I have spent the last month preparing for my longest adventure yet. I will be taking 3 weeks (or more?) riding from Harrisonburg, VA around the country. My route and itenerary is dynamic and I will travel at the mercy of cold fronts and early September snows.
I will be riding Critter II, my 2004 Suzuki VStrom650. She currently has 50,200mi and still running strong. I preformed the following maintenance prior to departure.
-Valve Adjustment
-Oil Change
-Air Filter Change
-New X-Ring Chain
-New Sprockets
-New Bridgestone Battlewing Tires
-New EBC HH Sintered Brake Pads
-Fresh Brake Fluid
-New Clutch Cable
This is my packing list (minus tools and mechanical gear)
Clothing
4 Pair Wool Socks
4 Pair Underwear
1 UA Underwear
1 UA Heavy Shirt
2 UA Light Shirt
1 Collared Shirt
1 Wool Sweater
Conv. Pants
Swim Trunks
Jeans
1 Knit Cap
1 Knit Gloves
Crocs
Riding Gear
Stich
TCX Infinity Boots
Rain Gear
BMW Gloves
Lightweight Gloves
Gerbing Heated Vest
Gerbing Heated Gloves
Balaclava
Camping Gear
Air Pad
Kelty Bag
Air Pillow
Space Blanket
Rain Fly + Stakes
Headlamp + Extra Batteries
Brunton Stove
Butane/Propane Fuel
Cup/Spoon/Fork
DishSoap/Sponge
Lighter/Matches/Candles/Firestarter
Camelback
Water Bottle
Knife
Bike Related
Chain Lube/Rag/Mini WD-40
2 MicroFiber Cloths
Plastic Visor Cleaner
Maps
