| Author | Message | ||
     Natek |
I'm planning (as loosely as possible) a month long trip on the Uly. The plan is to tent it as much as possible and go wherever I want, I won't have a set schedule or exact destination. My question for you guys is what should I bring that might be overlooked? First aid kit, extra fuel, GPS, cell phone, maybe one of those nifty little SPOT things?, extra clothes, clothes for all weather, extra water & food, the list is miles long. My other question is what should I do to the Uly to get her ready, she's only got about 600 miles on her right now, but they're racking up quick (I've had her just over a week) the only things I know of are a spare belt and possibly doing the 2010 rear wheel before departure. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks, Nate. | ||
| Terrafirma |
I too, will be heading out soon for my first camping/riding excursion. I have, in the past, done a different form of riding/camping (horses) and now I have decided that motorbiking across this country will be superior to being ahorse. As for gear, you cannot go wrong with a headlamp. It will come in handy at night for reading or doing general chores. and if there is a need, to work on your bike, hands free. Good luck and safe travels. | ||
| Slowride |
You guys worry to much... I just got back from a 1200 mile round trip this last weekend from Dallas to Eureka Springs, AR. I was lead rider for 2 1125r's and we camped for two nights. I have an 09 Uly and the only thing I think you will need is a good tire repair kit including tire pump. A first aid kit and some Monkey Butt powder.... Oh yeah... and keep you speed down....  | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Map. Gps in off pavement areas are highly inaccurate. DAMHIK | ||
| Froggy |
Get puncture proof tires and even that wouldn't be an issue. I just carry a cell phone and credit card and just hope I don't break down in the middle of the sticks. 
Get a GPS that dosen't suck. All my Garmins are good and can pinpoint you within 15 feet 90% of the time. I even have a Bushnell hiking GPS which also does fantastic off road. | ||
| Towpro |
Monkey butt is caused by dampness in your crutch area.(at least in my case). Keep it dry, and monkey butt stays away. in my Years of Enduro riding I have had some real bad cases of Monkey butt. Things I have tried: Powder: Dump a whole lot down the front of your pants. I used around a shot glass size treatment. it works for a while, adding powder at the gas stop seemed to extend the comfort time. Chamois lined bike riding shorts: Might help a little, but you still get wet. I wear them for the gell pad in them. Note: I think these shorts are designed to be worn with out anything between your skin and the chamois. Diaper Rash cures: I found this useless for prevention. It might help you heal. Healing: I use NeoSporan, or some kind of first aid cream. My buddy swears the best thing he has found is covering everything down "there" with an antiperspirant stick. Any way you look at it, staying dry is the solution. Back to the scheduled trip planning. (Message edited by towpro on May 19, 2010) | ||
| Jonsocal |
You will need one of those inflatable and really thin sleeping mats, camelback, multi-tool, baby-wipes, flat repair kit, no belt is really needed as they RARELY fail, some energy bars and a chair that folds down really small. | ||
| Volume_eight |
I just got back from 3 weeks from NY to key west and back and a month last fall from TX to Canada and back to NY. I would suggest... www.couchsurfing.com - incase you get tired of camping and feel like socializing a bit. Besides this site is great for cities where camping is not always an option. Aside from that, a kayak dry bag that you can get at your local Sporting Goods Store is a great way to keep your stuff dry no matter what. Most importantly, bring your sense of adventure and enjoy the ride | ||
| Volume_eight |
btw, nice photo slowride  | ||
| Satori |
A copy of the BRAN in case you need a hand would be on my list. | ||
| Ulynut |
One thing I always seem to forget is my camera. | ||
| Ratbuell |
My Uly lives like this all the time: - Operators tubes - one fuel, one first aid (with a laminated card containing ICE - In Case of Emergency - phone numbers; an LED flashlight; strike-anywhere matches; and a standard camping first aid setup) - Buell tool roll in LH saddlebag, strapped to the side out of the way. - Quart of oil in the RH saddlebag, also strapped to the side. - Spare clutch cable underseat, with my slime canister and compressor. - Garmin Quest2 on the R handlebar. - Mountain bike water bottle cage on the LH mirror stem (takes any MTB water bottle and most automotive coffee mugs - and a bottle of gatorade will shove in there in a pinch). I run 1125CR mirrors, so the stem is a little beefier than the stock lollipops... - Kuryakyn voltmeter on the Garmin bracket. - Digital tire gauge in the handlebar bag ($4 at wallyworld) When I take a long trip, I add the tank bag for spare gloves, balaclava, electronics (cell phone, iPod, and associated chargers) and wallet, so I don't have them in my pockets the whole time. Also my Gerber or my Benchmade blade, and a pack of gum. Textile luggage (clothes, sleeping bag, spare footwear - ALWAYS take a spare pair of shoes; wet feet SUCK) gets put in a Hefty bag and into the saddlebags. I like the ones with the red cinch-straps "Quick access" items like packable rain suit, heated jacket, toiletries (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and hairbrush/ballcap) and snacky-stuff goes in the topcase for easy access at fuel stops or under a bridge if the weather changes. Tent goes front-to-back along one side of the seat, strapped between the handguard and saddlebag (can still get into the bag); bedroll goes on the other side. Camping chair (folding) goes across from bag to bag, against the front of the topcase (triple tail down). If I take my camp stove, it goes on the luggage rack on top of my topcase (I changed to a 50L HB case, with tubular luggage rack on top), or on the passenger seat if I feel like a backrest. At that point...if I forgot it, or if something happens and I need it, that's where MasterCard comes in But even loaded down like that, the Uly just eats miles. Once in a while I have to stand on the pegs to stretch the ol' legs, and I do run the rear preload close to max (I leave the other settings alone), but she handles like a dream. Gettin' ready to do MD to VT and back for Memorial Day, actually.... Since yours is new/fresh...rack up as many miles as you can. Do (or have done) your first service, but leave time to do a day or two's riding *after* the service, but *before* your trip. That way if the behavior changes or something isn't quite right, you discover it before you leave, not after. And don't worry about the bearings. My '06 had 5k miles on it when I changed from my OEM orange seal bearings to the black seal bearings (still a 2 bearing wheel) as preventative maintenance. They were fine when I pulled 'em out, but I was getting a tire anyway and I figured what the hell. I had the $12, so I did it |
