Alone in the Mojave Desert Again - 2013 - Page 5

Happycamper · 03-06-2013, 10:14 AM

Fantastic job. Loving the pics.

jrknecht · 03-06-2013, 11:23 AM

Right on! I am thoroughly enjoying this RR.
Awesome photos!

JR

dave6253 · 03-06-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrish4ku

Very nice as usual - I don't suppose you'd be able to share any Trax? Looks like a nice big bike set of routes you planned. Gotta be fun running worn Heidenau's in the sand too...

I love those tires and used them on all sorts of terrain. Once that rear initial middle gap wears down, they really change though.

Yes. I'll post up some maps and the tracks at the end. These were all pretty easy routes.

It did get pretty squirrelly in the sand with the worn Heidis. UPS just dropped a new rear Heidi off today.

I'm gonna pair that with a Kenda Big Block front for my next trip.

Thanks for joining in; Bob, PinkPillion, jrknecht, Happycamper, Glenn5995, tuna101, utefan, danh600, & G19Tony.

Sorry for the slight delay. Its been a hectic week.

Your Ride Report will resume shortly! (I have to show larryboy some 'glyphs.)

dave6253 · 03-06-2013, 05:08 PM

I had already slipped into the just getting home mode and almost decided to skip the hike,
but it sounded interesting and I could use the warm up.

It was an easy hike along the dry wash to the entrance of the canyon.

The rocks were covered by some of the most fantastic petroglyphs I've ever seen.

Lots of charts, graphs, and weird symbols. It looked like the chalkboard in an advanced math class.

I saw very few animals.

I hunted around awhile before finding the images of bighorn sheep from the entrance sign.

I had to scramble up a jumbled mess of rocks to reach it.

I started removing layers as all of the exercise had me overheating and sweating profusely. I didn't go any farther into the canyon.

By time I made it back to the bike I had stripped down to my base layer of thermal underwear and riding boots
and was carrying an armload of jackets, sweaters, pants, liners...

aftCG · 03-06-2013, 05:57 PM

Epic trip, and superb photos.

I'm in the planning stages of a trip for September-ish. I want to do Monument Valley, Arches, Moab (coming from the PNW). I have some roads plotted through Nevada but didn't know which ones would prove interesting.

You're pics are helping me select waypoints and roads.

dave6253 · 03-06-2013, 06:57 PM

I cross the river back into Arizona and turn up Silver Creek Road from Bullhead City.
This was my first ride of Silver Creek Road. It was a fun gravel roller coaster...

To the top of Sitgreaves Pass and Route 66.

Historically, not everyone survived Route 66.

The bike was nearly blown over here by a very strong gust of wind, but luckily I was close enough at the time to save it.

After a short jaunt on the interstate I exit at Yucca, Arizona...

And ride the superfast and wide Alamo Road.

I had to keep slowing the KTM down as I thought 70 might be a little much.

Chicken Springs Road

I make the transition from the Mojave Desert and back into the Sonoran Desert,
and stopped for a hike through the weeds, mud, and river rocks to get a better view of the Burro Creek Bridge.
I had forgotten how far it was, so here I am hiking again in motorcycle pants and boots.

Not all of the mud was as dry.

The water levels kept me from getting any closer. The 18 wheeler adds a sense of scale, don't ya think?

When the highway gets boring...

I often play...

with the...

camera.

Safely Home

The Route in Mapsource

Tracks on Google Earth

The standard Park Service Map that I highlighted and antiqued.

Thanks for following along on my little ride. I'm currently in the dreaming/planning stage for the next one.

UpST8 · 03-06-2013, 07:23 PM

Great stuff as usual Dave! Inspirational and I thank you for it

RedRockRider · 03-06-2013, 07:56 PM

Great, Dave. Like your maps!

Thanks!

Shaggie · 03-07-2013, 02:26 AM

Great stuff Dave - as always!

cheers and stay well!

Shane

Yooper_Bob · 03-07-2013, 08:33 AM

Incredible photography....

I love the deserts of the southwest....so different from the frozen north where I live.

larryboy · 03-07-2013, 08:39 AM

Thanks Dave, always like your 'art'.

JaxObsessed · 03-08-2013, 06:06 AM

Stunning beauty! Awesome!
I just want to lick the screen!

redog1 · 03-08-2013, 09:11 AM

Stunning photography as usual. Thank you for sharing.

chrish4ku · 03-08-2013, 07:37 PM

Nice - ultra cool. Can you upload your .gpx track? That would be awesome...

dave6253 · 03-08-2013, 09:19 PM

The tracks are now posted in this thread: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...3#post20902373

Thanks Everyone!

03-06-2013, 10:14 AM	#61
Happycamper Have bikes, will travel Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Peoples Republic of Cambridge MA Oddometer: 529	Awesome ride report Fantastic job. Loving the pics. __________________ Happycamper 2007 G650 Xchallenge 2009 F800GS

03-06-2013, 05:08 PM	#64
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,537	Grapevine Canyon I had already slipped into the just getting home mode and almost decided to skip the hike, but it sounded interesting and I could use the warm up. It was an easy hike along the dry wash to the entrance of the canyon. The rocks were covered by some of the most fantastic petroglyphs I've ever seen. Lots of charts, graphs, and weird symbols. It looked like the chalkboard in an advanced math class. I saw very few animals. I hunted around awhile before finding the images of bighorn sheep from the entrance sign. I had to scramble up a jumbled mess of rocks to reach it. I started removing layers as all of the exercise had me overheating and sweating profusely. I didn't go any farther into the canyon. By time I made it back to the bike I had stripped down to my base layer of thermal underwear and riding boots and was carrying an armload of jackets, sweaters, pants, liners... __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com

03-06-2013, 05:57 PM	#65
aftCG Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Oddometer: 56	Epic trip, and superb photos. I'm in the planning stages of a trip for September-ish. I want to do Monument Valley, Arches, Moab (coming from the PNW). I have some roads plotted through Nevada but didn't know which ones would prove interesting. You're pics are helping me select waypoints and roads. __________________ '97 Bandit 1200 '03 Triumph 955i Sprint ST '98 Triumph 885 Speed Triple project '02 GS500 '00 GS500

03-06-2013, 06:57 PM	#66
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,537	Final Push I cross the river back into Arizona and turn up Silver Creek Road from Bullhead City. This was my first ride of Silver Creek Road. It was a fun gravel roller coaster... To the top of Sitgreaves Pass and Route 66. Historically, not everyone survived Route 66. The bike was nearly blown over here by a very strong gust of wind, but luckily I was close enough at the time to save it. After a short jaunt on the interstate I exit at Yucca, Arizona... And ride the superfast and wide Alamo Road. I had to keep slowing the KTM down as I thought 70 might be a little much. Chicken Springs Road I make the transition from the Mojave Desert and back into the Sonoran Desert, and stopped for a hike through the weeds, mud, and river rocks to get a better view of the Burro Creek Bridge. I had forgotten how far it was, so here I am hiking again in motorcycle pants and boots. Not all of the mud was as dry. The water levels kept me from getting any closer. The 18 wheeler adds a sense of scale, don't ya think? When the highway gets boring... I often play... with the... camera. Safely Home The Route in Mapsource Tracks on Google Earth The standard Park Service Map that I highlighted and antiqued. Thanks for following along on my little ride. I'm currently in the dreaming/planning stage for the next one. __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com dave6253 screwed with this post 03-09-2013 at 09:37 PM

03-06-2013, 07:23 PM	#67
UpST8 turnin gas to noise Joined: Aug 2007 Location: californication Oddometer: 5,978	Great stuff as usual Dave! Inspirational and I thank you for it __________________ WHERE AM I RIDING *Chronicles*

03-06-2013, 11:23 AM	#62
jrknecht WR250X Joined: May 2010 Location: Hawaii Oddometer: 28	Right on! I am thoroughly enjoying this RR. Awesome photos! JR

03-06-2013, 07:56 PM	#68
RedRockRider Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: St. George, UT Oddometer: 823	Great, Dave. Like your maps! Thanks! __________________ RedRockRider - WR250R, TW200, Versys, Vulcan 900 LT, Zuma 125 Southwest Utah: Dual Sport Riding from St. George http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725976

03-07-2013, 02:26 AM	#69
Shaggie Unseen University Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Oddometer: 2,368	Great stuff Dave - as always! cheers and stay well! Shane __________________ Shane S-43.514872 E172.59602 "We are not at home to Mr Reasonable" - Sam Vimes Adieu Davo, you're on the Far Ride now - missing you already mate NZ Touring pics : Brass Monkey 2009 : Kiwi Sun : Totaranui (no MC)

03-07-2013, 08:33 AM	#70
Yooper_Bob Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Da UP, eh! (Michigan) Oddometer: 1,947	Incredible photography.... I love the deserts of the southwest....so different from the frozen north where I live.

03-07-2013, 08:39 AM	#71
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 12,846	Thanks Dave, always like your 'art'.

03-08-2013, 09:11 AM	#73
redog1 KLR650-2009 Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Magalia, CA. Oddometer: 1,066	Very nice Dave... Stunning photography as usual. Thank you for sharing. __________________ No, I don't know where that road goes, let's find out! redog1

03-08-2013, 07:37 PM	#74
chrish4ku Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Oddometer: 533	Nice - ultra cool. Can you upload your .gpx track? That would be awesome... __________________ _______________________ Chris I don't normally ride on the street,,,but when I do,,I prefer lane splitting. 2011 KTM 990 Adventure / 02' XR650R Chris' Sat Tracker

03-08-2013, 09:19 PM	#75
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,537	Layin' Down Tracks The tracks are now posted in this thread: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...3#post20902373 Thanks Everyone! __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com

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