I'd advise sunscreen and a lot of water. Especially water. Dehydration is a very real danger in that part of the world, given the heat, the climate and the wind you'll be dealing with.
Sip it frequently, even if you're not thirsty. Failure to stay hydrated can lead to extreme fatigue, even hallucinations and unconsciousness (!) Avoid caffeine (coffee, cokes, energy drinks -- they are diuretics). You might consider a camelback rig (a bladder with sipping tube you wear like a backpack). That's a helluva trip. I've done it many times, in the cab of a big rig, but never on a motorcycle. Good luck with it. On May 24, 3:41 pm, MJB_LBC <m...@michaeljamesbrown.us> wrote: > Thought I would share with the group, I'm planning a road trip with my 750 > Nighthawk from Long Beach, CA to San Antonio, TX, 1300 miles, mostly Rte 10. > Probably leaving first week of June. > I have driven across the country several times, but this will be my first > trip by motorcycle. > Will start with a fresh oil change, tires are in good shape, have my AMA > card. > I'm searching for bags and a good windshield on several sites right now. > Just looking for any advice, tips, etc. > (I guess I'm really hoping there will be Nighthawk group members along the > route to invite me in for beers and pizza!) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
