05-31-2020, 05:02 AM
I was confused where you all were getting the 4 days from haha. No that’s just what the map estimates, we’d probably take 7-10 days to go each way across the country.
The 1,000 miles is only the first day. It’s just a challenge that I want to do, a bucket list thing, then the sight seeing will begin. That will be the main time we’re on highways, then after that it will be into more scenic routes if we can find them.
Not on the R6, this is on my new bike. It’s a 04 Yamaha Warrior, so no chain maintenance needed. Might bring along a spare belt though. Sahm is the one coming along on his Triumph, and he managed to find travel sized chain cleaner and lube.
Good tip on the southwest gas stations. I ordered a 1.5L fuel bottle but still need to plan out the gas stops roughly so we don’t get stranded. Also good heads up on Kansas lol, that sounds terrible.
Got a new front tire, saddle bags, and a sissy bar to use with the camping backpack BJ gave me. Also bought a USB set up that I need to wire up, along with some solar panels for charging at night after they sit out during the day. Have a tire patch and fill up kit, some tools, extra oil, first aid, and other small things to keep in the bags.
Right now I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle food. This trip is trying to stay off grid as much as possible, so going and eating at restaurants or stopping at a grocery store every night defeats the purpose in a way. I found some articles on home made dehydration things, but any tips for making or getting good food that will last? I don’t want to starve myself, that would making rising miserable and I also just love food.
The 1,000 miles is only the first day. It’s just a challenge that I want to do, a bucket list thing, then the sight seeing will begin. That will be the main time we’re on highways, then after that it will be into more scenic routes if we can find them.
Not on the R6, this is on my new bike. It’s a 04 Yamaha Warrior, so no chain maintenance needed. Might bring along a spare belt though. Sahm is the one coming along on his Triumph, and he managed to find travel sized chain cleaner and lube.
Good tip on the southwest gas stations. I ordered a 1.5L fuel bottle but still need to plan out the gas stops roughly so we don’t get stranded. Also good heads up on Kansas lol, that sounds terrible.
Got a new front tire, saddle bags, and a sissy bar to use with the camping backpack BJ gave me. Also bought a USB set up that I need to wire up, along with some solar panels for charging at night after they sit out during the day. Have a tire patch and fill up kit, some tools, extra oil, first aid, and other small things to keep in the bags.
Right now I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle food. This trip is trying to stay off grid as much as possible, so going and eating at restaurants or stopping at a grocery store every night defeats the purpose in a way. I found some articles on home made dehydration things, but any tips for making or getting good food that will last? I don’t want to starve myself, that would making rising miserable and I also just love food.
Current:
13' E92 M3 Comp | 05' Yahama R6 | 95' E36 M3
Past:
14' BMW 335xi GT | 06' Porsche Boxster S | 15' Jeep Grand Cherokee | 84' BMW 733i | 85' Honda Shadow VT700 | 06' Acura TL