Riding to Louisiana Friday

[LadyHawk]

We are off to a Harley gathering for the weekend. Will be leaving early Friday.. 11 hour ride.. hanging out Saturday then coming back Sunday.

Anything I need to do before we go?
I know, check tire pressure (new tires, plenty of tread), check oil level, tighten and clean/lube chain.

I've got my ipod (only listening with one ear..) to keep me droning along.

 

[Cerberus]

Ummm....be careful and have fun!!!

Thats all I can think of. One other question though, you riding your 'Busa to a HD gathering? Last time I rode up to a gathering, not HD gathering, just a gathering that consisted of just about all HD, it was suggested I leave. They didn't want me causing any trouble. I learned alot about HD riders that day. Hope you get with a better group then I did.

 

[LadyHawk]

Ummm....be careful and have fun!!!  

  Thats all I can think of.  One other question though, you riding your 'Busa to a HD gathering?  Last time I rode up to a gathering, not HD gathering, just a gathering that consisted of just about all HD, it was suggested I leave.  They didn't want me causing any trouble.  I learned alot about HD riders that day.  Hope you get with a better group then I did.

Well hopefully these are more mature HD people. I did a ride with some in southern FL and they were all cool with me. Most of them love the Busa, but "I would kill myself on it" was the general reason for not having one.

GJoker is on his HD so maybe that will smooth any rough waters.

And he has warned them that I'm on a Busa, and they said that was OK.

I'll be taking all my oRg shirts to represent!

 

[kaosccw]

We are off to a Harley gathering for the weekend. Will be leaving early Friday.. 11 hour ride.. hanging out Saturday then coming back Sunday.

Anything I need to do before we go?

Play sick.

 

[Mr Bogus]

water and a bottle of JD in case things get rough... just toss it (JD) and any self respecting HD rider will look like a bridesmaid at the bouquet toss in a wedding....(camera too)

 

[kaosccw]

Ummm....be careful and have fun!!!  

  Thats all I can think of.  One other question though, you riding your 'Busa to a HD gathering?  Last time I rode up to a gathering, not HD gathering, just a gathering that consisted of just about all HD, it was suggested I leave.  They didn't want me causing any trouble.  I learned alot about HD riders that day.  Hope you get with a better group then I did.

She should be ok because she's a she and her husband's bike is loud and slow.

 

[ks-waterbug]

Pack and plan on taking some ibuprofen for the long haul... Go over your list of things to pack and then do it again... But, most important is to relax and enjoy the journey! Take your camera and post pic's when you get back so we can relive the experience...

 

[Professor]

Pick up a good quality pair of bicycle riding pants. (6 "“ 8 panel ) Your butt will thank you for them.

Have fun and eat some Cajun food!

 

[birdaprey]

what part of Louisiana ?

 

[Mr Bogus]

Pack and plan on taking some ibuprofen for the long haul... Go over your list of things to pack and then do it again... But, most important is to relax and enjoy the journey! Take your camera and post pic's when you get back so we can relive the experience...

I always take a couple Advil just before taking off, thought I was alone on that one...

anyway, this was posted by someone else on another thread and it is a good read for anyone making long runs..

archive of wisdom

 

[ks-waterbug]

Pack and plan on taking some ibuprofen for the long haul... Go over your list of things to pack and then do it again... But, most important is to relax and enjoy the journey! Take your camera and post pic's when you get back so we can relive the experience...

I always take a couple Advil just before taking off, thought I was alone on that one...

anyway, this was posted by someone else on another thread and it is a good read for anyone making long runs..

archive of wisdom

Standard practice...

glad to see I'm not alone as well.

 

[LadyHawk]

what part of Louisiana ?

Some little town just south of Alexandria.
I can't remember the name,  

I'm mostly along for the ride.

 

[LadyHawk]

Pack and plan on taking some ibuprofen for the long haul... Go over your list of things to pack and then do it again... But, most important is to relax and enjoy the journey! Take your camera and post pic's when you get back so we can relive the experience...

I always take a couple Advil just before taking off, thought I was alone on that one...

anyway, this was posted by someone else on another thread and it is a good read for anyone making long runs..

archive of wisdom

Thanks for the link.. all common sense stuff, that I didn't think about.

 

[Rayabusa0818]

Be sure to stop in LA and say hi to YH2K and BoB

 

[Bilsdragon]

Take a rain suit, you'll be thankful. The rainsuit can also add warmth from the wind if it gets cold as well.

 

[Mr Bogus]

Take a rain suit, you'll be thankful. The rainsuit can also add warmth from the wind if it gets cold as well.

+1 on that, my leathers were not very comfy on the way back from Captains house. Slipped on my rain cover and it stopped all the air at least..rescued the ride home...

and you know, "along for the ride" is the best part, it is about the journey, not the destination.... *you can me the onboard photog...

 

[Shibumi]

Take a rain suit, you'll be thankful. The rainsuit can also add warmth from the wind if it gets cold as well.

+1 on that, my leathers were not very comfy on the way back from Captains house. Slipped on my rain cover and it stopped all the air at least..rescued the ride home...

and you know, "along for the ride" is the best part, it is about the journey, not the destination.... *you can me the onboard photog...

I keep a set of Frog Togs in my hump area, fits perfect and totally waterproof in a downpour-weighs about as much as a big potato chip!

 

[BlondeOnaBusa]

Hey Brenda, you will be passing by my house on the way. We live just off I-10 before you get into Mobile. If you want a place to rest your bones for a bit p.m me and I'll give ya my ph#. Maybe we can visit for a minute or two!

Y'all have a safe trip and have fun!!

 

[fsusux]

Wave at me when you pass through Tallahassee!

What route are you taking to get to I10?

 

[VaBusa]

Ummm, parts and tools for the Harley JUST IN CASE...

Give the hubby my best...and just print this off and share it with the other HD riders...