• The SH Membership has gone live. Only SH Members have access to post in the classifieds. All members can view the classifieds. Starting in 2020 only SH Members will be admitted to the annual hunting contest. Current members will need to follow these steps to upgrade: 1. Click on your username 2. Click on Account upgrades 3. Choose SH Member and purchase.
  • We've been working hard the past few weeks to come up with some big changes to our vendor policies to meet the changing needs of our community. Please see the new vendor rules here: Vendor Access Area Rules

Riders! MABDR

Weldabeast said:
As someone who never owned a motorcycle I'm curious what is the list of stuff u would take on a long road trip? Off-road trips I take tools for repair, recovery gear, extra oil/atf etc, charged jumper box, spare ujoints, hilift jack, etc and I'm ready for anything. Obviously with a bike u have to have bare minimum due to limited storage space.....what is ur preparedness/emergency essentials and how to u configure on ur bike?
Click to expand...
Number 1 on the list is a Cuban coffee maker. That'll get you through pretty much anything. :smile:

Funning aside, for repair gear we're taking extra tire inner tubes and a patch kit, tire inflation means, tow straps (Amsteel of course), extra gas, siphon hose, appropriate wrenches and bits, and chain lube.
 
I was able to ride the Harley Pan America at a demo and I rode an Africa Twin too. I might just become a true Adventure rider yet. They're fun bikes! There was a guy there actually trading in his R1200GS on the new H-D. I better wait a few years and buy a trade in though, yikes on the price!
When do you guys leave for the trip? I have to live vicariously through others motorcycle trips this summer due to the baby on deck.
 
Red Beard said:
Number 1 on the list is a Cuban coffee maker. That'll get you through pretty much anything. :smile:

Funning aside, for repair gear we're taking extra tire inner tubes and a patch kit, tire inflation means, tow straps (Amsteel of course), extra gas, siphon hose, appropriate wrenches and bits, and chain lube.
Click to expand...
I use a stovetop espresso pot...only makes 3/4-1 cup at a time but smaller than a percolator, much more rugged than a percolator, 2 pieces that mechanically screw together so no lost lids, and it boils fast...can't recommend enough

Screenshot_20210526-074858_(1).png
 
Weldabeast said:
I use a stovetop espresso pot...only makes 3/4-1 cup at a time but smaller than a percolator, much more rugged than a percolator, 2 pieces that mechanically screw together so no lost lids, and it boils fast...can't recommend enough
Click to expand...
Well isn't that just hilarious... love you a good cup of Cubano too huh? Knew I liked you for some reason. :D20210526_080413.jpg
 
Jtaylor said:
When do you guys leave for the trip? I have to live vicariously through others motorcycle trips this summer due to the baby on deck.
Click to expand...
We'll be starting the trail next Wednesday morning.

And CONGRATULATIONS man! Love babies bro!
 
Red Beard said:
My wife just corrected me. It's not a Cuban coffee maker, it's an espresso maker. We just use Cuban style coffee in ours. :rolleyes:
Click to expand...
So that coffee is grown on a farm were the bushes own the means of production, distribution, and exchange? Is it red? Hopefully the water rations are up......:oops:

All coffee is equal but some coffee is more equal than others
 
Bought a sheepskin the other day to use as a seat cover/cushion. Put some good ol fashioned saddlehunter skills to work by sewing an elastic backing strap on it (goes under the seat). Worked out real well on my 80 mile shakedown ride. Getting more ready!

Also got a chance to finish up my brother's new knife. Hope he'll be pleased!
20210527_110744.jpg20210527_110723.jpg20210527_111857.jpg
 
Last edited:
God is good!

Stopped after 3 hours of riding for lunch in Roanoke. While I was eating my burger outside, beside the bike, I looked and saw oil spray all over the radiator... blown fork seal. Drat. Can't continue, can't backtrack home. Called a nearby repair shop and they said I could bring it in in about 3 weeks. :oops: Called the nearest BMW dealership (which happened to be 3 miles away) and they said they could overnight the seals from their warehouse and have me back on the road tomorrow. Now I can sleep in tomorrow morning in a free, comfy hotel bed (had enough points to stay for free) and hit the trails a bit later in the day instead.

Like I said, God is good! :D20210601_203553.jpg
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top