Bay Area, Ca to Halfway OR - First Road trip on a bike 2 up
#21
06-27-2017, 04:19 PM
As others suggested, take a shorter day trip for a shakedown. 450 miles/day seems a little aggressive especially since you aren't in a hurry. On a bike you can probably add at least 25% more time than what a map app calculates.
Take breaks at least every 1-1.5 hrs. Even a 5 min break will help considerably. Take longer breaks at gas stops.
CA101 would be a better choice than I-5 in my opinion. Even better is the Pacific Coast Highway if you are okay with twisty sections of road.
US199 from Crescent City to Grants Pass is a nice ride. Someone mentioned Oregon Caves. Cool place! Road up to it is twisty. If you go that route, work your way to Crater Lake. Spectacular!
I love the desert, too, but not in summertime!
In any case, enjoy the ride!
Take breaks at least every 1-1.5 hrs. Even a 5 min break will help considerably. Take longer breaks at gas stops.
CA101 would be a better choice than I-5 in my opinion. Even better is the Pacific Coast Highway if you are okay with twisty sections of road.
US199 from Crescent City to Grants Pass is a nice ride. Someone mentioned Oregon Caves. Cool place! Road up to it is twisty. If you go that route, work your way to Crater Lake. Spectacular!
I love the desert, too, but not in summertime!
In any case, enjoy the ride!
#22
06-27-2017, 10:05 PM
#23
06-27-2017, 11:06 PM
Banned
First off, you will not be going through Nevada unless you need or want a uglier ride. The fastest and more scenic route is I-5 to Weed, US97 to Bend to Burns on US 26, Burns, up to John Day on US 395 (alternatively, you can go from Bend to John Day direct but it has some slower sections) to Baker City on OR 7. Halfway is due east of Baker City. Even this route is a 2 day'er (Bay Area to Klamath Falls, K Falls to Halfway).
There is plenty of gas on either route since they are all on major hiways. Stay below 70 mph (and out of 6 gear) and I would guess about 38-40 mpg. It is all up to your setup and your speed. I did a VERY LONG stretch across Nevada desert where it was 170 miles to the next gas station. I rode at 60 mph and did amazingly better then I normally do at 75 mph.
Other than that, I do not know what you need to know. I do long solo rides up and down the west coast and there is nothing "new" to long rides so long as you butts can take it.
There is plenty of gas on either route since they are all on major hiways. Stay below 70 mph (and out of 6 gear) and I would guess about 38-40 mpg. It is all up to your setup and your speed. I did a VERY LONG stretch across Nevada desert where it was 170 miles to the next gas station. I rode at 60 mph and did amazingly better then I normally do at 75 mph.
Other than that, I do not know what you need to know. I do long solo rides up and down the west coast and there is nothing "new" to long rides so long as you butts can take it.
#24
06-28-2017, 01:59 PM
About 6 posts down this thread is a checklist I put together for road trips. Hope you find it useful. Adjust to fit your trip.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-f...e-camping.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-f...e-camping.html
#25
06-30-2017, 03:43 PM
Just received the hammock seat cant wait to install and go for a ride.
Yesterday install the Kuryakan back rest kit and all worked really well I hope there are no issues with the hammock seat and the Kuryakan back rest.
I'll post pictures as soon as I get it installed
Really glad I got the back rest at the beginning I was not considering one... but I think it was smart idea for the long rides.
Yesterday install the Kuryakan back rest kit and all worked really well I hope there are no issues with the hammock seat and the Kuryakan back rest.
I'll post pictures as soon as I get it installed
Really glad I got the back rest at the beginning I was not considering one... but I think it was smart idea for the long rides.
#26
06-30-2017, 04:11 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Just received the hammock seat cant wait to install and go for a ride.
Yesterday install the Kuryakan back rest kit and all worked really well I hope there are no issues with the hammock seat and the Kuryakan back rest.
I'll post pictures as soon as I get it installed
Really glad I got the back rest at the beginning I was not considering one... but I think it was smart idea for the long rides.
Yesterday install the Kuryakan back rest kit and all worked really well I hope there are no issues with the hammock seat and the Kuryakan back rest.
I'll post pictures as soon as I get it installed
Really glad I got the back rest at the beginning I was not considering one... but I think it was smart idea for the long rides.
#27
06-30-2017, 08:05 PM
#28
07-03-2017, 09:33 AM
Road Captain
These are from last summer's trip to Lolo Pass.
Hwy 7 out of John Day to Baker City is a must do. Some of the best of NE Oregon elk country.
You can get to John Day via 395 from Burns if you don't mind the desert, but 26 out of Prineville is a much nicer ride, it takes you over Ochoco Pass and through the fossil beds.
Enjoy!
#29
07-03-2017, 10:01 AM
These are from last summer's trip to Lolo Pass.
Hwy 7 out of John Day to Baker City is a must do. Some of the best of NE Oregon elk country.
You can get to John Day via 395 from Burns if you don't mind the desert, but 26 out of Prineville is a much nicer ride, it takes you over Ochoco Pass and through the fossil beds.
Enjoy!
Nice Bike!!!
Cheers
#30
07-04-2017, 03:49 PM
Hell's Canyon out of Baker City
I hear that the Hell's canyon route out of Baker City Or. is a very nice ride. Might be worth looking into seeing as though you we be right there. It's on our to do list next year. Could also check into an Air Hawk seat pad. Really helps with the tired butt. Good luck