Waffle House run from San Diego to Phoenix

steve_k · 11-21-2012, 04:31 PM

Waffle House run from San Diego to Phoenix.

Not too much to say here. I have had a craving for the Waffle House since I can usually only get it when I visit family in Georgia, and the closest ones are in the Phoenix area. It was time to get off my ass and ride! Took the week off from work to relax and ride. Monday morning I headed out with a stop in Calexico to take care of some stuff there, then continued out to Phoenix to eat! After the Waffle House I headed to Tonapah for the night. Up early Tuesday morning for a great ride home. Stopped in Quartzite for breakfast, quick stop in Glamis, and a break in Ocotillo Wells.

740 miles traveled
8 gas stops
13 gallons of gas used
60.6mpg Average

Will post my route info a little later after I go pull the GPS off the bike.

Bike ready to go:

My destination:

Stayed the night here:

My ride home on Tuesday:

Ice G · 11-21-2012, 05:47 PM

Well how were the waffles?

Fireman1000 · 11-21-2012, 05:53 PM

Scattered, smothered, covered baby!

Morgan Steele · 11-21-2012, 06:01 PM

Great post. Thanks for the photos.

I wouldn't make a Waffle House run. But, you're inspiring me to make a run to Neptune's Net in Malibu. I haven't done that in a while.

Next time, post when you're coming out. We'll meet for waffles. Have a safe trip home!

steve_k · 11-21-2012, 06:54 PM

Just a jpg image of the route:

steve_k · 11-21-2012, 06:54 PM

Legendary!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice G

Well how were the waffles?

steve_k · 11-21-2012, 06:55 PM

I didn't get that crazy or go with the chili since I was unsure of plumbing facility would be available that night!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fireman1000

Scattered, smothered, covered baby!

steve_k · 11-21-2012, 06:56 PM

I will probably do this again when I can stretch it out to few days. Will let you know and thanks for the offer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgan Steele

Great post. Thanks for the photos.

I wouldn't make a Waffle House run. But, you're inspiring me to make a run to Neptune's Net in Malibu. I haven't done that in a while.

Next time, post when you're coming out. We'll meet for waffles. Have a safe trip home!

muskieken · 11-22-2012, 07:26 AM

can relate to trips for food craving's
took a trip from NY to Vegas (by plane ) just to get a double double at
in-n-out bugger.

MATTJH · 11-22-2012, 11:05 AM

When I get a craving, It's a ride from Phx. to Barstow for a Tommy's chili cheese burger/chili cheese fries.

F800ekelley · 11-22-2012, 04:58 PM

How was the ride out of the valley which route did u feel was safer? Was the wind blowing in palm springs area? How did the bike fair, planing this ride in a month any notes tips?

Mattbastard · 11-22-2012, 07:47 PM

It's good to see someone else who's desire to clog their veins and ambition for a long ride go hand in hand.

I'm feelin' In-n-Out, and I live by Milwaukee...

steve_k · 11-22-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F800ekelley

How was the ride out of the valley which route did u feel was safer? Was the wind blowing in palm springs area? How did the bike fair, planing this ride in a month any notes tips?

Hi there,

I skipped going through the Palm Springs area and went around the south side of the Salton Sea on the 78 west from Blythe to Ramona. But the winds in Palm Springs and along the 10 can be bad at times. Rode through there once on my SV650 last year with 40+mph gusts and it wasn't pretty.

This was the first long ride I have done on this bike and I was very happy with it. Plus it was the first time to try out my new luggage and the new Seat Concepts seat that I got a few months ago. And I must say the seat was a 1000x better than the stock seat. The factory seat was an ass breaker on 300+ mile days and the Seat Concepts was great for a 425 mile day followed by a 325 mile day.

Where are you going and coming from on your trip? I'm sure many here could give some tips.

F800ekelley · 11-23-2012, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the info I will be riding from scottsdale to orange county north part. By the sounds of it a windshield and seat would be a wise investment I have a F800gs stock seat which is go for a 5 mile ride. Would u say to take the 8 or the 10 there? Any pointers or side trails. Would be nice. I hear parts of the 10 are really bad to be on a bike but the 60 seems like a fun ride just a lot of trucks

Warren · 11-26-2012, 08:44 AM

Great ride Steve!

Thanks for sharing!

11-21-2012, 04:31 PM	#1
steve_k ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) Oddometer: 897	Waffle House run from San Diego to Phoenix Waffle House run from San Diego to Phoenix. Not too much to say here. I have had a craving for the Waffle House since I can usually only get it when I visit family in Georgia, and the closest ones are in the Phoenix area. It was time to get off my ass and ride! Took the week off from work to relax and ride. Monday morning I headed out with a stop in Calexico to take care of some stuff there, then continued out to Phoenix to eat! After the Waffle House I headed to Tonapah for the night. Up early Tuesday morning for a great ride home. Stopped in Quartzite for breakfast, quick stop in Glamis, and a break in Ocotillo Wells. 740 miles traveled 8 gas stops 13 gallons of gas used 60.6mpg Average Will post my route info a little later after I go pull the GPS off the bike. Bike ready to go: My destination: Stayed the night here: My ride home on Tuesday: __________________ My rides: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skrans/2959275108/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/skrans/...7611854503124/ steve_k screwed with this post 11-23-2012 at 07:38 AM

11-21-2012, 06:54 PM	#5
steve_k ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) Oddometer: 897	Just a jpg image of the route: __________________ My rides: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skrans/2959275108/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/skrans/...7611854503124/

11-22-2012, 07:26 AM	#9
muskieken Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Buffalo NY Oddometer: 159	can relate to trips for food craving's took a trip from NY to Vegas (by plane ) just to get a double double at in-n-out bugger. __________________ crf230l

11-26-2012, 08:44 AM	#15
Warren Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alpine, California Oddometer: 134	Great ride Steve! Thanks for sharing! __________________ -- Warren in San Diego -- -- 2013 KLR 650 -- Click Here For My Free KLR 650 Valve Adjustment Shim Calculator --

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11-21-2012, 05:47 PM	#2
Ice G Brand n00b Joined: May 2006 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 5	Well how were the waffles?

11-21-2012, 05:53 PM	#3
Fireman1000 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Gray GA Oddometer: 1,784	Scattered, smothered, covered baby!

11-21-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
Morgan Steele Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Oddometer: 82	Great post. Thanks for the photos. I wouldn't make a Waffle House run. But, you're inspiring me to make a run to Neptune's Net in Malibu. I haven't done that in a while. Next time, post when you're coming out. We'll meet for waffles. Have a safe trip home!

11-22-2012, 11:05 AM	#10
MATTJH AARG Pirate Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Avondale, Arizona Oddometer: 21	When I get a craving, It's a ride from Phx. to Barstow for a Tommy's chili cheese burger/chili cheese fries.

11-22-2012, 04:58 PM	#11
F800ekelley Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: valley of the sun Oddometer: 86	How was the ride out of the valley which route did u feel was safer? Was the wind blowing in palm springs area? How did the bike fair, planing this ride in a month any notes tips?

11-22-2012, 07:47 PM	#12
Mattbastard Lazy ass Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Sheboygan Oddometer: 1,612	It's good to see someone else who's desire to clog their veins and ambition for a long ride go hand in hand. I'm feelin' In-n-Out, and I live by Milwaukee...

11-23-2012, 08:45 PM	#14
F800ekelley Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: valley of the sun Oddometer: 86	Thanks for the info I will be riding from scottsdale to orange county north part. By the sounds of it a windshield and seat would be a wise investment I have a F800gs stock seat which is go for a 5 mile ride. Would u say to take the 8 or the 10 there? Any pointers or side trails. Would be nice. I hear parts of the 10 are really bad to be on a bike but the 60 seems like a fun ride just a lot of trucks