July 2016 Pac Northwest Trip: Wheaton with wifey

[wheatonFJR]

Think I saw it up on Roan Mountain today. The van was nearby, they were probably on a lunch break.

Nice try, but the tracker says...NC? What the hell?

 

[griff]

I'll still be watching for it on my way to Red Lodge next week.

 

[AdamK]

Your might consider a Destination Hwys BC companion map. Motorcycle specific and also made of rain proof material.
https://www.destinationhighways.com/map.htm

Great books and maps! Twisted Edge Publishing is a sponsor of WeSTOC. They also have iOS apps containing some of their books. I've digitized all 3 of their current books into Garmin Basecamp/Mapsource. Great resources when building routes.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Dang, that is sad two weeks without the FJR.I did bring the Map out and leave it with G Sunday enjoying the back roads both ways!

THANKS Panman!

 

[escapefjrtist]

Picked up the '13 from Adventure today and tucked it safely away.

Only problem I have is no obvious battery tender lead so... I have no clue how to keep the battery charged during layover.

Suggestions??

--G

 

[Hudson]

If you were closer, I have clip on leads, but you'd have to remove the panel, and might as well install a pig tail.

 

[wheatonFJR]

There is a pigtail hanging down on the right side, just inside the fairing...or with the seat off, there is a pigtail.

Or ride it and scuff up the tires at the same time? Oops, did I just say that?

 

[Panman]

There is a pigtail hanging down on the right side, just inside the fairing...or with the seat off, there is a pigtail.
Or ride it and scuff up the tires at the same time? Oops, did I just say that?

G-Msn has perfect back roads for scuffing tires! Just keep an eye out for the occasional County Mountie!

 

[Niehart]

Picked up the '13 from Adventure today and tucked it safely away.
Only problem I have is no obvious battery tender lead so... I have no clue how to keep the battery charged during layover.

Suggestions??

--G

Do I get to help keeping that battery charged. Isn't this a face you can trust?

 

[wheatonFJR]

Picked up the '13 from Adventure today and tucked it safely away.

Only problem I have is no obvious battery tender lead so... I have no clue how to keep the battery charged during layover.

Suggestions??

--G

Do I get to help keeping that battery charged. Isn't this a face you can trust?

As long as you let the front tire get scuffed in as well...and you wipe the Kanuckians pawprints off...I guess I'm good with that...but not after two bloodyfookinMary's though.

 

[Fontanaman]

Hello Wheatie. I am sure you have plenty of suggestions for where to go. Perhaps the trip is planned. I humbly suggest going where the weather is best based on how the weather is when you arrive. I am confident --G can help you with some suggestions. If it is hotter than heck, head to the coast and up towards Whistler BC.

If it is raining head east side of the Cascades Mt or head south into Oregon - go where it is not going to rain. NE Oregon is great riding country. The BC Circle Hot Springs Loop is excellent. Find some inspiration on my Ride Blog which focuses mostly on the Pac Northwest roads.

Enjoy your visit!

 

[dcarver]

So... without reading this entire diatribe of western adventures.. when is the Wheatie and better 7/8 to arrive to the pnw?

I might have to hiJack this ride,

JSNS and https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/****.gif

Hugs n' Kisses

 

[RaYzerman19]

Picked up the '13 from Adventure today and tucked it safely away.

Only problem I have is no obvious battery tender lead so... I have no clue how to keep the battery charged during layover.

Suggestions??

--G

Do I get to help keeping that battery charged. Isn't this a face you can trust?

As long as you let the front tire get scuffed in as well...and you wipe the Kanuckians pawprints off...I guess I'm good with that...but not after two bloodyfookinMary's though.

Ha, Kanuckian pawprints are indelible.... We were tempted to put some boogers on it too..... lucky I was able to keep ole 'fitter at bay or it coulda been nasty. Left ya a note, ya hoser!

 

[escapefjrtist]

<<snippage>> So... without reading this entire diatribe of western adventures.. when is the Wheatie and better 7/8 to arrive to the pnw?

DC, the FJR is already safely stored in my garage and wheatie and his better half arrive next Friday, July 8th.

--G

 

[wheatonFJR]

It all starts next Friday, early morning. I will post up the final itinerary soon. It hasnt changed much since earlier....

 

[wheatonFJR]

One week from now I should be up at George's place, reading whatever note he left. There better not be any dik pictures on there or wifey might get the wrong idea of my Kanuckian FJR friends.

Then to head south towards St Helens and Rainier. Then back to George's and mebbe he and the Pieman traverse the Cascades with us to up nort!

 

[wheatonFJR]

The PNW guys rock!

That's all I'm gonna say for now.

 

[FJRPittsburgh]

Have a great trip Wheatie. I worked in the Portland area for about a month a few years ago. Always wished I had my bike there. That whole NW area is spectacular. Enjoy every minute of it. I'm sure you're all wound up about the trip by now. Have lots of fun.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Thanks Man! Looking forward to this trip. Louanne and I are gonna have that FJR loaded down, that's for sure. Top case, tank bag, and 2 small waterproof duffles to strap on top of the side bags...ie, same as we did to my '04 on our American Southwest trip 3 years ago.

 

[FastJoyRide]

If you are comin' DC better bring your passport - JS&NS!