Casper Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Wow. One day I'll get to go on a trip like that. Thanks for the pics man. PS: Its been awhile. When are you going to be in Columbus or Chicago next? We'll have to arrange another get together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Looks like a long/fun ride. I've ridden a lot of those roads around Lake Tahoe. I use to live north of Sacramento California and would go to the mountains ALL the time.I bet that long flat trip back sucked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Can't believe that cliffside hotel isn't ALWAYS booked & that you guys had it all to yourself!! Those roads in UT & CA look incredible!! Aren't you the one who either works with or knows Travis, at the Indy Ducati dealer? I posted some pix of your Duc, showing it off over on my XX board, and he said he knew you & the bikeThat hotel is about 30 miles off of the main highway on a single lane, barely paved road. Sucks going back to the place each night on that fucked up road, so I can see why a lot of people rarely go there. Plus, there is only one restaurant in the little town and no gas station at all. On one night, the hotel owners made some homemade pizzas fo us for dinner - kicked ass. Won't get that at the Holiday Inn Express!Indy Ducati: Yup, I know Travis - good kid. I make some parts that they sell; ride height adjusters, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Wow. One day I'll get to go on a trip like that. Thanks for the pics man. PS: Its been awhile. When are you going to be in Columbus or Chicago next? We'll have to arrange another get together.I'll be in Chicago for a couple of nights next week. Will also be blowing through Cbus next week but probably won't stay over night. I'll try to get over for a bike night sometime and maybe trailer a bike over with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I bet that long flat trip back sucked? Sucks more than anything has ever sucked. Actually, the ride back ain't all that bad as you want to get home. The ride out is worse as the anticipation just kills you.We only had about 2 days of temps over 55F, so we really froze our asses off this year. But if you goout much later in the summer, temps are all over 100F and you sweat to death. Just can't win sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Out of all the amazing shots you got.....Something about this one jumps out at me............keHell's Canyon was a cool road. Zero traffic as well, Couple more pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Shelter Cove's single restaurant. Seating for 10 - no waiting...Still more Hell's Canyon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I'm not into fishing at all,but check out the salmon this dude caught in the Snake River...He looks like he's pretty stout and yet he can barely hold them up for a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 These gas stations always crack us up because we're just about as refined as Beavis and Butthead are. Dave had to get the shirt...Joe was so impressed that he got a pink one for his (soon to be ex-) girlfriend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 The entire town of Prospect, Oregon. A hotel, and a bar. We stayed here for two nights...Careful packing is the key to any successful bike trip. Not so careful unpacking is allowed when you're trying to find some clean undies buried in the bottom of your bag...Check out that bed - I'm 6'1" and had my legs below the knee hanging off of the end of it when I laid down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Couple of cool road shots from Bumfuck, Oregon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 We saw a few nice cars at Miller's...Dave was gonna lean on the Bently for a picture but wussed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Carlos Checa won both legs fo the WSB racesBut ran outta gas on the cool down lap and had to bum a ride back to the pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoticRebel Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Incredible pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Wow, thanks for taking the time to post these pictures. Absolutely amazing! Looks like a great time and is definitely on my list of things to do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 You have more balls than me... There is no way in hell I would ride all the way to Oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 heck yeah! ill buy a bigger bike, and count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 My bud Joe did it all on an R1 - from CHicago. And it's his thrid tiome to do the trip. He did it on his 'Busa last year.The guys from Ireland shipped their bikes (an R1 anmd a Gixer 1000) to Washington DC and rode all over eastern USA before heading west. We met up with them in Salt Lake City. They shipped their bikes back to Ireland from San Francisco. Their trip was nearly 4 weeks long while ours was only two weeks.Allof the riders here are a bit older than most on Ohio Riders; Me(ST1100) - 48Joe (R1)- 42Dave (FZ-1)- 45Mark (ireland, R1) - 40Vincent (Ireland, Gixer 1K) 52So if us old farts can do it, you younger guys should have no problems at all. This the 5th time I've done this trip, Dave's done it 3 times and so has Joe. We'll probably do it again next year!You have my deepest respect. I'm only 37, but I suffer from a raging case of rheumatoid arthritis. My wrists hurt just by air blowing over them. My hips are fucked beyond all repair. That ride would be torture for me on a sport bike.I'd be grinning from ear to ear, but in serious pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Major props to you guys for riding sportbikes that far....I'm probably half your age but I still wouldn't do it! Great pics btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Love the Idaho pics. I fought forest fires in northern Idaho, Washington, and Montana and those pics really brought back some memories. What a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 You have more balls than me... There is no way in hell I would ride all the way to Oregon.Oregon was on the way back! Piece of cake to do, you should try a long trip once or twice just to see if you like it. With the right destination and the right route to get there; you'd have a blast. Just gotta plan your trip carefully.You'd get to see all sorts of shit you've never seen before; remote canyons, high mountain roads, deserts, shitbox hotels, really nice hotels, just all sorts of cool shit.Plus you get to hang with some of your friends for a couple of weeks, eat some new types of food, drink some new beers and just generally fuck around.These trips put a smile on my face for at least two months when I get back home and return to work. Always gives me something to think about and remember. And then, just as the memory starts to fade, it's time to be thinking about and planning the next trip. It's a vicious cycle I tell ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 You have my deepest respect. I'm only 37, but I suffer from a raging case of rheumatoid arthritis. My wrists hurt just by air blowing over them. My hips are fucked beyond all repair. That ride would be torture for me on a sport bike.I'd be grinning from ear to ear, but in serious pain.I hear ya; I've had sugery on both knees to replace ligaments, shoulder surgery to reattach my bicep and ligaments. Tons of arthritic pain and I do get stiff in places that aren't meant to be stiff (). But a little ice on tyhe knees at night and I'm good to go.Se stayed in Shelter Cove, Cali for three nights just to rest up a bit. On these two week long trips, I try to shcedule a 2-3 day stop somewhere so we don't have to ride our asses off to get to the next town. Makes for a nice break if you pick a place that has stuff to do that doesn't involve riding all that much. Maybe only 100-200 miels per day or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Oregon was on the way back! Piece of cake to do, you should try a long trip once or twice just to see if you like it. With the right destination and the right route to get there; you'd have a blast. Just gotta plan your trip carefully.You'd get to see all sorts of shit you've never seen before; remote canyons, high mountain roads, deserts, shitbox hotels, really nice hotels, just all sorts of cool shit.Plus you get to hang with some of your friends for a couple of weeks, eat some new types of food, drink some new beers and just generally fuck around.These trips put a smile on my face for at least two months when I get back home and return to work. Always gives me something to think about and remember. And then, just as the memory starts to fade, it's time to be thinking about and planning the next trip. It's a vicious cycle I tell ya....It must be nice to make the money were you can go on a month long ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 It must be nice to make the money were you can go on a month long ride. A benefit of being older (and perhaps the only benefit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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