Hi guys!
Just bought a ticket to the USA. Those of you who followed our previous adventures, you know we have the old GL1000 waiting in the garage in LA. Now its about time to wake it up and bring it back to NYC!
The plan so far:
Sept 1st: start rolling
Coast to coast in the US back again!
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mr west
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Coast to coast in the US back again!
1976 GL1000
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5speed
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
good luck..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Track T 2411
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Sounds like a good plan to me! 
Good luck, and enjoy the ride!
Good luck, and enjoy the ride!"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
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Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Whiskerfish
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Awesome!
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2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Sugs
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Safe travels!
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ob1quixote
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Charleston SC is on a coast, let me know if you will be here!
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mr west
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Really looking forward! Sure will let you know what route we will take!
BTW, anyone has any idea how I can easiest and cheapest get a pair of bridgstone bt45s in LA? Order online?
BTW, anyone has any idea how I can easiest and cheapest get a pair of bridgstone bt45s in LA? Order online?
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Whiskerfish
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
mr west wrote:SNIP
BTW, anyone has any idea how I can easiest and cheapest get a pair of bridgstone bt45s in LA? Order online?
yes that is what I would do. I use https://www.jpcycles.com/motorcyclesuperstore but there are several to choose from. Tires typically only take a couple days to arrive.
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Rednaxs60
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Look forward to following your adventure(s). Good luck. Cheers
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heraldhamster
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
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full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
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mr west
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Hi Hamster and all!
Now we are planning for some camping along the way and possibly doing the rockies again and then south after that.....
It might be a challenge to ride two up, fit camping gear, personal stuff for two people and of course our sitars.... but isnt that what a goldwing is for? Haha
Prices at JPcycles seems fair for tyres btw!
Now we are planning for some camping along the way and possibly doing the rockies again and then south after that.....
It might be a challenge to ride two up, fit camping gear, personal stuff for two people and of course our sitars.... but isnt that what a goldwing is for? Haha
Prices at JPcycles seems fair for tyres btw!
1976 GL1000
1979 GL1000 Vetter
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
This place was an unexpected jewel on our trip late last summer. I highly recommend you spend a day or two here.
https://www.medorand.com/
Badlands in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and then you can spring for the Pitchfork Fondue and follow that with an easy walk across the parking lot to the Medora Musical. I guarantee you'll have a good time. Camping nearby in the national park and in private campgrounds as well. Tickets are easy to come by and you can buy them in town.
https://www.medorand.com/
Badlands in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and then you can spring for the Pitchfork Fondue and follow that with an easy walk across the parking lot to the Medora Musical. I guarantee you'll have a good time. Camping nearby in the national park and in private campgrounds as well. Tickets are easy to come by and you can buy them in town.
Dean Spalding
Raleigh, NC
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"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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mrs west
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Really excited for this trip! And super happy to be back in the forum with all of our friends here!
I’m looking at our potential route now and we’ll probably do something like LA-> SF->Tahoe-> Colorado-> Taos-> Natchez Trace-> Smokeys-> Brooklyn
I’m also on the search for as many free campsites as we can find. I know they’re out there! We haven’t ever camped with the bike so this will be a new and exciting experience for us.
Looking forward to seeing out this all unfolds!
I’m looking at our potential route now and we’ll probably do something like LA-> SF->Tahoe-> Colorado-> Taos-> Natchez Trace-> Smokeys-> Brooklyn
I’m also on the search for as many free campsites as we can find. I know they’re out there! We haven’t ever camped with the bike so this will be a new and exciting experience for us.
Looking forward to seeing out this all unfolds!
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mr west
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
Update:
We now have Shinko Roadmasters, new tubes, oil, and filter waiting in LA.
Also Amanda bought as tent for 50 bucks that sounds promising. The plan is to camp for free for the most part, but still eat at restaurants.
Now we just need to find good cheap insurance for the bike that allows an additional driver...
We now have Shinko Roadmasters, new tubes, oil, and filter waiting in LA.
Also Amanda bought as tent for 50 bucks that sounds promising. The plan is to camp for free for the most part, but still eat at restaurants.
Now we just need to find good cheap insurance for the bike that allows an additional driver...
1976 GL1000
1979 GL1000 Vetter
1979 GL1000 Vetter
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Re: Coast to coast in the US back again!
maybe once you finalize your route site members that are on it or close to it will offer you a patch of lawn to pitch your tent..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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