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Post by skyrider on Jun 29, 2013 13:55:24 GMT -6
They were predicting 117 where we last lived in NV.
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Post by bobf on Jun 30, 2013 7:07:56 GMT -6
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Post by skyrider on Jun 30, 2013 13:55:11 GMT -6
JR what was the brand and source of that windshield of yours?
Headed out tomorrow morning to return to Oregon by a more northern route.
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Post by bobf on Jun 30, 2013 14:32:46 GMT -6
Sounds like a good move as we are expecting these extreme heat days to continue through Tuesday in the south west areas.
Try I-80 and head for home. If you don't like interstates there are some decent state roads to be used as well that will keep you north of a lot of this heat.
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Post by skyrider on Jul 3, 2013 8:05:45 GMT -6
Day one of the return: Remember those wind in KS that always blow from the south?
I heat towards Marysville in the north expecting tail winds. WRONG! Strong head wind all day. Nice city park to camp in, they even have hookups for RVs free for up to 5 days.
From here we (my trusty little Honda and I) will follow the Oregon trail tomorrow.
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Post by skyrider on Jul 3, 2013 8:10:23 GMT -6
Day two of return. We follow the Oregon trail all day. Stop frequently to read the historical markers. It is hard to imagine crossing this country back then in a covered wagon. I think I like it better with nice road and my Reflex (or our Winnebago Adventurer). Now we are climbing ever higher. Gas stations start to offer 85 octane gasoline.
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Post by skyrider on Jul 6, 2013 20:25:22 GMT -6
Day three of the return. From eastern Nebraska to eastern Idaho. Still we climb on. The high altitude is showing in the engine preformance.
Again I read as many historical signs as possible. Also a very nice wagon trails history sight in Casper WY.
This night as I look for a place to set up camp I see a sign for a lava trails trail head. Nice graveled area out of sight from the road with a pavilion and a porta-potty. I just throw my tarp down on the concrete, inflate my air mattress, and sleeping bag and sleep well.
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Post by skyrider on Jul 6, 2013 20:37:31 GMT -6
Day four. we cross southern ID on hwy. 20 to Mt. Home, up I84 to Ontario OR, pick up 20 again to Burns and Bend OR.
Before we get to Bend it is getting cooler. I didn't realize how high it is in Bend. 40 miles south I pitch camp for the night.
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Post by skyrider on Jul 6, 2013 20:42:12 GMT -6
Day five. It was very cold last night, didn't sleep well. Put on extra clothes and set off south. At Crater Lake Junction we turn west on 138 to Roseburg. Beautiful ride with lots of water falls along the way South on I 5 to Glendale where this all began.
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Post by skyrider on Jul 6, 2013 20:50:30 GMT -6
Conclusions: Glad I did it? Yes.
Do it again? No.
Reflex a good choice? Yes, for the kind of riding I normally do. I knew this going it to it. I have to keep it light enough to haul on the back of the motor home.
If I were to do much of this kind of riding I'd get a Silver Wing or Burgman 650. Something fuel injected for the high altitudes and faster cruise for the faster traffic in some areas.
I hope you enjoyed following along.
Skyrider
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