Upcoming Road Trip

[alan081954]

I have been working on my scoot for a couple of months now checking things out and getting ready for my road trip from Adams,Tn. to Moline,Illinois and back. It's about 600 miles each way.

So far:
new tires
new roller weights
windshield
spare belt
spare plugs
added a second battery
cig socket to power cell phone
new filter
tent,sleeping bag
tools


there are no leaks,drips. any helpful ideas,suggestions are really welcome

[Dio89Elite]

tools--make sure you double check to see what you'll actually need to do repairs.

In my emergency kit, I have a universal clutch holder, large combination wrench for the variator, clutch, and rear wheel nuts; besides a couple of adjustable wrenches, and a socket wrench set with just the sockets that I actually use.
spare tube--if still running tubes, a patch kit, extra weights, tire irons

I'd also do a full maintenance checkup after arrival of midpoint area before heading back.

chain and lock to help deter would be thieves

Have a contact point to check in or with, in case of emergencies... just so that someone knows where you are and that you've arrived at your destination.

Start a online travel blog to help document said adventure.

rain gear, cool weather gear?
gas can <distance between refueling points will vary, and with the limited capacity of the fuel tank on a scoot...

[ped]

That's going to be a fun ride.

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

The best accessory for a trip like that is a Ford Econoline van. The next-best is a fully-charged cellphone. Third place is a discreet catheter system and 4-gallon urine bag and an 8-gallon fuel cell between your legs. Seriously, if the bike is mostly stock, and you're in no great hurry, I predict no problems. How are you carrying all the camp stuff?

[ped]

Wheelman your too much. I can't stop laughing.
"Third place is a discreet catheter system and 4-gallon urine bag and an 8-gallon fuel cell between your legs."
Personally I would do the trip. if I had the time.

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

Still working my Alchemy to convert Urine into Premium gasoline. Pre-mixed with 2-cycle oil.