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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | The Rotopax fuel cells are simply a gas can with a hole thru the center so they can be mounted securely with quick access. A quarter turn of the handle and it can easily be removed for use. They were originally designed for off road use, so I think it can handle the rigors of LD riding. The one I bought holds 2 gallons. They make many sizes and as you can tell, they are stackable. |
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, WI | Tires - I am going to use a Dunlop run-flat snow tire on the rear, because of this I ordered a TireGard tire pressure monitoring system. Simple system. Easy to install, and easy to remove the wheel sensors if I have to add a tire sealant. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0gR8zOhJeA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Gxylq3pkI&feature=related . |
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Akron Ohio area | Once again, I wish you good luck and great weather.
I've decided to compete in the "American Motorcycle Rally" for my main chalenge this year. |
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, WI | bigfoot - 2012-02-01 9:49 PM Once again, I wish you good luck and great weather. I've decided to compete in the "American Motorcycle Rally" for my main chalenge this year. Thank you and good luck also on the Rally. I've never done a rally but they look like they could be fun. More to them than putting on miles. Making any changes to the bike? |
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, WI | A little more detail on the belt guard. Because of the extra length and weight there is a front support. All hardware near the belt is mounted away from the belt. 
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, WI | Cruise control - Cruise control - The 8-Ball doesn't have cruise control, I've never had a bike with cruise control. There are times that I like to lock the throttle. Adjusting jacket vents, taking pictures. I was using a BrakeAway throttle lock but it doesn't work well with the heated grips so for this trip I'm going to use the Go Cruise throttle control. I like simple - http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html . |
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lakes region, NH | Look at my post for a fender extender. I just shaped a piece of alum. flashing and glued it inside the front fender using silicone to keep the mud off the battery. Good luck on your ride I'm envious! |
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, WI | Ordered more parts yesterday. Trying to spread the costs out. 16 day trips can be expensive!!
I ordered a new front tire, the TireGard tire pressure monitor system and a front mud flat. Starting the trip with 2 new tires.
The to-do list is getting a little shorter. |
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Central Wisconsin | Rollin' - 2012-02-05 11:54 AM Ordered more parts yesterday. Trying to spread the costs out. 16 day trips can be expensive!! I ordered a new front tire, the TireGard tire pressure monitor system and a front mud flat. Starting the trip with 2 new tires. The to-do list is getting a little shorter. Just curious what tire you ordered for the front?
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, WI | Getting ready - The pace I'm hoping to do this ride at close to the same pace that I did the 49 state ride. During the 49 state ride I HAD to average 880 miles a day for 10 days, on this ride I would LIKE to average 800 miles a day. It's nice to have an option on this ride. I'm not getting any younger so I would also like to try a few more 1000 mile days during the UCC. A few more IBA certs while I can and if I can. To ride 800 miles a day, day after day and 1000 mile days when possible does require some endurance. And to achieve that endurance I need to workout. Every year for the past 10 years I start picking up the workout pace on January 2nd. 60 sit-ups a day everyday plus a little of everything else - everyday! I made a workout room, it's small but it has what I need and it gives me a place for pictures and other reminders of why I need to stay in shape. Losing a few pounds would be nice also. 
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, WI | Thomas - 2012-02-05 12:16 PM Rollin' - 2012-02-05 11:54 AM Ordered more parts yesterday. Trying to spread the costs out. 16 day trips can be expensive!! I ordered a new front tire, the TireGard tire pressure monitor system and a front mud flat. Starting the trip with 2 new tires. The to-do list is getting a little shorter. Just curious what tire you ordered for the front?
I'm going to stay with the Dunlop Elite 3. I'm not going to have time to test any tires before the ride. |
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, WI | More gadgets - Rubber mudflap - Go-Cruise throttle lock - New and improved TireGard tire pressure monitor - Ben's insect repellant, 98.11% DEET. 
Edited by Rollin' 2012-02-19 12:49 AM
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Brighton, TN | Now just use your video camera to capture scenic spots of being on the road and you can travel right along as you workout. Looks good! Need to do more of the workout thing myself. Not sure where I get that extra hour or two. Time to go on hunt! |
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| Rollin' - 2012-02-19 12:37 AM
More gadgets - Rubber mudflap - Go-Cruise throttle lock - New and improved TireGard tire pressure monitor - Ben's insect repellant, 98.11% DEET.
New and improved Tiregard? Do you know what the improvements are?
I'm seriously considering the Hawkshead Moto-Track unit....
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, WI | Turk - 2012-02-21 12:46 PM Rollin' - 2012-02-19 12:37 AM More gadgets - Rubber mudflap - Go-Cruise throttle lock - New and improved TireGard tire pressure monitor - Ben's insect repellant, 98.11% DEET. New and improved Tiregard? Do you know what the improvements are? I'm seriously considering the Hawkshead Moto-Track unit.... They claim - improved wheel sensors and includes a cover - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Gxylq3pkI&feature=related |
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, WI | Testing - I have had the Stop & Go tire plugger for 5 years but I have never needed it. Time to see if it works. Drilled a 3/16" hole in a used tire and did a little practice plugging. 
It works!! 
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New York State | http://www.ride-oncanada.com/
This is an interesting product you might be interested in |
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| <p>Be careful of the mud flap have read where guys have cracked the fender cause of it. Tire plug looks great I hope this is the only time you have to use it is on the work bench</p><p>Harley used plastic and rubber for a belt protector for many years and I know it saved mine many times. <br /></p>
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, WI | john frey - 2012-02-26 6:06 PM Be careful of the mud flap have read where guys have cracked the fender cause of it. Tire plug looks great I hope this is the only time you have to use it is on the work bench Harley used plastic and rubber for a belt protector for many years and I know it saved mine many times.
Thanks John, I hope I don't need it. I'm glad I tried it, it did take a few tries to get it right. Still thinking about the mud flap. I think it will help but I am worried about the fender. |
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, WI | I also ordered a new helmet. I didn't know I needed a new helmet until I saw this - The new Shoei Neotec. A Shoei with an internal sun shield!!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91hcAkADjRo&feature=youtu.be . |
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Akron Ohio area | For that trip I think I would go with Ride On.
Check out the video.
http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html |
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, WI | bigfoot - 2012-02-26 10:10 PM For that trip I think I would go with Ride On. Check out the video. http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html Looks like a good product but I'm not sure it would be a good thing to use with the tire pressure monitors.
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Rollin' - 2012-02-26 8:31 PM
bigfoot - 2012-02-26 10:10 PM For that trip I think I would go with Ride On. Check out the video. http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html Looks like a good product but I'm not sure it would be a good thing to use with the tire pressure monitors. ?
No problem using it with external sensors. I use it as my dynamic balancer also (instead of dynabeads). |
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| Rollin' - 2012-02-01 9:03 AM Tires - I am going to use a Dunlop run-flat snow tire on the rear, because of this I ordered a TireGard tire pressure monitoring system. Simple system. Easy to install, and easy to remove the wheel sensors if I have to add a tire sealant. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0gR8zOhJeA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Gxylq3pkI&feature=related What I think will be interesting with your Tire Guard Monitor is to see how much lower the tire tempeture will be with the CT. Let us know how much you notice. I had a Bridgestone Potenza on my 650 Burgman and to the hand it always felt like it was less than half the tempeture of the front tire. It would be nice if you could check your tire tempeture on the stock tire before you mount your CT. . |
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, WI | New gear - Picked up my new Shoei Neotec. A lot of nice features. Internal sun shield, pinlock visor and large vents. 
Edited by Rollin' 2012-03-03 8:01 AM
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