Another EPIC road trip. (Story & Pics) heavy - Page 2

VFRMike · 08-30-2012, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle

Or maybe that guy just sits around and poses and tells guys that he's been gone for 3 weeks for cred.

I did see his Utah tags.

Rat Patrol · 08-30-2012, 06:34 AM

Amazing journey! Thanks so much for sharing, incredible job.
I have never tried the priceline thing, always assumed it was a gimmick. I will try it.
I would imagine you were in far greater danger riding through LA than you are dealing with Montana wildlife.
I've never been to the southwest other than airports, but I want to now.
Thanks again for posting this, I will print it so I can read it over and over.

VFRMike · 08-30-2012, 06:44 AM

The Priceline name your own price, totally rocks. I have saved literally thousands of dollars on rooms. The way to do it right is to create two accounts each with a different email address and credit card. That way if your original bid is too low, you can counter with the other account right away and not have to wait the 24 period.

HOTWIRE is a complete fucking scam, stay away from them or you will be very sorry.

VFRMike · 08-30-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Shire

Your assessment of your gear in Taos was correct as leaving anything out will get swiped.

Shire, I knew my Spiddy senses were working.. I could just see it in their eyes when they said to me "Oh park right over here and we will watch your stuff" Yeah, watch it disappear...

Andy Capp · 08-30-2012, 12:08 PM

Is there more to tell of the interesting people you met along the way?

Hemi · 08-30-2012, 12:17 PM

Great pics, I hope I do something like this myself.

SprintnFJ · 08-30-2012, 12:38 PM

Epic trip. I have one coming up in 2 weeks, I am getting excited! Except that I need to send my ride in for a 12000 mile check before I leave I think. it has 10.5 now but by the time I get back it'll likely have 13.5 or so.

I'll have to look at your route again. For my trip I kind of have to make rapid progress towards SW Colorado (Durango area) but I am thinking if I make fast pace to Utah I could hit some of the stuff you did out there... do you have it set into google maps by chance?

k4xbeemer · 09-01-2012, 08:43 AM

Really nice trip report Mike.
I've made a few long ones myself, but your pictures and narrative are superb.

One question (well two). How the heck do you get all that gear piled so high on that bike? Do you have some sort of tall "sissy bar" on the VFR?

Thanks for the report.

TimboSlice · 09-01-2012, 08:55 AM

Wow what a trip, good for you man! Amazing pictures, I can only hope I am able to do something like this someday.

I saw your gun in the first picture (Glock 26/27?), whats the legality on carrying across state lines? My buddy is planning a multiple state trip next year and we were discussing carrying across states. But neither of us knew the legality of it (im pretty sure Wa CPL doesnt transfer to too many states).

VFRMike · 09-01-2012, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by k4xbeemer

One question (well two). How the heck do you get all that gear piled so high on that bike? Do you have some sort of tall "sissy bar" on the VFR?

I have a Venture rack system on two of my bikes. A little pricey, but the damn thing will not budge while riding.

Originally Posted by TimboSlice

I saw your gun in the first picture (Glock 26/27?), whats the legality on carrying across state lines? My buddy is planning a multiple state trip next year and we were discussing carrying across states. But neither of us knew the legality of it (im pretty sure Wa CPL doesnt transfer to too many states).

I have a Washington CPL, but I guess I use "The what they can't see" policy. I will not travel without it. Depending on the state I'm in I may not have the clip in it. It is a 26.

BusaDave · 09-01-2012, 11:08 AM

Amazing pics! I so want to hit a trip like that in the next few years.

Quicklimegirl · 09-01-2012, 11:33 AM

That was an really nice report. Excellent pictures, I almost felt like I was there. It was also a treat to read such articulate and entertaining text accompanying the pictures.

I'd hoped to do a similiar trip this summer, but instead I've been building a small backyard shop, which has taken most of my $$$ and time since February.

MaestroRequiem · 09-01-2012, 08:11 PM

Jealous. And inspired. Thanks for sharing.

seattleman · 09-05-2012, 06:37 AM

Awesome Trip! Your pics are stirring the wanderlust in me again.
I'll have to dig out my old 2009 Bucket List Trip pics now...

Seattle - Montana - Grand Canyon - Meteor Crater - Scottsdale - Alamogordo - Carlsbad Caverns - Houston - Cape Canaveral - Atlanta - Pikes Peak - Yellowstone - Montana - Seattle. 21 Days.

yellowfin · 09-06-2012, 03:24 PM

One word: Inspirational.

Do you have any photos of the gear you packed? Besides the clothing. Just curious on what items one would bring on such trip.

SprintnFJ · 09-06-2012, 03:41 PM

Saw a 25yr anniversary version of your machine. They are nice looking bikes!

d0od · 09-06-2012, 08:18 PM

Great ride report, I will be taking off soon for my first week long trip over to Yellowstone, your pics convinced me I need to take my DSLR not just a point and shoot.

And for anyone curious about carrying firearms into other states Handgunlaw.us is a great resource.

Scooter Junkie · 10-27-2012, 07:35 AM

Just beautiful!!!!

JakePoppa · 11-09-2012, 12:44 PM

fantastic...more, please.

aftCG · 11-09-2012, 04:21 PM

I'm just in the beginning phase of planning a similar trip. How many miles did you cover in 19 days? What was your average daily mileage, how often did you lay over, etc?

Great trip.


08-30-2012, 06:34 AM	#22
Rat Patrol Training Wheels Joined: May 2011 From: Carver, OR I Ride: Ducati	Amazing journey! Thanks so much for sharing, incredible job. I have never tried the priceline thing, always assumed it was a gimmick. I will try it. I would imagine you were in far greater danger riding through LA than you are dealing with Montana wildlife. I've never been to the southwest other than airports, but I want to now. Thanks again for posting this, I will print it so I can read it over and over. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 06:44 AM	#23
VFRMike Chicken Strips Joined: Nov 2007 From: Edmonds I Ride: 06 Honda VFR800A 86 Honda VFR750F & 83 Honda VT500 Ascot	The Priceline name your own price, totally rocks. I have saved literally thousands of dollars on rooms. The way to do it right is to create two accounts each with a different email address and credit card. That way if your original bid is too low, you can counter with the other account right away and not have to wait the 24 period. HOTWIRE is a complete fucking scam, stay away from them or you will be very sorry. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 12:08 PM	#25
Andy Capp Superbiker Joined: Oct 2010 From: Everett, WA I Ride: 05 GSX-R750, 08 675, 72 XL250	Is there more to tell of the interesting people you met along the way? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 12:17 PM	#26
Hemi Endorsed Joined: Jul 2012 From: Kent, WA I Ride: CBR250R	Great pics, I hope I do something like this myself. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 12:38 PM	#27
SprintnFJ Licensed Joined: Apr 2012 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: Triumph	Epic trip. I have one coming up in 2 weeks, I am getting excited! Except that I need to send my ride in for a 12000 mile check before I leave I think. it has 10.5 now but by the time I get back it'll likely have 13.5 or so. I'll have to look at your route again. For my trip I kind of have to make rapid progress towards SW Colorado (Durango area) but I am thinking if I make fast pace to Utah I could hit some of the stuff you did out there... do you have it set into google maps by chance? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by SprintnFJ; 08-30-2012 at 01:06 PM..


09-01-2012, 08:43 AM	#28
k4xbeemer Licensed Joined: Dec 2009 From: Bothell, WA I Ride: BMW S1000RR, BMW K1200GT, H-D Dyna Wide Glide, Suzuki DR650	Really nice trip report Mike. I've made a few long ones myself, but your pictures and narrative are superb. One question (well two). How the heck do you get all that gear piled so high on that bike? Do you have some sort of tall "sissy bar" on the VFR? Thanks for the report. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-01-2012, 08:55 AM	#29
TimboSlice Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2012 From: Bothell/Entiat I Ride: Female Squids	Wow what a trip, good for you man! Amazing pictures, I can only hope I am able to do something like this someday. I saw your gun in the first picture (Glock 26/27?), whats the legality on carrying across state lines? My buddy is planning a multiple state trip next year and we were discussing carrying across states. But neither of us knew the legality of it (im pretty sure Wa CPL doesnt transfer to too many states). __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-01-2012, 11:08 AM	#31
BusaDave Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2010 From: Lacey, Wa Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Busa, KTM	Amazing pics! I so want to hit a trip like that in the next few years. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-01-2012, 11:33 AM	#32
Quicklimegirl Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2005 From: Vanquivering with Kevin in WA. I Ride: Kawasaki Z1000; Yamaha RZ350 (2); Yamaha RD400 (2); Yamaha RD350 (2); Yamaha RD125; Yamaha RD60; Kawasaki '72 G5-100; '66 Suzuki X-6 Hustler FINALLY!!	That was an really nice report. Excellent pictures, I almost felt like I was there. It was also a treat to read such articulate and entertaining text accompanying the pictures. I'd hoped to do a similiar trip this summer, but instead I've been building a small backyard shop, which has taken most of my $$$ and time since February. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-01-2012, 08:11 PM	#33
MaestroRequiem Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2012 From: Olympia, WA I Ride: Ducati 900SS	Jealous. And inspired. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-05-2012, 06:37 AM	#34
seattleman Endorsed Joined: Jul 2012 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 2008 BMW R 1200 GS	Awesome Trip Awesome Trip! Your pics are stirring the wanderlust in me again. I'll have to dig out my old 2009 Bucket List Trip pics now... Seattle - Montana - Grand Canyon - Meteor Crater - Scottsdale - Alamogordo - Carlsbad Caverns - Houston - Cape Canaveral - Atlanta - Pikes Peak - Yellowstone - Montana - Seattle. 21 Days. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 03:24 PM	#35
yellowfin Endorsed Joined: May 2011 From: Seattle, WA	One word: Inspirational. Do you have any photos of the gear you packed? Besides the clothing. Just curious on what items one would bring on such trip. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 03:41 PM	#36
SprintnFJ Licensed Joined: Apr 2012 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: Triumph	Saw a 25yr anniversary version of your machine. They are nice looking bikes! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 08:18 PM	#37
d0od Endorsed Joined: Aug 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: 00 ZX-6R, 04 R1, 03 GL1800	Great ride report, I will be taking off soon for my first week long trip over to Yellowstone, your pics convinced me I need to take my DSLR not just a point and shoot. And for anyone curious about carrying firearms into other states Handgunlaw.us is a great resource. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-27-2012, 07:35 AM	#38
Scooter Junkie Endorsed Joined: Jul 2010 From: B-Ham, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: on the wings of love.	Just beautiful!!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-09-2012, 12:44 PM	#39
JakePoppa Training Wheels Joined: Nov 2012 From: seattle	fantastic...more, please. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-09-2012, 04:21 PM	#40
aftCG Endorsed Joined: Mar 2012 From: Renton, WA I Ride: '97 Bandit 1200N	I'm just in the beginning phase of planning a similar trip. How many miles did you cover in 19 days? What was your average daily mileage, how often did you lay over, etc? Great trip. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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