HotRodZilla
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Man...I wish I woulda known you were here last night. The Balloon Fiesta is in full swing, and it really is a sight to see. There is plenty to drink and see. Coulda boosted up that kiss count.
Going across the USA on my motorcycle
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IBJanky
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Some pics from today:
Today we went to a Yamaha dealer in Albuquerque. I needed a new front tire badly. See for yourself:
That's the stock Metzeler tire that came with the bike too. Not bad, considering I racked up 12,830 miles on that tire before I had to replace it.
After that, we saw a Garcia's Kitchen next door:
Where I had a really really good chicharron burrito with green chile sauce. OMG so good!
We headed west and saw some cool rock formations:
We stopped for gas somewhere in Arizona and we saw this T-Rex in the middle of nowhere, and thought it was kinda neat:
Saw some more cool rocks:
And a nice sunset to end the day:
The ride from NM into AZ was super windy. There were strong sustained winds coming from the south and even stronger gusts. That's the first time I've ridden in windy weather and it was kinda tiring.
We rolled into Flagstaff and we're staying here the night. About to grab a beer or two, or three in a bit.
We're off to Las Vegas, NV tomorrow morning.
Stay tuned...
myke
Today we went to a Yamaha dealer in Albuquerque. I needed a new front tire badly. See for yourself:
That's the stock Metzeler tire that came with the bike too. Not bad, considering I racked up 12,830 miles on that tire before I had to replace it.
After that, we saw a Garcia's Kitchen next door:
Where I had a really really good chicharron burrito with green chile sauce. OMG so good!
We headed west and saw some cool rock formations:
We stopped for gas somewhere in Arizona and we saw this T-Rex in the middle of nowhere, and thought it was kinda neat:
Saw some more cool rocks:
And a nice sunset to end the day:
The ride from NM into AZ was super windy. There were strong sustained winds coming from the south and even stronger gusts. That's the first time I've ridden in windy weather and it was kinda tiring.
We rolled into Flagstaff and we're staying here the night. About to grab a beer or two, or three in a bit.
We're off to Las Vegas, NV tomorrow morning.
Stay tuned...
myke
jwhite518
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IBJanky
Well-known member
Some pics from today:
We left Flagstaff, AZ today and headed for Nevada.
Saw some cool rock formations along the way;
We reached Hoover Dam at the border of AZ and NV. It was a pretty amazing sight:
We then worked our way down the dam:
Saw a new bridge they're working on:
Then we hit the Nevada side:
Lake Mead:
We rode for 20 more miles then hit fabulous Las Vegas, NV. We're spending the night here before the ride home tomorrow.
Wish me luck. Imma hit the blackjack tables later
To be continued...
myke
We left Flagstaff, AZ today and headed for Nevada.
Saw some cool rock formations along the way;
We reached Hoover Dam at the border of AZ and NV. It was a pretty amazing sight:
We then worked our way down the dam:
Saw a new bridge they're working on:
Then we hit the Nevada side:
Lake Mead:
We rode for 20 more miles then hit fabulous Las Vegas, NV. We're spending the night here before the ride home tomorrow.
Wish me luck. Imma hit the blackjack tables later
To be continued...
myke
Gary F
Well-known member
Hi Myk;
I am planning a ride through to Arizona in about a week and I was wondering what the Flagstaff weather is like. Have a great ride and shiny side up.
Gary
I am planning a ride through to Arizona in about a week and I was wondering what the Flagstaff weather is like. Have a great ride and shiny side up.
Gary
Fubar
FUBAR
Sitting here this morning drinking my coffee and I realize your trip will be over soon. I think I speak for everyone when I say it's been a fun for us too. Really enjoyed reading your daily log and pictures. There are others here that have made trips like yours. Probably not one of us who wouldn't like to pack up throw a leg over the FJR and head out on a trip coast to coast again. Thanks for the great read. Maybe we can return the favor some day.
Don
Don
IBJanky,
Nobody will ever be able to forget how much fun your adventure has been. For you (obviously) and for those of us that followed along from home. Man, you have escalated yourself to FJRForum legendary status in a matter of days!!
Make sure you get a pic of your photographer riding buddy and thank him for documenting your smiling face across the USA and back.
Nobody will ever be able to forget how much fun your adventure has been. For you (obviously) and for those of us that followed along from home. Man, you have escalated yourself to FJRForum legendary status in a matter of days!!
Make sure you get a pic of your photographer riding buddy and thank him for documenting your smiling face across the USA and back.
HotRodZilla
GOD BLESS AMERICA
My wife's cousin is one of the engineers working on that bridge. He says it is a major pain in the *** because the wind keeps putting them behind. It will; however, be super cool when it is finished.Saw a new bridge they're working on:
majicmaker
Well-known member
Hey Hotrod!
On my 2 weeks in Albuquerque I saw a bunch of balloons while sitting on the front porch (the smoking area) of the Holiday Inn at the Airport.
What a site! Got great pics. Too bad about those people in the one that caught fire the other day. At least they were doing something that they loved.
fjrboomer
Well-known member
IB you are the envy of many of us for having made your ride across the country and back. As someone else mentioned you and your partner will be a legend of this forum for sometime to come. Being an Okie I cannot believe you rode as far as you did before finding the winds we think are so common. We ride in winds a lot here as they do in Texas. That is why we are building all those wind generators in western OK.
We will all be sorry when you get home as it has been a great trip. I must admit if I had eaten like you guys I would have to go on a serious diet when I got home as I am sure I would have gained 10 lbs. Thanks again for the great ride.
We will all be sorry when you get home as it has been a great trip. I must admit if I had eaten like you guys I would have to go on a serious diet when I got home as I am sure I would have gained 10 lbs. Thanks again for the great ride.
Wicked Webby
Right is Harder than Wrong.
Wow!!
You guys have had a hellava adventure!!
Way to go fellas!
WW
You guys have had a hellava adventure!!
Way to go fellas!
WW
GalaxyBlue
Well-known member
Myke,
Thanks for taking all of us along! It was a great journey!
Thanks for taking all of us along! It was a great journey!
FJRintheVille
Active member
How about some stats and recap on the trip.
Number of states?
Number of miles?
Number of beers drunk?
Number of girls kissed?
Number of chicken wings devoured?
Number of LBS gained on trip?
Number of Rolaids taken?
Number of rolls of toliet paper used?
Any other stat you want to include.....etc
Number of states?
Number of miles?
Number of beers drunk?
Number of girls kissed?
Number of chicken wings devoured?
Number of LBS gained on trip?
Number of Rolaids taken?
Number of rolls of toliet paper used?
Any other stat you want to include.....etc
majicmaker
Well-known member
Number of Callouses on your butts?
Number of underwear you had to toss?
Number of 99 bottles of beer on the wall sung?
Number of "ARE WE THERE YET"?
Oops! Got carried away! Sorry?!?! :dribble:
wheatonFJR
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Murph
Well-known member
He was too busy getting to the next food and smooch stop than to ride on two laners! :lol:
Well, he did ride The Dragon ... in between meals!
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Lee B.
Well-known member
Some pics from today:
Today we went to a Yamaha dealer in Albuquerque. I needed a new front tire badly. See for yourself:
That's the stock Metzeler tire that came with the bike too. Not bad, considering I racked up 12,830 miles on that tire before I had to replace it.
After that, we saw a Garcia's Kitchen next door:
Where I had a really really good chicharron burrito with green chile sauce. OMG so good!
We headed west and saw some cool rock formations:
We stopped for gas somewhere in Arizona and we saw this T-Rex in the middle of nowhere, and thought it was kinda neat:
Saw some more cool rocks:
And a nice sunset to end the day:
The ride from NM into AZ was super windy. There were strong sustained winds coming from the south and even stronger gusts. That's the first time I've ridden in windy weather and it was kinda tiring.
We rolled into Flagstaff and we're staying here the night. About to grab a beer or two, or three in a bit.
We're off to Las Vegas, NV tomorrow morning.
Stay tuned...
myke
Myke,
Is this the end of the tale? I'm so bummed if it is. Your reports were so entertaining to so many of us.
Is there more beyond Vegas?
I've been off the grid for about a week so maybe I just need to be directed to a new area.
Thanks.
Lee
IBJanky
Well-known member
Sorry for the late update, but here is the last set of pics:
We made it to Las Vegas:
That night we ate at this awesome Italian restaurant called Battista's. I was in the mood for spaghetti, of all things:
The next day, we packed and loaded the bikes for the last time and headed back to Cali:
But before we went home, we had to get a last meal in there. We stopped at this restaurant in Barstow, CA called Idle Spurs that some friends of ours recommended:
Great food
We were in SoCal before we knew it
Awesome end to an awesome trip:
myke
We made it to Las Vegas:
That night we ate at this awesome Italian restaurant called Battista's. I was in the mood for spaghetti, of all things:
The next day, we packed and loaded the bikes for the last time and headed back to Cali:
But before we went home, we had to get a last meal in there. We stopped at this restaurant in Barstow, CA called Idle Spurs that some friends of ours recommended:
Great food
We were in SoCal before we knew it
Awesome end to an awesome trip:
myke
IBJanky
Well-known member
Some stats and recap on the trip:
Number of states: 18 states, not including CA of course. And 1 other country... Canada LOL
Number of miles? 7565 miles total
Total cost of trip? I spent roughly $3500 for the entire trip. That's gas, lodging, food, pocket money, and misc. expenses. The cost means nothing to me. The experience and the memories are priceless
Number of tires? Had to get 1 front tire on the way back.
Number of beers drunk? 100+
Number of girls kissed? 20-ish
Number of chicken wings devoured? 25-30
Number of LBS gained on trip? I think 10lbs
Number of Rolaids taken? None.
Number of rolls of toliet paper used? Lost count, LOL
Number of callouses on your butts? None, the Bill Mayer seat helped a lot. That and regular breaks.
Number of underwear you had to toss? None. We did laundry in Buffalo, NY so we had clean ones the rest of the way.
Number of 99 bottles of beer on the wall sung? Too busy listening to my iPod
Number of "ARE WE THERE YET"? None. Too busy admiring the scenery.
Best two-laner travelled? US 129 aka Tail of the Dragon.
myke
Number of states: 18 states, not including CA of course. And 1 other country... Canada LOL
Number of miles? 7565 miles total
Total cost of trip? I spent roughly $3500 for the entire trip. That's gas, lodging, food, pocket money, and misc. expenses. The cost means nothing to me. The experience and the memories are priceless
Number of tires? Had to get 1 front tire on the way back.
Number of beers drunk? 100+
Number of girls kissed? 20-ish
Number of chicken wings devoured? 25-30
Number of LBS gained on trip? I think 10lbs
Number of Rolaids taken? None.
Number of rolls of toliet paper used? Lost count, LOL
Number of callouses on your butts? None, the Bill Mayer seat helped a lot. That and regular breaks.
Number of underwear you had to toss? None. We did laundry in Buffalo, NY so we had clean ones the rest of the way.
Number of 99 bottles of beer on the wall sung? Too busy listening to my iPod
Number of "ARE WE THERE YET"? None. Too busy admiring the scenery.
Best two-laner travelled? US 129 aka Tail of the Dragon.
myke
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