Southwest Dual Sport Riders Club - Phoenix, AZ

[cyberdos]

Originally Posted by pfdskipper

There's gas in both Kayenta, and Tec Nos Pos

Cool.

I figure something like this:

Location	Miles
Queen Creek
route	200
Parker, AZ
route	153
Kingman, AZ
route	201
Cameron
route	181
Teec Nos Pos, AZ
route	216
Holbrook, AZ
route	180
Queen Creek
Total	1131

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by cyberdos

Cool.

I figure something like this:

Ur second route looks way more than 153mi. It's more like 4,769 mi, 3 days 4 hours, maybe u meant to end it in Kingman ?? When are u thinking do that ride ?

[cyberdos]

Originally Posted by DR650SEDDY

Ur second route looks way more than 153mi. It's more like 4,769 mi, 3 days 4 hours, maybe u meant to end it in Kingman ?? When are u thinking do that ride ?

Well, if you go out there and back don't they subtract the miles you do back?
It looks great in my excel spreadsheet. dumb VB forum formatting.

[Nightstalker]

You need to figure on getting gas at the corners of the route. IBA likes to see receipts from the edges so they know you didn't shortcut anything.

So you'd need additional stops at Quartzsite, Laughlin, Flagstaff, and Gallup. Of course, you could eliminate some of the other stops if the mileage works out.

tz

Originally Posted by cyberdos

Cool.

I figure something like this:

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by cyberdos

Well, if you go out there and back don't they subtract the miles you do back?
It looks great in my excel spreadsheet. dumb VB forum formatting.

Lemme know when i am be in on this one unless i started to prepare for Z Grand Canyon Rride this year ...

[cyberdos]

Originally Posted by Nightstalker

You need to figure on getting gas at the corners of the route. IBA likes to see receipts from the edges so they know you didn't shortcut anything.

So you'd need additional stops at Quartzsite, Laughlin, Flagstaff, and Gallup. Of course, you could eliminate some of the other stops if the mileage works out.

tz

That sure is a lot of stops for someone trying to make some time.

I suppose if you want the plate you gotta play by their rules.

[cyberdos]

Originally Posted by DR650SEDDY

Lemme know when i am be in on this one unless i started to prepare for Z Grand Canyon Rride this year ...

what would you ride? the DR650?

[cyberdos]

Originally Posted by cyberdos

That sure is a lot of stops for someone trying to make some time.

I suppose if you want the plate you gotta play by their rules.

Actually it wouldn't be all that bad:

Location	Miles
Queen Creek
route	167
Quartzite, AZ
route	156
Laughlin, NV
route	182
Flagstaff, AZ
route	220
Teec Nos Pos, AZ
route	212
Holbrook, AZ
route	180
Queen Creek
Total	1117

I'd be concerned for the two stretches that are over 200 miles in terms of gas. The VFR gets just about 220 to the tank commuting. I'm sure it would get a lot less with a couple high speed runs.

[Reidy008]

Originally Posted by cyberdos

Actually it wouldn't be all that bad:




I'd be concerned for the two stretches that are over 200 miles in terms of gas. The VFR gets just about 220 to the tank commuting. I'm sure it would get a lot less with a couple high speed runs.

Who do you know that can run it at high speeds for you....

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by cyberdos

what would you ride? the DR650?

Yup my 6fiddy is a good candidate for that ride i got street tire on it now (80%street,20%) and mild gearing, i can ride 85/90 mph all day long. New chain & rear sprocket. My Corbin seat will come handy on this type of ride. All i need now is to find some time to do it .

[cyberdos]

Originally Posted by Reidy008

Who do you know that can run it at high speeds for you....

Hey, I have a throttle lock.

[AZ TOM]

Originally Posted by refokus

April is no good for me, booked to travel every week for work. I will have to pass on this one

I just threw out those dates. May will work but probably much hotter. I just got back from Laughlin on the Yamaha. Just under 600 miles total. Will try & post pics. & story. Great ride but already getting quite warm out that direction.

[AZ TOM]

Took a ride Prescott to Laughlin & back. Great ride & weather. I am a sand wash nut so here are a couple I found a little off the planned route.
http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...t=PICT0004.mp4

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...t=PICT0005.mp4



Here are a few random shots on the route. Just under 600 total. 250's are capable little bikes. Did not do the Searchlight ride as my friend in Bullhead had a hard getoff last week & not riding for a while. My wife Paula took pity on me staying in Laughlin alone & drove over & we did the river cruise & had a fun couple days.
Pictures starting in Congress & heading west,








Aqua Duck. Is that spelled right





Use it but don't abuse it & we will have access for years to come!!


Might have been more comfortable on this!!


Return trip this morning.




Last gate, Alamo Road & bogie home.

[rattlecan]

Cool Tom, glad you made the most of it!

[AZ TOM]

Originally Posted by rattlecan

Cool Tom, glad you made the most of it!

Running those powerline roads in 6th gear is too much fun. Wish you could have tagged along.

Just noticed I posted the same video twice. Has been corrected!!