29 Tips & Techniques from IBR (Iron Butt Rider) veterans

Wachee

29 Tips & Techniques from IBR veterans borrowed from http://www.ironbutt.com/tech/aow.cfm where you can follow links and get more info on each tip.

1 Know your limits and plan your trip around them.
2 Forget about high speeds.
3 Leave your drugs and coffee supply at home.
4 Prepare your motorcycle before the trip.
5 Avoid adding accessories or doing maintenance immediately before a trip.
6 Use an electric vest.
7 Pack wisely; keep personal supplies handy.
8 Be ready before you leave, don't waste time shopping on the road.
9 Learn how to avoid boredom.
10 Join a towing service!
11 Learn to Stop to go Faster.
12 Know when to stop!
13 Maintain a good mental attitude.
14 Eat healthful foods.
15 Eat at the right times of the day.
16 Separate gas stops from food stops.
17 Get gas before you need it.
18 Put on your rain suit before it rains!
19 Carry a flat repair kit and know how to use it!
20 Carry a Cellular phone.
21 Upgrade your tool kit.
22 Carry at least one-half gallon of water.
23 Carry aspirin for aches and pains.
24 Pack a variety of vitamins.
25 If you own a computer, consider purchasing a mapping program.
26 When riding back roads, be extra cautious when crossing county lines!
27 Never ride faster than you can stop!
28 Do you want to live? Stay away from trucks!
29 Eliminate all distractions/irritants.
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LilNinja · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:57 am Post subject:

WOW!

That is a lot to remember.

I would not be able to live without the coffee.

KikiLynn · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: 29 tips & techniques

where is one supposed to fit all of that stuff?

in nj you don't have to join a tow service. (800)safe-tow will tow your bike anywhere, even if you've had too much to drink. you just can't abuse it...
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Wachee · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject:

That is a neat service! I wish we had something like that here... Confused

I wish they would have posted a pic of a loaded bike, it would take me a few days just to strap everything on.
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“We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same.” – Carlos Castaneda

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” – Albert Einstein

TINK · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:12 am Post subject:

it actually says 'pack wisely' and suggests that in that which is packed you include water (i always carry about 8oz) pain reliver (i do), vitamins (don't caryy those but they are small) rain gear (i do) phone (check) an electric vest, (mines not electric but in winter I hve electric gloves...so, check) and MAYBE a gps. oopps and a tool kit (which would include tire repair...had to add this after first posting and CHECK)

So all of this with the exception of a GPS which is the size of a deck of playing cards and is atteched to the bars in front of you...it really is not that much.
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LilNinja · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:34 am Post subject:

Thanks Tink for seeing that for the minimal amount that is actuallly is. The size of everything on that list is rather small. Should not take too much room. Very Happy

You are right Tink. Never doubt a Tinkerbell! Wink

silversis · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:18 pm Post subject: Long rides

Great advice for all, thanks.

There is also a cooling vest out there and when I get the name of it, I'll send it.

Safae riding.
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Wachee · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject:

A cooling vest would totally be handy!
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“We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same.” – Carlos Castaneda

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” – Albert Einstein

silversis · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:34 am Post subject: Cooling vest

I wear it anytime the temp>93degrees and it stays cool for about one and one=half hours under a mesh jacket. In Georgia, I wouldn't be without it.
When I find something better, I will purchase it.

Cool riding with:
http://www.chilloutdesigns.net/

Be cool and be safe.
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txturtlegirl · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject:

I bought my hubby one of these for Christmas a couple of years ago, and thinking about getting one for myself now that I have my own bike.

http://www.ridergadgets.com/store/home.php?cat=318 That's Ridergadgets.com and it's called a Cool Vest. He says it was the best $45 I've spent on him. Laughing

He's used it in our summers where it gets 110+ for weeks at a time.
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