After 25 years in my families service business and hardly a day off, I'm taking off for a few months and going for an extended Road Trip. I have siblings and relatives I havent seen for years. The New Busa got thru it's first service with No Bugs so I should be good to go in two or three weeks. First leg will be NYC to Miami Beach. Than to L.A. Than Phoenix and when it starts getting warmer, Chicago, Pittsburgh and than back to New York in the Spring. I've got Buell Pegs from Joe, Heli bars, Frame sliders, Zero Gravity Double Bubble and Hot Grips, a Cramp Buster(and couldnt resist some black fairing screens).
Still decieding between a Valantine one or a Passport IQ. I'm not that Tech savy but Can an IPad be used for navigation?
Biggest Challange is Packing. Have Cortech Saddle Bags & Tail Bag and Tank Bag but I'm planning to do a lot of Camping along the way.(Maybe NOT on the first leg of my trip. It's getting Cold) Where do I put a Tent & Sleeping Bag?? (am I a Primadonna if I'm dreaming maybe an inflatable mattress too?) Actually considered a "Third Wheel Trailer" for about a Minute, until I saw the price!!
I'm sure I'll learn as I go, pick up what I need along the way & get rid of what I dont.
Anywho, I'll take ANY advice or suggestions with regard to Must Have gear or Hardware.
Thank you all, in Advance.
Still decieding between a Valantine one or a Passport IQ. I'm not that Tech savy but Can an IPad be used for navigation?
Biggest Challange is Packing. Have Cortech Saddle Bags & Tail Bag and Tank Bag but I'm planning to do a lot of Camping along the way.(Maybe NOT on the first leg of my trip. It's getting Cold) Where do I put a Tent & Sleeping Bag?? (am I a Primadonna if I'm dreaming maybe an inflatable mattress too?) Actually considered a "Third Wheel Trailer" for about a Minute, until I saw the price!!
I'm sure I'll learn as I go, pick up what I need along the way & get rid of what I dont.
Anywho, I'll take ANY advice or suggestions with regard to Must Have gear or Hardware.
Thank you all, in Advance.
First things first - you've got a lot of weather lined up - You'll need real fexible gear. Rain, hot, cold... can't emphazise this enough. Solo camping has challenges as well. Little things like Q-tips, wet wipes, a tiny first aid kit, toothpicks, extra set of glasses or contacts, small bug repellent, triple silicon water proof your tent, lots of different size clear plastic zip locks, two leatherman type tools, small flash - combo LED flash and lantern with lanyard and mountain clip for around neck or to hang in tent, tire plug kit and fix a flat or air, camping fork spoon combo or a few plastic forks and spoons, fire starter, pen and paper, little brass locks for saddles just to keep people from snooping, sturdy folding knife 3 inch or less legal almost everywhere for defensive protection, small set of relavant tools, lighter, extra key - lost key on the road is a diasaster, Back up charging cords and wires, google gps can on smart phone can get sketchy in rural areas because downloads maps via data link as needed - the gps app will work but it won't have a map superimposed - just a arrow whirling about on a blank screen, I recommend a stand alone GPS. Insurance, registration, DL, Health insurance just in case, and towing arrangements AAA. Small roll of camping duct tape, zip ties, lots of bungies, good quality bungy net with atleast 6 tie down hooks.
