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06-16-2006, 08:10 AM
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Name: Chip Location: Templeton, CA Motorcycle: Suzuki SV1000 naked & DL1000 V-Strom Join Date: Feb 2005
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My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
Well, I'm all geared up and ready to go... I depart on 6/25...
Mods/Accessories include: Hepco & Becker Gobi luggage w/ SW Motech Racks Marsee tank bag 21" Cee Bailys windshield Givi Crash bars Custom fit Corbin for a happy butt Kawasaki Z1000 mirrors (big improvement over stockers) Power outlets in top case, tank bag, and front panel Voltmeter with time and ambient temperature indication New Chain and sprockets just installed (16500 miles on original) Speedo Healer so I really know how fast I am going New sneaks... Perelli Scorpions 4 one liter MRS fuel bottles (two mounted externally on the side cases - not shown) Dry bag for extra storage across the rear seat Power inverter to charging the digital camera and camcorder and iPod. Tank Slapper 3M film tank protector Riding Gear: Bellstaff Challenger Jacket Joe Rocket Ballistic 5.0 pants Vendramini Marathon Boots An assorment of gloves (include Gerbring Heated gloves and socks) Tourmaster boot covers (for the heavy rainy days) Rain gear (TBD) Aria Astral-X helmet (Yuki blue) No GPS... I'm old school... I prefer reading and navigating my maps...
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06-16-2006, 08:17 AM
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Playing the low notes...
Name: Sean Location: Friant, CA Motorcycle: Relying on others to cage me about. Join Date: Nov 2004
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
VERY nice. You can go anywhere on that rig now. Take TONS of photos.
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06-16-2006, 08:17 AM
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40 years on 2 wheels
Name: Bill Location: Reno, NV Motorcycle: Harley Davidson 2003 Sportster 1200 Custom, 2006 Screaming Eagle Ultra Classic Join Date: Sep 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
Looks awesome Chip!
Are you going to be posting pic's during your trip? Ride safe & enjoy!
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06-16-2006, 08:52 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Chip Location: Templeton, CA Motorcycle: Suzuki SV1000 naked & DL1000 V-Strom Join Date: Feb 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
Probably won't be posting pics during the trip, but I hope to setup a web site after I return with a full travel log and tons of pics, and maybe even a few video clips...
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'03 SV1000 Nekkid '05 DL1000 V-Strom What can I say, I love those twins....
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06-16-2006, 08:57 AM
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Cruisin' NorCal
Name: Pat Location: Roseville, CA Motorcycle: 2007 Suzuki Burgman 650 Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
How long will you be in Alaska?
I'm going to cruise up there on a ship (the Regal Princess) on July 15th from San Francisco. I'll actually be in Ketchikan on the 19th, Juneau on the 20th and Skagway on the 21st. PT
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06-16-2006, 11:59 AM
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old guy on a...
Name: Mike Location: Concord, CA Motorcycle: 04 Hayabusa Join Date: Jan 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
Chip it looks like a great setup!
Looking forward to your trip report as I am contemplating a roundtrip next year from my driveway, jump in Prudhoe Bay, stop back at the house, say hi to the wife and kid, then go jump in the warmer waters off the tip of Baja, then back home. Particularly interested in what you found out that you were missing if anything. I'm not going to ride the Busa, thinking Strom or R1200GSA. I love the thought of a 450 miles cruising range... Hey, I was just in Templeton on Monday. Checking out wineries and roads for an upcoming event. Good luck on your trip! |
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06-16-2006, 01:15 PM
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Team Chevalier
Name: Kurt Location: El Sobrante Motorcycle: Hypermotard Join Date: May 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
That bike is da bomb! Have a great time and document it well!
Cheers, Kurt |
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06-16-2006, 01:29 PM
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Junior Member
Name: David Location: Rocklin CA Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
Raingear: check out the Triumph Chevron one-pieace suit.
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06-16-2006, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mark Location: Las Vegas , NV Motorcycle: 2009 Buell 1125 CR Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
Nice, Very Nice..................lotto Cruiser........ A Trip Of A Lifetime For Sure........Good Luck And Ride Safe Mark |
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06-17-2006, 09:27 AM
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Name: Jim Location: Roseburg, Oregon Motorcycle: 1996 ST1100ABS Join Date: Sep 2005
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Re: My V-Strom setup for Alaska...
How far north are you heading? I would at have to have my picture taken next to the Arctic Circle sign on the Dalton Highway.
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