ScubaCinci Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I had a DRZ for awhile...I'll be impressed if your ass can do the whole ride - literally. I tried the gel seat and a seat concepts seat and I couldn't take more than a few hours seat time without getting super uncomfortable. But, it depends on your weight/build too...some people have no issues. Worst case you can take a more direct route on some parts to cut off time so you can give your bum a rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, CBBaron said: I'm a little concerned about keeping up, but much more so about my ability to endure riding an unfaired bike with a narrow seat for that many hours. Ibuprofen. 600 mg starting first thing Saturday, then every 6 hours for the rest of the trip. Bicycle shorts under your stuff. The extra padding and compression helps a TON. Move around as much as you can. I know your options are limited but even little movements help a ton. Move foward and back on the seat, move your feet...heels on the pegs..toes. Do it often, every 15 minutes or so. Also stand up on your pegs if you can....... We won't be going that fast on the freeway Saturday. That stretch of 81 is HIGH enforcement. I will be surprised if you can't keep up with me on 2 lane, I am fast but that bike of yours will move along real well. Dan was able to keep up with me with his China bike and that is a 250. I had him on the straights but he could carry way more speed in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Depending on the size of the group the range of bikes, we could end up with a few packs with their own pace. Jim would you say the pace we did last year was medium to medium fast? I know there were a few times Timmy went on ahead to blast out some of his favorite roads. I was perfectly fine with the pace we did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just now, ScubaCinci said: Depending on the size of the group the range of bikes, we could end up with a few packs with their own pace. Jim would you say the pace we did last year was medium to medium fast? I know there were a few times Timmy went on ahead to blast out some of his favorite roads. I was perfectly fine with the pace we did. Yea, medium to medium fast...but a tiny bit slower on the really tight corners due to my limited lean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just now, Danimal said: I'll be on the SV for this gig Jim Yep, was just giving Craig a point of reference. His bike is faster than your China bike, and you were obviously fine for that short rune we had together up 28 in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Sounds like the air is cleared a bit and everyone is on the same page. Just the way we like it. 's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just now, 2talltim said: Sounds like the air is cleared a bit and everyone is on the same page. Just the way we like it. 's Yea, there was no reason for you to stir up all this shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 8 minutes ago, Tonik said: Yea, there was no reason for you to stir up all this shit. It's what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 8 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Nice, I was looking for something like that to include when I did that to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Soon... Edited September 9, 2016 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said: Soon... Damn...why can't I insert pics now? @Casper broke a ton of shit last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Tonik said: Ibuprofen. 600 mg starting first thing Saturday, then every 6 hours for the rest of the trip. Bicycle shorts under your stuff. The extra padding and compression helps a TON. Move around as much as you can. I know your options are limited but even little movements help a ton. Move foward and back on the seat, move your feet...heels on the pegs..toes. Do it often, every 15 minutes or so. Also stand up on your pegs if you can....... We won't be going that fast on the freeway Saturday. That stretch of 81 is HIGH enforcement. I will be surprised if you can't keep up with me on 2 lane, I am fast but that bike of yours will move along real well. Dan was able to keep up with me with his China bike and that is a 250. I had him on the straights but he could carry way more speed in the corners. I'll add the Ibuprofen to the tank bag. I have the bicycle shorts covered, I cycle regularly so have a good supply, and they do help. Moving is much easier on a dual sport, there is no "one" spot for sitting. Standing is easy on this style of bike. I'm usually out of the seat when hitting dirt roads. I think the DRZ has about 10 (50%) more hp than the China bike and sticky road rubber. If Dan can hang with the China bike the only reason I couldn't hang with the DRZ is rider skill Time to reserve the hotel rooms and order that Seat Concepts seat Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, CBBaron said: If Dan can hang with the China bike the only reason I couldn't hang with the DRZ is rider skill Or more common sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Looks like pics work via link at least...a little Photoshop on this one to add some speed Edited September 9, 2016 by ScubaCinci 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Still tentative on this. Leaning towards "fuck it I'm not coming into work for a week". I'll know by the 17th (this coming Saturday.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 18 hours ago, what said: Still tentative on this. Leaning towards "fuck it I'm not coming into work for a week". I'll know by the 17th (this coming Saturday.) I think @CBBaron is still looking for a roommate if you are able to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Moving the thread to the Gap folder. Some dumbass started the thread in the wrong spot. Also, attached are Sygic routes for each day. Sunday and Monday are split into two parts. Mon Part 1 2016 Gap Trip.itf Mon Part 2 2016 Fall Gap Trip v2.itf Sat 2016 Fall Gap Trip.itf Sun Part 1 2016 Fall Gap Trip.itf Sun Part 2 2016 Fall Gap Trip v2.itf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 You probably mentioned this and I missed it but; the meet up spot is at the BP(I believe it is) there off exit 42 on 16 in Beckley? That's where your maps put it but don't remember anyone actually saying "at the BP". And Noon is still the time correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) @Danimal & @blue72beetle were you two guys going to share a room? If so one of you need to book them. That way myself and @JustinNck1 can split the ones I have booked. Don't want any miscommunication and someone not having a bed. Edited September 12, 2016 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) On 8/31/2016 at 10:49 AM, Tonik said: Ok, still in. Meet spot is just off 77 near Beckley at noon. BP Gas Station. 2001 Robert C Byrd Dr MacArthur, WV 25873 Edited September 12, 2016 by 2talltim fat finger ops on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, ScubaCinci said: I figured I missed it, was just too lazy to look for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 It's in the middle of the thread, maybe a mod can add it to the OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) 10 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said: It's in the middle of the thread, maybe a mod can add it to the OP Done! All us mods have the powers, only some of us have the brains, I was blessed with the good looks so I did think of that. Good suggestion. I'm still learning. Edited September 12, 2016 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72beetle Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, 2talltim said: @Danimal & @blue72beetle were you two guys going to share a room? If so one of you need to book them. That way myself and @JustinNck1 can split the ones I have booked. Don't want any miscommunication and someone not having a bed. I'm in Utah right now for work. I'll probably have time tonight to make the calls and get rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 3 hours ago, Tonik said: Moving the thread to the Gap folder. Some dumbass started the thread in the wrong spot. Also, attached are Sygic routes for each day. Sunday and Monday are split into two parts. Mon Part 1 2016 Gap Trip.itf Mon Part 2 2016 Fall Gap Trip v2.itf Sat 2016 Fall Gap Trip.itf Sun Part 1 2016 Fall Gap Trip.itf Sun Part 2 2016 Fall Gap Trip v2.itf Loaded these up to my phone and everything looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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