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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: john grinsel on March 11, 2019, 07:20:00 PM
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Thurs or Friday this week departing---Goal: CA and return to Chattanooga, riding in as many states as possible in-route. 2019 XTown 300i ABS now has 1,000 miles,, never been washed yet, Puig Touring screen mounted, Givi E-46 box (for dog) hole cut in top, fresh oil in bike, will change in motel parking lot at about the half way point (machine with approx. 1 qt capacity, unfiltered, require frequent changes--oil WalMart 10-40 has worked for me the last 5-600,000 miles.)
Tires at 29 psi front and 33 psi rear, carry bicycle pump and plug kit.
Tools: enough to remove both wheels, etc. Mirrors on this bike require really thin wall 10mm socket to tighten if they work loose! Have that.
I use paper maps---carry cell phone---have towing insurance---engine blow up, think about it and maybe rent small van and return to selling dealer----delays can be really expensive....so returning home in rental might be cheapest way.----I
What does it cost? I figure about $100 a day, cheap food/gas/motel 6 I do carry lite camping stuff for emergency---hate to use it.
And no plan!!,, just the goal to get to CA and return, been doing this since 1955, stop when tired/hungary. Foam ear plugs get real uncomfortable for me at about the 400 mile point. Take naps when necessary.
What I don't see is more people (old farts doing this) these things are made to ride--- it is fun! Looking forward to 80th birthday in May.
I think Kymco will be no trouble.
As I do not like getting cold or wet, will wear Aerostich Darien Jacket (yellow) and Darien Pants--have rubber overboots and Aero overmitts for rain. Usually ride regardless of weather. Maybe carry leather jacket for real nice days. Boots will probably be Wolverine 8-10 inch lace ups, as they are comfortable to walk in.
This getting long----but based on over 1.5 million 2 wheel miles, I stop every 50 miles or one hour on most days---keeps body going. Gas I never stretch it----unknown territory every 100 miles, known territory no more than 150 miles---walking sucks.
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I LOVE this! Sounds like a great adventure and I wish you good weather and good luck.
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Ride safe!
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Hey John! If you plan on being near Seal Beach, CA, you can bunk in my place by the beach for a day or two. I've got an extra bed/bath room with an old claw-foot tub you can soak in.
PM me to exchange phone numbers if interested.
Stu
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Thanks for offer, but will not be getting that far into CA.