Gear for estes

**a340driver** · 03-19-2013, 09:16 AM

I just bought a set of BELL DEER WARNING horns to stick on my bike. After last years Canadian Rally at Canmore, and hearing of a member being jumped over and his wife kicked. And after experiencing for myself a huge deer coming out of the bush and "pacing" me ( I slowed right down, and he ran across my path) I thought any form of deterrent might help. I am also adding a sheep skin cover to my saddle.
Any other tips or add - on suggestions for a long trip out there?

Here's the Bell warning horn link
http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/genera...r-warning.html

cactusjack · 03-19-2013, 10:07 AM

Those deer warning devices have been proven not to work, but if it makes you feel better, by all means give them a go.

landman · 03-19-2013, 05:21 PM

waste of money.

**glwilson** · 03-19-2013, 05:35 PM

Here is a packing list of items you can use as a start to give you some ideas.

You probably know... but in the mountains the temp can change frequently, and rain is a possibility at any time... just depends.

**ray2** · 03-19-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Those deer warning devices have been proven not to work, but if it makes you feel better, by all means give them a go.

If thay don't work all the time then thay are proven not to work. But I think thay work sometimes and that is better than nothing.Wish I would have had some on bike 6 Oct 2011 11:30 AM. Had them on some bikes and I, thought thay worked at least sometimes. Or it could have been my brothers Harley. I have seen Those things move whole herds of cattle.

elvis · 03-19-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by a340driver

Any other tips or add - on suggestions for a long trip out there?

I made up the following checklist with info I collected from these boards and http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm

This road trip checklist worked for us:

Tire Pressure (Nomad Fore 38 Aft 41 Suzi Fore 29 Aft 36 psi)
Lights
Oil Level
Coolant Level
Lamp, Headlight Spare # (12V 60/55W (H4))
Lamp, Taillight Spare # (12V 5/21W)
Lamp Turn Signal Spare # (12V 5/21W)
Fuses (Nomad 10 A and 15 A, Suzi 30 A, 15 A and 10 A)
Nomad Oil filter: 16097-0004
Suzi Oil Filter: 16510-03G00-X07
Motor Oil: Shell T6 5w40 full syn motor oil with JASO certificate
Final Gear Oil (Nomad&Suzi): SAE90 hypoid gear oil, API GL-5
Kick-stand Footplate
Tire gauge
Tool Kit
4, 5 and 8 mm Allen wrenches
8, 10, 12 and 17 mm combination wrench
Needle nose pliers
Cleaning Rag/Towel
Registration/Insurance Papers
A roll of electrical tape
A small roll of duct tape
A roll of bare brass wire
Spark Plug Spare: NGK DPR6EA-9 or ND X20EPR-U9, For both Nomad and Suzi also consider: NGK DPR7EIX-9

**a340driver** · 03-19-2013, 06:54 PM

Wow ... Thanks guys ...I also just picked bought a Bike Master, TruGel Battery cc 270, that should work, awesome deal at Motorcycle Superstore. Battery was on sale, and came with a free Moto Stance battery charger. The battery coming out, is the original (2006) and still works great, but , coming into it's 7th year, I don't want it to crap out on the way to Estes.
ELVIS, if you don't have one, I highly recommend a US post box. I cross into Sumas, and save hundreds over Canadian prices and Tax. ... Thanks USA, we love you!!

**a340driver** · 03-19-2013, 06:58 PM

Oh .. and for other non american's that are coming down, health insurance, for the trip!!

**a340driver** · 03-19-2013, 06:59 PM

The deer horns are only $6.00 so, worth a try.

Beast · 03-19-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by a340driver

I just bought a set of BELL DEER WARNING horns to stick on my bike. After last years Canadian Rally at Canmore, and hearing of a member being jumped over and his wife kicked. And after experiencing for myself a huge deer coming out of the bush and "pacing" me ( I slowed right down, and he ran across my path) I thought any form of deterrent might help. I am also adding a sheep skin cover to my saddle.
Any other tips or add - on suggestions for a long trip out there?

Here's the Bell warning horn link
http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/genera...r-warning.html

Normally we don't have deer crossing high ways but it can happen. It's the Big horn that are fun when you ride from Boulder to Estes. The traffic will stop for photo ops way before you get to a ship sighting. Regarding weather I've driven to the top of longs peak in Estes (Rocky Mountain National Forest) in July and it snowed. One the way down we saw a full double rainbow. Very cool. I love Colorado.
p.s. I'm hoping to get together a list specific to the Colorado climate for you guys.
Beast

elvis · 03-19-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by a340driver

ELVIS, if you don't have one, I highly recommend a US post box. I cross into Sumas, and save hundreds over Canadian prices and Tax. ... Thanks USA, we love you!!

Once I ordered a set of saddle bags for my C50 from the original manufacturer in the States. The vendor was prompt in shipping it but it took so long to clear the Customs. I was mad....

Fortunately, we aren't big shoppers and don't do a lot of International transactions but we really like traveling in the States and the American prices.

**a340driver** · 03-19-2013, 10:26 PM

Elvis . that's what I mean. I often see free shipping to a US address. I deal with Ship Happens in Sumas, a really great bunch of folks. They charge you $5.00 per parcel, and hold it for 60 days. It only takes me 20 minutes to the border from my house in Langley. Sumas line-ups are usually only 10-20 minutes ... big savings $$$

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a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Gear for estes I just bought a set of BELL DEER WARNING horns to stick on my bike. After last years Canadian Rally at Canmore, and hearing of a member being jumped over and his wife kicked. And after experiencing for myself a huge deer coming out of the bush and "pacing" me ( I slowed right down, and he ran across my path) I thought any form of deterrent might help. I am also adding a sheep skin cover to my saddle. Any other tips or add - on suggestions for a long trip out there? Here's the Bell warning horn link http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/genera...r-warning.html __________________ JET-LAG Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by a340driver; 03-19-2013 at 06:46 PM.
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03-19-2013, 06:54 PM	#7
a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Wow ... Thanks guys ...I also just picked bought a Bike Master, TruGel Battery cc 270, that should work, awesome deal at Motorcycle Superstore. Battery was on sale, and came with a free Moto Stance battery charger. The battery coming out, is the original (2006) and still works great, but , coming into it's 7th year, I don't want it to crap out on the way to Estes. ELVIS, if you don't have one, I highly recommend a US post box. I cross into Sumas, and save hundreds over Canadian prices and Tax. ... Thanks USA, we love you!! __________________ JET-LAG Last edited by a340driver; 03-19-2013 at 06:56 PM.
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a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Oh .. and for other non american's that are coming down, health insurance, for the trip!! __________________ JET-LAG
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03-19-2013, 06:59 PM	#9
a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	The deer horns are only $6.00 so, worth a try. __________________ JET-LAG
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a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Elvis . that's what I mean. I often see free shipping to a US address. I deal with Ship Happens in Sumas, a really great bunch of folks. They charge you $5.00 per parcel, and hold it for 60 days. It only takes me 20 minutes to the border from my house in Langley. Sumas line-ups are usually only 10-20 minutes ... big savings $$$ __________________ JET-LAG
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