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California or Bust, helpful hints from the locals CA, NM, AZ |
jandro62 |
Jul 14 2005, 08:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Texas Member No.: 2,156 |
This weekend, I'll be riding my motorcycle from Austin, TX to Santa Cruz. I'm planning on taking I-10 across to Hwy 1 and running up the coast to Santa Cruz. Any pointers on things I've got to do in California; I'll be up and down the coast for about 3 weeks.
Also, anything on 10 in Arizona? Unfortunately, I don't think the teener would make it out there. Maybe next summer. |
tat2dphreak |
Jul 14 2005, 09:04 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Sunscreen... Bull frog SPF 35+++
have fun and be safe! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
lapuwali |
Jul 14 2005, 09:10 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
You'll find that 1 isn't really all that interesting until you get up to San Luis Obispo. Much of it from SLO to LA is four-lane highway. Weekend traffic on 1 can often be pretty bad, esp. near Monterey and Santa Cruz. Unless you have reason to go through LA itself, you may want to look for some backroads going up and around LA to link up with 1 near Ventura or Santa Barbara.
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914GT |
Jul 14 2005, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
A few things to see in S. Arizona off I-10. Not too much between the NM border and Tucson. In Tucson, about a mile off the interstate is the Pima Air & Space Museum. Worthwhile if you're into airplanes. Up the road aways is the 'Boneyard' at DMAFB where thousands of old military aircraft are stored. Further away from I-10, taking I-19 south is the Titan Missile Museum. Lot's of good Mexican restaurants just off I-10 and S. 4th Avenue. About a 20 min. drive west of Tucson is the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Highly recommended, but unfortunately hotter-than-hell right now unless you get there early in the morning.
Almost forgot Kartchner Caverns about 30 min. south of Benson, AZ. Fantastic cave formations. Cool place if you can work it in to your trip. |
slivel |
Jul 14 2005, 09:18 AM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 510 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
Travel at night across the desert. Yesterday it was 118 degrees in the desert east of San Diego. The faster you ride - the faster you cook yourself if you go during the day.
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MJHanna |
Jul 14 2005, 09:48 AM
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Does this 911 make my butt look big? Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Lowry Crossing, Texas Member No.: 185 |
When I ride long distance in the summer I have a gatterback that I freeze with ½ ice and then fill with water. I take a small pc of Velcro and put the mouth piece on the bike dash so I can grab it easy. I mounted the gatterback on top of my gear behind me so I was not having the wear it. Sounds like fun if you don’t bake in the desert. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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jasons |
Jul 14 2005, 09:52 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Haul ass early in the morning and get the hell out of the state. Its way too hot to be spending too much time on a bike. One other thing, we are on the verge of our monsoon season. Sometimes 10 between Tucson and Phoenix and Phoenix to the west can get "interesting". Dust storms kick up and it looks like something out of Independance Day or War of the Worlds. |
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TROJANMAN |
Jul 14 2005, 11:01 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
buy a car with a/c (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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SLITS |
Jul 14 2005, 11:16 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Wear Kevlar Vest and Underwear.......it's gonna be 100+ for the next 5 - 6 days and that brings out the freeway shooters. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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spare time toys |
Jul 14 2005, 11:44 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
When you get hot and need a rest hit the Flying J truck stops. The ones along your path are all nice. The one in ElPaso had the cheapest gas in the area last week when I was out there and it is well kept and good food. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chowtime.gif)
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tat2dphreak |
Jul 14 2005, 11:49 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
you CAN't go wrong with truck stop food! the last thing a place wants is a 300# guy on reds, that's been up all night pissed because the burger is dry.
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MoveQik |
Jul 14 2005, 12:00 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You're taking this trip now?? WTF? Did you lose a bet? You need the same advice that all the illegals get before crossing the border: Travel at night and take all the water you can carry. |
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gklinger |
Jul 14 2005, 12:11 PM
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doh! Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Tempe, AZ Member No.: 146 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Take I-40 thru Flagstaff or you'll die. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Projected highs in Phoenix: Today 112 Fri 113 Sat 114 Sun 114 Mon 114 Tues 113 And hotter than this further west... |
914GT |
Jul 14 2005, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Glad I live here in Tucson, a balmy 106-107 this weekend. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) |
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Jacques |
Jul 14 2005, 12:27 PM
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Technician Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 20-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,954 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_wirdgut.gif) Highest SPF levels on the US Market
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andys |
Jul 14 2005, 12:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
Depends on the motorcycle as well...........A comfortable touring bike is good for a couple of extra hours on the road, otherwise you'll be worn out pretty quick, especially in that kind of heat. Be real careful of heat stroke, as symptoms can be pretty mild before it's too late. Hugely boring ride through western AZ and into SoCal on I 10.
Andy |
gklinger |
Jul 14 2005, 12:31 PM
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doh! Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Tempe, AZ Member No.: 146 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Here you go:
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TravisNeff |
Jul 14 2005, 12:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
In Tucson, Tombstone is a fun little stop. As for PHX, lots to see and do depending on what you are up for.
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gregrobbins |
Jul 14 2005, 08:04 PM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
We're not too far off I-10 in Phoenix. If you need a bed, shower, chow, or a dip in the pool, give me a call.
Greg 623-297-4084 |
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