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  1. bigjohnsd

    Road to Alaska

    "Been there, Done That, Got that Tee-shirt" but you took good pictures!
  2. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    Answered the email - :(
  3. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    https://bigjohnsnorthtoalaska2019.blogspot.com/2019/06/whitehorse-to-fairbanks-via-prudhoe-bay.htmlWhitehorse to D2D to Chicken AK with Pix https://bigjohnsnorthtoalaska2019.blogspot.com/2019/06/chicken-ak-to-fairbanks-to-prudhoe-bay.html Chicken to Prudhoe to Fairbanks with Pix
  4. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    Homer tonight, Whittier tomorrow and Sunday, Ferry to Valdez on Monday. Rumor is the Condo we have at Whittier has both ocean view and good WiFi - maybe some pictures can finally be uploaded. Charlene and her camera have been busy! JSNS
  5. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    In Palmer tonight. Fred's Tiger needs a battery. As bad stuff normally happens in threes, we should be good after this. Denali was clear as a bell as we rolled fast at VStrom/GSA/Tiger nominal today.
  6. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    To expand upon what Fred said above: I'm remiss in keeping this up to date so a few hours should bring us back to currency. We left Whitehorse the morning of Wednesday, June 19th. A good days run to Dawson City was impeded only by a flat tire going across a wooden bridge construction project...
  7. bigjohnsd

    No damping on Rear Suspension (2018 AS)

    Contact Ted Porter at www.beemershop.com and enquire about the ability to rebuild your ES shock
  8. bigjohnsd

    Sturgis 2019 info please

    jailingo - I've lived in Spearfish,15 miles West of Sturgis, for 25 years. During that time I'e sold Real Estate, ran the Board of Realtors and owned and operated a Honda and Yamaha Motorcycle dealership. I've been retired for 14 years, but have worked installing motorcycle windshields in...
  9. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    Leaving Whitehorse in the morning from Java Coffee House about 0900
  10. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    https://https://bigjohnsnorthtoalaska2019.blogspot.com/2019/06/banff-to-whitehorse-1376-miles-through.html Whitehorse tonight, haven't run across FJRobb but we just heard sirens go by. Sorry for the late update, Internet has sucked.
  11. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    Quick update. Arrived in Grand Cache AB at 1700 in a drenching Thunderstorm. Fred Franklin, Brian Maddy, Phil & Charlene and I are all that remain Randy Brazie left the group today to continue South West towards Vancouver. About 1600 he hit a forest rat totaling his '14 GS and Bambi. He has...
  12. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    First I have to acknowledge Randy Brazie and Charlene Pendelton (Pillion Extraordinaire) for their photographic efforts. Without them, I couldn't begin to publish this narrative with photos. We, (Randy, Phil, Charlene, Brian and I), departed Huddy's Outpost, Helena MT on schedule at 1000...
  13. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    Brian and I were up early, the bikes loaded and we were off to coffee at 0700 Two quick Espressos and we were on our way, first destination Helena MT a little over 500 miles. Our way today saw lots of Puckerbrush and a whole lot of Montana. Montana gets more interesting the further...
  14. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - The Trip Report

    Brian (Festar) Maddy and I (BigJohnSD) were scurrying like madmen finishing last minute details and preparations. The Honey-do list is complete. The bikes are ready - we've ridden over 2,300 miles testing since last Friday, May 31st. Brian is happy with his 2002 V STROM 1000. It has...
  15. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - Once there were Twenty now there are SIX

    Pre-Trip Ramble to check out the Vstrom for Festar - Spearfish to Red Lodge to Spearfish via a circuitous route. Lots of snow up top on 14A between Burgess Junction and Lovell WY, roads clear and dry. Sited over 20 Moose between Burgess Junction and Lovell WY yesterday evening. Got pictures...
  16. bigjohnsd

    Pre-North to Alaska Ramble - Festar, BigJohnSD and Kip Walker

    Lots of snow up top on 14A between Burgess Junction and Lovell WY, roads clear and dry. Sited over 20 Moose between Burgess Junction and Lovell WY yesterday evening. Got pictures of the one that posed for FESTAR! Festar, Kip and I rode the Beartooth this morning, a lot of snow cover remains...
  17. bigjohnsd

    North to Alaska 2019 - Once there were Twenty now there are SIX

    Without their SPOT link it didn't happen - JSNS Post here so we can all follow
  18. bigjohnsd

    Festar is "In the House"

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  19. bigjohnsd

    Festar is "In the House"

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