Motorized Tour Bike #3

[Slackbiker]

The continental U.S. even the Rockies is a little less wild than alaska, though you could find extreme conditions pretty quickly; i've been taking it easy though, especially weather wise. Last year i talked to a guy on the plaza in Las Vegas, NM who was MB'ing, but his wife and rigs were out at a house they were visiting, so i haven't seen another touring MB'er in 3 years. Sounds like a few might be in Alaska.

 

[Slackbiker]

The photos above are: street fair in Durango, town park fair in Cortez, a couple photos of southern Utah, camping near diamond fork hot spring, Sun Valley, Stanley, Idaho.
I'm not big on photos, especially mine, there are much better photos out there, like the miles of scenery near Moab for example.

 

[Happy Valley]

Sweet pics. Some of my best memories are travels off the beaten track in that part of the country, it's been too long so I appreciate the updates.

One thing ya gotta like, a whole lot dryer there than in AK.

Any issues with the Robin at altitude?

 

[2Fat2Pedal]

Thanks for the pics Slack. I noticed a Hennessey Hammock on one of your pics. I've probably spent 50+ nights in one over the past few years. Great alternative to a tent. I smashed my shoulder in March on the Slickrock Trail in Moab Mt biking. Just now getting back on bikes (barely).

Happy motoring

 

[Slackbiker]

Thanx for the replies. Yes I really enjoy a Hennessey Hammock, but it wouldn't be great for extended periods of bad weather (which i haven't experienced this trip); it would seem very cosy. My Robin has very little trouble at altitude, sometimes doesn't feel as "powerful".

 

[Slackbiker]

Central Idaho is my main destination for this summer, so i've just been hanging out in Stanley, or going over Galena Pass to Ketchum-Hailey-Bellevue. July kinda sucks in most places, but there are very few bugs here, no Monsoons, little rain, Temps in the upper 70's, and lots of live music and other events. Here's a pic from Redfish Lake; doing a google image search for "Redfish Lake Bikini" will give a better idea of what it's like.

 

[Slackbiker]

It was a dark and stormy day... I am mainly returning the way i came, from central idaho to New Mexico through Salt Lake and Moab. It was a nasty looking day going over Soldiers Summit, so it was about 60 miles from Diamond Fork Hot spring to Price, Utah. Here's a photo from Helper, Utah:

 

[bonzelite]

Central Idaho is my main destination for this summer, so i've just been hanging out in Stanley, or going over Galena Pass to Ketchum-Hailey-Bellevue. July kinda sucks in most places, but there are very few bugs here, no Monsoons, little rain, Temps in the upper 70's, and lots of live music and other events. Here's a pic from Redfish Lake; doing a google image search for "Redfish Lake Bikini" will give a better idea of what it's like.

That's a stunning vista, the Redfish Lake one. I can see you really enjoy yourself and that's coming through in the pics. Makes me want to get out there. Thanks for sharing your journeys.

 

[Slackbiker]

Thanx for the feedback, Stanley Idaho has lots of nice vistas

 

[rawly old]

Old school rigid mb

Slack,
Your choice for a tourer is the same as mine. With a rigid there's
just a whole lot less to go wrong than on full suspension bike. They
are rugged and a lot simpler to deal with. The same goes for the
friction drive. They hold up better in the long haul, and one can feel
a bit more confident going off-road.
My question is do you get hassled by smoky, and if so in what
state, under what circumstances? 'Til now I've kept pretty much to forest
service, logging, and otherwise low traffic byways.(more fun that way
anyhow) The thing is, this summer i'm planning to ride a couple
thousand miles thru a lotta unfamiliar territory paralleling the 'Ride the
Divide' race rte. from the Canadian border in Montana to the Mexican
border in New Mexico. I know all the back roads in CO & WYO, but if
there's anyone out there that can give me the scoop on MT,ID, & NM
I'd greatly appreciate your feedback.

P.S. I like the black cover over the motor in the one photo. I do the
same thing when parked or peddling a stretch of busy highway.