Blue Wide Glide
Junior Member
Take your rain suit, ride safely, and HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!:bigsmiley12:
New rider going to Sturgis
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trickydoc
Active Member
It usually hails and storms at least one day. don't plan on ridding through Sturgis, you mostly walk from stop to stop. if you drink, ride Da-bus it will take you around, sell you beer and keep you out of Sturgis jail. You ain't never seen this many bikes. be safe and have a ball.
And post pictures here
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dbmg
Guest
Enjoy. Have fun. For I am sure it will be a trip that you will never forget........
J
Jack Klarich
Guest
CHEAP dark sunglasses, you will see why you need them when you get there
Dont forget to visit The Dungeon Bar on main Street
Take a Sharpie with you
You will see why when you get there
Dont forget to visit The Dungeon Bar on main Street
Take a Sharpie with you
You will see why when you get there
If you ride the hills be careful in the switch backs.
Redfish-Joe
Senior Member
All of the above and Monkey Butt Powder. 
Jim B.
Junior Member
The first trip will be your best trip because everything is new. But don't get so wrapped up in looking at the scenery (human and otherwise) that you stop being a defensive rider. You will encounter some extraordinarily good riders and some extraordinarily bad riders. A lot of riders are so busy watching everything that they aren't watching the traffic signals, people turning, changing lanes, etc.
Be ready for extreme changes in the weather, even on the same day. It can be clear and warm in the morning and raining/hailing in the afternoon. And that is just in Sturgis. Depending on your route, you can also run into temperatures over 100 degrees, monsoon rains, cold weather, etc.
Don't overpack. You can easily take too much which only serves to make your bike unstable. Think about shipping some of your unneeded stuff back before you head back home.
Don't overextend yourself on the miles ridden per day. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the ride and then ride to the point of exhaustion. Not a good idea to stop for the night and being so tired that you can't hold up the bike to put down the kickstand.
Have fun.
Be ready for extreme changes in the weather, even on the same day. It can be clear and warm in the morning and raining/hailing in the afternoon. And that is just in Sturgis. Depending on your route, you can also run into temperatures over 100 degrees, monsoon rains, cold weather, etc.
Don't overpack. You can easily take too much which only serves to make your bike unstable. Think about shipping some of your unneeded stuff back before you head back home.
Don't overextend yourself on the miles ridden per day. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the ride and then ride to the point of exhaustion. Not a good idea to stop for the night and being so tired that you can't hold up the bike to put down the kickstand.
Have fun.