09-28-2009, 04:47 PM
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Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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extra clothing (extra layers, warm hat & gloves, extra socks)
sun protection (sunscreen, hat with brim) extra food (snack bar, munchies) topographic map of your area first aid kit headlamp or flashlight pocket knife compass fire-starter or waterproof matches emergency whistle I'd add: High quality firearm. Leatherman tool. The problem with cell phones is that we are out in places without coverage. Oh well. Most of the great things worth doing in life involve risk. Heck, I'm a pilot and a motorcycle rider, AND I was once married! 8O Your GPS idea is good too.
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09-28-2009, 04:53 PM
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I dont carry the tools to fix a flat on my short rides. I do however have a small tire pump from a bicycle in my day pack I have mounted on the back rack.
I suppose I would pack tire irons and such if I was venturing too far off the regular roads and cell coverage. I also TRY to remember to leave my truck keys at home. As always Spud, I very much enjoy the wonderfull pics you share with us. |
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09-28-2009, 05:07 PM
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It beats a day long hike into town but the thought of changing a flat out on the trail somewhere. What a PIA. When I had the HSUN I put in heavy duty tubes and Slime. I should do the same with Q.
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09-28-2009, 09:32 PM
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Location: wise va
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spud i understand capitalism let me know if i can arrange something
 fastdoc i would also add a liitle gas in a old coleman gas can the kind backpackers use, when i can a friend to help me pick up the pieces that fall or get knocked off (me not bike 8O ) i also never leave home without the quality firearm. the firearm reduces my odd on being on t.v. UNSOLVED MYSTERIES 
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09-28-2009, 09:48 PM
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just for now they cant but capitalism breeds democracy so they may have hope im more worried for us or U.S. (i am doing my best to stay off my soapbox for brothers up north who are under gun laws i dont understand)
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09-28-2009, 10:22 PM
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09-28-2009, 10:43 PM
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I still have more photographs to share from this enjoyable excursion to the Beehive State. Spud
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09-28-2009, 11:57 PM
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After exiting Skyline Drive in Bountiful, I headed south to Salt Lake City.
I am using a 13-tooth countershaft sprocket, along with a 50-tooth sprocket on my YamaZong’s eighteen-inch rear wheel. This combination gives me enough torque to fight both headwinds, and significant inclines. My Zong cruises easily at 60 mph, indicated, with a top speed of 70 mph. My Zong will go even faster downhill, but I don't know how fast, since the bike “pegs†the speedometer after 120 kph (approximately 75 mph). If necessary, I can travel on limited-access freeways for short distances, but I do not do so frequently! Therefore, I had all the power I needed to contend with the heavy traffic, and the crazy drivers in Salt Lake City! 8OAfter riding all day in the Wasatch Mountains, I was quite hungry as I entered Salt Lake City! However, I made a quick detour to get a couple of photographs before I visited my favorite Chinese restaurant. First, I headed up Capitol Hill, to get a picture of my YamaZong in front of the Utah State Capitol building.  I then headed downtown to get the obligatory photograph in front of the Salt Lake Temple.  My photographic mission completed, I headed west on North Temple Street to my favorite, Chinese restaurant! This restaurant is conveniently located across the street from the Utah State Fairgrounds. I parked the Zong, ate a delicious, hearty meal, and walked across the street to visit the Utah State Fair. The butter sculpture is a long-standing tradition at the Utah State Fair. This year’s sculpture depicted a farmer playing the accordion, and two dancing cows. The farmer, and cows, were both about 5 feet tall! The butter sculpture is kept in a refrigerated case to prevent melting.   Among other things, I also discovered what fashionable Utah sheep were wearing to the fair!   After visiting the fair for several hours, I rode my Zong back north to Ogden, to spend another night at Motel 6, before riding home to Idaho. Spud
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09-29-2009, 12:22 AM
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That paisley-looking fabric is so 2008. Fashionable sheep, my foot. :wink:
Excellent photos Spud. Did you decide against that Clarke tank? It seems that it would preclude a gas can in the trunk.
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I just wanted to make this 3-day trip in warm weather, and I have not had the time to get the Clarke fuel tank mounted. Spud
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