The long, sometimes boring, planning process continues. I'm now studying the maintenance items that will have to be completed before we set out on this journey and the contingencies that have to be considered along the way.
Items to be checked and taken care of prior to leaving include:
1. Complete the 5,000 mile maintenance program
2. Ensure that the brakes, front and rear, are sufficient for a 6,000 mile ride with lots of hills, mountains and curves
3. Ensure there is sufficient tire tread to complete the ride; make arrangements for replacement tires along the way if necessary. Harley Dealers give priority to travelers so I will see about having a tire/s waiting for me at one of our stops (thanks to Tim Sheridan for this tip)
4. For our non-Harley riders a similar plan is recommended
5. I'm reading a book titled: "Proficient Motorcycling" and picking up some good tips on how to be a better/safer rider. This is a good addition to any riders resource library
6. On all rides I will start practicing the art of countersteering to improve my skills on the "windies and twisties" of the wild west. There are some good curves in my area to practice on while there is good riding weather left.
7. Next weekend I'll be testing the tent under real live "out in the northwoods of Michigan" conditions. There are even some black bears in the area so it will be about the best pre-ride camping conditions I can find around here. No mountain lions or snakes but I've seen the bears up there and they can give you an adrenaline rush if you're not expecting them.
That's the update for today; I can't wait for the real trip to start so the posts become more interesting and we can add photos.
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