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5' 10" However, I have never ridden an Avid.

What a great trip! I finished my trip on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 by dropping my bike off in Tacoma Washington to have it shipped home. I then caught the red-eye to Philly and drove back to NY from there. I have over 56,000 photos to review, I set the GO-PRO on 2 second interval and had it...

Sorry to take so long..... Hi Folks, it's day July 4th, day 6 of my travels. I'm in Wawa Canada and have been having a great time. My blog is up to date with lots of photos from my trip so far at: Throttle Across America –-- NY to Oak Harbor Washington state. Stay safe all and enjoy the...

Hi Folks, On Saturday I head out on a 16/17 day trip across the US, NY to Washington. I've done a bit of work on the bike to get it ready for the trip. Engine Guards (leg rests), with Highway pegs - looks stupid, but I'll need them. I added a set of Rigid Industries 20211 Dually-Led Flood...

I have the AdMore Lighting break/turn mounted just above my plate in addition to the stock tail. If you really want to be seen, the biggest thing on your bike is you. Get a Yellow reflective jacket. I have both First Gear and Olympic riding jackets in yellow.

No need to remove anything, they just bolt on. I have an extra set I am going to sell. long story. Heading out on a cross county motorcycle trip on the FZ8, if you can wait, drop me a note and I'll send you info on the Givi guards I have. I'll be back mid July.

You guys are great. Based on your input I have removed the $20 LED lights I had on the bike and added a set of Rigid Industries LED lights. These lights are amazing, they only draw 20 watts each and they are much brighter then my highbeam. To mount them I needed to reposition the horn a...

You guys are awesome I will enter Canada at Niagara Falls, going up over the top of the great lakes and re-enter the US in Duluth, Minnesota. >>"Outside of the Province of Quebec, the need for French is pretty much non-existant across the rest of Canada, but a nice gesture." When I called...

Thanks "good dog" I have to say, that is all great information. One thing I have been able to do over the past two years is read a lot of books about taking the trip of a life time. However, you are the first one to bring up the fiber topic. I do plan to bring a roll in my side bag. I...

Marthy, I looked up the Rigid lights, they look like a great investment. I just may order up a pair. Thanks

All good points Thanks, you have some really good points. I have been planning the trip for a couple of years. Even worked with a doctor on some strength exercises since I spend way to much time at a desk. New shoes are going on as we speak, some conti attacks 80/20. Got two cell phones...

High Res Pics of FZ8 (I shuold have washed it first). This is my gift to myself for making it 50 years on the planet. Only took two years to convince the wife to let me go and do this. I have a lot more pics on my Blog at: Throttle Across America –-- NY to Oak Harbor Washington state.

I will be crossing America on my FZ8, NY to Washington State. I plan to do the trip in 16 days riding 3 hours in the morning and then 3 hours in the late afternoon. To get ready for the trip I have been adding and moving things around on the FZ8. The good thing is nothing I have done is...