2019 Summer Ride, Western USA

[bflint]

For “isshouldbuyatacotruck”. Pics of gear.
Roll bag is Saddleman brand ... had to turn horns upside down .. easy. Saddle bag config is all in one thing bought off Craigslist ... also have TourMaster saddle bags with integrated tail bag. Use Rok straps to hold on 70 liter dry sack. Bought roll of neoprene tool drawer liner from hard ware store to put under tank bag and roll bag. Have 3m film on lower fork tubes and front of gas tank. Also have Fenda Extender. Also need pen luggage rack. ... bought from Japanese vendor... mr takahashi? on forum



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[bflint]

Did more Dakotas today, including Sturgis, ending up on Teddy Roosevelt National Park (Medora ND). Crazy ride .. bugs , bees, birds smashing into me ... sunflower farm ... off roading on torn up roads. Here’s bunch of pics.


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[Cormanus]

 

[Desert viper_imp]

Great ride and pics bflint.......I love those rokstraps too....

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Did more Dakotas today, including Sturgis, ending up on Teddy Roosevelt National Park (Medora ND). Crazy ride .. bugs , bees, birds smashing into me ... sunflower farm ... off roading on torn up roads. Here’s bunch of pics.


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Some serious coverage bflint.

Once upon a time I used to keep a camera inside my helmet off to the left of my head. I recall similar events as insect vs. visor played out on the helmet visor.

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BTW: I see the rope is white and dry. Fair snow?

 

[the Ferret]

Dang 2 places yet to visit on my list, South and North Dakota. very cool.

 

[pdedse]

Great trip!! Went through South Dakota 3 summers ago...that's a wide state! Skipped the presidents' heads as it was crazy busy the day I was in the area, and opted for the Badlands which was quite pleasant.

 

[bflint]

Did Teddy Roosevelt National park (south end) yesterday then spent night at Billings MT. Park critters included prairie dog colony, bison , and horses (mustangs?). Funny thing happened on way to Billings... funny now anyway... reference yesterday’s 911 post

. In Missoula MT tonight then onto Washington via Idaho to see cousin.


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Montana is “Big Sky Country “.


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[the Ferret]

Glad things are going smooth again. Beautiful pics bflint

 

[Cormanus]

Yeah ... great pictures, bflint. Looks like you're having a great time out there on the bike.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Nice rays cracking through the heavens.

 

[bflint]

Got to Wenatchee WA which Columbia river runs thru. Wow ... saw 30+ miles of cherry trees, pear trees, apple trees from valley floor to rim. Visited cousin there, traveled to Seattle area to see another cousin. Then it hit me that I was tired of riding so did full throttle on Friday/Saturday to get home ( FYI I hate I-5 ... enough said). Sorry I got lazy with pics... was getting tired. Next trip will have more planning and relax/fishing time

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[GoldOxide_imp]

Neat little town - appears almost Euro-like.

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This trek is solo, correct? Sometimes useful to share a journey with at least one other riding partner to help mitigate tiresome. But I hear ya.

 

[Cormanus]

Funny how the urge to go home suddenly takes hold. Thanks for sharing pictures and tales of your trip, Bflint.

 

[Ben70_imp]

That was a great trip! Thanks for sharing.

Ben