Skanky
04-28-2006, 10:06 AM
I'm probably the LAST person who should be making this thread since this will be my first Gap trip, but I figured it would be a good thing to have for first-timers like me.
So, without too much silliness, how about a checklist of things you should NOT forget to bring along to the convention? I'm starting the list with items that range from the obvious to the obscure, so feel free to add anything.
Essentials
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Lots of Clothes (gonna be hot and possibly rainy)
Money
Umbrella
Bug repellant
Camera
ID / License
Proof of insurance/registration
Motorcycle-Related
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wipes / spray for cleaning your visor
tool kit
extra tie-down straps
replacement visors (tinted, clear, whatever)
spare key
cable-ties (you never know)
duct tape
electrical tape
WD-40
Recreational
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frisbee
football
baseball
Aron213 ti
04-28-2006, 07:19 PM
Skanky, Uncle Ned warned me last year about red bugs and where to sit and I didnt listen, this year I will be bringing clear nail polish to sufficate those damn things if they get on my, I have a scar on my gut where I kept scratching:(
:machinegu chiggers :boom
little bastiges!:mad:
Aron213 ti
04-28-2006, 07:26 PM
Originally posted by Kmac
:machinegu chiggers :boom
little bastiges!:mad:
I need to know how long they can live in your clothes, I hung my leathers up after the Gap and didnt put them on again till my next trackday which was a couple months later and I got bit again around the same area...coincidence?
Skanky
04-28-2006, 09:36 PM
Oh yeah, good ol' chiggers. Welcome to the South. Those little fu
Skeeter
04-29-2006, 07:19 PM
Originally posted by Aron213
Skanky, Uncle Ned warned me last year about red bugs and where to sit and I didnt listen, this year I will be bringing clear nail polish to sufficate those damn things if they get on my, I have a scar on my gut where I kept scratching:(
Yeah, I remember that. We were taking a break about mid way on the Skyway on that Wednesday evening ride we did. You sat your ass on that stone wall and got them lil sucka's all over you. :lol :lol :lol
Skeeter
04-29-2006, 08:00 PM
Essentials
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Lots of Clothes (gonna be hot and possibly rainy)
Money
Umbrella
Bug repellant
Camera
ID / License
Proof of insurance/registration
Medications {Prescription}.
Plenty of Advil or Tylenol
Sunglasses for sure.
Sunscreen if your doing the Whitewater raft trip.
Red Bull/Amp or similar energy drinks {Yamaha will be providing some}.
Extra pillows.
Extra ass wipin' paper.
Something that helps me out is "motion sickness medication". Ok, so we don't have any mountians with curves here in Florida. I'll be the first to tell you that Motion Sickness will ruin your day of riding.
Cell phone. Although, it may not work in all areas around Fontana.
Some extra chairs with your name written on them some place to I.D. them when you load up.
Health insurance card just in case you get hurt and need to go to a local hospital.
Motorcycle-Related
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wipes / spray for cleaning your visor
tool kit
extra tie-down straps
replacement visors (tinted, clear, whatever)
spare key
cable-ties (you never know)
duct tape
electrical tape
WD-40
Bike cover.
Helmets, back up if you have one.
Pop up canopy to cover bikes.
Front/Rear stands.
Chain lube.
Leathers/Boots and Gloves.
Tank bag or Backpack.
Gas cans to fill up. This is good if your going through Georgia since they have cheaper priced fuel.
Tire gauge and 12 volt air compressor.
Plexus.
A small wet sponge in a baggie under the seat makes a great tool at quick rest stops to clean your visor. Last year I had everyone using mine.
Quart of engine oil.
Assortment of bike fuses.
Ear plugs. They will make you less tired at the end of the day.
Road maps of the area.
Recreational
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frisbee
football
baseball
Beer :beer
Portable DVD player
Fire Works.