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I have talked about riding to the west coast and back forever! I always make excuses to not go. Too expensive, take too long, the bike might break down, I might need tires part way. No more! I am 58 and could fucking drop dead tomorrow. The only thing that can stop me is the money. As long as we can swing that I am going this summer. I figure 2 to 3 weeks. My plan is hit the Badlands and other places going west to eventually ride the pacific coast. Then head east across the Southwest. Not sure if I want head up to Colorado or just stay south. My sister has lived in the San Fran area for 30 years and I have never been out. Figured I’d stop and bother her while I am out there. I have a cousin out there that says he is going to Sturgis this year. I want to go to Sturgis, once. Need to plan for a couple of days there. I plan on trying to camp, as much as possible. I already have all the gear for that.

It's money well spent.

I've never planned anything in my whole life. Take your trip friend; no matter what it takes; these images are nothing compared to the memories. One day I'll be old and unable, but I won't have regret about where I might have gone.

I'm sure it was very nice but I don't think anything will ever compare to those golden years at Buddy's

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In May of 2015 my girlfriend and I did this in two weeks. Experienced all four seasons, but it was awesome, wouldn't trade that experience for anything.

this is par for any mountain road.

https://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/10119206/ I need to pick one up as well. I have ryans helmet I have been saving and my old bell I can start with. Pretty sure they will fit in that model.

There is going to be an FJR gathering in Yosemite in 2019. The same group of folks from EOM. If you're a member of one of the forums, there's a post about it.

Just do it.Fuck the money,if your health holds out you can always make more money.If your health doesn't hold out it isn't going to matter anyway.You've got the right bike for it...I 've been out there 3 times on FJRs.It's not that expensive if you camp and you'll meet a lot of Interesting people in campgrounds.Speaking of camping...reserve site 44 in Samual P Taylor S.P. in Oleama for a night or two,nothing like camping in the redwoods.You might as well do the Beartooth Pass on you're way out,it will keep you heading west anyways.Definitely ride highway 1 North out of San Francisco at least to Urieka.The best motorcycle road in America!If you can ride the section just North of S.F. from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach early on a Sunday morning....not much traffic then,and that section is a blast if you can catch it without traffic!But damn near all of it is a blast and especially in the Ft Bragg area once you leave the ocean and go through the forest near Leggit.Just do it,you won't regret it.

Awesome. I still want to ride to Alaska.

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