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deej 06-21-2011 02:52 PM

Grand Canyon or Bust!!!
 
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Well Sunday the 26th I leave for Portland, then its onto the Grand Canyon. 8 days on a bike camping with my cousin. I guess you could call this the 3rd annual two cousions epic ride! Any last words of wisdom? And no its not on the KLX, my butt would fall off and the motor would blow up. LOL Here is the route.

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jeffzx9 06-21-2011 10:14 PM

Looks like a great ride, Deejer! Take lost of pics. We expect a full ride report when you get home. You guys be careful; gear up and stay safe. Post up during the ride if you get a chance, to let us know how things are going.
Have fun!

deej 06-21-2011 10:26 PM

Will do. ;)

Fourty2ri 06-22-2011 02:12 AM

Whattaya mean NOT on the KLX? Sheesh, I thought you was good to go on that?

deej 06-22-2011 03:51 PM

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On this! Not the yellow one that's a neighbor of mine. :)

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Fourty2ri 06-23-2011 12:01 AM

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Nice ride Deej, After my divorce I dragged home something similar :D

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Then I traded out of the KLX for one of these :D:eek::D

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deej 06-23-2011 01:52 AM

Is that the concours? or is that the ST100?

Fourty2ri 06-23-2011 01:29 PM


Originally Posted by deej (Post 447894)
Is that the concours? or is that the ST100?

Its the Kawasaki Concours, zg1000, 108 horsepower, sucka rips, but gets 45mpg if I dont ride like a retard. Very comfortable, relaxed. Can really put some miles on it. I woulda bought an ST1000, but this was the right deal at the right time.

Fourty2ri 06-24-2011 03:23 AM

Enjoy the ride
 
I was in Arizona last July, and took a GoldWing up to the Grand Canyon, then over towards Vegas.

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Beautiful roads around there, fantastic riding, but the wind, WTF is with that?? LOL. Seriously, at one point I spent 2 hours at what felt like a 45 degree angle, and unable to relax for even a second. I think I check the weather, and it was sustained winds at 20-30 knots, with gusts up to 45. OMFG ! And then the heat, it was 117 in Phoenix when we headed out of the metro, but it dropped to the low 90's up there in elevation.
Be prepared for an awesome ride though, As much as it was challenging both mentally and physically, I loved every bit of it and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
I know you have your trip well planned and mapped out, but, if you find you have a few extra hours when your near Flagstaff, try to drop south into Sedona, I have been there 8 times over the years, and think its one of the most beautiful places on earth. Its amazing there.
Have fun, be safe. Watch out for the tar snakes :eek:

Dragone#19 06-24-2011 04:31 PM

hahaha, yup watch for the tar snakes, wind and the heat. Re-hydrate often with your frequent breaks from the wind. Have a great ride.


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