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jon
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| Posted 10/5/2009 7:49 AM (GMT -8) |   | | | |
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GAJ
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| Posted 10/5/2009 9:00 AM (GMT -8) | | How cool is that!
How long did it take?
Visiting friends/family?
Can't figure out what your "favorite helper" is; removable highway pegs?
Both bikes look like they have stock seats; no monkey butt?
Nice pics...one of these days... | | Back to Top | | |
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jon
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louemc
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| Posted 10/6/2009 12:56 PM (GMT -8) | |
jon said...
GAJ said...
Both bikes look like they have stock seats; no monkey butt?
both seats are stocker. there was 'monkey butt' here and there but standing up on the pegs for a few seconds solved that issue. Finally the stand up on the pegs for a few seconds gets mentioned 
I have said it several times. I rode my 1100GIXXR on a ride that lasted 4 1/2 months. Being on the bike all day everyday, could be Monkey Butt material, but... just standing up (whenever it's Way safe) and allowing fresh blood to move in the butt muscles, and fresh air to blow through your pants fabric (cooling effect) stops the monkey butt before it starts.
No one ever responded to my mentioning the standing up thing though 
Just the curse of speaking in a language that isn't understood. American words, American ears, but.... total disconnect, somehow. 
Focus the forces, Be The Force Post Edited (louemc) : 10/6/2009 9:00:12 PM GMT | | Back to Top | | |
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jon
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| Posted 10/6/2009 3:47 PM (GMT -8) | | right louemc. i've used that technique on both standards and sportbikes (including rr bikes) and it worked great  but as you said, only do it when it is safe to do so.
i've tried it on my cruisers in the past but it's a no go due to the foward controls  .
RedDog, thanks, it was an awsome trip indeed.  | | Back to Top | | |
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jon
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| Posted 10/6/2009 10:54 PM (GMT -8) | | Well Enuff said...
jon,
I've got friends, husband and wife, that just got bikes for travelling. They asked me about bike2bike comm, but I have no experience. Tell me about yours.
mine are cardo scala rider q2. i paid 300 dollars for two units a year ago at a motorcycle show. i see it go for as low as $130 for a single unit and $230 for two units aka multi-sets now on ebay and other online places. i used to have chatterbox and the scala rider is better imo. it has bluetooth technology so it can be hook up to 3 bluetooth devices i.e., cell phone, gps, i-pod, etc. it also has intercom feature (great for areas where there are no cell phone signal). we used the bike to bike intercom feature exclusively on the trip because was simple and fast to connect. to activate it, all you have to do is talk loud enough on the mic. the q2 has fm radio too.
my biggest disappointment of the scala rider q2 is the helmet speakers' volume. i can hear good until about 70mph then the wind noise kind of drown it. which is why i modified the units. what i did was cut off the speaker wires and solder it to a 3.5mm jack then plug a pair of ear plugs to the jack i.e., skull candy, etc. that mod increase volume greatly and the stereo sound from those stereo ear plugs also sounds better when listening to music.
here's a link for more info and specs of the cardo scala rider q2:
www.cardowireless.com/Q2
on a side note, cardo vendors are starting to sell their newest scala rider unit and it's call the g4, it suppose to be even better. however, as with most new and improved products, it cost quite a bit more. i see it go for $260-299 per unit at this time.
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jon
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| Posted 10/7/2009 2:51 PM (GMT -8) | | thanks Smitty, we had a great time...it's funny how much more easier doing something you enjoy. the folks in the east coast that don't ride, didn't quite understand that concept. they just thought it was brutal but it's not. i think it would be more difficult to drive a car on that long of a trip for me (mainly bordum). riding is more of an adventure imo.
loue,
we didn't take many pics overall. we mainly focused on areas where we've never been to such as the badlands, mt. rushmore, etc. the west coast is more scenic indeed imo but we can hit those areas on any given weekends so no pics were desired during the trip. due to not having as much time off as we would like and a wedding to catch in nyc, we took 80 the majority of the way there.
the highway people re-paved several parts of east bound 80 after grass valley and it was pretty smooth. and anything after the ca/nv stateline was much nicer and smoother than the 80 portion from the bay area to sac. just too many dang people, cars and trucks in the bay and central valley areas of ca i suppose. when we passed through ut, wy, sd and other states, there were road work here and there but the roads didn't even look or feel like it needed work, guess they need to spend all of their highway repair allowances otherwise they won't get the same amount next year. it's funny but when we rode to canada last year, i-5 was also much smoother after the ca/or stateline all the way to canada too.Post Edited (jon) : 10/7/2009 10:56:04 PM GMT | | Back to Top | | |
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jon
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| Posted 10/10/2009 6:21 PM (GMT -8) | | Triumph Guy said...
Do you have any padding in your seats? That's a long way on a sport type bike. If I had the opportunity would do it, but would have to do something for the seat and Heli-bars. Envy you guys, congrats.
thanks TG,
no padding, 100% stock seats. if you're stock seat doesn't work for you, go after market i.e., corbin, gel, etc. in terms of 'Heli-bars', i had it on my old 99' busa and it helped but not as much as i would like. for your 14, i would strongly considered a spiegler lsl handlebar conversion. like this 14:
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jon
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| Posted 10/12/2009 6:03 PM (GMT -8) | | yeah RD,
we've never been heavy packers. even on a plane, two carry ons is more than enough (never had to check in any baggage). the trick we've been using on longer bike trips is wear and pack the oldest and/or worst condition underwears such as socks, t-shirts, etc., and throw it away when it's time for a change. when we are out of it and it's time to reload, we hit up discount clothing stores such as wally world along the way. and for clothes and gears that can't be thrown away, we use the hotel's coin up laundry to keep it fresh.
the badlands is a national park so that's probably where the $10 per bike gate fee comes into play. if i remembered correctly, it's $15 for autos and $20 for rv. quiet a few rvs that day too and a few tour buses.
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RedDog
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| Posted 10/12/2009 7:55 PM (GMT -8) | | Travel light is the name of the motorcycle trip riding for sure. I am in a continuous search for lighter and better. But, getting older and maybe smarter, isn't working for less and lighter. We want more convenience as we grow. Trips over weeks before, just with a tankbag and a little strap on bag has been replaced with saddle bags and a top bag. Not so much more, but more clothes due to the fact that we always have our leathers - and compared to the textiles, we need rain gear - pants, jacket, mittens and rubber booties over the Sidis. I hate getting wet when the temps are in the 40-50s.
Our rideabout around Arkansas was just that, wet, but we were prepared. We had one day with some decent weather. After that we were chased by humidity, cold (less than 50) and strong storms. Wife did awesome navigating us away from the nastiest weather but then again, we had to skip some of the targets. There are so much to see in Arkansas. I may be back with some pictures from the Runestone in Heavener (OK) right on the border to AR, the Oil Museum in Smackover ( actually amazing) and the King Biscuits Blues Fest in Helena.
After the cold trips to Newfoundland and Utah, now this, wife is wonderling when we will have a long warm trip. It won't be in the Spring 2010 either since concrete plans are forming for a 3 months tour in Nortern Europe including Scotland, Ireland, Sweden and Norway ...
So next time, are you guys stopping by AR and hitting the Blue Highways?
RedDog 
Think Ahead! Travel Light & Leave Your Fears Behind You!
Normal People Scare me! Travel Light and Leave Your Fears Behind You! | | Back to Top | | |
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| Posted 10/14/2009 4:42 AM (GMT -8) | |
louemc said...
Uhhh, $10.00 to get into a National park? There is something to look forward to when you hit 65 (I think that's the age) You get a Golden Eagle pass (the card might be $7.00 one time fee) and from then on your in free, every National park. Thanks for the hint, lou. This has been updated and the Golden Eagle has been replaced by the America the Beautiful (Senior) pass. [non-senior pass is $80]
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| America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Senior Pass. - Cost $10. |
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| America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Senior Pass | This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. | | | Back to Top | | |
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