Anyone ever ride cross country?

[bikebum1975]

I was wondering if anyone ever rode thier motoredbikes cross country or if they did any kind of long distance touring. If anyone has what problems did you run into? Any problems with the cops bothering you? I would love to ride one around the country one day always wanted to tour by bike but now that I am going to build a motored bike I would like to tour with it.

 

[stude13]

check out uncle punks adventures.

 

[spunout]

uncle punk

loco welder

bamabikeguy

those are a few that i know of.
loco and bama dont seem to be around much anymore. but if you cruise thru their posts, you should find some stuff.

 

[scrollerguy]

Touring

Well, I built a Moon Dog for a guy in New Harbor, Maine, and he has put about 3000 miles on it so far. Look on a Maine map and find New Harbor, and then find South China, he's been there 3 times!

BTW, he hasn't had any trouble with the bike or the motor, as he pedals alot, he's getting 180 mpg. Not bad for a That's Dax 70cc engine.

Scrollerguy

 

[uncle_punk13]

2003,
I spent two months livin' on the road riding from San Francisco to New York; Lots o' crazy stuff out there..! Use tuffies tire liners, use extra thick tubes and carry a patch kit. I went through three tires. the back wore faster than the front due to that being the drive wheel, so when changing the rear I would put a new one on the front, put the barely worn front on the rear, and I was back on the road... Rebuilt the antique New Departure Model D rear coaster hub a few times with the N.O.S. parts I brought along, I'd recommend a bendix r.b. or r.b. 2 (single speed) coaster. No front brake at all. Handle bars broke in Indiana, an Amish gentleman welded them up for me and they all were very gracious hosts. Got clipped by a semi tractor and went careening off the road across some poor person's front yard. Saw a bison up close and personal in Wyoming.
Uh, completely rebuilt the engine on a picnic bench in Iowa in the middle of nowhere.
If you do this be prepared for the unexpected. And believe me you will return home a different you than left originally at the beginning...

 

[machiasmort]

Hahaha!

Uncle Punk, let me know the next time you do it incase you need a partner! You must have remembered to pack a razor. They'd be calling you rumplestillskin!

Funny, people don't appreciate indoor plumbing until they've got to hold onto the TP inorder to keep the breeze from blowing it away!

 

[bamabikeguy]

Remember the old setup? Dome tent and saddlebags in front of my seat? (#1)

I did a 5-600 miler in October, ended with a birthday show- Phil & Friends opening for the Allmans.

Well, I swapped a second dome tent with a friend, for a Himalayan-proof pup.(#4).

I modified Rocinante with these wings (#2), to drape the saddlebags over (#3).

Then I have my deluxer air mattress and that kindergarden mat in a black bag, that fits right on top of the wings, almost the same height as the saddle, so I can back up & sit on the mostly deflated air. Feet not exactly touching the pedals.

And the pup tent then sits on there, rolled into a semi-backrest.

So, I'm in the back country of middle Alabama, no cars for miles, leaned waaaaaay back (cruise control holding down the thumb throttle) and thinking??

"If I tied short ropes both ends of the handlebars, I could prolly steer this thing with my feet propped up in the basket".

Be sorta like water-skiing, on two wheels.

The Bike-o-Lounger.....

 

[uncle_punk13]

Hey Bama!!!

Glad to see yer still alive and kickin' my man!!! It's been way too long since we heard from ya's... Take it easy bro.
Rif

 

[mabman]

I read awhile back that a couple of young men rode Whizzers across the country after WWII. I have to say though although I like riding a MAB I would look in to hopping a freight with it for any serious distance and have it to use when I get to my ultimate destination.

 

[stude13]

alaskavan posted yesterday about a ride from haines ak. to kluane lake yukon territories in mid june. the ferry is about 700 round trip with a bike. check out his post, i figure if i save 25 a week, that would cover it. he has a place to stay. lets ride. mitch