On Google Maps CO 141 looks an amazing road, albeit the landscape seems somewhat arid.
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dbarkdoll_imp
Been there
A friend of mine (who rides a CB1100 as well) ranks CO 141 as one of his favorite, if not his absolute favorite, roads in the country.
I have every intention of hitting it on my ride out west. :biker:
I have every intention of hitting it on my ride out west. :biker:
flynrider
Road warrior
Thanks, LR, you made our day!
We were in Naturita contemplating which way to go, due to the weather. Django made a command decision and we took CO 141. I heartily agree that is one of the best motorcycling roads in CO. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you entertained. The best part was the lack of traffic. We only had to pass one car and only saw two or three cars coming the other way. It reminded me of U.S. 12 in Idaho, but with different scenery. Red rocks and cliffs, vs. forested canyon.
They're repaving part of the northern section, but that was a minor inconvenience compared to the fun we had on the first 75 miles.
Thanks again!
We were in Naturita contemplating which way to go, due to the weather. Django made a command decision and we took CO 141. I heartily agree that is one of the best motorcycling roads in CO. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you entertained. The best part was the lack of traffic. We only had to pass one car and only saw two or three cars coming the other way. It reminded me of U.S. 12 in Idaho, but with different scenery. Red rocks and cliffs, vs. forested canyon.
They're repaving part of the northern section, but that was a minor inconvenience compared to the fun we had on the first 75 miles.
Thanks again!
Day 1: I drove down to Hanksville and snapped a couple of pictures along the way of the San Rafael Swell. Singular thunder cell storms were brewing on the horizon and would hit later on in the evening.
Got to my destination at Dukes Slickrock Campground and unloaded bike from trailer as I would be sleeping inside this night.
What my sleeping quarters looked like
Took bike over to Blondies diner and the storm cells were moving in
Had a burger and fries for a somewhat late lunch and then had an epiphany prompted by Cormanus' picture of him hauling a tire. I Wasn't going to need the top box until the second part of the trip after linking up with Django. We were sleeping the first night in a hotel. So I removed the top box and tossed the tires on the back and cam strap locked them down. My original plan had been to put them on the seat in front of the box and strap them horizontally to the bike.
Went to dinner at Dukes and these where sitting out front. A little bit of everything on the roads during summer.
Dinner was good. They know how to grill a trout here. Pie was decent as well.
The Duke was working the bar.
After dinner the storm cells got a little more aggressive
I watched the lightning for a while and fell asleep to the sound of rain on the metal roof of the trailer.
Got to my destination at Dukes Slickrock Campground and unloaded bike from trailer as I would be sleeping inside this night.
What my sleeping quarters looked like
Took bike over to Blondies diner and the storm cells were moving in
Had a burger and fries for a somewhat late lunch and then had an epiphany prompted by Cormanus' picture of him hauling a tire. I Wasn't going to need the top box until the second part of the trip after linking up with Django. We were sleeping the first night in a hotel. So I removed the top box and tossed the tires on the back and cam strap locked them down. My original plan had been to put them on the seat in front of the box and strap them horizontally to the bike.
Went to dinner at Dukes and these where sitting out front. A little bit of everything on the roads during summer.
Dinner was good. They know how to grill a trout here. Pie was decent as well.
The Duke was working the bar.
After dinner the storm cells got a little more aggressive
I watched the lightning for a while and fell asleep to the sound of rain on the metal roof of the trailer.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Bliss!
I love the stormy cloud photos...and the sleeping quarters!
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
That's a great idea - a motorcycle trailer that you sleep in!
Nice story, happy ending. I love camping in my motorhome (RV) and in bed, listening to the pitter patter of rain on the roof. Very soporific.
Nice story, happy ending. I love camping in my motorhome (RV) and in bed, listening to the pitter patter of rain on the roof. Very soporific.
Day two. I was riding from Hanksville to Escalante right through the middle of Capitol Reef National Park and over the Boulder Plateau.
Got up early and was on the road by 7:30 AM after breakfast and locking up the truck and trailer.
Bike loaded, gassed and ready to go:
Inside Capitol Reef:
Coming down the Boulder Plateau looking south west
Prior to entering the town of Escalante I stopped by our hotel to confirm check in time. These were sitting out front. 30 something hipsters were riding them. Had the beards and Vans sneakers to match, but good on them...they're out there riding.
I stopped by the Motorcycle Doctor first to drop off the tires.
What passes for lawn ornamentation at the doctors house:
I wasn't able to get a hold of Django so I decided to ride east towards Grand Staircase Escalante and maybe meet him along the road.
Django and I met on Main street in the early afternoon and headed over to the doctor to get the new shoes put on his ride.
We had an early dinner while the tires were put on and then headed to our hotel and got comfortable for the evening. we sat out front of the room and had a couple of beers and discussed Django's ride up until today. Here ends day two.
Got up early and was on the road by 7:30 AM after breakfast and locking up the truck and trailer.
Bike loaded, gassed and ready to go:
Inside Capitol Reef:
Coming down the Boulder Plateau looking south west
Prior to entering the town of Escalante I stopped by our hotel to confirm check in time. These were sitting out front. 30 something hipsters were riding them. Had the beards and Vans sneakers to match, but good on them...they're out there riding.
I stopped by the Motorcycle Doctor first to drop off the tires.
What passes for lawn ornamentation at the doctors house:
I wasn't able to get a hold of Django so I decided to ride east towards Grand Staircase Escalante and maybe meet him along the road.
Django and I met on Main street in the early afternoon and headed over to the doctor to get the new shoes put on his ride.
We had an early dinner while the tires were put on and then headed to our hotel and got comfortable for the evening. we sat out front of the room and had a couple of beers and discussed Django's ride up until today. Here ends day two.
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Great posts. Great pics. Makes me wanna ride in the US again
Day Three. We got up early and knocked out an approximate 6-8 mile hike to a waterfall. we were lucky and had the whole place to ourselves as we were the first ones there. Just as we were leaving the first couple of people showed up.
After we get back to the hotel we eat and then saddle up and head west over the Boulder Plateau and into Capitol Reef.
In Hanksville before we camp Django fixes the dragging front rotor that the "doctor" apparently misaligned somehow.
Once done we leave the bikes in the RV campground and head out to camp under the stars with a fire. As it happened it was somewhat cloudy and we did get a few sprinkles overnight but nothing noteworthy. Here ends day three.
After we get back to the hotel we eat and then saddle up and head west over the Boulder Plateau and into Capitol Reef.
In Hanksville before we camp Django fixes the dragging front rotor that the "doctor" apparently misaligned somehow.
Once done we leave the bikes in the RV campground and head out to camp under the stars with a fire. As it happened it was somewhat cloudy and we did get a few sprinkles overnight but nothing noteworthy. Here ends day three.
Me too. And the other photos of Utah. The scenery is just amazing.pdedse_imp said:
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
There is a recent Civil War era western movie called "Django [Unchained]".Frulk_imp said:Day Three. We got up early and knocked out an approximate 6-8 mile hike to a waterfall. we were lucky and had the whole place to ourselves as we were the first ones there. Just as we were leaving the first couple of people showed up.
After we get back to the hotel we eat and then saddle up and head west over the Boulder Plateau and into Capitol Reef.
In Hanksville before we camp Django fixes the dragging front rotor that the "doctor" apparently misaligned somehow.
Once done we leave the bikes in the RV campground and head out to camp under the stars with a fire. As it happened it was somewhat cloudy and we did get a few sprinkles overnight but nothing noteworthy. Here ends day three.
the Ferret
Road warrior
This is great. Looks like Django is enjoying himself.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
Thanks for the great write up , we look forward meeting Django in WNC.
Mscb1100_imp
Been there
Django
Are you still on schedule to be near Birmingham on 6/26
David
Mscb1100
Are you still on schedule to be near Birmingham on 6/26
David
Mscb1100
Django
Road warrior
Thread starter
David, 6/26 looks good so far. Would you mind if I came 1 day earlier? Just asking, my plans for the next days are still a little shaky.
Mscb1100_imp
Been there
On the 25 is good also and would even be even better
I'll pm you later today and we can make some plans
I've been unloading and sorting contents of 26.ft uhaul for the past two days
All living spaces, bedrooms and kitchen are setup
Just unpacking boxes of tools and motorcycle parts for next few days
I'll pm you later today and we can make some plans
I've been unloading and sorting contents of 26.ft uhaul for the past two days
All living spaces, bedrooms and kitchen are setup
Just unpacking boxes of tools and motorcycle parts for next few days
kennyw
Road warrior
Better late than never? I made it to the moab dinner for lunch today...
I hope the others were waiting. 
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
At least the eats will be as good.kennyw_imp said:
