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This will go live as soon as I leave in the morning, Wednesday, January 14th 2015. Did a little more tweaking to the bike, not much time to really plan anything between trying to sell my house and hanging out with friends etc. So, let’s see how this trip unfolds this time around compared to May/June X Country 2014. 😉
See how these work keeping the fog/mist off my gloves and added weather protection
Reflective Tape….visibility
more reflective added to my side bags
Bonus the Barkbuster mitts are reflective too
OK..so Day 1 starts in hours. Hope to see some of the virtual world on the road! Leslie
14 Comments
I’ll be watching your Spotwalla!
Who are you SOMEONE? 😉
With your addition of reflective tape, along with the reason for your trip, maybe the trip name should “Reflections”.
BTW, one thing to check on with all of the additional electrical gear…
Make sure your alternator output will provide adequate voltage to the battery when all of the electrical accessories are on (with the heated gear on high). I’m not sure of the alternator’s rated Wattage on your bike and what the additional Wattage consumption you have added will be, but you do want to avoid an under charged battery.
I mention this only because I neglected to check this one time and on a long, cold trip I was bit by a dead battery due to undercharging. This was on a F650 GS, but I believe that alternator is a bit wimpy.
Have a great trip!
That would have been a good name…hmmmm..as for the alternator. We had it hooked up with the gear all on and had the bike running at 2500 RPM’s. Once I turned down the gear the voltage went over 1300. I will have to be mindful of that and not use my high beam and turn off what I can if and when I have to totally gear up. Thanks for the reminder though.
Wish I could head south …. i could really use a ride . Thanks I’ll be watching
just come out and ride
I’m excited for you. Have fun and be safe!
thanks and I will
Safe travels…you will be arriving in Lakeland FL very close to us. I will be following and wishing I could ride with you. RIDE ON!
coffee? 😉
Safe travels and have fun! Hopefully we’ll get to see ya in NC.
Cheers!
Chris32
My brother lives in NC
Hi I have been fallowing you for awhile, my gf and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area “concord” with a garage if you need a place to stay. We all ride , I decided on my tiger because of your post , it is what I was looking for for my next bike.
Have a great ride, ambitious !
Sheri
I will probably try to get to Eureka tomorrow…..but will try and ride the Golden Gate…you’re sweet to offer though..thank you.