tinmann840
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Check around , I found a place that rented enclosed trailers with wheel chocks and 4 tie down points made for hauling motorcycles and they were only $45.00 a day . And my bike didn't get exposed to the rain and road debri .
Transporting the hayabusa
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BusaBoyBatman
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650 miles and your gonna trailer it.....Give me a break,no offense,but ride that bike.
gsferrari
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Aaargh
Hitting cycle gear tomorrow to see if I can find any decent luggage. Sport Touring windscreen just showed up so I guess that is taken care of. My only concern is getting "LOST" along the way...no time to get the GPS hooked up right.
My main problem is - riding for several hours on the interstate is boring and it ruins the shape of my rear tire...gives them a "flat" centerline that causes handling problems in the twisties.
Dont get me wrong - I love riding the Busa for several hours together...but the interstate is the most boring and dreary environment in which to do that...
Aah well...i'll make a pukka decision soon
Hitting cycle gear tomorrow to see if I can find any decent luggage. Sport Touring windscreen just showed up so I guess that is taken care of. My only concern is getting "LOST" along the way...no time to get the GPS hooked up right.
My main problem is - riding for several hours on the interstate is boring and it ruins the shape of my rear tire...gives them a "flat" centerline that causes handling problems in the twisties.
Dont get me wrong - I love riding the Busa for several hours together...but the interstate is the most boring and dreary environment in which to do that...
Aah well...i'll make a pukka decision soon
just get the uhaul truck, but loading up and down will be a hassle, if you can get over it, then rent the truck, kickstand down, in 1st gear, tiewrap the front break, and used the tie down...good to go.
never had a problem, if it is a f150 or 1500 chevy...its very heavy to load it up and down...
never had a problem, if it is a f150 or 1500 chevy...its very heavy to load it up and down...
Doing a couple of full throttle twist can make a long trip short and sweet.Aaargh
Hitting cycle gear tomorrow to see if I can find any decent luggage. Sport Touring windscreen just showed up so I guess that is taken care of. My only concern is getting "LOST" along the way...no time to get the GPS hooked up right.
My main problem is - riding for several hours on the interstate is boring and it ruins the shape of my rear tire...gives them a "flat" centerline that causes handling problems in the twisties.
Dont get me wrong - I love riding the Busa for several hours together...but the interstate is the most boring and dreary environment in which to do that...
Aah well...i'll make a pukka decision soon
A GPS would be nice to have but isnt neccessary when touring if your going from point A to B. Just (Mapquest) or write down on a piece of paper of all your exits and turns placed on the top of your tank bag that has a clear map cover to protect it from the outside elements.
Start early in the morning so you dont have any problems reading your directions.
Keep your knees in the breeze and have a safe trip and return !!!
Dont forget to take your Digi Cam and a clean pair of boxers !!!! If you need anymore pointers just pm me.
2005BlueBusa
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hey i'm all about road trips, but 650 miles would hurt. plain and simple.
i do the trip from norfolk to pittsburgh in my truck once a month - leave at 9:00pm and it's still a 6 hour ride. on a bike to erie, driving i-95 in that horrible traffic, i would double that. if it were me i'd be getting a trailer.
my longest ride was 4.5 hours from pittsburgh to baltimore (on a 1200 bandit) and that fuggin hurt. the busa would definitely be more comfortable, but i'd have to stop quite a bit.
good luck man, any way you decide!
i do the trip from norfolk to pittsburgh in my truck once a month - leave at 9:00pm and it's still a 6 hour ride. on a bike to erie, driving i-95 in that horrible traffic, i would double that. if it were me i'd be getting a trailer.
my longest ride was 4.5 hours from pittsburgh to baltimore (on a 1200 bandit) and that fuggin hurt. the busa would definitely be more comfortable, but i'd have to stop quite a bit.
good luck man, any way you decide!
gsferrari
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WAAAAH
If any of you are getting frustrated that I am still wavering...the only reason is:
1- bad weather on the busa = SOL
2- I am tall and my ass hurts after an hour in the saddle (stock seat)
3- Havent lowered the pegs yet so my legs cramp too
4- Food and Drink become luxuries
5- I dont have time to plan this ride carefully (leaving on sunday morning)
My conservative side is telling me to trailer it, go to Erie and enjoy the ride there...
I'll let ya'll know my final decision after checking out the U-Haul option tomorrow...
If any of you are getting frustrated that I am still wavering...the only reason is:
1- bad weather on the busa = SOL
2- I am tall and my ass hurts after an hour in the saddle (stock seat)
3- Havent lowered the pegs yet so my legs cramp too
4- Food and Drink become luxuries
5- I dont have time to plan this ride carefully (leaving on sunday morning)
My conservative side is telling me to trailer it, go to Erie and enjoy the ride there...
I'll let ya'll know my final decision after checking out the U-Haul option tomorrow...
OMG this thread is killing me!
650? Just MAN UP and ride it!
I have ridden my bike tank to tank for 22 hours straight, slept for 4-5 and did another 12. Two days later I returned home(honestly it did take a bit longer going home again). Truth? It was November , Canada, and it actually snowed a bit.
Your doing all this just to show off a bike to your friends? Quit posing and ride the F%$#ing bike! That's , er, why you bought it isn't it?
If only Pashnit could see you now..
Pack light, nessasary items only, drink lots of water, and if the top gets a bit flat, buy new tires when you get home (Cheaper than U-Hual). One 650 trip isn't going to hurt them that much anyways.
Seriously. If you have concerns you can PM me and I will offer any advice I can, but just ride your bike. Rain? Bah! It is always raining somewhere. If you can't ride in the rain, you will learn quickly.
Do it. You will be proud of yourself when your done. Suck it up and you will find a new love for that bad boy. The bike can do it, can you.....
PS
... all of our asses hurt after a few hours in the saddle. Move around alot, get gas, stop for a pic, take a cd player with you...and, getting lost just means a little adventure.
650? Just MAN UP and ride it!
I have ridden my bike tank to tank for 22 hours straight, slept for 4-5 and did another 12. Two days later I returned home(honestly it did take a bit longer going home again). Truth? It was November , Canada, and it actually snowed a bit.
Your doing all this just to show off a bike to your friends? Quit posing and ride the F%$#ing bike! That's , er, why you bought it isn't it?
If only Pashnit could see you now..
Pack light, nessasary items only, drink lots of water, and if the top gets a bit flat, buy new tires when you get home (Cheaper than U-Hual). One 650 trip isn't going to hurt them that much anyways.
Seriously. If you have concerns you can PM me and I will offer any advice I can, but just ride your bike. Rain? Bah! It is always raining somewhere. If you can't ride in the rain, you will learn quickly.
Do it. You will be proud of yourself when your done. Suck it up and you will find a new love for that bad boy. The bike can do it, can you.....
PS
... all of our asses hurt after a few hours in the saddle. Move around alot, get gas, stop for a pic, take a cd player with you...and, getting lost just means a little adventure.
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If only Pashnit could see you now..
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gsferrari
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Looks like the trailer option is out of the question now...there is only ONE trailer available at U-Haul and it is 140 miles away = 280mile round trip.
MC - where do you live? How far from Raleigh are you? I can rent a car there, ride over to your place, trailer it the rest of the way...
HELP!!
MC - where do you live? How far from Raleigh are you? I can rent a car there, ride over to your place, trailer it the rest of the way...
HELP!!
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