2 V's and 2C's to James Bay

CDCSlim · 08-12-2011, 05:22 PM

Follow along if you like. I hope to add pictures and info along the way as we ride from York, Pa to Radisson, Quebec and back. Availability of WI-Fi will be the key. We are camping most nights other than our stay in Radisson.

There will be four riders meeting in the York area on Sat. Aug.13. Two on V-Stroms and two on Concourse's.

My trusty ride is ready and waiting.

CDCSlim · 08-12-2011, 05:28 PM

I added a fly rod tube just in case I have a chance to fish.

I added the gas can mount to carry gas for whoever needs it. Just trying to be a team player.

Litespeed602 · 08-12-2011, 06:23 PM

And this is the other V

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Ready to roll

CDCSlim · 08-16-2011, 04:38 PM

I finally have wifi in Radisson! So here goes.

Four riders started Aug 13 in York, PA. The destination Radisson. QC Canada.
CDCSlim (Jim) 650 VStrom
Litespeed602 (Dave) 1000 VStrom
C14XTom (Tom) 1400 Concours
MaxBet (Karl) 1000 Concours

It was a rolling meet up so the first pic is of the first gas stop near Binghamton, NY.
Today is 500 miles of Interstate to Ottawa, ON. ,
Not very exciting. Just what we needed to do to get out of the US as fast as we could.

CDCSlim · 08-16-2011, 05:44 PM

Sometimes a red light in the middle of a bridge is not so bad. Especially on an open grate one. It gave us a little time to look around.

CDCSlim · 08-16-2011, 05:52 PM

We decided on crossing here to avoid the large checkpoint at the Thousand Islands.

CDCSlim · 08-16-2011, 06:10 PM

Campground was convenient to Rte 417. The campground is nice with a tent only area. Being close to the highway it is a little noisy all night long.

mrbreeze · 08-16-2011, 07:59 PM

what kind of soft bags are you guys using on the V-Stroms?

and good luck with your trip

CDCSlim · 08-17-2011, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbreeze

what kind of soft bags are you guys using on the V-Stroms?

and good luck with your trip

The bags on both are Nelson Rigg. Functionally great. They do color fade. We both have them on the bike nearly full time. My bags on the 650 have not faded as much. Not sure if it is newer material. They do claim to now be made with fade resistant material.

CDCSlim · 08-18-2011, 05:45 PM

We continued up rte. 117, then 111, and eventually to rte. 109. We would be on 109 for a long time. Going through towns like Val Door and Amos broke up the day with gas stops and snacks. Our goal for the night was Matagami where we fueled up and started up the James Bay Road. Fueling in Matagami is a must. The next fuel is 381 km.

CDCSlim · 08-18-2011, 05:50 PM

These lakes for photo ops are everywhere!

CDCSlim · 08-18-2011, 05:57 PM

Endless road and trees. It is heaven I think.

CDCSlim · 08-18-2011, 06:37 PM

Our destination for tonight. After fueling in Matagami we started up the James Bay Road. There is security checkpoint where you need to check in and out to use the road. Km 37 is the campground.
Nice facilities. Not much grass for tenting. More of an RV park. Good lake access.

CDCSlim · 02-20-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stromsavard

That's a great RR guys!! Thanks for sharring with all of us!! I'm from Abitibi-Témiscamingue so I know a lot about the area you have travel to. I'm planning a trip next summer with my girl friend to see the Hydro dam....Thanks again and come back soon!!

Thanks. We went on the short tour which was the dam and lake. The full tour also goes through the power generation plant. Just did not have enough time for it all.

We will be in western Canada this year. Hope to return to Quebec again soon. I love it.

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Jeff B · 02-21-2012, 07:03 AM

I'm kicking around a trip up there when the skeeterz die down. Have not yet decided on which route though. If I can get the time the Trans Tiaga /Trans Lab might ber in the cards also.

Did you guys get bitten up on your trip?

08-12-2011, 05:22 PM	#1
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	2 V's and 2C's to James Bay Follow along if you like. I hope to add pictures and info along the way as we ride from York, Pa to Radisson, Quebec and back. Availability of WI-Fi will be the key. We are camping most nights other than our stay in Radisson. There will be four riders meeting in the York area on Sat. Aug.13. Two on V-Stroms and two on Concourse's. My trusty ride is ready and waiting. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-12-2011, 05:28 PM	#2
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	Bike additiions for the trip I added a fly rod tube just in case I have a chance to fish. I added the gas can mount to carry gas for whoever needs it. Just trying to be a team player. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-12-2011, 06:23 PM	#3
Litespeed602 Going in Circles Joined: Jan 2008 Location: York county, PA Oddometer: 510	And this is the other V Ready to roll

08-16-2011, 04:38 PM	#4
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	Day 1 I finally have wifi in Radisson! So here goes. Four riders started Aug 13 in York, PA. The destination Radisson. QC Canada. CDCSlim (Jim) 650 VStrom Litespeed602 (Dave) 1000 VStrom C14XTom (Tom) 1400 Concours MaxBet (Karl) 1000 Concours It was a rolling meet up so the first pic is of the first gas stop near Binghamton, NY. Today is 500 miles of Interstate to Ottawa, ON. , Not very exciting. Just what we needed to do to get out of the US as fast as we could. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#5
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	Bridge to Canada North of Ogdensburg Sometimes a red light in the middle of a bridge is not so bad. Especially on an open grate one. It gave us a little time to look around. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-16-2011, 05:52 PM	#6
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	View from the bridge We decided on crossing here to avoid the large checkpoint at the Thousand Islands. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-16-2011, 06:10 PM	#7
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	Camping at Ottawa Munipal Campgrond Campground was convenient to Rte 417. The campground is nice with a tent only area. Being close to the highway it is a little noisy all night long. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-16-2011, 07:59 PM	#8
mrbreeze Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: God's Country Oddometer: 4,975	what kind of soft bags are you guys using on the V-Stroms? and good luck with your trip __________________ it's up to us to choose to have a good day. No matter what happens, it's really up to us whether we decide it is a good day or not. Make it a good day. - from EvanADV http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=55

08-18-2011, 05:45 PM	#10
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	On we go We continued up rte. 117, then 111, and eventually to rte. 109. We would be on 109 for a long time. Going through towns like Val Door and Amos broke up the day with gas stops and snacks. Our goal for the night was Matagami where we fueled up and started up the James Bay Road. Fueling in Matagami is a must. The next fuel is 381 km. __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-18-2011, 05:50 PM	#11
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	One of a million These lakes for photo ops are everywhere! Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-18-2011, 05:57 PM	#12
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	You see a lot of this Endless road and trees. It is heaven I think. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

08-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#13
CDCSlim ^OP Rock On Joined: Aug 2009 Location: 7 VALLEYS, PA Oddometer: 385	Matagami Lake Campground Our destination for tonight. After fueling in Matagami we started up the James Bay Road. There is security checkpoint where you need to check in and out to use the road. Km 37 is the campground. Nice facilities. Not much grass for tenting. More of an RV park. Good lake access. Attached Images __________________ ALASKA2012http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794127 Living life looking through the windshield not the rearview mirror.

02-21-2012, 07:03 AM	#15
Jeff B Checks in the mail. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: SW PA. Oddometer: 2,966	I'm kicking around a trip up there when the skeeterz die down. Have not yet decided on which route though. If I can get the time the Trans Tiaga /Trans Lab might ber in the cards also. Did you guys get bitten up on your trip? __________________ Go ahead, pull my finger.

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