LINK Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I would rather not ride at all than have to slab it. Time constraints make a multiple day ride down and back not doable. Therefore I have the trailer for such occasionsI too have a trailer for the same reason, and so I can bring more than one bike, but I also have a thirsty Jeep that pulls it too...With threats of gas prices soaring above $5 a gallon this Spring/Summer, super slabbing might be my only affordable option for the longer trips this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I figured all of that, or most of it. Valid reasons, just messing with you. no worries! I just really, really, really hate the slab for more than 1hr and the thought of it puts me on one of my usual rants I too have a trailer for the same reason, and so I can bring more than one bike, but I also have a thirsty Jeep that pulls it too...With threats of gas prices soaring above $5 a gallon this Spring/Summer, super slabbing might be my only affordable option for the longer trips this year.the only way they get to above $5 is if we go to war with Iran I bet. Even then I find it hard to believe, over $4 maybe. The futures suggest of no such increase without some sort of disasterbut yes, i wouldn't go nearly as much with the trailer if I had to pay for gas. Perks of having a small business...company gas card! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 no worries! I just really, really, really hate the slab for more than 1hr and the thought of it puts me on one of my usual rants the only way they get to above $5 is if we go to war with Iran I bet. Even then I find it hard to believe, over $4 maybe. The futures suggest of no such increase without some sort of disasterbut yes, i wouldn't go nearly as much with the trailer if I had to pay for gas. Perks of having a small business...company gas card!I wouldn't be surprised at all to see $4-$5/gal this summer. Pissed, but not surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 If it's 4-5 maybe we'll take the Subaru! instead of the Burb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've got my impala..everyone shakes their head at me for pulling a trailer with a car but I still get 20mpg while pulling 2 bikes..even the burb at 10mpg split 4 or even 5 ways isn't bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 FYI, if you have to cancel your reservation and it is 30 days or before the 7th you will get all but $50 back. If you cancel within 30 days of the 7th, you will lose your entire deposit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 FYI, if you have to cancel your reservation and it is 30 days or before the 7th you will get all but $50 back. If you cancel within 30 days of the 7th, you will lose your entire deposit.That's good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've got my impala..everyone shakes their head at me for pulling a trailer with a car but I still get 20mpg while pulling 2 bikes..even the burb at 10mpg split 4 or even 5 ways isn't badTrue. I was kinda kidding. I'm not sure Max would ride in a Ubaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 True. I was kinda kidding. I'm not sure Max would ride in a Ubarustrap him to the hood like a deer after the big kill..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 If it's 4-5 maybe we'll take the Subaru! instead of the Burb.If its $5 /gal. I have no issues pulling the guts out of your new Kangaroo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I call dibs on the trailer of whoever gets the best gas milage lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I call dibs on the trailer of whoever gets the best gas milage lolI get awful gas mileage but free gas. But unless somebody overpays for my current trailer and I can buy a bigger one, I is full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I get awful gas mileage but free gas. But unless somebody overpays for my current trailer and I can buy a bigger one, I is fullDamn, well someone needs to help a poor college student out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just ride down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I would ride part of the way but that is a REALLY long ride. Would anyone be interested in taking shifts riding and trailering? You would save on gas by riding part way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just ride downNot against riding down at all here, but I have made that trip many times, it sucks, unless there is time for staying off the Interstate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just ride downthe only way I would ride down is splitting it into 2 days and taking whatever route Pauly did last fall and was telling me about. I hate the freeway and I'm fat and out of shape so at best I can do 400/day. So for me that turns into a 6-7 day trip, which I do plan to do in the fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 the only way I would ride down is splitting it into 2 days and taking whatever route Pauly did last fall and was telling me about. I hate the freeway and I'm fat and out of shape so at best I can do 400/day. So for me that turns into a 6-7 day trip, which I do plan to do in the fall Tuck in behind my FJR and ride my wake all the way down. That beast moves more air than a semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Im seriously thinking about taking an extra day or two and riding down. Been wanted to take a bike trip and see what its like. Good opportunity if some more experienced ones are riding down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Im seriously thinking about taking an extra day or two and riding down. Been wanted to take a bike trip and see what its like. Good opportunity if some more experienced ones are riding down.I don't blame you, its my goal this year to do that as well. More than likely will be the September trip I'm assuming will happen same as last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 i dont mind the ride down except for weather(witch you can not predict) like last year both times i trailered down it rained 80% of the way, but when i rode down the year before it was beautiful the whole way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 So I am watching videos of deals gap and it has me kinda concerned. I know everyone rides at their own pace but is the gap too much for a newer rider? I have only been riding for a year and have never been to a track day or anything. Most of the roads I ride on (probably 95%) are pretty strait so I don't have much experience on serious curves like at deals. What should I do to get better at cornering? Should I get full leathers? I was planning on getting a pair of jeans with kevlar in them but should I be looking at something more? I already have all the other gear (Helmet, jacket, gloves and boots). I do have a pair of leather pants that someone on here gave me for practically nothing but they are pretty big on me. I guess they would be better than the jeans but what do you guys think. I am newbing out right now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just relax and ride slow enough that you are comfortable. You dont need to set track records at the Gap. No one will be impressed anyway. Also, not all of the roads around there are as intense as the Dragon. It will be crowded anyway. I think I rode it once last year just to say I did. Go find vids of Cherhola Skyway and Rt. 28. Those are the good roads IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) So I am watching videos of deals gap and it has me kinda concerned. I know everyone rides at their own pace but is the gap too much for a newer rider? I have only been riding for a year and have never been to a track day or anything. Most of the roads I ride on (probably 95%) are pretty strait so I don't have much experience on serious curves like at deals. What should I do to get better at cornering? Should I get full leathers? I was planning on getting a pair of jeans with kevlar in them but should I be looking at something more? I already have all the other gear (Helmet, jacket, gloves and boots). I do have a pair of leather pants that someone on here gave me for practically nothing but they are pretty big on me. I guess they would be better than the jeans but what do you guys think. I am newbing out right now lol.the dragon itself is a bit intimidating the first time. If you take your time and go at your own pace its not a bad road at all. First time I was on it I had my death tires so I took it super slow and still had fun. My suggestion as far as becoming a better rider is read the books, watch the videos and hit up some group rides. I still consider myself pretty noob-ish and slow and everything I've learned is through those things, mostly the 3rd though. Also, don't get in over your head. Once you try to keep up and get out of your comfort zone is when shit starts to go wrong. I can't tell you how much better of a rider I became from June (i was super slow and awful) til the 2nd time down there when I was way more comfortable and just regular slow Edited January 20, 2012 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yep...go your own pace...I can say that if I tried to keep up with some of the group last year, I would have bit it hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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