Heaading Across Country on my FZ8

[dbeyer]

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 lights, Admore Lighting Break/Tail/Turn, Givi side cases with 3 Canisters mounted under them to hold 3 MSR Fuel Bottle, 30oz each. GPS, Power to the tank bag, Breakaway Cruise Control and a few home made things. A platform over the rear seat to hold large duffel bags and yes, even a sissy bar (made out of electrical conduit) to tie down the duffel bags. It's hard to tell there is an FZ8 under it all, but I wanted to make the bike as comfortable as possible for a 4500 mile trip.

I'll be updating my blog daily at: Throttle Across America –-- NY to Oak Harbor Washington state. and I'll keep you all updated here.

I have to thank all the folks here at FZ8-forum.com for all the helpful information while I was planning my trip.

Updates to come.

Duane

 

[cambo]

Safe travels Duane! I hope to make a cross country trip one day too. That'd make one bad ass facebook album! haha

 

[Marthy]

Have fun, be safe and keep the rubber down! Post some pics of your adventure too...

 

[[]V[]addog]

that is awesome man, good luck, drive safe

 

[krillz]

Be safe, Looking forward to the updates

 

[Banky2112]

Dude I'm so using you as a template, I wanted to vmax it cross country..... One day

 

[dbeyer]

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 ride.
Duane

 

[xXAvroArrowXx]

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 ride.
Duane

Hey! I grew up in Sault! Hwy 17 to Wawa is gorgeous. Have fun!


Avro
2011 Yamaha FZ8
2009 Kawasaki ER-6n (SOLD)

 

[Kellaupat]

That is awesome! Your blog is cool too! I am super jealous!

 

[dbeyer]

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 up on a pole at the back of my bike. The plan is to create some time-lapse videos of the trip. I'll be sorting through the details the new few weeks and updating my blog.

I could not have done the trip without the advise I received from folks on this forum. The comments were very helpful. Check back as I'll be working on a 30min video of the journey.

blog: Throttle Across America –-- NY to Oak Harbor Washington state.

Anyone what to do Alaska in 2016? I'm ready.

Duane

 

[master paper clip]

I would love to do that so bad... Good to hear u had a safe trip, must have been mind blowing