cruppelt
Will always be FJR rider at heart
A really big thank you for sharing this great trip with all the cool photos and the comments. Definitely makes me want to go there as well someday.
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yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
There are a lot of street bikes in Iceland and you could ride the "ring road" and go all the way around Iceland on pavement.
In fact on the first day I rode with an FJR rider but my little Yamaha couldn't keep up.
It would be a decent trip and you would see quite a bit. Unfortunately you could not do much in the West Fjords and the highlands would be out of the question which would be a shame to travel all that way and miss so much in my view.
How about a BMW 1200GS. It is big and roomy and with the right tires will handle the gravel nicely. The only downside is that you have to buy Rukka riding gear which is expensive. I know because that is what I have. Every Euro Beemer rider I saw had on Rukka gear which is funny because the North American Beemer crowd all wear the Beemer gear. The other downside is everyone will think you are German because every German rider I met was on a GS Beemer.
PS - There are no "dirt" roads in Iceland. There are ROCK roads in Iceland.
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Outstanding ride. The wife was looking over my shoulder a few days ago saying "Wow!" to the pictures. I am really enjoying the RR. I think it unlikely I'll ever have the chance to go to Iceland, so this was the next best thing. Thanks!
I hope to see you in Vancouver.
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
Bill, the ride report was like a good book that you could not put down once you started reading it. Thanks for taking us along.
Damn it, 1:17 AM but it was worth the read!
Damn it, 1:17 AM but it was worth the read!
yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
On the last day in Reykjavik the skies were clear and I blew the budget and took a small plane ride over the volcanos.
Unfortunately you are going to have to wait until I get home and upload the photos to the photo server but it should be something special. Unbelievable way to end this trip!!!
Unfortunately you are going to have to wait until I get home and upload the photos to the photo server but it should be something special. Unbelievable way to end this trip!!!
yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
OK, I'm done.
I added the last two posts and I've checked off Iceland on the bucket list. :yahoo:
The whole nine yards is over on my ADV Rider thread
I've got the WCR coming up in September but then what???
Well, it will be summer in Chile soon...
Ride the World my friends!!
I added the last two posts and I've checked off Iceland on the bucket list. :yahoo:
The whole nine yards is over on my ADV Rider thread
I've got the WCR coming up in September but then what???
Well, it will be summer in Chile soon...
Ride the World my friends!!
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RaYzerman19
Go Wings!
Bill, what a phenomenal trip and bucket list item. Jeez, I now wish I had started on dirt bikes and worked my way up........ well, OK maybe I'm getting a little old for this. Great write-up with your usual imagination and wit, and expert photography. Thanks for the ride!!! Good job, buddy!!
