like this, drop me your email, i have the first 250 of the "best places to take your kids before they grow up" in a spreadsheet I'll send ya

(some are outside the US, most are not)

 

[GSXcite]

You would have a great time if you could attend the Meet N Greet in Eureka Springs Arkansas June 20th-22nd. Great roads, and a chance to meet a bunch of org members!

 

[gotgixers]

This is way cool. When i was much younger i quit a PITA job and toured all the states east of the mississippi on my 91 GSXR 1100 over a 3 month period. Sleeping mostly in state parks in a pup tent. You will LOVE it most of the time.Have a blast, and I will check your route, I am 5hrs south of Detroit. You should hook up with some of us from around the lakes and take a nice tour/ride around the great lakes with us.

Hey, I just looked at your map- you will be about 1hr north of me for most of your trip through Ohio. I will offer you a place to "couchsurf".As I live 1hr south of cleveland straight down I-71.We have to "meet and greet" with a group from this part of the state. I am sure we could assemble a nice ride around the lakes and over to a couple of the islands... Hit me up, pm me. This is most cool, as I am the only "immature and irresponsible" person that I know that has done anything like this. I am stoked for you, you are going to have the time of your life...

 

[dbf82]

That is cool. If u are in South Dakota...u got a place to crash at the base. Ride safe man

 

[Busatized]

Your route takes you through my backyard your more than welcome to stop. I'm in NJ half way between Philly and NYC.

enjoy and get home safe

Greg

 

[BigBSBusa]

Sounds like lots of fun. Lots of folks to see along the way too.

 

[BUSA 4 LIFE]

A maintenance question about taking this long of a trip...

I'm going to have a new chain and sprocket and bushings for the rear put on as they are due anyway. I'm also going to have new tires and I know I'm going to need at least one set during the trip if not two.

But in your opinion what are daily or weekly or mileage based maint. tasks I should do when riding 400 miles a day for a month?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[volunteer]

A maintenance question about taking this long of a trip...

I'm going to have a new chain and sprocket and bushings for the rear put on as they are due anyway. I'm also going to have new tires and I know I'm going to need at least one set during the trip if not two.

But in your opinion what are daily or weekly or mileage based maint. tasks I should do when riding 400 miles a day for a month?

Thanks,

Jeff

Dang Jeff, I was all set to offer a place to stay, and then I realized...I live about 150 miles to the west of you.

Anyway, in terms of maintenance, I would invest in a chain oiler--you'll save yourself the headache of lubing the chain, and it'll last a bit longer. I'd also pick up a small electic tire pump (I bought one of those small units from Wal-Mart that you can run off your battery) and some tire plugs. A flat on the road would suck, especially if you're out in the middle of BF Egypt. As far as oil changes go, I'm sure someone would offer up their garage.

Also, think about a CamelBack, so you stay hydrated on the road.

Good luck with this--sounds like an insane time.

 

[High-Gain Busa]

5-6 weeks to go 12,000 miles... According to my calculations, it should take only 64.9 hours...













Oops... that was based on an average speed of 185 mph

 

[bigoltool]

A maintenance question about taking this long of a trip...

I'm going to have a new chain and sprocket and bushings for the rear put on as they are due anyway. I'm also going to have new tires and I know I'm going to need at least one set during the trip if not two.

But in your opinion what are daily or weekly or mileage based maint. tasks I should do when riding 400 miles a day for a month?

Thanks,

Jeff

Dang Jeff, I was all set to offer a place to stay, and then I realized...I live about 150 miles to the west of you.

Anyway, in terms of maintenance, I would invest in a chain oiler--you'll save yourself the headache of lubing the chain, and it'll last a bit longer. I'd also pick up a small electic tire pump (I bought one of those small units from Wal-Mart that you can run off your battery) and some tire plugs. A flat on the road would suck, especially if you're out in the middle of BF Egypt. As far as oil changes go, I'm sure someone would offer up their garage.

Also, think about a CamelBack, so you stay hydrated on the road.

Good luck with this--sounds like an insane time.

+1 on the chain oiler! +1 on the accommodations as well. I am a bit north of your route and a bit short into your trip but it sounds awesome. Spokane is my old home town!

 

[volunteer]

Hey, I used to live in Stanwood, and grew up on Whidbey Island. Small world, huh?

/threadjack over...

 

[Busaman5000]

Sounds like an amazing trip! If you decide to defer from your route and make it into the Greenville SC area hit me up! Ive got a spare bedroom you are welcome to stay in.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

In two years and 22,000 miles I've ridden all the NW states and as far east as Colorado.  This tool is a very handy thing to have around if you don't have a center stand.  Takes but a couple minutes, is very stable and voila, the chain is lubed and rear tire spun and inspected.  After each 400+ mile day of riding I would lift onto the Quick stand and lube the chain while it was still warm.  No fling for the next day's ride as I use Maxima chain wax.

http://www.motorcycleradar.com/quick_stand.htm  

I also run Amsoil full synth and make sure my chain etc will make the trip.  You might need a rear tire but your front may make the 12,000.  For touring I've had good results using a Pilot Road on the rear.  I like a PP on the front no matter where I ride.

FYI, just northeast of Glacier NP's eastern entrance there is a little hole in the wall cafe just past the gas station on the left heading towards Canada that serves buffalo burgers and the greatest huckleberry milkshakes I've ever had.  Also, Idaho state police run radar on hiway 12 near Lowell.  Not much to worry about in Montana though.  75 mph posted two lanes!!!   I'm heading out to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and three NP's in Utah before crossing NV for the ride home over the Sierras north of Yosemite.  Leaving on the 24th of May.
Have a great ride.

 

 

PS A throttle meister is a nice convenience and I would also invest in a Valentine 1 radar detector. Pays for itself every day!

 

[Luvanicebum]

In two years and 22,000 miles I've ridden all the NW states and as far east as Colorado. This tool is a very handy thing to have around if you don't have a center stand. Takes but a couple minutes, is very stable and voila, the chain is lubed and rear tire spun and inspected. After each 400+ mile day of riding I would lift onto the Quick stand and lube the chain while it was still warm. No fling for the next day's ride as I use Maxima chain wax.

http://www.motorcycleradar.com/quick_stand.htm

I also run Amsoil full synth and make sure my chain etc will make the trip. You might need a rear tire but your front may make the 12,000. For touring I've had good results using a Pilot Road on the rear. I like a PP on the front no matter where I ride.

FYI, just northeast of Glacier NP's eastern entrance there is a little hole in the wall cafe just past the gas station on the left heading towards Canada that serves buffalo burgers and the greatest huckleberry milkshakes I've ever had. Also, Idaho state police run radar on hiway 12 near Lowell. Not much to worry about in Montana though. 75 mph posted two lanes!!! I'm heading out to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and three NP's in Utah before crossing NV for the ride home over the Sierras north of Yosemite. Leaving on the 24th of May.
Have a great ride.

PS A throttle meister is a nice convenience and I would also invest in a Valentine 1 radar detector. Pays for itself every day!

hey....that IS tricky as hell. I'm thinking about the trans-continental ride myself.
Trying to calculate the costs is pretty tricky as well...

 

[Busasweety]

Well good luck and enjoy.....keep posting up during the trip and when you come into the washington dc area we could drive over and run with you up towards Philly and sit and eat or something....and maybe some others in the area could escort ya too.

 

[Rhythm]

Better pack a case of Monkey Butt Powder. Good luck and be sure take plenty of photos.

 

[zukracer]

great idea Ty!

FWIW, you can get caldasene (sp?) at the local pharmacy, works the same as monkey butt on keeping ya dry in places

 

[muskrat]

sounds awesome... i am about 45 mins outside of chicago so when you come through let me know and i will meet you up by rockford and ride with you for a bit. you are also wecome to stay (queen bed in spare bedroom). you will have to let me know when you would be coming through as i will be out of town myself a little in june but not for anything as cool as this.

how are you going to update this as you go if you are "roughing it"?