Death Valley 2008 - Page 3

Daytona_Rider · 04-02-2008, 04:29 PM

Here's my wife and her trusty XT225, at the top of Mengal Pass. She trooped to the top like a pro!

Daytona_Rider · 04-02-2008, 04:34 PM

Here she is bombing down Death Valley Road on the way to Eureka Dune. The dune, if you've not been, is probably the most impressive sight in Death Valley. I was blown away; staggering the height and grandeur of the place.

Daytona_Rider · 04-03-2008, 09:32 AM

In mid-March the flowers were just about at their peak. Riding around Furnace Creek was pretty spectacular. Not Bonanza year for flowers I think, but a good one.

Daytona_Rider · 04-03-2008, 09:33 AM

Another one:

Daytona_Rider · 04-03-2008, 09:35 AM

Same trip - the clouds were pretty nice. This one was taken on the west side road just before sunset. This turned into another one of those "after dark adventures".

Daytona_Rider · 04-03-2008, 09:38 AM

We took a ride down Greenwater valley; Furnace Creek Wash Road to be precise. I've been down it a few times but this was the first time for Dawn. I took it easy but a few miles into it she was passing me and pushing it pretty good. I thought, "Well she's got this down!" and gunned it!

Daytona_Rider · 04-03-2008, 09:42 AM

Greenwater Valley Road leads you (if you like) to Shoshone and the Crowbar Cafe' - a pretty decent hamburger is to be had there. Nice people there. I ate there with my 9 year-old son last June/ July while on a two up tour of Death Valley. He declared the hamburger he'd had there was "the best I've ever had". A ringing endorsement if I've ever heard one.

Daytona_Rider · 04-03-2008, 11:17 AM

We toured Scotty's Castle - the underground (technical) tour this time. We'd done the inside last year. It really is a must do in Death Valley if you're at all interested in the history. The Volunteer guide did an excellent job of informing and entertaining us. Heck I even got to operate the water generator! I almost couldn't handle the responsibility.

I taken perhaps 30 pictures of this tree. Every time we visit somehow I sit on the bench below it and snap away...

Daytona_Rider · 04-03-2008, 11:19 AM

One part of the castle grounds the tour won't show you is this rustic cabin. Did you know that Scotty conned the then fledgling GM corporation into inventing a satellite dish so that as soon as satellite technology was available he'd be able to watch television!?

Look closely!

Mrs. Daytonarider · 04-04-2008, 05:57 PM

As always you impress me! Thanks for being my riding buddy!

Mrs. Daytonarider · 04-04-2008, 06:27 PM

Cubdriver · 04-04-2008, 06:42 PM

You guys rock. that was someof the best done video/pix I have seen. i will be sure to watch it all again. I just did DV on a Harley in early March. Wrong bike. Nest time the KLR. Check out http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...257113&page=13

Daytona_Rider · 04-04-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubdriver

You guys rock. that was someof the best done video/pix I have seen. i will be sure to watch it all again. I just did DV on a Harley in early March. Wrong bike. Nest time the KLR. Check out http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...257113&page=13

Thank you Cubdriver - Yes the KLR is the better bike for DV. No place it can't go with a little elbow grease and a cool head.

Heck though, the first time I went Mrs. Daytonarider was along pillion and we stuck to the street routes only. We had a great time! But exploring the dirt has really opened wide for me!

Cheers
DR

Daytona_Rider · 04-04-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. Daytonarider

You were so busy laughing like a maniac!

I have the video to prove it.

DSP · 04-10-2008, 02:24 PM

Great stuff..... Wish one day I can get out of Flatistan,,,

04-02-2008, 04:29 PM	#31
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	Here's my wife and her trusty XT225, at the top of Mengal Pass. She trooped to the top like a pro! __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-02-2008, 04:34 PM	#32
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	Here she is bombing down Death Valley Road on the way to Eureka Dune. The dune, if you've not been, is probably the most impressive sight in Death Valley. I was blown away; staggering the height and grandeur of the place. __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-03-2008, 09:32 AM	#33
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	In mid-March the flowers were just about at their peak. Riding around Furnace Creek was pretty spectacular. Not Bonanza year for flowers I think, but a good one. __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-03-2008, 09:33 AM	#34
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	Another one: __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-03-2008, 09:35 AM	#35
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	Same trip - the clouds were pretty nice. This one was taken on the west side road just before sunset. This turned into another one of those "after dark adventures". __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-03-2008, 09:38 AM	#36
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	We took a ride down Greenwater valley; Furnace Creek Wash Road to be precise. I've been down it a few times but this was the first time for Dawn. I took it easy but a few miles into it she was passing me and pushing it pretty good. I thought, "Well she's got this down!" and gunned it! __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO Daytona_Rider screwed with this post 04-03-2008 at 11:14 AM

04-03-2008, 09:42 AM	#37
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	Greenwater Valley Road leads you (if you like) to Shoshone and the Crowbar Cafe' - a pretty decent hamburger is to be had there. Nice people there. I ate there with my 9 year-old son last June/ July while on a two up tour of Death Valley. He declared the hamburger he'd had there was "the best I've ever had". A ringing endorsement if I've ever heard one. __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-03-2008, 11:17 AM	#38
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	We toured Scotty's Castle - the underground (technical) tour this time. We'd done the inside last year. It really is a must do in Death Valley if you're at all interested in the history. The Volunteer guide did an excellent job of informing and entertaining us. Heck I even got to operate the water generator! I almost couldn't handle the responsibility. I taken perhaps 30 pictures of this tree. Every time we visit somehow I sit on the bench below it and snap away... __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-03-2008, 11:19 AM	#39
Daytona_Rider ^OP You should be racing Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,099	One part of the castle grounds the tour won't show you is this rustic cabin. Did you know that Scotty conned the then fledgling GM corporation into inventing a satellite dish so that as soon as satellite technology was available he'd be able to watch television!? Look closely! __________________ CORIOLIS RACING CORIOLIS RACING BLOG AFM #993 Come out and support the sport of motorcyling; attend an AFM Race Weekend! Death Valley Ride(s) Rock Dennis Carner Memorial Ride Death Valley Video 1991 Honda NC30 (Racing sweetness) #993 2007 R1200GS Adventure: King of the World IMHO

04-04-2008, 05:57 PM	#40
Mrs. Daytonarider n00b Joined: Apr 2008 Oddometer: 2	Cool Video As always you impress me! Thanks for being my riding buddy!

04-04-2008, 06:27 PM	#41
Mrs. Daytonarider n00b Joined: Apr 2008 Oddometer: 2	Great Job ! I dont even rember doing those things!

04-04-2008, 06:42 PM	#42
Cubdriver Stampede Swimmer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Oddometer: 593	You guys rock. that was someof the best done video/pix I have seen. i will be sure to watch it all again. I just did DV on a Harley in early March. Wrong bike. Nest time the KLR. Check out http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...257113&page=13 __________________ KLR650 '05 Ultra F650GS Twin (recently succumbed to deer strike) HD Softail..... OOPS not on this site 09 R1200R For Mrs CD: F650GS Yamaha TW 200 G650GS

04-10-2008, 02:24 PM	#45
DSP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Oddometer: 76	Great stuff..... Wish one day I can get out of Flatistan,,,

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