Cross Country Trip

[burnham]

I rode the same roads from SD to Yellowstone in 01, the pics don't do it justice. Some of the gas pumps work at Yellowstone after the station is closed (card only). Hope you get down to the Tetons and Jackson Hole. The Milion Dollar Cowboy bar is pretty cool.

[KB]

Nice work Bruce!!!

Looks like a great time. What is the black tube under the engine for? Tent?

KB

[mycirus]

Nice work Bruce!!!

Looks like a great time. What is the black tube under the engine for? Tent?

KB

Hey KB Thanks,

That Tube is for Tools. I have my sockets in there and a tool roll up on the otherside. It works well. Already had to pull them out once.

Bruce

[mycirus]

Okay I am overdue for an update. I am having an awesome time. Since my last update I did Yellowstone which was awesome and then shot up to Great Falls Montana to see this girl Laura I knew up there. She did my laundy, took me out to eat and well...took care of me. It was kinda out of the way but it was worth it. After there I left her house and worked my way to Idaho. On the way there hit this horrible hail/snow storm. I ducked under a bridge and waited it out. After a half hour I came out to check and the snow was melting off the highway so I braved it out and after 25 miles the sun came out again. I grabbed lunch to warm up and headed on. I made it to somewhere in Idaho where I stayed for the night. The wind in Idaho was aweful. I hit my reserve at 159 one day, then I filled up again at 127 and it took 4.6 gallons. I was getting crappy mileage and the KLR didnt like the mountains and the wind. Power was down.

This morning was more wind and I head out. I made it to Oregon and felt like I did a lot of miles today. Havent added it up yet. I hit some nice scenery here too. Also got a visit from a nice trooper, no ticket for 79 in a 65. Here are some pics.

Bruce

[mycirus]

I hit some rain on the way to Montana and saw this to my right as I was riding.


Here is under the bridge from the Hail/Snow squal.

[Nikon]

purdy. Looks like you're having a good time.

[mycirus]

Here is my Visit from the Law in Idaho


And some Random shots from Idaho and Oregon.

[mycirus]

Here is my tracks.

[schleppy]

I'm jealous, no doubt about it. Keep it coming!

[mycirus]

Today was a mild day. Only 350 miles logged. I spent the morning at Crater Lake. It was in the oposite direction of where I was going but it was well worth it. I have never seen anything so spectecular and if anyone is close, check it out.

Then I made it down toward CA. I could have pressed on but wanted to relax so I stopped in Eurika. It was a nice scenic day.

Bruce

[old timer]

Keep the pictures coming Squidly...for all of us that cant do it ourselves...

[mycirus]

Hey Guys. I am in Santa Rosa California. I had a great day going through Avenue of the Giants, Rt 1 and Rt 20 back to 101. I got some more pics I will have to share later cause my laptop is put away.

Yesterday I went to get a tire put on at Northbay motorsports in Santa Rosa. When I called Wed to order the tire and make sure they had it ready for me when I came in they were all nice about it but when I got there on Friday they refused to help me out even though I was on the road and kinda needed it. So they called a place in Petaluma called G and B and they said that they would certainly fit me in. So I went there and he looked up my Warranty and said it expires on the 18th. So I mentioned the exhaust problem and they looked at it and saw that my gasket wasnt there. They called around and found the part, had it delivered and had me on my way this morning. They were so great to deal with and I recomend them to anyone on the west coast. You could tell that they cared more than the other place. They also put my oil usage issue in the computer so after my warranty expires there is a case on it if I want them to try and rebuild it. So that is good to know. Although they said Kawasaki says that a quart every thousand miles is exceptible. I dont think so but thats what they said. If I persue it they measure it, make you drive a certain distance and measure it again to see if they will tear into it. I am not sure it will make a difference.

Today we went to a few wineries (off the bike of course) and did some wine tasting. What a great time that was. My plan is to get back on the road Monday and interstate it back. I am hoping to be back for the weekend. This has been an awesome trip and the scenery I saw was spectacular. Everyone should do this at least once in thier life.

Bruce

[mycirus]

Hey Guys, Rode through 90 degree temps for 500+ miles today down I 80. Im on the Utah Nevada line. I will post pics later on, I am wiped.

Bruce

[Cam_In_IL]

<---- JEALOUS!!!

Wow that's awesome! I'd LOVE to do a cross country trip one day. You might be my inspiration. Nice pics!

[mycirus]

Today I am in Sydney Neb. Should be home Friday night or Sat....Highway sucks....

Bruce

[TheIglu]

Crazy Bruce, just crazy!

Love the pictures. As someone who has never been out west, I think this really pushes me to get out there on two wheels.

[mycirus]

Thanks Clay....It was an awesome experience. I made it back safe tonight at 835 after 750 miles from Ohio. I am beat....

Bruce

[DucDave]

Welcome back...well done!

[schleppy]

Give us a full debriefing on how it went, what you would do differently, how the KLR did, etc.

[mycirus]

Give us a full debriefing on how it went, what you would do differently, how the KLR did, etc.

I did one on myspace for my friends there, I will do one for ADVrider and post the link.

Bruce

[mycirus]

will we be getting a full RR on ADV?

For you buddy 8500 miles Solo Mass to Cali and back - ADVrider

[Origin]

Looks like an amazing trip. I hope to do something like this next year. From the looks of it I may want to start planning now. Some great places out there to see.

[mycirus]

Yeah it was a great trip. I enjoyed it. Even though I was alone I had faith in the bike and it was nice to be on my schedule. I would do it again.

Bruce

[old timer]

Congrats on your trip Squidly...not many people could have pulled it off...