Cross Country Trip

[mycirus]

Hey Guys,

I have been keeping this quiet because I hadnt had my leave approoved yet but on the 31st I am going to be heading West to Cali on my new KLR. My leave came in this morning and I have the 2nd until the 29th off. I am gonna take a ride from Mass, to PA, from PA to MI, and then from MI to MO. I have places to stay in those 3 states. If anyone knows of some must see sights on the way or good routes let me know. I want to get there on non highway roads and if I have to I can take the highway back if I need to make time. Should be a nice trip. I have some Michilen Anakee tires on the way and got some Givi Bags I found for a good price on ADV, and a sergent seat that should be here next week. I have also been buying little things to make sure I have everything I need. I am going to make a tool tube so I can be prepared for the worse. I am open to any suggestions so lets hear em?

[bigred875]

oh man..sounds like fun

[klepsta]

Man that ride from MO to Cali is going to suck! Have fun, be safe and travel light!

[mycirus]

Adventure Rider Motorcycle Forum

plenty of good info there & also a list of places to stay (camp out in people's yards, etc) along the way.

I got a list of Millitary bases that have lodging very resonable. That is going to be my plan for when I dont have a friend nearby. Being active duty has its benefits.

Bruce

[KillBill]

Wow....that's gotta be exciting.
Have a great time and take a ton of pictures

[catamount]

Awesome! I'm going to be riding the other way (Seattle -> Vermont) in August. Make sure you take a lot of pictures!

[black]

there is a dirt trail allthe way from NC to CA... i forget the link butyou might google it..
also in PA... shoot for centralia, PA
check out sportbikes.ws the philly section some people there wil give you some good roads. as well there is on rt 63???

[DucDave]

You takin' a lap top? Regular reports would be cool...

[black]

that's the one... i want do it next year...

[mycirus]

You takin' a lap top? Regular reports would be cool...

Yeah I have my old one up and running so it will be my travel laptop. I should be able to keep everyone up to date.

Bruce

[mzdagrl]

Wow, that sounds like fun! Rob and I have a possible trip to OH in the back of our minds for the end of summer, but nothing so grand as cross-country. I'd love to hear your tips while you're on your way!

[schleppy]

IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders seems to have some good tips in there.

Take lots of pics and keep us updated. Also keep tabs on the KLR's oil usage (if any). You'll be getting good data that would be useful for current (and potential) 08 KLR owners.

[joeswamp]

Man how I wish I could do this. Keep us posted.

[wookie]

I'm jelous, sounds amazing

IMO- the roads north of san fran are not be missed.

[Jayspeed]

Bring a 12v air compressor and a tire plug kit.(just incase) The air compressors are super light and are the size of a book. Bring rags and a cleaner for the face shield. Maybe pack some Ibuprofen.

[Nikon]

will we be getting a full RR on ADV?

[mycirus]

IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders seems to have some good tips in there.

Take lots of pics and keep us updated. Also keep tabs on the KLR's oil usage (if any). You'll be getting good data that would be useful for current (and potential) 08 KLR owners.

Mine doesusea little oil. About a half of a quart every 1000 miles. I will be checking it at every gas stop and I am bringing 2 spare quarts and will stop at bike shops when one runs out.

Bruce

[mycirus]

will we be getting a full RR on ADV?

I will update this thread throughout my trip. I might piece something together when I get back.

Bruce

[old timer]

Have fun and ride safe Squidly...

[Quigs]

Have a great trip! Definitely bring a GPS so that you can upload your course for posterity when you're done.

[publicon]

i've been fortunate enough to be able to ride around north america 3 times. i've found the most useful associated site by far is horizonsunlimited.com. an incredible moto community with massive amounts of info. tech, kit, advice, routes etc..

good luck and travel light.

[Nikon]

I will update this thread throughout my trip. I might piece something together when I get back.

Bruce

Xcountry trip - you fuckin better or

[mycirus]

4 more days!!!!

[schleppy]

You should sign up for twitter: Twitter: What are you doing?

That way you can text message updates during you trip, keep us all posted!

[mycirus]

You should sign up for twitter: Twitter: What are you doing?

That way you can text message updates during you trip, keep us all posted!

I am bringing my old laptop.

Bruce