Congratulations Joe, and thanks for the info... it helps, at least to me, to take note for future long rides. I don't like the idea of a long ride with a time constrain, never liked, but I'll definitely go for the longest ride I can in the near future. The chain lube you mentioned, can you get it online?
Cheers, Javier. On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 11:12 PM, Average Joe < [email protected]> wrote: > > Here's a photo of me on my successful ride while stopped in the little > town of Markleeville, CA, about 9 hours into the ride: > > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/web/SS1000-%20Markleeville%2C%20CA%206-26-09.JPG > > I won't say it was easy- I travelled over 1049 miles in just under 22 > hours from start to finish, including all stops. Fatigue wasn't a > real problem, I think my physical and mental preparation really helped > to manage that aspect well. Where I felt the most discomfort was > between the shoulder blades just below my neck- stretching while > riding worked for a while, but during the last several hours I just > had to bear it. Two days later and most of the soreness is gone. > > The bike ran flawlessly the whole time. I lubed the chain once about > halfway along the route, and it never needed adjusting. I use BelRay > Super Clean Chain lube- the white stuff- and am really satisfied with > it. The stock seat felt fine for me. The addition of highway pegs on > my case guards really helped to stretch my legs on the long straight > runs, though I never really cramped up or felt uncomfortable. > > Will I do another one? Hard to say right now. I rode through some of > the most spectacular scenery in central California, and my main regret > is that because of the time constraint I was not able to stop and take > pictures of it. I think my next long ride will be over several days, > but with a sleeping bag and fishing gear to stop and enjoy my time off > the bike. > > On Jun 25, 6:04 am, wrenchman <[email protected]> wrote: > > good luck with the attempt and be safe on your ride. post some pics > > when you get back . > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
