Monday, December 31, 2007

Test Drive Dec 29. 2007


Since I’m going to ride more then 6,000KM in 13 days; it will be wise to make short test tripe. The objective for this trip was to test my endurance, test the bike, check on the road condition, and test the GPS

I traveled about 900 KM in one day. I started the trip at 7:00AM from Kuwait City and arrived at Harley Davidson  dealer in AL Khobar Saud Arabia  around 12:00 noon. The road condition has changed since my last trip to Qatar in 2006. There are more road detours but the road are well paved.

At 6:00 PM I checked out of the hotel and started my trip back to Kuwait. It was not wise to ride at night. The road was some what crowded with all the travelers going back to Kuwait. The road detours were was not paved well. In some parts of the road I couldn’t drive faster then 40KM/H

The GPS was really good. It has most of the roads on it and it was easy to read. The other option that I really liked is the ability to upload you route to google maps.

For More Info Go to Google Map page

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Backrest














If I'm going to ride more then 6,000KM in 15 days. I need something to support my back . I hope this will do it .

Friday, November 9, 2007

The GPS





















I did my Home work. I found the best GPS system that would support this trip is ZUMO 550 from Gramin.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Check List

Motorcycle stuff
  • Tools
  • GPS with GCC map
  • First Aid Kit
  • Cargo net
  • Boots & socks
  • Gloves (qty 2)
  • Helmets
  • Leathers Jackets
  • Leathers pants
  • Lock/security stuff
  • Raingear
  • Scarf
  • Spare key
  • Tire patch kit
Personal Stuff
  • Soap
  • Brush
  • Dental floss
  • Deodorant
  • Medications
  • Shampoo
  • Shaving kit
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Towel
  • Washcloth
Clothing
  • Shirts (qty 5)
  • Jeans (qty 2)
  • Polypro/silk underwear (qty 2)
  • Sweater
  • Sweatshirt
  • Underwear (as much as i can)
Information
  • GPS
  • HD Dealer phone numbers and address
  • Insurance
  • Maps
  • Paper & pencil/pen
Camping stuff
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Tent
Foodstuffs
  • water

The Bike


A 2007 Ultra Classic Electra Glide