Alaska 2016

Auburn · May 26, 2016

Ride report pictures start on page 6

about 1.5 hours until time to blast off.

This is a repeat trip that we did in 2011, but when we get to Watson Lake, Yukon, we hang a left and go much further into Alaska. BeamerReamers are going again along with their oldest son.

you can follow along on our spot at: https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=10ce15743d14cae002

Here is the route (planned)

Just need to close the covers and go! Going to be in some very remote areas, so we are carrying spare tires just in case along with tools to spoon them on and balance them.

I'll update as I can depending on wifi access and time.

Uncle Hud · May 26, 2016

Best of luck, sir. Take a lot of photos, please!

escapefjrtist · May 26, 2016

Have a safe trip Auburn! Look forward to hearing all about it when y'all return.

--G

gapiob · May 26, 2016

have a nice trip!

MCRIDER007 · May 26, 2016

Wow....Looks like you are going through Dawson City, its just a short hop up the Dempster Highway to Inuvik to get a picture of the Igloo church.

Bugnatr · May 26, 2016

Even new tires on the Bushtec, you guys are serious. Have a blast!

El Toro Joe · May 26, 2016

Safe travels...JSNS

RossKean · May 26, 2016

I can't really tell from the map but it looks like you are stopping at Fairbanks. Are you considering the ~200 mile dash to the Arctic Circle sign? Leave the trailer in Fairbanks and do an up-and-back.

I had really hoped to do Alaska this year but ran into some health issues that will cause me to delay this trip for a year. Hope you have a terrific time and I will be following along.

Pterodactyl · May 26, 2016

Also, in Fairbanks checkout the dorms on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Much cheaper than even the worst flea bag motel in Fairbanks. Clean, safe, dry, warm but spartan.

Looks like you're taking the Campbell Highway between Carmacks and Watson Lake. Gravel the entire 380 miles and can be ugly between Faro and Watson Lake. Best to check on road conditions before you leave Dawson.

If you have bike issues in the Dawson vicinity, then contact The Dick. (Dick Van Nostrand) He has a lift, tire changer and is generous in offering help to riders. Dust 2 Dawson, an annual gathering of riders in Dawson, will take place on 24-25 June. Worth attending if the timing works.

Good riding, you'll have a blast.

UberKul · May 26, 2016

Have fun and throw us a bone with a pic or two along the way. Sub'd.

Fontanaman · May 26, 2016

Safe travels.

Topic for next fall's tech day. A demo on how to spoon tires on to an FJR in remote places. I can't even imagine breaking the bead, much less putting the tires on by hand or having the air pressure to seat the bead.

I am not worthy! I have struggled putting tires on my FJR with my No Mar changer, until recently when I learned the secret - heat the tire stupid. Where do you got room for a No Mar tire changer on that rig?

Looking forward to the ride report.

MCRIDER007 · May 26, 2016

Fontanaman said:
Safe travels.
Topic for next fall's tech day. A demo on how to spoon tires on to an FJR in remote places. I can't even imagine breaking the bead, much less putting the tires on by hand or having the air pressure to seat the bead.

I am not worthy! I have struggled putting tires on my FJR with my No Mar changer, until recently when I learned the secret - heat the tire stupid. Where do you got room for a No Mar tire changer on that rig.

Same tire changing questions I have although it can be done in a remote area by using the side stand or a U-clamp to break the bead and installing tubes to seat the tire. I perfer to carry plugs and flat proof.

WHS · May 26, 2016

Nice! I am actually planning a very similar trip for 2017, so please post a couple ride reports!

Have fun!

Niehart · May 26, 2016

escapefjrtist said:
Have a safe trip Auburn! Look forward to hearing all about it when y'all return. --G

+1

Pterodactyl · May 26, 2016

There are plenty of places to have tires mounted along the way. Anchorage: multiple bike shops and Alaska Leather. Palmer: the Abby. Fairbanks: Four bike shops and Adventure Cycle Works. Tok: CJ's. Dawson: The Dick. Whitehorse: The Honda dealer. Watson Lake: See the owner of the Airforce Inn for advice.

To each there own, but I don't carry tires. Plugs and tubes should get you to a place where you can get tires. But, if I were pulling a trailer, then I might think differently. It certainly cannot hurt to have tires available all the time... along with a bottle of Irish to see you through the dismount and mounting.

SacramentoMike · May 26, 2016

Have fun. Be safe. And have fun.

Uncle Hud · May 26, 2016

They're in Canada ....

mcatrophy · May 26, 2016

Respect.

Fred W · May 26, 2016

Just saw this... Subscribed!

Have a great trip!

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