Cheryl & Leslie's Triumph Tiger 800XC ADV to Alaska

[soph9]

Thanks again for taking us along. It has been a wonderful experience for me, too. Been here since the beginning of your trip and have logged on everyday to see what had developed that day. Your trip and your RR have been very inspiring to me and I have found myself immersed in Alaska and BC through your eyes and narrative. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!
Ride safe.
Marjorie ]

You are very welcomed....it has been a lot of fun doing this from the road.

Love the photos of the eagles. Don't see many of them down here in Ga. (none in fact).

No matter how many we see in BC I still love watching eagles live or on web cams. They are magnificent creatures.

Two feelings occur at the end of the trip. Either nothing feels right except that all will be best once home or you get that 'all is moving too fast toward the end' sense. In the first case, you've had enough of the road. In the second, not enough.

The second!

Thankyou both for the fine RR. Before I started reading this, I was at my local Yamaha dealer looking at a Tiger 800XC, what a nice bike I thought. Wonder if I should trade my '01 Dakar and get that Tiger I thought to myself? Well maybe.

Great photos, love the report on the bikes, bummer about the stalling issues, I'm sure that will get resolved. Transition back slow. Think of it as coming off of a drug, after all it really is just like that.....don't do cold turkey, do it slow.

I think we are taking is slowly, today we are doing nothing but sleeping and eating!

Yeah, we know what you mean. The trip is coming to an end, it's been awesome to read. Hold onto those last few days and enjoy them. When the end comes, have a beer or two or three, relax and then remember with fond memories.

Then within a week or two start planning your next trip. It's the planning that will get you through.

Planning is the easy part, paying for all this well???? Maybe Cheryl should continue to be a RCMP and become a social worker while I should carry on with my career as a social and become a RCMP as well. Then we would have a lot of $$....but then again no time eh?

[soph9]

Today we go home for real but not before we ride some of BC's finest back roads. Will take us about 8 hours to get home but we don't mind. The threat of rain seems to have past and now I see the good white fluffy clouds and blue sky. Hopefully we arrive home in the sun rather the way we left, in the pouring rain.

Hope to get some good pictures along the way so many of you can get a feel for our Province, British Columbia which is a very beautiful place to live and explore.

[Skinny Moose]

Hi ladies, I`ve been following along since the beginning and it looks like you`ve had a great trip. I think I might try those Heindau tires on my GS. How do they look now that you`re at the end of your trip and how much life if any do you think they have left? Too bad you have to give those bikes back, it sounds like you really like them...........cheers, Mike

[soph9]

Originally Posted by Skinny Moose

Hi ladies, I`ve been following along since the beginning and it looks like you`ve had a great trip. I think I might try those Heindau tires on my GS. How do they look now that you`re at the end of your trip and how much life if any do you think they have left? Too bad you have to give those bikes back, it sounds like you really like them...........cheers, Mike

The tires have a lot of life left in them...have a look at the rear over 13000 KM on them and hard KM's that is!

And we are going to try to find a way to keep these are get new Tiger's somehow.

[soph9]

From July 14th 2011

Made it to Wiseman day one, stayed at Prudhoe Bay Motel day 2 and rode o Fairbanks from Deadhorse, 800 KM day 3. Lot's of rain of course.

[T.O. Eagle]

Fantastic pics and commentary, thanks for taking the time and effort to help us share the trip and your thoughts on the Tiger.

I miss BC, but one of these days I hope to get to some of those northern roads, probably on a Tigger.

All the best, Chris

[soph9]

In 70 Mile House. The Bonaparte Road was a great way to start the day. Taking pics and videos of our last day, day 41 on the road.


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[WillDieSoon]

Finally got caught up on your RR. I see by your Spot you are almost home.

Congrats on the completing your adventure!

[soph9]

Not sure what to make of being home....surreal....a bit of a downer?? Not sure yet....but one thing we are arrived safely, no accidents, I can now say no flats, tires look good and most importantly our dogs and cat look great! Mega final update tomorrow and then I will work on expenses as many have asked and how all the gear etc worked out. For now...good night!

[Backcountryboy]

Thanks for a great thread. My riding buddy and I rode up to Hyder and onto Skagway in June and your ride made us very envious. Well done and wonderfully written. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[enduro0125]

[Bill Harris]

Not sure what to make of being home....surreal....a bit of a downer??

You may be closet poseurs... One trip is a prelude to the next trip.

[Aussie Trev]

G'Day,

So, what am I going to do over here in Oz while eating breakfast now?? I've been drooling over your RR every day whilst at the same time thinking about a Tiger XC (might wait on that while they work out the problems). Glad to hear your both home and well........enjoyed all of it.

cheers

[Bobby95]

Cheryl & Leslie, This has been a great trip for you and me as I follow you on the thread. Glad you had a safe trip and are home so you can plan your next strip. I for one really enjoyed it and all the pictures. They were greats. I was there in 98 and will never forget it. Ride with Godspeed. Thanks. Bobby95 03 KLR

[Daytonacharlie]