Westport WA to BV & back-2,500mi round trip on my KLR

[Medicine Creek]

was good to meet you, toney. sorry about the laughing, but seriously dude, look in a mirror and tell me i am wrong.

[Fat Toney]

Originally Posted by Medicine Creek

was good to meet you, toney. sorry about the laughing, but seriously dude, look in a mirror and tell me i am wrong.

Hey, when you're right you're right...fucker.

[Fat Toney]

Originally Posted by Eurobiker

We had some prelim talks about that, but right now I'd say TBD. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem going right back to BV. The only shortcoming the campground had was too few showers and that should be addressed by next year. The pavillion, tent/cabins/RV sites, the proximity to town and the varity of riding terrain gives it in my book.

There was some concern that we held West Fest a tad too early; although I think everyone got through the snowiest passes, even if by a day. Any thoughts on timing? I think if best to stay in the July to early August timeframe.

Timing was fine by me...I liked the site, but I like variety...what about holding the rally in Moab? and maybe some agility contests for around camp...you know like who can go the slowest, maybe some cones and something to climb over, like an old car or a dirt mound.

[Just_Sean]

Originally Posted by Eurobiker

There was some concern that we held West Fest a tad too early; although I think everyone got through the snowiest passes, even if by a day. Any thoughts on timing? I think if best to stay in the July to early August timeframe.

If it goes too much later in the summer, it's WAY too hot for most folks trying to get there. My 0.02



FatToney - great to meet you - you're one funny dood. See ya again sometime, prolly when I pass through the NWet

[Fat Toney]

Originally Posted by AlamedaK9

If it goes too much later in the summer, it's WAY too hot for most folks trying to get there. My 0.02



FatToney - great to meet you - you're one funny dood. See ya again sometime, prolly when I pass through the NWet

Same here...definately stop by if you're up this way...

[Road Rash]

Originally Posted by Fat Toney

what about holding the rally in Moab?

Moab for West Fest 07

[Fat Toney]

Originally Posted by Road Rash

Moab for West Fest 07

I think this needs its own thread...shouldn't you be working or something?

It was great riding and hanging out with you and TG, as always...we gotta have you up for dinner sometime soon...

[manfromthestix]

Originally Posted by Road Rash

Moab for West Fest 07

I was in Moab two weeks ago, it was 103*F, way too hot for me. Full mesh gear at 8:00 AM and already sweating like a pig. Moab is OUTSTANDING in early Spring or late Fall..... We rode the White Rim Trail (~115 miles, camp two nights) on bicycles the first week of Nevember a few years ago, 40*F at night and 65*F during the day, ZERO tourists, it was unbelievable.

And speaking of that Teton shot:





That's about 140 miles from my driveway. July 4th is typically the peak of tourist traffic through Jellystone, you hit it just right!

You've got the Iron Butt, then you've got people who ride KLR650's on trips like this, A WHOLE DIFFERENT CLASS! I can get about 200 in a day on my DR650 before I need physical therapy.

Next time you're through Wyoming give a holler (unless it's like 2:00 AM!).

Doug

[manfromthestix]

Hey, I almost forgot, tell Surf Mama thanks for the excellent marital advice! She sounds like a keeper! (Her advice was to punt it all and go for a long ride, then when I'm done keep riding! ) It's working GREAT!

Doug

[Misery Goat]

Originally Posted by Fat Toney

Same here MG...did you ride somewhere good Saturday too?

did an easy ride up monarch and some other pass, mostly fast dirt, Hancock wore me out the day before.

[Fat Toney]

Originally Posted by manfromthestix

Hey, I almost forgot, tell Surf Mama thanks for the excellent marital advice! She sounds like a keeper! (Her advice was to punt it all and go for a long ride, then when I'm done keep riding! ) It's working GREAT!

Doug

Surfmama said she ripped that advice off from somebody else...glad its working.

[Willy-B]

Nice report and great pics, Toney.


BTW, great job in the saddle. I'm impressed, 3200 miles on a KLR.

[Fat Toney]

Originally Posted by Willy-B

Nice report and great pics, Toney.


BTW, great job in the saddle. I'm impressed, 3200 miles on a KLR.

Not to toot my own horn or anything, not that I am a bragert or an attention whore or anything but did I delete the part about the home stretch 1300miles in 27 hours (yellowstone slowed me up)

[Fat Toney]

Originally Posted by Fat Toney

Not to toot my own horn or anything, not that I am a bragert or an attention whore or anything but did I delete the part about the home stretch 1300miles in 27 hours (yellowstone slowed me up)

Now I've got Tierra Del Fuego on the brain...how far is it anyway?

[Willy-B]

Originally Posted by Fat Toney

Not to toot my own horn or anything, not that I am a bragert or an attention whore or anything but did I delete the part about the home stretch 1300miles in 27 hours (yellowstone slowed me up)

I caught somewhere in the thread, I can't remember who said, nice work though . Great surprise for Surf momma too.

indeed.