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Pre-trip bike prep
06/05/08 at 10:08:57

So, I'm planning on taking the bike out on about a 400 mile trip. This will be the farthest I've gone in one shot. The bike has just over 6,000 miles on it. The bike just got new brakes about 500 miles ago and the oil changed about 1000 miles ago. Tires have about 1500 miles on them. What do you recommend I check on the bike before taking off into the great unknown?

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mornhm - FSO Serious Thumper Offline HMMM Posts: 1105 Gender:	Re: Pre-trip bike prep Reply #1 - 06/05/08 at 10:42:13 400 miles is really a day trip. Just check the things you would normally check. Make sure you're not overdue on any maintenance items, check: fluid levels, air pressure, tire wear, brakes, etc. make sure nothing is loose, broke, or hanging off.
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skrapiron -FSO Serious Thumper Offline Instant Human.... Just add coffee.. Posts: 1456 Pittsburgh, Pa Gender:	Re: Pre-trip bike prep Reply #2 - 06/05/08 at 12:01:35 yes, just to a standard TCLOCS inspection, then mount up and enjoy the ride. The bike will handle it fine. Your backside may so otherwise... Get yourself a sheepskin seat pad or a set of the wood beads to sit on and your long distance comfort will be greatly improved.
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Sandy Koocanusa Serious Thumper Offline Don't blame me. I didn't vote for him. Posts: 1878 Bigfork, MT Gender:	Re: Pre-trip bike prep Reply #3 - 06/05/08 at 12:03:54 Hard Corps wrote on 06/05/08 at 10:08:57: So, I'm planning on taking the bike out on about a 400 mile trip. What do you recommend I check on the bike before taking off into the great unknown? The gas tank.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6058 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Pre-trip bike prep Reply #4 - 06/05/08 at 17:37:46 Sandy Koocanusa wrote on 06/05/08 at 12:03:54: Hard Corps wrote on 06/05/08 at 10:08:57: So, I'm planning on taking the bike out on about a 400 mile trip. What do you recommend I check on the bike before taking off into the great unknown? The gas tank. enuff $ for 8 fill ups
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Re: Pre-trip bike prep
Reply #5 - 06/06/08 at 06:43:28

skrapiron -FSO wrote on 06/05/08 at 12:01:35:

yes, just to a standard TCLOCS inspection, then mount up and enjoy the ride. The bike will handle it fine. Your backside may so otherwise...

Get yourself a sheepskin seat pad or a set of the wood beads to sit on and your long distance comfort will be greatly improved.

Er... I do remember somebody explaining what it is, a looong time ago...
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May I have a reminder, please ?

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Pre-trip bike prep Reply #6 - 06/06/08 at 06:47:54 Much better than I can say... http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/T-CLOCSInspectionChecklist.pdf
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joebothehobo Full Member Offline Ride like a ghost. Posts: 233 Los Angeles, CA Gender:	Re: Pre-trip bike prep Reply #7 - 06/06/08 at 10:52:45 As mornhm said, its really a day trip, your bike should be fine with a quick check of oil, breaks, and tires. I would, however, remember to bring all of your gear plus a water bottle, a cell phone, and a wad of cash. 400 miles away from home is a pretty long ways away to be stranded without one of those things.
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Gary On A Savage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Only 15 mins riding could save you $$$ in Dr bills Posts: 941 Fresno, California Gender:	Re: Pre-trip bike prep Reply #8 - 06/06/08 at 13:07:00 Oh come on! Like they said, it's a day trip. Just jump on the baby and RRRRIIIIIIDDDEEE...... Serious, cash, credit card, phone are absolutely necessary. Oil and your bike tools are next. Beyond that is up to you, light or heavy pack?
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