Best Way To Tour

[NONE_too_SOFT]

i've got no problem w/ trailoring. but i've got no problem with riding either.

[OTB]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

i've got no problem w/ trailoring. but i've got no problem with riding either.

I guess that for "touring" in groups that the trailering thing is ok; for short term rides a distance away, I've trucked the Bimota; it can cut down on the "hassles" but as far as singular touring or "sport" touring, riding is the way to go. Two-thirds of the enjoyment is the journey and the things that happen: the weather you encounter and overcome, the mechanical stuff and the overcoming of obstacles, along with the people you meet and otherwise wouldn't have.

Most of the most memorable tours I've taken have nothing to do with the roads or scenery, they have to do with overcoming a problem, achieving a goal, or meeting some truly great people I hadn't planned to meet.

Otherwise, it's just another ride.



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[No Worries]

The objective of the Texas threesome was to ride twisty mountain roads, not to ride across Texas. I've driven across Texas in a car many times. I was stationed down there in 1971. No air conditioning, and mending fences so I would have a place to stay. The driving has been blocked out of my mind, but not the people I met and stayed with.

I hate interstates. I-70, east of Denver, is not much fun. An hour into Kansas and you would trade your dog for a curve or any type of turn. I-70, west of Denver blasts through the mountains. It's loaded with SUV's and 18-wheelers. I can get to Idaho Springs by using twisty backroads. Most of them empty. That makes going over the Divide a lot easier after doing some twisties.

But a lot depends on the bike. I wouldn't take my 30-year-old bike, and probably wouldn't enjoy being on a race replica. My CBR is a terrific sport/tourer. Taking it across the Divide to Glenwood Springs or Moab is major fun. But I was never on a schedule and could take plenty of twisty side roads. Even dead ends. I'm fixing that sucker.

[Mr Lefty]

True... I guess it depends on the reason for the trip... and traveling in a car can be just as entertaining... with the right people...

I really wanna take several day long road trip on just bikes with a couple friends riding with me... think that would be the shit!

[sfarson]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

True... I guess it depends on the reason for the trip... and traveling in a car can be just as entertaining... with the right people...

I really wanna take several day long road trip on just bikes with a couple friends riding with me... think that would be the shit!

Then I won't tell you about the pack of us leaving next week for two days of scenic curvy riding to Miller Motorsports in Utah for the AMA/WSBK races, and after two days of smelling race fuel, two days returning seeing the best of southern Utah and Colorado.

And FWIW, I'm all for trailers as an option. Rode across the country last year taking small highways across the heartland, enjoying small towns along the way, but I also have an enclosed trailer and very much see its value, including escaping Colorado winters for long weekends with my wife, riding down south before returning. Plus the trailer can be a portable garage on these kinds of trips to hotels and tracks.

[Mr Lefty]

yeah yeah... your a bastard...

[t-homo]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I hate interstates. I-70, east of Denver, is not much fun. An hour into Kansas and you would trade your dog for a curve or any type of turn.

No joke. I live 15 min north of I-70 in MO and have gone on 2 ski trips in colorado at a little place called Ski Cooper. There isn't a fucking turn in the drive other than off ramps to get food or piss until after you are past denver.

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

i've got no problem w/ trailoring. but i've got no problem with riding either.

yeah me either.. i would do either.. i would like the adventure of a long ride but i also would like the flexibility of trailering.. like last year when we went to the gap we trailered down there.. that way you are not tired of riding by the time you get there and you are fresh to hit the dragon.. always trailer to track days.. have the bike all ready just roll off the trailer, tech it and relax before the rider's meeting / first session.. don't need pressure or stress trying to get it ready.. its supposed to be a fun day not a day of work..

but i have 2 road trips i want to do all riding no trailering:

1. East Coast to West Coast - start in like New Hampshire end up in like San Diego

2. Europe - start in England, check out isle of man, stay at b&bs, ride the tunnel under the english channel, france, germany, austria, italy, etc. etc.

[ceo012384]

Riding all the way is great if you've got no fixed time constraints and can stay off the highways. If not, to me it's just a waste of tires and money and wear and tear on the bike, not to mention boring.

My whole trip this June will be trailered, MA NH MA TN SC FL MA

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

2. Europe - start in England, check out isle of man, stay at b&bs, ride the tunnel under the english channel, france, germany, austria, italy, etc. etc.

I don't think you can drive through there. Only ferry your vehicle on the train.