A Solo TW200 Travels Eastbound WA to MN - Page 7

scarygary · 06-07-2009, 06:16 PM

enjoying your rr

.. lets see some pics of your mug.. how are you dressed for success?

good luck with the weather..

cheers

Macadam Drifter · 06-07-2009, 06:22 PM

I want to thank all of you for your comments. I'm sorry if I have not responded to all of you-- but these RR --as fun as they are--- take time and are dependent on the bandwidth available.

So please be patient with me if I do not respond some times.

I have checked the weather and its starting to improve, so I'm looking to motor north to a point where I can get on the original route or select a hard surfaced road, just in case. Right now the three possible points of intersection of my original route are from the following towns:

Opheim-great lefse-but I don't know if the motel is open-anyone know?
Plentywood or Scobey.

So---That's my next task for tonight-Again thanks to all of you and especially to those of you who have offered assistance.

MkD

queenpdog · 06-07-2009, 06:34 PM

Bloody brilliant RR!
We have a T-dub in the garage and this makes me want to re-commission it for some long distance adventuring. I'll be watching and sending any better weather we get your way.

One question. What happens when you get here to MN? Are you sticking around? Turning around and riding back? Well, at any rate, MN has plenty of room for another Adv. FF.

Texzilla! · 06-07-2009, 06:35 PM

Questions

aily mileage,average speed,Etc......I love the trailer. Any idea of the trailer box dimensions? That would be great behind my GS.

Best of luck to you.

Macadam Drifter · 06-07-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texzilla!

Questions

aily mileage,average speed,Etc......I love the trailer. Any idea of the trailer box dimensions? That would be great behind my GS.

Best of luck to you.

Thank you.

The trailer was designed for the R1150-1200GSs and other dual sports but it can be used on any bike but a hitch will need to be designed and Dauntless Motors can do that. So if your interested explore their website they are located in WA.

MkD

Macadam Drifter · 06-07-2009, 06:52 PM

Tomorrow I'm going to head north and try to intercept my original route.

I don't know whether the unpaved roads will be favorable, but at least I can check them out and pick my way on paved surfaces, as is necessary.

I'm just happy its not snowing anymore!

gogogordy · 06-07-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macadam Drifter

"Miraculous Mavis"

What do you think? Any other suggestions?

MkD

"Steadfast". Applies to man AND machine in this case.

EvilClown · 06-08-2009, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macadam Drifter

...My motel room in Shelby-that neon sign made all the difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macadam Drifter

Rudyard Montana - This sign says it all!!!!

MkD

You've got to love a town with a sense of humor.

Loving your report, MkD! Don't worry about us out here - we'll wait for your replies and updates. A RR can become a chore at times. Don't think you're obligated to daily entries. You might need some time off as well.

Not normally focused on daily mileages, etc but for planning a long distance TW ride, what're you finding to be a reasonable daily expectation of distance covered and/or time in the saddle?

As far as a name goes...your rig reminds me of a cow and calf (as in railroad). Just can't get to the names yet...

Keep it coming.

pennswoodsed · 06-08-2009, 04:00 AM

Josey Wales

UncleBuck · 06-08-2009, 06:23 AM

What a great setup on the TW. Thanks for taking the time to report and let us tag along. Keep on

-Scott

kraven · 06-08-2009, 06:38 AM

Ahhhhh... a ride report that doesn't further the silly notion that one needs a 20 thousand dollar bike with 10 thousand dollars worth of farkles and gear to enjoy oneself.

I salute your small displacement and heart as big as all outdoors. This stuff is why I come here.

Keep it up, sir! You are now a legend here.

street Thunder · 06-08-2009, 09:50 AM

Love your setup and RR

Ride safe.

JackL · 06-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Yeah, this is great. Love the TW and definitely not your typical ADV bike. When you get back to WA you should come up to Seattle so we can ply you with beers while you tell us about the trip.

shorebird · 06-08-2009, 02:55 PM

Watching the weather forecast around Scobey Montana and can see that the temperatures are from 36F to 48F with thunderstorms expected. We are with you like guardian angels on your shoulder.
M & D

CoolKLR · 06-08-2009, 04:26 PM

What do you think of "Deuce" or "Dubya Deuce"

?

06-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#92
Macadam Drifter ^OP Explorer of the Backroads Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Central Washington Oddometer: 723	General Comment I want to thank all of you for your comments. I'm sorry if I have not responded to all of you-- but these RR --as fun as they are--- take time and are dependent on the bandwidth available. So please be patient with me if I do not respond some times. I have checked the weather and its starting to improve, so I'm looking to motor north to a point where I can get on the original route or select a hard surfaced road, just in case. Right now the three possible points of intersection of my original route are from the following towns: Opheim-great lefse-but I don't know if the motel is open-anyone know? Plentywood or Scobey. So---That's my next task for tonight-Again thanks to all of you and especially to those of you who have offered assistance. MkD __________________ The TW200 is slow but the Earth is patient A Solo TW200 Travels From WA to MN My Travelblog Updated 11/22/2011

06-07-2009, 06:34 PM	#93
queenpdog Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Oddometer: 942	Bloody brilliant RR! We have a T-dub in the garage and this makes me want to re-commission it for some long distance adventuring. I'll be watching and sending any better weather we get your way. One question. What happens when you get here to MN? Are you sticking around? Turning around and riding back? Well, at any rate, MN has plenty of room for another Adv. FF. __________________ Two wheels good '12 Tiger 800XC '01 TW200 So long Street Triple R, Scrambler, R1150R, F650GS, R100RS....I've loved you all.

06-07-2009, 06:35 PM	#94
Texzilla! Time to Begin Again Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Baghdad Oddometer: 38	What an ADVENTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Questionsaily mileage,average speed,Etc......I love the trailer. Any idea of the trailer box dimensions? That would be great behind my GS. Best of luck to you. __________________ Texzilla Patience is highly over rated.

06-07-2009, 06:52 PM	#96
Macadam Drifter ^OP Explorer of the Backroads Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Central Washington Oddometer: 723	Route for Leg 6 Planned Tomorrow I'm going to head north and try to intercept my original route. I don't know whether the unpaved roads will be favorable, but at least I can check them out and pick my way on paved surfaces, as is necessary. I'm just happy its not snowing anymore! __________________ The TW200 is slow but the Earth is patient A Solo TW200 Travels From WA to MN My Travelblog Updated 11/22/2011 Macadam Drifter screwed with this post 08-18-2010 at 10:21 PM

06-08-2009, 04:00 AM	#99
pennswoodsed lizards,bugs and me Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Reading,Pa Oddometer: 525	name Josey Wales

06-07-2009, 06:16 PM	#91
scarygary Drawing blanks Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto ON Oddometer: 303	enjoying your rr .. lets see some pics of your mug.. how are you dressed for success? good luck with the weather.. cheers

06-08-2009, 06:23 AM	#100
UncleBuck F'n n00b Joined: Apr 2009 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 161	What a great setup on the TW. Thanks for taking the time to report and let us tag along. Keep on -Scott

06-08-2009, 06:38 AM	#101
kraven Hegelian Scum Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,464	Ahhhhh... a ride report that doesn't further the silly notion that one needs a 20 thousand dollar bike with 10 thousand dollars worth of farkles and gear to enjoy oneself. I salute your small displacement and heart as big as all outdoors. This stuff is why I come here. Keep it up, sir! You are now a legend here. __________________ "That ain't right. How can Honda paint a bike green?" "It's not 1978 anymore?"

06-08-2009, 09:50 AM	#102
street Thunder Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Union City PA Oddometer: 21	Love your setup and RR Ride safe.

06-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#103
JackL T plus 16 months Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 431	This is great Yeah, this is great. Love the TW and definitely not your typical ADV bike. When you get back to WA you should come up to Seattle so we can ply you with beers while you tell us about the trip. __________________ JackL 2007 KLR 650 aka the Green Max 1995 Ducati 900 SS/SP, Rose The Big Trip (aka Le Grande Tour), Year 1 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585393 6 months in Europe on a Duc http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217104&highlight=jackl JackLs Thailand/Cambodia Adventure http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ghlight=jackls

06-08-2009, 02:55 PM	#104
shorebird retired rider Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Oddometer: 17	More Weather Watching the weather forecast around Scobey Montana and can see that the temperatures are from 36F to 48F with thunderstorms expected. We are with you like guardian angels on your shoulder. M & D

06-08-2009, 04:26 PM	#105
CoolKLR Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: In the Gem of the Sierras, NorCal Oddometer: 392	another name What do you think of "Deuce" or "Dubya Deuce" ? __________________ '06 Wee Strom '96 DR 350 '03 TW200 ____________________________________________ Originally Posted by gaspipe ............. "Mark, we're a long, long way from anywhere." "I know." ..................

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