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Post by newguy on May 2, 2011 15:50:30 GMT -5
Hi All, Leaving the 6th of May. Checked scooter out, All systems go. I'll be leaving Cheyenne Heading South into Colorado. Not sure of the rout once I get into colorado. Thinking HWY. 40? That's a LONG streach with almost no towns. Any ideas in how to pack? Need saddle bags. Ideas? Going to travel at about 40-50 MPH Scooter is a GY-6 150 (true) Can you point me to some links? Offer maps? Planning on camping most of the way. Driving about 7-8 hrs a day. UPDATE: Looks like going west out of Denver is out. Going to go down to Walsenburg, Then west along HWY. 160 to Utah. There's Lot's less hills, And it'll be warmer (at night) More towns and gas along this route. Then I'll be hitting HWY 191 in Utah. Wonder how many BARRELS of gas I can carry? :PThen North thru Moab UT. Continuing north to HWY 6 on into Provo UT. Then to Salt Lake City Then on into Idaho. I know, This a REALLY long way to go, But the weather, Wind, Roads I can ride on Plus gas stops kinda limit going west thru Wyoming, Or the Rockies in Colorado. Plus I ain't takin' HWY 50 thru Nevada for ANYTHING. Idaho has lot's of good places to get gas, And supplies. Anyone along my route want me to stop by? hint hint  Attachments:
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Post by algears on May 2, 2011 17:10:17 GMT -5
Where in CA are you headed? That would make a big difference in the route you would want to take. There is almost no way to cross CO without spending major time climbing long, serious hills. I've lived in CO multiple times all around the state. You might want to do some major planning for a route that takes into consideration where the campgrounds are - and where the snow ISN'T.
Let us know.
Al
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Post by ♣Luke♣ on May 2, 2011 23:37:45 GMT -5
40 will connect to I-10 and I-10 connects to san diego and even extends to parts of LA I-405./hollywood area etc. good luck! remember don't do WOT,you are right,maintain 40-50mph and you'll be fine.
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Post by newguy on May 3, 2011 1:54:37 GMT -5
Forgot 1 SMALL detail...The scooter is NEW 110 miles on it now. Thanks
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Post by algears on May 3, 2011 5:37:18 GMT -5
That's a better way to cross CO. You'll have just one major pass to cross - Wolf Creek. Stop and get gas in South Fork. There also a beautiful campground just west of South Fork as you head into the pass on the south side of the road. In general there are a fair number of campgrounds along 160. Might want to check into spending the night at Mesa Verde between Mancos and Cortez.
Gas up in Durango - there aren't many (any?) stops between there and Mancos. SW CO is gorgeous - if you have any extra time, spend it there. I lived in Durango and spent many miles on 2 wheels in that area. For a rest day in Durango, take the train from there to Silverton and back. It is the best way to see those mountains without pushing your scooter up those long hills. Anything else you want to know about the area, just ask.
Al
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Post by mzv on May 3, 2011 5:56:14 GMT -5
I'm algears better half and we loved that area of CO! Take his advice on South Fork, stopping, gas & staying the night, although right at this moment the temp is 23 degrees, brrr! The elevation there is 8,190 feet and you'll be climbing the twisties of Wolf Creek to 10,857 ft! No gas until you hit Pagosa Springs on the other side of the pass. Breathtaking ride to say the least! Bear are coming out of hibernation so beware! We saw our 1st Colorado Grizzly on the stretch of 160 between Pagosa and Durango on BF's VTX 1800 and can't imagine seeing one on a smaller scoot. That was the day I learned my butt could walk backwards, if not for the backrest I'd of been off that bike! lol
Also beware of other wild critters, we almost got taken out by a scared deer who lost his footing in the hairpin curve right at the Wolf Creek ski resort. How he didn't hit us I'll never know because we could reach out and touch the critter he was that close!
Rest your scoot at the Wolf Creek summit before heading down the 6 or 7% grade. There are a couple of runaway truck ramps should your brakes give out on you!
Have a safe trip and keep us posted if you can!
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Post by tortoise on May 3, 2011 10:45:03 GMT -5
If the trip is recreational . . very poor decision until both scoot and rider are "well seasoned". Just all kinds of potential gremlins from muffler attachment hardware to ignition system deficiencies. New GY6 engines also need frequent oil changes to flush out the suspended metal micro-particles. Traveling into a headwind on an incline may reduce top speed to around 40 mph.
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Post by medman1952 on May 4, 2011 22:32:21 GMT -5
One consideration is that if you are heading this way (to California) you probably really do not want to cross the desert during the warm (really hot) time of year. Temperatures across the desert will reach 115 - 120 degrees and have about 5% humidity, it will suck the water out of you and dehydration will be a real danger, even at night the temperature can go down to the cool 95 degree area.
Carry a cell phone and a CB radio/walkie talkie that uses CB band channels so you can call for help.
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Post by piccola on May 11, 2011 13:30:55 GMT -5
Hey newguy,
Did you get off on your trip? How are you doing? If you don't have access to a computer and internet while you travel, hope we will hear from you when you return.
Lots of good luck on your trip.
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Post by newguy on May 13, 2011 14:17:42 GMT -5
Yeah, Check out my other post in" It's All About The Ride" I am in Taos New Mexico now.
Must be a holliday here. It's Friday, The traffic is SO heavy. I'll have to stay the weekend here.
Don't like this bumper to bumper traffic. They do not care about some guy on a scooter. The trip has
been really nice so far. I have been on the road about 8 days now. TTYL. John
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