R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:49 am (Last edited: Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:50 am)
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Ok, not on an RS but on a Harley Davidson electra glide ultra classic, taking my wife as pillion and another couple are going too on another bike all self planned keeping off freeways were possible. The only time you'll get me on a Harley. |
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Since you will be in the Las Vegas area, I highly recommend a trip through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Northshore Road up to Valley of Fire State Park. Some spectacular scenery and some great roads. I did an extended test ride of an R1200RS there last year. This short video will give you a good idea of what to expect: Likely not as enjoyable on a HD, but at least you’ll have some great scenery. 
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
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Zitat von GordonH im Beitrag #4 +1 on Death Valley. I usually go in the late Fall when the temperatures are a bit more moderate. Furnace Creek can still get to the mid 30’s, but that’s much better than the high 40’s and possibly 50 in the summer.
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
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Zitat von AZGeek im Beitrag #5 2 nights on arrival in SF with a trip to Alcatraz before picking up the bikes early Saturday morning then towards Monterey for 1 night before setting off down PCH with an overnight stop somewhere before santa Monica and the pier. After PCH we're looking at taking the mountain roads to the North of LA and ending near Victorville stopping at Barstow for the night before heading onto 66 towards a possible overnight stop at Seligman. Then towards Williams, a trip by bike to the grand canyon then towards monument valley with an overnight somewhere to be decided. Monument valley to bryce canyon with another overnight stop. Then to Vegas where we're stopping 3 nights going to Hoover damage one day and a shooting range another. From Vegas through death valley for an overnight in lone pine before 2 nights in Yosemite and taking two days/ one night back to SF with 3 nights at the end to chill out. |
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Right now Death Valley is averaging 127 degrees F for a high each day. Fortunately the PCH is now open all the way down the coast. And watch out for wildfires. They are springing up all over California, but if you stick to the coast you should avoid them. However, going inland, you had better check the local news for fire conditions. These things can spring up overnight and be measured in square miles burned by morning. Good luck and have fun. Once you get away from the coastal urban areas, riding a motorcycle becomes much more enjoyable.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2011 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Richard is spot on here. Yosemite is currently closed due to wildfires. Bring a GPS and stay flexible. If it is too hot or there are wildfires in the area, if you can, head for the coast. And honestly? Don't ride too much in SF proper. Traffic springs up and goes dead stop when you least expect it. However, do ride across the Golden Gate. On the Marin side first exit off the bridge, there is a scenic viewing point, pull over and take photos! |
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I just heard that the pollution in the Sacramento Valley and along I-5 is much worse than it is in Beijing right now due to smoke from the fires west of the Valley. A local Air Resources officer commented last night that their air sampling instrument clogged up with smoke particulates within only 8 days. It normally will go for 2 years without being cleaned.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2011 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Thanks for all the comments, hopefully the fires etc will have died down and the air quality improved. Only 10 more sleeps till we start! |
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All of the fires in California seem to be under control now, although they are still burning and making smoke that is polluting the air depending on which way the wind is blowing. I sure hope that new ones will not start up any time soon. Enough is enough.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2011 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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