Hit the road, destination Death Valley
05-21-2011, 05:48 PM
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Hit the road, destination Death Valley
Got a late start today. Left San Francisco at noon and hit the highway with plans to reach Barstow by nightfall.
Bike is running amazing. Fuel "ECONOMY" , yes economy is in the mid 40's. Best for far is 46+mpg. Didn't expect to get high thirty. Cruising speed is 75 plus on the highway.
Sitting in McD's now cooling off from the highway heat. Gotta hit the road.
Miguel
Ps; first pic before departure and the other is on Hwy 5.
Bike is running amazing. Fuel "ECONOMY" , yes economy is in the mid 40's. Best for far is 46+mpg. Didn't expect to get high thirty. Cruising speed is 75 plus on the highway.
Sitting in McD's now cooling off from the highway heat. Gotta hit the road.
Miguel
Ps; first pic before departure and the other is on Hwy 5.
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05-22-2011, 01:08 AM
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Hard ride! Got into town at 1130pm.
The bike ran excellent. Nothing like a V-Twin for a road trip. The lowest mpg I got was 38. This was due to high speeds. My last tank I got 45 mpg.
Miguel
The bike ran excellent. Nothing like a V-Twin for a road trip. The lowest mpg I got was 38. This was due to high speeds. My last tank I got 45 mpg.
Miguel
05-22-2011, 08:59 PM
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My favorite place in the US!!!
Took many trips to Death Valley from 1990-1992; in a Jeep Cherokee or a Honda XL600.
I know the Valley very well; Furnace Creek, Badwater, Dantes Peak, etc.
Have loads of fun and keep the shiny side up!
Took many trips to Death Valley from 1990-1992; in a Jeep Cherokee or a Honda XL600.
I know the Valley very well; Furnace Creek, Badwater, Dantes Peak, etc.
Have loads of fun and keep the shiny side up!
05-23-2011, 09:39 PM
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Made it back to the City. Damn I'm tired. Bike got excellent mpg's. Best was 46 and worse was 33 "freeway" while driving in heavy frickin wind!
Was buying gas at a Chevron off of Hwy 5 and this old guy tells me about some twisties that have fresh asphalt.
"Only 20 minutes away"
I checked it out and it was awesome!
Got some good vids for YouTube.
Miguel
Was buying gas at a Chevron off of Hwy 5 and this old guy tells me about some twisties that have fresh asphalt.
"Only 20 minutes away"
I checked it out and it was awesome!
Got some good vids for YouTube.
Miguel
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05-23-2011, 09:52 PM
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Glad you made it back to The City safely (I know better than to call it "Frisco", I spent a couple weeks on Treasure Island in 1967, compliments of the USN).
Not quite an Iron Butt, but you have my admiration.
What route did you take back over the Sierra?
Not quite an Iron Butt, but you have my admiration.
What route did you take back over the Sierra?
05-24-2011, 12:35 PM
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Miguel,
I'm coming out that way at the end of July. How's Barstow for overnight stay? I'm planning going up to the Sequ??? National Park/forest, then crossover to the coast, up the coast and across the golden gate, up around napa, then back east across Yosemite, to 395 ? , up to Tahoe. any suggestions, comments, places to see, gas stations, are all welcome.
I'm coming out that way at the end of July. How's Barstow for overnight stay? I'm planning going up to the Sequ??? National Park/forest, then crossover to the coast, up the coast and across the golden gate, up around napa, then back east across Yosemite, to 395 ? , up to Tahoe. any suggestions, comments, places to see, gas stations, are all welcome.
05-26-2011, 04:49 PM
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Miguel,
I'm coming out that way at the end of July. How's Barstow for overnight stay? I'm planning going up to the Sequ??? National Park/forest, then crossover to the coast, up the coast and across the golden gate, up around napa, then back east across Yosemite, to 395 ? , up to Tahoe. any suggestions, comments, places to see, gas stations, are all welcome.
I'm coming out that way at the end of July. How's Barstow for overnight stay? I'm planning going up to the Sequ??? National Park/forest, then crossover to the coast, up the coast and across the golden gate, up around napa, then back east across Yosemite, to 395 ? , up to Tahoe. any suggestions, comments, places to see, gas stations, are all welcome.
Miguel
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05-26-2011, 04:51 PM
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Miguel,
I'm coming out that way at the end of July. How's Barstow for overnight stay? I'm planning going up to the Sequ??? National Park/forest, then crossover to the coast, up the coast and across the golden gate, up around napa, then back east across Yosemite, to 395 ? , up to Tahoe. any suggestions, comments, places to see, gas stations, are all welcome.
I'm coming out that way at the end of July. How's Barstow for overnight stay? I'm planning going up to the Sequ??? National Park/forest, then crossover to the coast, up the coast and across the golden gate, up around napa, then back east across Yosemite, to 395 ? , up to Tahoe. any suggestions, comments, places to see, gas stations, are all welcome.
Btw... if you have time ride 395 south to DVNP. If time is short take Hwy 108 west. I think it is one of the most beautiful way to cross the Sierras.
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06-10-2011, 12:19 AM
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Thanks Miguel & Hawk.
Plans are to be around Santa Cruz to S.F. either Tues or Wed July 26/27. Will try to email ya'll when we get into Calif. maybe we can hook up for a ride or meet for a beer if we stay in the area overnight. We'll be on VTX's for this trip. Much more comfortable for the miles we're doing. O, Plans are to meet some others in Barstow (they're doing the ironbutt coast 2 coast in 50 hours) then ride up thru Sequoia Nat'l Forest, thru Porterville, to Coalinga, King City, Monterey, Santa Cruz, S.F. (Golden Gate) to Bedega Bay, back across to Yosemite (Tioga Pass) to Lake Tahoe. If you got any suggestion getting from Sequoia to Monterey & Bedega Bay to Yosemite let me know.
Plans are to be around Santa Cruz to S.F. either Tues or Wed July 26/27. Will try to email ya'll when we get into Calif. maybe we can hook up for a ride or meet for a beer if we stay in the area overnight. We'll be on VTX's for this trip. Much more comfortable for the miles we're doing. O, Plans are to meet some others in Barstow (they're doing the ironbutt coast 2 coast in 50 hours) then ride up thru Sequoia Nat'l Forest, thru Porterville, to Coalinga, King City, Monterey, Santa Cruz, S.F. (Golden Gate) to Bedega Bay, back across to Yosemite (Tioga Pass) to Lake Tahoe. If you got any suggestion getting from Sequoia to Monterey & Bedega Bay to Yosemite let me know.
06-27-2011, 10:45 PM
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Thanks Miguel & Hawk.
Plans are to be around Santa Cruz to S.F. either Tues or Wed July 26/27... Plans are to meet some others in Barstow (they're doing the ironbutt coast 2 coast in 50 hours) then ride up thru Sequoia Nat'l Forest, thru Porterville, to Coalinga, King City, Monterey, Santa Cruz, S.F. (Golden Gate) to Bedega Bay, back across to Yosemite (Tioga Pass) to Lake Tahoe. If you got any suggestion getting from Sequoia to Monterey & Bedega Bay to Yosemite let me know.
Plans are to be around Santa Cruz to S.F. either Tues or Wed July 26/27... Plans are to meet some others in Barstow (they're doing the ironbutt coast 2 coast in 50 hours) then ride up thru Sequoia Nat'l Forest, thru Porterville, to Coalinga, King City, Monterey, Santa Cruz, S.F. (Golden Gate) to Bedega Bay, back across to Yosemite (Tioga Pass) to Lake Tahoe. If you got any suggestion getting from Sequoia to Monterey & Bedega Bay to Yosemite let me know.
From Sequoia Natl work your way towards Bakersfield. In Bakersfield catch Hwy 58 west towards Buttonwillow located at the intersection of 58 and Hwy 5. Refuel here because this is your last fuel stop for about 100 miles.
Continue west on 58. After about 25 miles you will come to some amazing roads. One of the best stretches of twisties in the state of California. After a couple of hours of twisties to will reach Hwy 101.
I would ride south to San Luis Obispo and hook up with Hwy 1. Then take that to Monterey. This will put you on the coastline for epic sights and smells.
As for Bodega Bay to Yosemite? Not difficult but you will hit SF Bay Area traffic. I wouldnt incorporate those two destinations. Bodega and the surrounding area is beautiful. But trying to do an enjoyable ride north of the Golden Gate and then go to Yosemite is not good. Btw...are you planning to camp in Yosemite? Check for accommodation in advance. Very far in advance. During the summer it is a zoo.
Miguel
Email when you will be in town. I will gives you a great mc tour of The City. I know the secret shortcuts and sights. I'm an SF Fireman. I got the inside info.
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