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Oly ZX · 07-10-2009, 06:10 PM

Wasn't sure which Ore., sub forum to post in but I am looking for input on a route through the great state of Ore.

The only thing I ever get noid about is running out of fuel and I'm not familiar with the area. Opinions on roads, conditions, where to get fuel etc., would be appreciated

Linky:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Sandy,+Ore.&daddr=NFD+46 +Rd+to:Breitenbush+Rd+to:OR-126+to:NFD

9+Rd+to:Oakridge,+Ore.+to:Joseph+H+Ste wart+State+Park&geocode=%3BFYbyrgIdhmK6-A%3BFXalqgIdRh24-A%3BFYL1owIdvge6-A%3BFfB-oAIdTOq2-A%3B%3BFfI0iwId_vmw-A&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4&sll=42.188305,-121.61088&sspn=10.300437,23.225098&ie=UTF8&ll=43.9 45372,-122.34375&spn=5.006694,11.612549&z=7

Link looks funny but it works...

VFRMike · 07-10-2009, 06:55 PM

Brian, how comfortable do you feel riding between fuel stops? There are quite a few along that route.

Oly ZX · 07-10-2009, 07:13 PM

If I know there are fuel stops for sure I do allright, until the light starts blinking.

Seriously though it stresses me out.

I guess that is my one phobia if will when going on a long ride. I (we) came as close as one could to walking last year.

r6jon · 07-10-2009, 08:46 PM

Oly that looks like a fun route. Your first fuel stop would be in Detroit, and your second in Oakridge, 113 miles later. After that 60 miles to Chemult, then onto your destination. If I could give one route variance, make a detour to Sisters via hwy 20/126 and take 242 back to your north/south route south of Belknap Springs. It would add 39 miles but it would be worth it imo.

RVFR · 07-10-2009, 09:34 PM

What? No loop around Crater lake?? just make sure you carry a spare can huh Brian?

Big T · 07-10-2009, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by r6jon

Oly that looks like a fun route. Your first fuel stop would be in Detroit, and your second in Oakridge, 113 miles later. After that 60 miles to Chemult, then onto your destination. If I could give one route variance, make a detour to Sisters via hwy 20/126 and take 242 back to your north/south route south of Belknap Springs. It would add 39 miles but it would be worth it imo.

Nope

242 is closed for at least another month

But, you should be able to hang a right at Crescent Lake and come out at Diamond Lake, shaving off about 50 miles to Crater Lake on NFD 60 - confirm with the ranger district that it's still paved

Oly ZX · 07-11-2009, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by RVFR

What? No loop around Crater lake?? just make sure you carry a spare can huh Brian?

No Crater Lake this year, trying to see catch some new things through Ore., this year

I think Rob's gonna carry extra fuel this year.

Just in case.

wsmc831 · 07-11-2009, 10:26 AM

Damn near impossible to ride any paved road west of the Rockies and go 100 miles or more between gas stations. Closest I came was Highway 375 in Nevada in 1994, 140 miles...that was before there was gas at Rachael, and I get about 150 miles per tank when touring. Certainly never came close in Oregon, lived there for 25 years.

If it concerns you, get a gps.


07-10-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
Oly ZX Daytime Adventure Seeker Joined: Jan 2006 From: Olympia,Wa. Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: '04 ZX12 '05 ZX10	Route ?'s.... Wasn't sure which Ore., sub forum to post in but I am looking for input on a route through the great state of Ore. The only thing I ever get noid about is running out of fuel and I'm not familiar with the area. Opinions on roads, conditions, where to get fuel etc., would be appreciated Linky: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Sandy,+Ore.&daddr=NFD+46 +Rd+to:Breitenbush+Rd+to:OR-126+to:NFD9+Rd+to:Oakridge,+Ore.+to:Joseph+H+Ste wart+State+Park&geocode=%3BFYbyrgIdhmK6-A%3BFXalqgIdRh24-A%3BFYL1owIdvge6-A%3BFfB-oAIdTOq2-A%3B%3BFfI0iwId_vmw-A&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4&sll=42.188305,-121.61088&sspn=10.300437,23.225098&ie=UTF8&ll=43.9 45372,-122.34375&spn=5.006694,11.612549&z=7 Link looks funny but it works... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-10-2009, 06:55 PM	#2
VFRMike WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Nov 2007 From: Edmonds I Ride: 06 Honda VFR800A 86 Honda VFR750F & 83 Honda VT500 Ascot	Brian, how comfortable do you feel riding between fuel stops? There are quite a few along that route. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#3
Oly ZX Daytime Adventure Seeker Joined: Jan 2006 From: Olympia,Wa. Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: '04 ZX12 '05 ZX10	If I know there are fuel stops for sure I do allright, until the light starts blinking. Seriously though it stresses me out. I guess that is my one phobia if will when going on a long ride. I (we) came as close as one could to walking last year. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-10-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
r6jon WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Aug 2007 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: 2006 R6	Oly that looks like a fun route. Your first fuel stop would be in Detroit, and your second in Oakridge, 113 miles later. After that 60 miles to Chemult, then onto your destination. If I could give one route variance, make a detour to Sisters via hwy 20/126 and take 242 back to your north/south route south of Belknap Springs. It would add 39 miles but it would be worth it imo. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-10-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
RVFR Pilot in Command Joined: Dec 2005 From: Olympia, WA Blog Entries: 11 I Ride: Honda............Ducati?	What? No loop around Crater lake?? just make sure you carry a spare can huh Brian? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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07-11-2009, 10:26 AM	#8
wsmc831 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Los Gatos I Ride: TL-s, KTM 300, 690 Duke	Damn near impossible to ride any paved road west of the Rockies and go 100 miles or more between gas stations. Closest I came was Highway 375 in Nevada in 1994, 140 miles...that was before there was gas at Rachael, and I get about 150 miles per tank when touring. Certainly never came close in Oregon, lived there for 25 years. If it concerns you, get a gps. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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