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Wookie · 06-03-2008, 01:54 PM

Hi guys, im looking for some touring tips, as i am planning a road trip round Ireland in August

And i wondering if any of you guys have some must have tips,

I am planning on getting into dublin, and turning left, round ireland via wicklow, waterford, cork, limerick, and heading up to donegal.

Then depending on time a quick jump into the north

I already have the full oxford soft luggage, But with the addition of camping i will have to pack carefully.

Any advice please guys

Regards

Wookie

Gosling1 · 06-03-2008, 02:11 PM

Take your time. Eat good. If you think your tired, stop and get some rest. Stretch and walk around when you stop for fuel. Getting off the bike and walking around helps the muscles and get the blood circulating again. I could ramble on and on......I'm sure others will chime in soon.

thatguyx · 06-03-2008, 02:35 PM

back your clothes in a 2.5 gal ziplock bag. pack them accordingly and sit on'em. It's like vacuum packing-- smell free, water proof.

+1 to walking around when fueling up.

**Hellgate** · 06-03-2008, 02:41 PM

Ear plugs. At the end of the day your head won't be ringing.

**dark_isz** · 06-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Surprised Gosling didn't mention it, but he and I both run with hydration systems. He's got a Camelbak packpack and I use a Platypus hoser in my tankbag. It's nice when you're covering long distances to be able to keep hydrated without having to pull over or spend money on bottled water.

Wicking clothing, like UnderArmor and it's knockoffs, is handy because you can handwash in a sink with woolite and they are mostly dry by morning, meaning you can pack less clothing and more important stuff.

First Aid and Tire Repair kits are nice and give me some piece of mind. Plus, it seems when they are packed you rarely need them. It's usually when they are forgotten they are needed most.

Thatguyx is spot on with the ziplocks (thanks man!). Another advantge of them is you don't have to wrestle the raincovers on your softbags if all your valuables are already ziplocked. Dunno about Oxford luggage, but my softbags aren't waterproof unless you put the rainliners on.

Earplugs are also a great suggestion, Hellgate!

Gosling1 · 06-03-2008, 03:27 PM

How could I forget that?! I use that thing for every weekend ride. Quick and easy drink without stopping!

Wookie · 06-03-2008, 03:32 PM

some great tips guys thanks,

i Have got some drybags that i use in the canoe, (Forgot about thoses)sweet
Med Kit and Tyre patches are in the garage ready

Will have a look at the Wicking clothing, cheers.

ear plus, i have some silicon ones that i will have to try before i use them on a long run, i sure they will feel like cold snot in the ear, so might have to go with the trusted foam versons.

hydration pack, (think the misus has one somewhere)

Good advice guys, your helping lots

Thanks

**Hellgate** · 06-03-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wookie

some great tips guys thanks,

i Have got some drybags that i use in the canoe, (Forgot about thoses)sweet
Med Kit and Tyre patches are in the garage ready

Will have a look at the Wicking clothing, cheers.

ear plus, i have some silicon ones that i will have to try before i use them on a long run, i sure they will feel like cold snot in the ear, so might have to go with the trusted foam versons.

hydration pack, (think the misus has one somewhere)

Good advice guys, your helping lots

Thanks

I like the foam ear plugs, more comfortable than the flange type, IMO.

For wicking clothing check out a Walmart like store, not sure is Wally World is in the UK, they have knock offs for a lot less money.

Sounds like a great trip, one of these years I'd love to tour Ireland.

**grommit** · 06-03-2008, 04:18 PM

Lock/Alarm.
Sat Nav.
Normal Map.
Emergancy tyre pucture repair stuff.
Spare bulb rear.

Sounds like a nice trip. Have a great time.

**fast blue one** · 06-04-2008, 01:44 AM

The most important bit, bon't forget lots of Euros for Guinness.

06-03-2008, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wookie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ENGLAND Bike: FZ6 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 5 Member #382	Touring tips Hi guys, im looking for some touring tips, as i am planning a road trip round Ireland in August And i wondering if any of you guys have some must have tips, I am planning on getting into dublin, and turning left, round ireland via wicklow, waterford, cork, limerick, and heading up to donegal. Then depending on time a quick jump into the north I already have the full oxford soft luggage, But with the addition of camping i will have to pack carefully. Any advice please guys Regards Wookie

06-03-2008, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gosling1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 6 Member #174	Re: Touring tips Take your time. Eat good. If you think your tired, stop and get some rest. Stretch and walk around when you stop for fuel. Getting off the bike and walking around helps the muscles and get the blood circulating again. I could ramble on and on......I'm sure others will chime in soon. __________________ 06, 54,500+ miles, Laser Quads, 4 into 2 exhaust, Flipped shifter, CBR 1100XX clip ons odpierdol się

06-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
thatguyx Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: edison, nj Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 167 Rep Power: 5 Member #752	Re: Touring tips back your clothes in a 2.5 gal ziplock bag. pack them accordingly and sit on'em. It's like vacuum packing-- smell free, water proof. +1 to walking around when fueling up.

06-03-2008, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6, Davidson Roadbike, Ridley Cyclocross, Guru Cyclocross Posts: 2,943 Rep Power: 55 Member #1191	Re: Touring tips Ear plugs. At the end of the day your head won't be ringing. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

06-03-2008, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
dark_isz Fire Bringer™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6, 1983 Honda cb650sc Nighthawk Posts: 202 Rep Power: 8 Member #182	Re: Touring tips Surprised Gosling didn't mention it, but he and I both run with hydration systems. He's got a Camelbak packpack and I use a Platypus hoser in my tankbag. It's nice when you're covering long distances to be able to keep hydrated without having to pull over or spend money on bottled water. Wicking clothing, like UnderArmor and it's knockoffs, is handy because you can handwash in a sink with woolite and they are mostly dry by morning, meaning you can pack less clothing and more important stuff. First Aid and Tire Repair kits are nice and give me some piece of mind. Plus, it seems when they are packed you rarely need them. It's usually when they are forgotten they are needed most. Thatguyx is spot on with the ziplocks (thanks man!). Another advantge of them is you don't have to wrestle the raincovers on your softbags if all your valuables are already ziplocked. Dunno about Oxford luggage, but my softbags aren't waterproof unless you put the rainliners on. Earplugs are also a great suggestion, Hellgate! __________________ 2007 Yamaha FZ6 - mods: Uncaged Frame Sliders, Tankslapper Tanktop Protector, Progrip tankpad, Sylvania Silverstar headlights, Dual Headlight Mod, Puig Racing Windshield, Garmain 2610GPS with RAM mount, ProGrip 719's, Yamaha Blue Seat pod fairing things, Black Spraypainted Radiator guards, Givi V46 and rack, Addmorelighting V46 lightkit, Comagination Brake light flasher, Pazzo long Blk/Titan levers, Caterpillar O-ring throttle lock

06-03-2008, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gosling1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 6 Member #174	Re: Touring tips How could I forget that?! I use that thing for every weekend ride. Quick and easy drink without stopping! __________________ 06, 54,500+ miles, Laser Quads, 4 into 2 exhaust, Flipped shifter, CBR 1100XX clip ons odpierdol się

06-03-2008, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wookie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ENGLAND Bike: FZ6 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 5 Member #382	Re: Touring tips some great tips guys thanks, i Have got some drybags that i use in the canoe, (Forgot about thoses)sweet Med Kit and Tyre patches are in the garage ready Will have a look at the Wicking clothing, cheers. ear plus, i have some silicon ones that i will have to try before i use them on a long run, i sure they will feel like cold snot in the ear, so might have to go with the trusted foam versons. hydration pack, (think the misus has one somewhere) Good advice guys, your helping lots Thanks

06-03-2008, 04:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,463 Rep Power: 31 Member #488	Re: Touring tips Lock/Alarm. Sat Nav. Normal Map. Emergancy tyre pucture repair stuff. Spare bulb rear. Sounds like a nice trip. Have a great time. __________________ "I am not a number — I am a free man!"

06-04-2008, 01:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 638 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: Touring tips The most important bit, bon't forget lots of Euros for Guinness. __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

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