Prep for Cross Country Ride

The insurance I have on my bike includes reimbursement for towing. That being considered, do you still think AAA is worthwhile?
I have it, the beauty of it is that if another captain has a problem, you can help him with your card, it cost 145 per year, in my case iused it 4 times already this year for multiple family members, it has paid for itself a few times already, and you have 100 mile free towing
 
As a follow up to my original post I wanted to touch base and report that the ride from Alabama to Sturgis was problem free. After Sturgis I have continued north and am currently exploring the Canadian Rockies. Don’t listen to the naysayers, the 3R is a fine touring bike.
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As a follow up to my original post I wanted to touch base and report that the ride from Alabama to Sturgis was problem free. After Sturgis I have continued north and am currently exploring the Canadian Rockies. Don’t listen to the naysayers, the 3R is a fine touring bike.
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How do you carry all you gear?
 
I rode from Colorado Springs, CO to Greenville, SC to Miami, FL in 3 days. In that time there was a 10% chance of rain and encountered a flash flood in Kansas, a fog bank in Colorado, a fuel line with safety attachment randomly disconnect, and a hurricane in Florida. This is my advice:
Sunscreen, Water, Gatorade - Even if your wearing jacket/pants, sunscreen the exposed parts. Water on the bike and a small Gatorade every fuel up if its above 90 degrees. Keep the caffeine and alcohol to a minimum if your going for distance and plan on spending all day on the road.
Wireless and wired headphones - if you have ever driven through Kansas and your only stops are for fuel every 2-3 hours, they will keep you sane.
Spare riding gear - If your wearing regular clothes and not expensive gear, bring an extra set to include shoes. Rain/flooding happens (even at 10%) and if that's later in the afternoon, it will make a very uncomfortable ride till your next destination.
Insurance/tow - This is one of the best things you can get as a just in case and its not expensive.
MSR bottle - Having some extra fuel on board will save you if your planning on taking the route less taken. I had my fuel line detach from the bottom of the tank in NC. I just plugged it back in and was good but it left me on E on the side of the road. The two MSR bottles saved me and got me to the next exit for fuel.
Snacks/food - If you feel like pulling over and admiring the view or you break down and are waiting on the tow truck and get hungry.
Credit card and cash - there isnt much in the world that cant be solved without money. It may not be cheap, but you can be rescued.
And on a personal note, I grabbed a 6 man tent and sleep pad from a friend and rented a few Campground of America spots along the way back. It was cheap, there were bathrooms, and they are generally close to civilization so I could grab anything I needed.

Adam
 
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