Moto touring plans for the holidays? - BARF

NeverSayDie · 12-22-2006, 01:54 PM

Anyone taking their bike out for a day or two of touring over the holidays? Post up your itinerary and proposed gear setup here, let's share some ideas.

I'm considering loading up my cruiser bike and putt-putting down to Monterey for two days with my girl. Full leathers under a one piece rain suit, tank bag, soft saddle bags, sissy bar bag for clothes and toothbrushes.

ChuckBecker · 12-22-2006, 02:14 PM

Not over the holidays, but MLK weekend (Jan 13-15) I'm going north. Fort Bragg, depending on how much time, Hwy 1 to Legget, Branscomb Rd, Hwy 20 kind of thing. Just my regular gear: helmet, boots, gloves, 'Stich. I have a Wolfman "beta" tailbag that holds everything just fine, except I have to wrap it in a plastic garbage bag if it's raining.

NeverSayDie · 12-23-2006, 08:28 AM

Will you be taking the Triumph? How often do you need to take a break? My naked bike kills my wrists after about an hour and I need a break with each gas fillup.

cold100onhw1 · 12-23-2006, 08:32 AM

I am planing a 4 day sprint to the grand canyon on MLK weekend, wich also happens to be my birthweekend

feel free to donate gas and gifts.

ChuckBecker · 12-23-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by NeverSayDie
Will you be taking the Triumph? How often do you need to take a break? My naked bike kills my wrists after about an hour and I need a break with each gas fillup.

Yup, it's my only bike right now. An hour at a time is what I do, I don't look at the miles so much. My wrists do fine but my knees start to get pretty stiff toward the end of the day.

johnparjr · 12-23-2006, 03:15 PM

Yep heading to monterey on tuesday night the 26th staying there then leaving weds to run 17mile drive then to 1 down to hearst castle. Maybe then go to santa barbara for the night then head back to Roseville thurs

J

CHICKenstrip · 12-30-2006, 11:29 PM

Okay, I posted, then deleted because I thought I might do something else. Really was feeling like getting away from civilization for the New Year's festivities, though. I'm not going far, so not really a "touring" plan, I've decided to check out Henry Coe SP, east of Morgan Hill. I'm headed out in the am, got all my gear ready. I bungee a waterproof bag to the Duc with tent and sleeping bag (hopefully, a 20 degree will be enough!), and have the somewhat infamous Apocalypse Bag, which holds tools, first aid supplies, backpacking stove and mess kit, clothes, etc. Figured, better to do a shorter distance for the camping part, but take in some day rides and check out a larger area, since I've got three days. Hopefully, it'll get interesting enough to post in the touring forum.

*edit* Oh, yeah. And I have a New Year's tiara, noisemaker and a 4-pack of champgne splits to see 2007 in!

NoGall · 12-30-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by johnparjr
...to run 17mile drive then to 1 down to hearst castle...

J

I am not up-to-date on their latest policy... but no motorcycles were allowed on the 17-mile Drive (unless you have a resident sticker). You might want to check to be sure.

I might point the bike southward tomorrow morning and make a run for sanity.

V4 · 12-30-2006, 11:48 PM

Ive been knocking around this plan for awhile:

ride VFR within California , most likely down to SoCal/ San Diego areas...

trade in VFR for a Vstrom and ride the new bike back which would be broken in when I get to the Bay Area...

wazzuFreddo · 12-31-2006, 12:13 AM

I am thinking about a run to San Diego at the end of January.

silverbelt · 12-31-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by wazzuFreddo
I am thinking about a run to San Diego at the end of January.

I've been wanting to do that. Were you thinking of taking 1 all the way down and riding 58?

wazzuFreddo · 12-31-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by silverbelt
I've been wanting to do that. Were you thinking of taking 1 all the way down and riding 58?

That is a possibility, I have a whole week off at the end of the month so I am going to do it by feel.

silverbelt · 12-31-2006, 04:02 PM

Damn. Wish I had that week off

Finding new roads along the way (especially south of Monterey) without so much time constraints is alot of fun!

CHICKenstrip · 01-03-2007, 09:09 AM

Unfortunately, I messed up my camera settings the first night, so I only have a couple pics. Had to borrow a couple. I went to Henry W. Coe State Park, east of Morgan Hill. The focus was more on the camping than riding, so I figured something I hadn't seen in my own backyard would work just fine.

The first day, New Year's Eve, was pretty cold and bleak. The park is up in the hills, and the mist is incredible! Best way to describe the setting that day is a bad. black and white dream. It grew on me, though, with sights like this:

The main camping area is small and the sites seemed pretty close together. Not a problem when there is no one else there, though:

rumpofsteelskin · 01-03-2007, 09:26 AM

Nice pics. ^

I wish I had ridden to Messico or something for my 2-week break. Instead, I spent way too much money skiing in CO like a yuppie douche. It was fun seeing my fambly, though.

12-22-2006, 01:54 PM	#1
NeverSayDie Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Area Motorcycles: Pedal bike. Name:	Moto touring plans for the holidays? Anyone taking their bike out for a day or two of touring over the holidays? Post up your itinerary and proposed gear setup here, let's share some ideas. I'm considering loading up my cruiser bike and putt-putting down to Monterey for two days with my girl. Full leathers under a one piece rain suit, tank bag, soft saddle bags, sissy bar bag for clothes and toothbrushes.

12-22-2006, 02:14 PM	#2
ChuckBecker Veteran 1% Contributor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: On the gravy train Motorcycles: FZ-07 Name: Chuck	Not over the holidays, but MLK weekend (Jan 13-15) I'm going north. Fort Bragg, depending on how much time, Hwy 1 to Legget, Branscomb Rd, Hwy 20 kind of thing. Just my regular gear: helmet, boots, gloves, 'Stich. I have a Wolfman "beta" tailbag that holds everything just fine, except I have to wrap it in a plastic garbage bag if it's raining. __________________ We have enough youth, how about a fountain of smart instead?

12-23-2006, 08:32 AM	#4
cold100onhw1 The Duke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: all over the place Motorcycles: The fastest SV on Tam, The slowest KLR on Tam Name: Earl	I am planing a 4 day sprint to the grand canyon on MLK weekend, wich also happens to be my birthweekend feel free to donate gas and gifts. __________________ "We are motorcycle people; we walk tall and we laugh at whatever's funny. We shit on the chests of the Weird" - Hunter S. Thompson

12-30-2006, 11:29 PM	#7
CHICKenstrip Veteran Contributor + Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal Motorcycles: '05 SV 650S Name: Barbara	Okay, I posted, then deleted because I thought I might do something else. Really was feeling like getting away from civilization for the New Year's festivities, though. I'm not going far, so not really a "touring" plan, I've decided to check out Henry Coe SP, east of Morgan Hill. I'm headed out in the am, got all my gear ready. I bungee a waterproof bag to the Duc with tent and sleeping bag (hopefully, a 20 degree will be enough!), and have the somewhat infamous Apocalypse Bag, which holds tools, first aid supplies, backpacking stove and mess kit, clothes, etc. Figured, better to do a shorter distance for the camping part, but take in some day rides and check out a larger area, since I've got three days. Hopefully, it'll get interesting enough to post in the touring forum. edit Oh, yeah. And I have a New Year's tiara, noisemaker and a 4-pack of champgne splits to see 2007 in! __________________ RIP phatroy, 11/15/65 - 11/13/07 Barbara, there's something wrong with your Ducati...There's oil on the clutch! (GrizzlyPeakGuy) All I heard was, "I'm a woman. I have a gun. I ride a Ducati." (cardinal03) Dayum, Barb! That guy was lookin' at you like a pork chop fresh off the grill! (phatroy)

12-30-2006, 11:48 PM	#9
V4 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE BARF Mod Alumni Founding Member Top Percent Poster Contributor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Off da grid Motorcycles: are for posing... Name: DCLXVI	Ive been knocking around this plan for awhile: ride VFR within California , most likely down to SoCal/ San Diego areas... trade in VFR for a Vstrom and ride the new bike back which would be broken in when I get to the Bay Area... __________________ You can make anything idiot proof but always expect a better idiot to come along...

12-23-2006, 08:28 AM	#3
NeverSayDie Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Area Motorcycles: Pedal bike. Name:	Will you be taking the Triumph? How often do you need to take a break? My naked bike kills my wrists after about an hour and I need a break with each gas fillup.

12-23-2006, 03:15 PM	#6
johnparjr Working in an Apple stand Contributor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Roseville, Ca Motorcycles: 2019 BMW F850GS Name: John	Yep heading to monterey on tuesday night the 26th staying there then leaving weds to run 17mile drive then to 1 down to hearst castle. Maybe then go to santa barbara for the night then head back to Roseville thurs J

12-31-2006, 12:13 AM	#10
wazzuFreddo WuTang is 4 the children Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: norte del Rio Bravo Motorcycles: antisocially distantanced Name: bobesponja	I am thinking about a run to San Diego at the end of January. __________________ Don't Try Support bacteria, it’s the only culture some people have.

12-31-2006, 04:02 PM	#13
silverbelt Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara Motorcycles: sm610 :) Name:	Damn. Wish I had that week off Finding new roads along the way (especially south of Monterey) without so much time constraints is alot of fun! __________________ dirt worshipping tree hugger.......No, really. ------------------------------------------- TMU Local 408 Charter Member aka "El Kid" Bringing an ass kicking to bay area bike thieves near you

01-03-2007, 09:09 AM	#14
CHICKenstrip Veteran Contributor + Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal Motorcycles: '05 SV 650S Name: Barbara	My New Year's Trip Unfortunately, I messed up my camera settings the first night, so I only have a couple pics. Had to borrow a couple. I went to Henry W. Coe State Park, east of Morgan Hill. The focus was more on the camping than riding, so I figured something I hadn't seen in my own backyard would work just fine. The first day, New Year's Eve, was pretty cold and bleak. The park is up in the hills, and the mist is incredible! Best way to describe the setting that day is a bad. black and white dream. It grew on me, though, with sights like this: The main camping area is small and the sites seemed pretty close together. Not a problem when there is no one else there, though:

01-03-2007, 09:26 AM	#15
rumpofsteelskin friend to spiders Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Motorcycles: bicycle Name: ******!	Nice pics. ^ I wish I had ridden to Messico or something for my 2-week break. Instead, I spent way too much money skiing in CO like a yuppie douche. It was fun seeing my fambly, though.

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