VFROr Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hwy 14 along the Columbia River Day 1Portland to Orofino, IdMuch needed road trip, plenty of work issues to forget about, family to visit in Wyo, and a little quality time to spend with my favorite motosickle. Lightning and showers aheadWestern Washington = wheat104 degrees in Lewiston made me a little a little too anxious to blow some fresh air through my riding suit. Local sheriff reminded me that speed limit was 55 mph, not 75. Just a warning and sent me on my way.Day 2Orofino Id to Bozeman MtSunrise at the Konkolville Motel. Friendly, clean, reasonably priced, and motorcycles welcome.Early light on Hwy 12Wisdom, MtVirginia City, MtI was making good time coming off Badger Pass into Dillon, Mt when the local sheriff there strobed me with his red and blues, no lectures but I waved and dialed back on the throttle. Hope my luck holds out for the rest of the trip, only 3000 miles to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Day 3 Bozeman Mt to Riverton Wy Never-ending road construction outside Absarokee Rolling hills approaching Red Lodge Beartooth Pass Chief Joseph Pass Storm dodging outside of Cody Pffft! Doesn’t even merit digging out rain gear Wind River Canyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's unfair!!! You guys own all the great roads on this earth!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's unfair!!! You guys own all the great roads on this earth!!!! Yeah but there's Nevada to consider Day 4 Riverton Wy to Price Ut Leaving Lander Wy Oregon Trail near Farson Triple digit scratching in the big sweepers along Flaming gorge Utah 191 north of Price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SamW Posted July 24, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 24, 2014 Awesome pics and trip, Beartooth Pass is on my list, I missed it on my first trip out west, but next time I won't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Awesome pics and trip, Beartooth Pass is on my list, I missed it on my first trip out west, but next time I won't! Thanks This trip was a great combination of scenery and twisties. Beartooth was cloudy but dry going up, started hitting wet roads and showers between Beartooth and Chief Joseph. Had to slow down a little but the fresh scents and cool temps were great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Day 5 Price Ut to Panguitch Ut Up at sunrise to beat the desert heat Out of the desert and onto the open range near Loa Utah Hwy 12 side road Hogback Road to Kodachrome Park High Leana’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Made me wanting to get my VFR out of garage immediately....!!! Great pix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer slo1 Posted July 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2014 You have great taste in roads :) South pass, Ten Sleep, Flaming Gorge, Indian School Canyon (191), hwy72 to Loa, all very underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Willy Posted July 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2014 NIce job! great pics. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ashok Posted July 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2014 Amazing roads, landscapes and bike. Those 25th anniversary colors are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks for the compliments Some of the roads were familiar, others were just happy discoveries. One of the things I love most about covering new country is when a line on the map turns into big smiley motorcycle perfection :wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Day 6 Panguitch Ut to the North Rim Grand Canyon, Cedar BreaKs How many things in life will consistently get you up before sunrise in anticipation of the day? Screw sleep, to hell with breakfast. You just want to get out there because there is nothing else on earth you’d rather be doing. Sunrise outside Panguitch En route to Kanab Ut Kanab. Potential retirement area. I could live there. North Rim of the Grand Canyon Horrible roads leading to lousy scenery Cedar breaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SamW Posted July 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 26, 2014 Trips like this are life changers! Amazing how beautiful and diverse this country is, enjoy every second of it! Glad you are taking and sharing some many great photos! My first major trip was Grand Canyon(south)/Hover Dam/Yosemite/Lasen/Redwood Forest/Crater Lake/Yellow Stone. I can still trace every road on the map from memory. Enjoy and be Safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Great after great pix. You really have good days to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Trips like this are life changers! Amazing how beautiful and diverse this country is, enjoy every second of it! Glad you are taking and sharing some many great photos! My first major trip was Grand Canyon(south)/Hover Dam/Yosemite/Lasen/Redwood Forest/Crater Lake/Yellow Stone. I can still trace every road on the map from memory. Enjoy and be Safe! Too true, I was repeatedly struck by the ever changing landscape and how much fun it is to roll through it on 2 wheels. Glad you are enjoying the photos, it's a good thing I travel alone cuz I'm sure my photo stops would drive other riders insane. Great after great pix. You really have good days to ride. Thanks again for the compliments, I was indeed fortunate to have such nice weather. Some parts of some days would get a little warm, but a change in elevation would then cool things down to good travellin' temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hahah.... Looked like I have the saddle bags wrongly setup. I had never realized that, until now! North Rim of the Grand Canyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hahah.... Looked like I have the saddle bags wrongly setup. I had never realized that, until now! North Rim of the Grand Canyon I've seen them pointed both directions. Personally I like the deep section in the front, that way the heavy stuff like my tool kit is closer to the center of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Day 7 Panguitch Ut to twin Falls Id Turning back towards the barn, drastic change in scenery from Beaver to Ely Hwy 21 Surely the next valley will be more interesting See Side trip into Great Basin National Park, Wheeler Peak Motorcycles to the front, thanks Bro! Outrunning a storm heading into Wells, NV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizbat Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 VFROr: Amazing trip! I am inspired! Excellent work bud!! Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted July 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2014 Killer shots. Wish I was there. I'm a f'in cubicle reading this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Day 5 Price Ut to Panguitch Ut High Leana’ If that's not a phallic symbol, I've never seen one. Nice pics, great ride1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Too true, I was repeatedly struck by the ever changing landscape and how much fun it is to roll through it on 2 wheels. Glad you are enjoying the photos, it's a good thing I travel alone cuz I'm sure my photo stops would drive other riders insane. I know what you mean about riding alone. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/columns/122_1108_riding_solo_megaphone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted July 31, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2014 Great post. I just hit a few of these spots myself in June. We are lucky to have such roads and scenery. Traveling by yourself does have some benefits and finding a riding partner that is in sync with you can be a challenge as I found out on my last tour. So give us an overview of how you plan a tour ie accommodations, day mileage and routes etc. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFROr Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 VFROr: Amazing trip! I am inspired! Excellent work bud!! Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk Thanks, it was great to get the VFR out on the road and enjoy where we live :smile2: Killer shots. Wish I was there. I'm a f'in cubicle reading this! I'm back in the cubes but it's a lot more tolerable with a delightful road trip under my belt Day 5 Price Ut to Panguitch Ut High Leana’ If that's not a phallic symbol, I've never seen one. Nice pics, great ride1 Haha Kodachrome Park is awesome like that Great post. I just hit a few of these spots myself in June. We are lucky to have such roads and scenery. Traveling by yourself does have some benefits and finding a riding partner that is in sync with you can be a challenge as I found out on my last tour. So give us an overview of how you plan a tour ie accommodations, day mileage and routes etc. Thanks again. Thanks, I enjoyed reading your RR also My ride planning process is pretty simple: - camping or motels? - pick a route to family location in central Wyo - pick a scenic/twisty route to turnaround point. some roads are known, some guesswork - figure on 400 to 700 mi days - make a reservation in the next town the night before arriving - hit the road, don't be afraid to lolligag and or stop for lots of pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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