Out to Cali - Page 2

Trip · 05-18-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

OK well after Yosemite, I'd recommend hitting Mammoth, Mono Lake, and Tahoe. Trust me, going west from Yosemite to Modesto to San Fran is boring as shit. Nothing but meth labs.

unfortunately it's the quickest way to the coast, and I really want to go from san fran to redwoods by the coast. I am going to have to hit some boring areas to make the trip possible in the time period.

dReWpY · 05-19-2010, 01:59 AM

im just stuck with the consiquences from my dumb damn ideas

and damn i want to make it to the west coast this year

Dnyce · 05-19-2010, 02:54 AM

maybe ill catch up with ya at some point, keep me posted

DLIT · 05-20-2010, 01:55 PM

There's twisties from Vegas to Death Valley. You have to go through Pahrump, NV to get to 'em though.

Trip · 05-19-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

im just stuck with the consiquences from my dumb damn ideas

and damn i want to make it to the west coast this year

You should come with me, it will be fun

Planning to do it around memorial day, two weeks previous or after.

G-Rex · 05-18-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

So I am planning what looks to be a solo trip out to Cali and back next year. It's going to be a little over a two week trip out and back. Looking to hit as many national parks as possible. Probably going to go through arkansas hill country and blast through the plains as fast as possible and ride a little all over Colorado and then down to Vegas and the Grand Canyon, then through Death Valley/Yosemite and up to San Fran. From there I will go up the coast to the redwoods and make my way through oregan and idaho to yellowstone. I am unsure of the route I will take back from there, may head over to rushmore/black hills/badlands and back down.

If you are on the route, let me know if you want to meet up or ride for awhile.

You've got some good stops on there. The Ozarks in Arkansas make for some amazing riding. I'll be out there this weekend.

I highly recommend Colorado. Absolutely beautiful. The Grand Canyon is amazing and should be seen by motorcycle at least once! I love Yosemite. If you go in July, forget Death Valley. I had it on my itinerary in 2005 and bypassed it due to 130 degree temps during the day.

Oregon, Idaho..definitely. Yellowstone, few places like it on earth. Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills, and the Badlands are very cool too.

Sounds to me like you'll have a great trip! I've been to all the areas you mentioned by motorcycle, and you'll enjoy it!

The route from Yosemite over to San Fran is kinda boring as Homeslice mentioned. Lots of cherry farms. Smells good anyway. LOL If you can swing it, I'd highly recommend Lake Tahoe! Amazing area!

Tsunami · 05-19-2010, 06:26 AM

I'm in Vegas, depending on when you roll in, I can meet up with you.

Trip · 05-19-2010, 01:09 PM

Bought a 6' laminated US highway/interstate map online that I am going to tack to a wall in the man room. I am going to start plotting a route based on destinations and must ride highways.

Gas Man · 05-19-2010, 11:14 PM

Got a link Trip? I would love that!

Trip · 05-19-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Got a link Trip? I would love that!

If you can get off work for that length of time, you should come with me gas.

http://www.mapsales.com/usa-wall-maps.aspx?flag=image

I got the us political map laminated so I can use dry erase markers on it.

http://www.mapsales.com/national-geo...-wall-map.aspx

05-19-2010, 02:54 AM	#3
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	maybe ill catch up with ya at some point, keep me posted __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

05-20-2010, 01:55 PM	#4
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	There's twisties from Vegas to Death Valley. You have to go through Pahrump, NV to get to 'em though. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

05-19-2010, 11:14 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Got a link Trip? I would love that! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-19-2010, 06:26 AM	#7
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I'm in Vegas, depending on when you roll in, I can meet up with you.

05-19-2010, 01:09 PM	#8
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Bought a 6' laminated US highway/interstate map online that I am going to tack to a wall in the man room. I am going to start plotting a route based on destinations and must ride highways.