First Long Journey - SV650.org

15-11-05, 02:58 PM

Hi guys,

I've got my first long journey coming up, I'm travelling from Ashford to Leeds on the 2nd December to visit a friend, and I was wondering what precautions you suggested for the journeys.

I've bought a strong magnetic tank bag off ebay for £9.49 off eb*y, hopefully it won't come off at high speeds. I also invested in another bottle of Ultraseal in case of tyre poppage. I have a new lid, neck warmer, thermal 'under-gloves' and a set of kevlar jacket and trousers, but they dont zip in cos they're a different make.

Anything else I should be thinking of getting?

Jake

15-11-05, 03:01 PM

I'd be inclined to get a large all in one waterproof suit. You should be able to pick one up for £30 - 40 and if you get caught in a total downpour then you'll be well protected from the rain.

On the same theme a spare pair of gloves in case your first pair get soaked.

15-11-05, 03:03 PM

For me the most important thing is time. If your worried about the the time you'll stress and won't enjoy it. So give yourself extra!

15-11-05, 03:12 PM

Heated grips might be an idea. Maybe take a thermos of hot soup too.

15-11-05, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cronos

On the same theme a spare pair of gloves for when your first pair get soaked.

Corrected.

15-11-05, 03:27 PM

gloves I have covered I think, somewhere.

flask will be full of tea, service station tea is far too expensive!

It may not rain, who knows!

And time wise, I have an entire day. No rushing! I will be motorwaying it, the M1.... all the way up, a good hundred and fifty miles straightness

Jake

15-11-05, 04:26 PM

ear plugs

Viney · 15-11-05, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeRS

Hi guys,

I've got my first long journey coming up, I'm travelling from Ashford to Leeds on the 2nd December to visit a friend, and I was wondering what precautions you suggested for the journeys.

I've bought a strong magnetic tank bag off ebay for £9.49 off eb*y, hopefully it won't come off at high speeds. I also invested in another bottle of Ultraseal in case of tyre poppage. I have a new lid, neck warmer, thermal 'under-gloves' and a set of kevlar jacket and trousers, but they dont zip in cos they're a different make.

Anything else I should be thinking of getting?

Jake

The train. Its cheaper, easier, quicker and warmer! I do when i go up north

TSM · 15-11-05, 05:18 PM

You wont have a problem, hopefully. Its a minimal distance.

I did a 3500 mile journey to portugal and back without any problems apart from a top up of oil.

15-11-05, 05:21 PM

Seeing as you have all day, why are you taking the motorway? Pick out some twisty A roads and see a bit of the country. Plus, as your speed will be lower you won't be so cold when you finish.

15-11-05, 02:58 PM	#1
JakeRS Guest Posts: n/a	First Long Journey Hi guys, I've got my first long journey coming up, I'm travelling from Ashford to Leeds on the 2nd December to visit a friend, and I was wondering what precautions you suggested for the journeys. I've bought a strong magnetic tank bag off ebay for £9.49 off eb*y, hopefully it won't come off at high speeds. I also invested in another bottle of Ultraseal in case of tyre poppage. I have a new lid, neck warmer, thermal 'under-gloves' and a set of kevlar jacket and trousers, but they dont zip in cos they're a different make. Anything else I should be thinking of getting? Jake

15-11-05, 05:18 PM	#9
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	You wont have a problem, hopefully. Its a minimal distance. I did a 3500 mile journey to portugal and back without any problems apart from a top up of oil. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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15-11-05, 03:01 PM	#2
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	I'd be inclined to get a large all in one waterproof suit. You should be able to pick one up for £30 - 40 and if you get caught in a total downpour then you'll be well protected from the rain. On the same theme a spare pair of gloves in case your first pair get soaked.

15-11-05, 03:03 PM	#3
thor Guest Posts: n/a	For me the most important thing is time. If your worried about the the time you'll stress and won't enjoy it. So give yourself extra!

15-11-05, 03:12 PM	#4
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Heated grips might be an idea. Maybe take a thermos of hot soup too.

15-11-05, 03:27 PM	#6
JakeRS Guest Posts: n/a	gloves I have covered I think, somewhere. flask will be full of tea, service station tea is far too expensive! It may not rain, who knows! And time wise, I have an entire day. No rushing! I will be motorwaying it, the M1.... all the way up, a good hundred and fifty miles straightness Jake

15-11-05, 05:21 PM	#10
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Seeing as you have all day, why are you taking the motorway? Pick out some twisty A roads and see a bit of the country. Plus, as your speed will be lower you won't be so cold when you finish.