Road Trip Prep

[Stonecutter in SF]

Hi All,

Just got my new Avon Cobras with Ride-On installed!  Getting ready to take a 5 hour trip,  traveling 2 up with a bunch of luggage.  I know the basic stuff to check for, but was wondering if anyone can give some feedback on their tried and true pre-trip routines to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Thanks!

[Black Dog]

Before ya load up n head out, scuff up those tires...  Take a hour long run, and rub the 'shiny' off the new rubber.  Then, have a great trip.

Black Dog

[Jess from VA]

Still got rubber stems?

[Daniel Meyer]

Point 'er west. Twist throttle. 

[Moonshot_1]

Hi All,

Just got my new Avon Cobras with Ride-On installed!  Getting ready to take a 5 hour trip,  traveling 2 up with a bunch of luggage.  I know the basic stuff to check for, but was wondering if anyone can give some feedback on their tried and true pre-trip routines to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Thanks!

Just a 5 hr. trip?  Just gas it up. Lose 1/2 the luggage.

If this is the start of a multiple day trip. Oil, air, gas, and go. Take a few bungee cords with you to tie down the stuff your wife buys and can't live without. A bit of cash, credit/ATM/debit card, cell phone w/camera, charger, sun glasses for day and for night and sun screen. I usually will throw in a pair of ratty old tennis shoes for casual wear while off the bike.

[Mr Whiskey]

Before ya load up n head out, scuff up those tires...  Take a hour long run, and rub the 'shiny' off the new rubber.  Then, have a great trip.

Black Dog

Amen my Brother!
Peace, Whiskey.

[HayHauler]

Still got rubber stems?

Yea, did ya put a good metal valve stem on both ends?  The bare minimum should be brand new OEM stems.......
But, like brother Willow always says.....
"Friends shouldn't let friends ride on OEM valve stems"
They have been known to deflate a tire rather quickly when you least expect it. 

Hay
Jimmyt

[old2soon]

Still got rubber stems?

Yea, did ya put a good metal valve stem on both ends?  The bare minimum should be brand new OEM stems.......
But, like brother Willow always says.....
"Friends shouldn't let friends ride on OEM valve stems"
They have been known to deflate a tire rather quickly when you least expect it. 

Hay
Jimmyt

These two guys know of what they speak.  Git er lined out then use Daniels suggestion.  RIDE SAFE.

[Michvalk]

I figure, if the bike runs, and the tires are round, it's time to go. The rest is normal maintenance, so no worries

[Stonecutter in SF]

Thanks for the feedback all!  350 miles round trip, pretty much smooth sailing and only a couple of questions I'll raise on different threads.  Only real disappointment is my Mustang seat became VERY uncomfortable after about an hour or so.  Don't worry, got the chrome stems installed prior.