1KC - 1,000km Cruise

[eldog]

Another option some use .... mini spot lights on either side of the headlight (set to come on when high beam is on). Slightly offset outwards from the direction of travel. The idea is ... they show up more of the side of the road as you go through the twisties ...

Already did that 2 years ago worked a treat, filled in the dim areas when cornering.
removed them last night now installing them on next bike.
except mine are flood rather than spot.

[eldog]

Try them at 4am ... you get a whole new perspective on them.


After completing a 1000 miler ... you realise there isn't anywhere on your island ... you can't get to on (what you'll then consider is) ... an easy day ride.

are you sure....
NEWS FLASH there is a second island, can you get from there to anywhere in a day?

Saw a FJ today, nice - it was an option i did look at.

[eldog]

Practice on roads you don't know. You'll learn more.

On to it already and in the dead of night - challenging getting to work the next day.

[FJRider]

On to it already and in the dead of night - challenging getting to work the next day.

NO DOZE pills do work. But you have to keep taking them ... stop taking them and the lights go out dam smart when the time of their influence ... wears out.

[FJRider]

are you sure....
NEWS FLASH there is a second island, can you get from there to anywhere in a day?

Saw a FJ today, nice - it was an option i did look at.

True ... the "Second" island is one I seldom visit.


You might reside in that second island.


My point was ... wherever you are (on either island) an 800-900 km ride will easily put you a dam long way from home ...

[eldog]

NO DOZE pills do work. But you have to keep taking them ... stop taking them and the lights go out dam smart when the time of their influence ... wears out.

Havent needed them yet.
A workmate had problems growing up going out on the piss all night and had problems working in the morning.
His father took him to one side, told him he had a choice, party or work.
If you want to party you have to be able to work to pay for it.
I have always used this motto.

[FJRider]

Already did that 2 years ago worked a treat, filled in the dim areas when cornering.
removed them last night now installing them on next bike.
except mine are flood rather than spot.

Short range wide beams work best for that ... easier to see the sheep on the side of the road too ...

[FJRider]

Havent needed them yet.
A workmate had problems growing up going out on the piss all night and had problems working in the morning.
His father took him to one side, told him he had a choice, party or work.
If you want to party you have to be able to work to pay for it.
I have always used this motto.

A thermos of double strength coffee works for me.

[eldog]

True ... the "Second" island is one I seldom visit.


You might reside in that second island.


My point was ... wherever you are (on either island) an 800-900 km ride will easily put you a dam long way from home ...

I know what your point was.

I did a few longer rides at the beginning of the year - which changed what/how/when and who i ride with.

But I have to do a few 1000k+ rides before I will feel easy doing that(800-900k rides).
After a couple of 1600k rides, I am sure I will have changed my attitude towards bikes, riding and what i want to achieve in the future. And I may have changed my bike or stopped riding as I will have achieved by the end of the year all I originally planned to do with bikes

[eldog]

Short range wide beams work best for that ... easier to see the sheep on the side of the road too ...

Yes all sorted - just sorting out the mounts and wiring interface, its lumen output is multilevel and adjustable on the run. Hopefully all sorted in the next week or 2 - got a few other items being added at the same time

sheep do you want me to keep them for you?
I dont carry gumboots.

[eldog]

A thermos of double strength coffee works for me.

dont want to taint the thermos, hot water add triple shot instant to lid.

[awa355]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks, unless someone is still pushing his bike into the next fuel stop.

[FJRider]

I did a few longer rides at the beginning of the year - which changed what/how/when and who i ride with.

This does take a bit to get your head around ... But do what suits YOUR riding preferences ... even as they (may) change.

[eldog]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks, unless someone is still pushing his bike into the next fuel stop.

nah just towing yours

I would hate to push mine. Its a Rolls Canardly type of boike.
The rider is just s l o w.

[FJRider]

sheep do you want me to keep them for you?
I dont carry gumboots.

E.mail J.A.W. as to their location ... he (being an aussie) ... will probably be interested.