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2 up on the bug eye brick... any must see chit here... lets mes knows...

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Carl · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:01 am Post subject: Glacier

jo, its all good. Last time there was 1998 for the BMWMOA rally in Missoula. Rode the "Going to the Sun Road" and it was great. If you want to make a loop out of it, Hwy 2 on the south side of Glacier is also very nice, but not as great as "Going to the Sun Road" which has only been open since the July 4th holidays due to snow. BTW, I don't know the name of it, but I hear there is a great steakhouse in Babb. Anyway, I'm leaving in 2 weeks to ride there and more. I'm riding the Continental Divide Ride on my dual sport Suzuki DR650 ending up at the Mexican border in New Mexico. Both our rides should be good.
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Mystic Red · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject:

We did that exact ride in reverse Johnny, that was a long ass day from St Mary to Twin Lakes maybe cause it was so hot.
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Jim · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:41 pm Post subject: Going to the Sun Road

The best way to enjoy the scenery is take the free shuttle both ways - park the bike and ride. If you're riding, you really can't look around all that much.
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owrstrich · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:27 pm Post subject:

what a f ed up day...

was at o hare at 4am... the jet broke on the tarmac... delayed for repair... then canceled... went on stand by... finally got to minneapolis... went on stand by... finally got on a jet to spokane... the left engine wouldnt start... sit on the jet for 3 hours while they figured it out... got to spoakne after the place with my rig closed... broke into the place and just got to bonners ferry...

now i got to get our audiometers installed and calibrated and then get the bug eye motobrick on the ground and get it ready for glacier...

o well... yesser its gonna be a long couple days riding montana... but we come here to ride... and ride we shall... at least its not going to be hot this weekend... i like the shuttle idea... will have to see how that works out... dr 650 the whole conti divide... f ing animal...

now back to work...

johnny
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Jim · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:48 am Post subject: Going to the Sun Road

forgot to mention the shuttles make stops along the way - you can get off one, hang out, take pix, whatever - then jump on another one.

When you're trying to keep the bike from going of the edge and down a few thousand feet you really don't see much other than the yellow line...

There's a lot of nice riding out in that part of the country - enjoy!
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
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owrstrich · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

we got it all sorted out by 2am... getting ready to roll... late start but what the he11...

there was a 75 year old couple from kalispel looking at the bug eye brick when i awoke this morning... he used to have a 88 k75...

they are on a r1200gs they scored in mosuolla 2 years ago... he had a honda st1100 then went to the st1300 but his old legs were calling for a lighter more nimble motobike and the gs is where its at for them... they gave us some pointers... said medicine lake is a must see... 75 years old 2 up on a gs... life is good for the geezers...

ok... perfect weather... bye...

johnny
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ljjohns · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject:

Owstrich: I know the ice cream was good, but what did you think of the Road to the Sun?

After doing it a week ago, I am inclined to think that the shuttles is a better way to enjoy the terrain, while the speed limits and traffic make for an uninspiring ride...

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject:

Ride it wihthout a helmet on - only way to go - even if you're a helmet Nazi. Given the speeds in national parks the likelihood of an accident or hitting a critter is minimal IMO. Might be a tad windy on an RS though.

What gets my craw is that they want to eliminate snowmobile riding in Yellowstone claiming the noise is bad for critters - but in the summer I guess it's OK for packs of loud pipe hawgs to roam free. Rolling Eyes

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owrstrich · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:57 pm Post subject:

all is good... wore the helmets... got a late start... didnt do the shuttle... got to hotel after dark... cows and moose and deers all over the unfamiliar roads... freaky eyeballs...

f ed up and already grubbed before seeing the beef baron...

im getting a ride report together...

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