Author Topic: trip to usa rally (Read 3315 times)

devilsyam · « **on:** 15 June 2013, 04:19:27 pm »

well some pictures of a slightly wet start to a epic trip then the weather brightened up


Bear on the tail of the Dragon

bear spotted on the dragon

Lazarus · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 June 2013, 04:38:47 pm »

nice m8!!!!

brooker81 · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 June 2013, 05:01:00 pm »

Loving that mate more info please !!

devilsyam · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 June 2013, 05:06:51 pm »

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 June 2013, 08:48:22 pm »

Thanks for sharing.

The tree of shame is filling out a bit.

tomlinscote · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 June 2013, 09:46:54 pm »

Great pics but is it just me or did hardly any of the bikers coming the other way wave or acknowledge you in any way, miserable sods!!
That RT did sound a bit like a diesel on tickover too, but I bet it was comfy

Tommo

DekF · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 June 2013, 10:20:31 pm »

If you have time to wave on a road like that you ain't going fast enough.

ChristoT · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 June 2013, 11:38:25 pm »

Looks epic! But how much did you try and mod your bike along the way?

pitternator · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 June 2013, 07:40:36 am »

tell us more luke, and how did you get on with the GS !

bristol banger · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 June 2013, 04:44:26 pm »

Quote from: pitternator on 16 June 2013, 07:40:36 am

tell us more luke, and how did you get on with the GS !

Luke was riding the 1200rt, I had the pleasure of the 1200gs. After 1850 miles on it the best thing I can liken it to is one of those motorized round bumper boats you get at fun parks, same vibration and enginenoise

devilsyam · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 June 2013, 04:51:57 pm »

and a pain in the arse -

DekF · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 June 2013, 04:53:07 pm »

Cue 10 pages from Mr Pitt now

devilsyam · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 June 2013, 04:57:35 pm »

dek the rt for wot it cost wasnt much better we both spent a lot of time stood up on the pegs to aleave the saddle pain

DekF · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 June 2013, 05:26:22 pm »

Standing on the pegs is just showing off Luke

Come on now we all want a ride report. Some of us could only ever dream of a trip you've just completed.

devilsyam · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 June 2013, 05:54:27 pm »

well thats the thing dek it is affordable

ok brief layout as im no jurno list see cant even spell

bristol to amsterdam connect to washington dc hotel days inn $70 taxi to eagle rider $50
bike hire £600 FUEL $3.49 a gallon
set off out of dc on to route 66 weather fine till we hooked up with interstate 81 and then tropical storm andrea hit was the worst rain both of us have rode in - no wet gear 410 miles of it we arrived at comfort inn johnson city $65 dried cloths out and eat at some fish restrant $8 per head
left in light rain on 26 and crossed over into nc and the weather broke 26 degree's down to ashville were a woman on her phone ran a red light and gave me a proper scare
we arrived at deals gap about 2pm to a warm greeting
room share at one of the cabins 130 bucks for two nights
plenty riding -dragon moonshine 28 lower 129 http://www.cherohala.com

we ran 360 to 411 to 72 and picked up foot hills parkway all brill roads to ride
fantastic tarmac and views

bbq nite sat night and the yanks sure no how to bbq and you know the booze is going to be good when it arrives in a jam jar moonshine at its best lol

we left sun morning heading to lychburg tn full days ride and motel for the night super 6 $45 bargin
jack daniels tour in the morning and very good learned alot about jacks history
left there and headed back to dc overnight stop $60 super 8 motel dropped off bikes and back to first hotel
wens morning we went to arlington word cannot explain the vast ness of this memorial so heres some photo's

the flight back was simple with no issues this is my 5 trip and steves first kosmic has been with me also words cannot fulfill the experiance fully and everytime there are special moments

there ya go dek lol

devilsyam · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 June 2013, 08:24:47 pm »

me and ravenrider deep in suspension mode

lee and glen traxxion guru's

DekF · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 June 2013, 08:57:17 pm »

Aw Luke what an adventure, thanks for the report & pics. That must be a year's experiences for most peeps squeezed into a couple of weeks. Quodos to you for turning what to most of us would be wishful thinking into reality. Looks like you had a great time. I'm soooo jealous.

ChristoT · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 June 2013, 09:53:38 pm »

Who are the American Fazer riders - foccers?

pitternator · « **Reply #18 on:** 18 June 2013, 06:31:42 pm »

I aint surprised you guys didnt gel with GS or RT. You do need to ride them for some time to get tuned in. Its taken me 9k miles and a year.TBH in the first 3 months I was close to selling it. Now I feel I am the groove. Question is, have I changed my perception or have I finally clicked with how to really ride a GS ? I believe the latter cos it really is hard to get it to perform.Riding a speedy or a fazer is far easier...childs play by comparison.You just open the throttle and it goes ! ...just why the GS is such a big seller mystifies me cos I do think its a niche bike. Got to be hype and marketing for sure.For the record I aint going to sit here and prattle on about how great they are , cos it is a personal and subjective thing. I still have the fazer , but rarely and I mean rarely ride it these days. Maybe says something ??

Great write up luke, and yes I would love to do the usa. At least I can ride their bikes ! LOL

devilsyam · « **Reply #19 on:** 18 June 2013, 09:03:48 pm »

You do need to ride them for some time to get tuned in

not for us john you should sort yourself a trip instead buggering around in euro spending a fortune on fuel cant beat $3.28 a GALLON

bigsteve78 · « **Reply #20 on:** 18 June 2013, 09:17:53 pm »

Looks like an awesome trip you've had bud! I've jut joined the fazer family;)

pitternator · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 June 2013, 06:53:11 am »

amazing price for fuel.So what do you think the trip cost you except spending money ?
I did set up a trip to picos and pyrenees which worked out around £800 for 9 days, all accomodation , including ferry to spain.
The way the weather is acting up, I may still yet go on that !

must admit spain is getting one of the few destinations with any sort of guarenteed dry weather.

My only concern with US is the long flight .I am still surprised any bike trip to the states withflight and bike hire canbe cheaper than a jaunt to europe ?

bigbluebear · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 June 2013, 10:53:10 am »

Going to the US of A on Saturday for my hols......enjoy the rain foccers

JKay · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 June 2013, 10:10:56 pm »

Quote from: devilsyam on 18 June 2013, 09:03:48 pm

You do need to ride them for some time to get tuned in

Those BMW's make a Fazer thou gearbox feel seamless , no power, no seat,but the RT has the best fairing in the world

pitternator · « **Reply #24 on:** 20 June 2013, 09:34:51 am »

JK ,I dont believe its possible to compare a fazer to a GS, completely different bikes in almost every respect.I dont even consider either a competitor for each other. They do very different things.I wouldnt run a GS or a fazer now as my only bike.Both come very close to being " best allrounder" , but viewed from different spectrums.I aint gonna prattle on with the finer points of my argument here, but suffice to say its an opinion based now on a reasonable period and mileage and different types of riding.Its " popular" to knock the GS, but it does what it says on the tin, its just the owner has to decide just what his" tin" actually is !

For me the only bike seat which is truly comfy was my 1050 sprint. ALL other bikes are planks IMO, after a period of time. So I just use an airhawk for long runs.