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**Whirlygirl** · 04-21-2008, 09:31 AM

Well folks, the heated grips are installed, the heated vest is wired up, first oil change all done - time to hit the road!

I'll be leaving first thing tomorrow (Tues.) morning for a 5500 km trip from Vancouver, down to Las Vegas, over to San Diego (Carlsbad), and then a leisurely cruise up the California and Oregon coasts - home by May 3rd. I'll be travelling by myself, but meeting up with my sister/friends and various locations.

I'll be using a set of Motopak saddlebags and tailbag - 90 litre capacity total. I might pick up a tank bag along the way if I find a good deal...
The only comfort issue I've found with the bike so far is the seat, so I've cut a piece of sheepskin to fit - looks pretty pimpin'! Hopefully between that, and my bike shorts under the leathers, I'll be "okay".

I'm going to haul along my ancient 32-lb, coal-fired laptop, so I can post up a few pics along the way and stay in touch with friends and family (who think I'm nuts, BTW). If any of you Cali folks feel like tagging along for a bit of the ride, PM me! I'll be stopping in San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Eureka, and Cannon Beach OR, on the way home.

Cheers!
Crystal

**jsteinb95** · 04-21-2008, 09:36 AM

That's quite a trip! We're all looking foward to the pics. Have a safe ride!

**Hellgate** · 04-21-2008, 09:37 AM

Too cool Whirly. If you are able to would you post updates of your trip? It sounds great!

Be safe and have mucho fun!

lytehouse · 04-21-2008, 09:38 AM

Sounds like a Great Time.....Have a fun & safe trip

Looking foward to pictures!

madmanmaigret · 04-21-2008, 09:46 AM

be safe! have fun! post pics!

**christod1** · 04-21-2008, 09:50 AM

Thats sounds like a long ride. Have fun and most importantly have a safe ride...

**FZ6inNH** · 04-21-2008, 09:52 AM

Hope you have a safe and fun-filled trip! Can't wait to hear about it and see some pics!

**Hellgate** · 04-21-2008, 09:52 AM

Oh hey, do you have earplugs? They really help when you do big back to back days.

Tailgate · 04-21-2008, 10:13 AM

What are "kilometers?" (stupid American joke). If I'm elected president, I would put USA on metric system OVERNIGHT!. (then I can start saving since I wouldn''t have to purchase and maintain two GD tool chests of tools!) Isn't this ridiculous that we in USA are dealing with two systems of measurement? Why, I think I remember a NASA Mars mission that was all SCREWED UP due to engineers getting mixed up between metric and SAE (inch/pound). And oh, let me not forget: when buying milk, it's "half gallon" but when buying soda it's "2 liter." Oh, I get it! Oh well, at least we have the same measurement of time as exist in other countries, huh? Geez Louise!

dankatz · 04-21-2008, 10:16 AM

wow! sounds like a great trip. Enjoy and post pics.
Dani

04-21-2008, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Whirlygirl Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 165 Rep Power: 16 Member #1314	Ready to hit the Road! Well folks, the heated grips are installed, the heated vest is wired up, first oil change all done - time to hit the road! I'll be leaving first thing tomorrow (Tues.) morning for a 5500 km trip from Vancouver, down to Las Vegas, over to San Diego (Carlsbad), and then a leisurely cruise up the California and Oregon coasts - home by May 3rd. I'll be travelling by myself, but meeting up with my sister/friends and various locations. I'll be using a set of Motopak saddlebags and tailbag - 90 litre capacity total. I might pick up a tank bag along the way if I find a good deal... The only comfort issue I've found with the bike so far is the seat, so I've cut a piece of sheepskin to fit - looks pretty pimpin'! Hopefully between that, and my bike shorts under the leathers, I'll be "okay". I'm going to haul along my ancient 32-lb, coal-fired laptop, so I can post up a few pics along the way and stay in touch with friends and family (who think I'm nuts, BTW). If any of you Cali folks feel like tagging along for a bit of the ride, PM me! I'll be stopping in San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Eureka, and Cannon Beach OR, on the way home. Cheers! Crystal __________________ Ride safe! I don't want to meet you on the job...

04-21-2008, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: Ready to hit the Road! That's quite a trip! We're all looking foward to the pics. Have a safe ride!

04-21-2008, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,313 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: Ready to hit the Road! Too cool Whirly. If you are able to would you post updates of your trip? It sounds great! Be safe and have mucho fun! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

04-21-2008, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
lytehouse Super Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Bike: 2007 FZ6 Red Posts: 390 Rep Power: 8 Member #919	Re: Ready to hit the Road! Sounds like a Great Time.....Have a fun & safe trip Looking foward to pictures!

04-21-2008, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: Ready to hit the Road! be safe! have fun! post pics! __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

04-21-2008, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
christod1 Just a member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhodes, Greece Bike: Naked 07 FZ6 Posts: 485 Rep Power: 9 Member #967	Re: Ready to hit the Road! Thats sounds like a long ride. Have fun and most importantly have a safe ride... __________________ Life is too short.You got to stop and look around once in a while cause you might miss it.

04-21-2008, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,167 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Ready to hit the Road! Hope you have a safe and fun-filled trip! Can't wait to hear about it and see some pics! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

04-21-2008, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,313 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: Ready to hit the Road! Oh hey, do you have earplugs? They really help when you do big back to back days. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

04-21-2008, 10:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tailgate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 12 Member #1189	Re: Ready to hit the Road! What are "kilometers?" (stupid American joke). If I'm elected president, I would put USA on metric system OVERNIGHT!. (then I can start saving since I wouldn''t have to purchase and maintain two GD tool chests of tools!) Isn't this ridiculous that we in USA are dealing with two systems of measurement? Why, I think I remember a NASA Mars mission that was all SCREWED UP due to engineers getting mixed up between metric and SAE (inch/pound). And oh, let me not forget: when buying milk, it's "half gallon" but when buying soda it's "2 liter." Oh, I get it! Oh well, at least we have the same measurement of time as exist in other countries, huh? Geez Louise! __________________ TechSpec Snake Skin tank grips, Clear Alternatives LED tailight board, Bell accessory socket, Amperite turn signal beeper, T-rex frame sliders, BD43's dual headlight, "Backoff" LED license plate frame, Scorpio, Xena XE-15

04-21-2008, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
dankatz Commuter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Bike: 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 Posts: 334 Rep Power: 7 Member #1154	Re: Ready to hit the Road! wow! sounds like a great trip. Enjoy and post pics. Dani

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