I routinely hit flashing bar with less than 150 on the trip odo; typically leaving me with a safe 45 extra. Perhaps the valve adjustment/new plugs/TBS Sync will yield greater mileage. I swear, I don't know how these guys get 10k on Avon Storms and 40 mpg. :glare: [/size]
Sounds good, for an Aprilla. What do you get on the FJR? No, really. :dribble:
dcarver, it's in the wrist. Your's is apparently spastic. Relax, smooth
is fast.
<shaking head> 150? Kids these days, no control.
And nobody's getting 10k on Storms, except maybe Lee. Azarros were the bomb though and did that no sweat.
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All you virgins sweating this ride, all you have to do is follow some basic guidelines:
Don't pass known gas for unknown gas. There's no crime in getting it early, but the FJR gets heavier when you push it.
You have 24 hours, most will take around 18.
Hydrate or die. And I'm not shitting you on that one. A bottle doesn't cut it. You need to be able to drink while you ride. You can make up a cheap hydration system with $5 of food grade tubing, a bite valve from anyplace that sells Camelbacks or similar units and a half gal. or larger insulated jug. A couple of straps or bungees and you're good. You don't have to spend big dollars for one.
For christ's sake, eat something more than power bars and trail mix, you still need some food along the way and you have plenty of time for it. Stop and sit down and have some chow. Your butt will probably enjoy the break too. (We had a guy pass out when he got off the bike in '05, no repeats please.)
No cotton panties. Or boxers, or jeans, etc. Cotton only holds the moisture close to your skin. You want some wicking synthetics as that first layer. Doesn't have to be the most outstanding LD Comfort shorts, but you can't go wrong with that choice. Disregard this and you'll suffer mokeybutt big time. And be very uncomfortable.
If you're going to live by the radar detector, pay attention to it and don't speed back up until you've passed the source of the signal! That said, there isn't any real advantage in wicking it up uber fast. You'll just get tired quicker. Besides, you'll never save as much time as you will by just staying on the bike. Most of the time you lose will be because you're stopped.
Sit there and twist that. Get gas, take care of business, and GO! No standing around talking, that's just pissing time away. And time is miles. You don't need this to be a 22 hour ride w/o sleep. A 22 hour ride with sleep is no shame though. 22 hours w/o sleep is being stupid on a SS1k. Listen to your body. You may not need sleep. Or you may. Pay attention.
Sleep. If you need it, get some. Micro sleep is when you start nodding off on the bike. If that happens ONCE, pull over soonest and take a nap. It may only be 20 minutes, but your body is telling you it needs sleep. If you're not experienced in dealing with sleep deprivation, do what your body asks. It will reward you with a fresh brain and the ability to focus, which you need to ride safely.
Move around on the bike while you're riding. Just sitting in the same spot doesn't keep the blood flowing. I don't care how awesome your custom seat is, you
still need to keep the blood flowing. Swing your legs now and then, stand up on the pegs, flex and rotate the arms, roll your back, straiten up, etc. You should be moving something every 15 minutes, at least! More is better.
Despite TWN's helpful suggestion, it's more mental than physical.
