Yet another bike trip - 811952 heads West!

[811952]

More motorcycle drivel from me, and the write-up is not yet complete, but I think there may be some content which might be of interest to one or two of you..
 
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725900
 
John

[mikedm]

John, thanks for sharing this. I enjoyed every little bit, absolutely wonderful.
 
Mike

[811952]

Visiting with Ron, Susan and Mica was definitely a highlight among highlights.
 
John

[tbrannon]

I've said this before, but I love reading through these trips.  Fantastic photos.  
 
The pictures from the visit at Alembic are fantastic- Lots of stuff there that I've never seen before.  Seems like there are a lot of 'wood' pictures floating around, but not much in terms of the electronics side.  Very cool to see all those.

[kilowatt]

John,
I absolutely love when you post your trip pictures and descriptions. As some of the members of your riding site stated, I felt as though I was on the trip with you. I need to hit the lottery, take a year off, and travel all over this amazing landscape!  
 
Regards,
Pete

[bassfingers]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.Great pics from the mothership.
 
Best wishes,
Simon

[chuck]

A pioneer amongst us. an amazing trip and great photos,
I left my leather boots outside my tent one night in Colorado and one was carried off by a coyotye
Game warden told me they love to chew on them.
 
Chuck.

[811952]

Thanks, guys.  I am amazed and humbled at the hospitality shown by our family at Alembic.  Turns out I'm pretty sure Ron and my father have worked together in broadcasting in the distant past, and when I get the chance I'll ask Dad about it.  Small world.  Amazing how interconnected our lives are, and of course the bike trip itself highlights this.  The fellow who hosted the rally in Oregon grew up across town from me, in a house I've been in, but we didn't know each other until now.  Others I know through friends in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.  And of course, it's impossible to not meet and make new friends along the way..
 
Some of us were talking about coyotes and their love of motorcycle boots at the rally.  Makes sense, and I guess I was lucky or my boots just smelled too bad..
 
I hope Ron, Susan and Mica have time to scan through it as well, and that they approve of what and how I've posted the Alembic bits..
 
John

[bigredbass]

Anytime I'm somewhere where I'm required to drive or ride across those cattle guards in the (dirt) road, I'm happy.  NICE trip and tagalong photos, John !
 
J o e y

[David Houck]

Just finished reading; wonderful as always.  Thanks for sharing with us!

[wayne]

Wonderful narrative and pictures!  My wife and I completely enjoyed reading this.
 
Question:  What model Canon do you use?
 
C-Ya...........wayne

[811952]

Cattle guards on a dirt road are always a good sign on a motorcycle trip!
 
The motorcycle has been liberating for me.  No other way I could afford the experiences it provides.
 
I'm using a Canon EOS50D with a Tamron 10-24mm zoom lens.  I am quite happy with this setup.  I only wish now that it would do HD video.  I am one needy fellow.  ;-)
 
I highly recommend two-wheeled adventuring to anyone and everyone.  There is no better way to see what the world is about, imho..  
 
John

[811952]

And of course, now every time I post I think of the little box under Ron's desk grinding away to make it happen..  

[jon_jackson]

I don't ride a motorcycle, but I always enjoy your posts/photos of your trips.
-Jon

[bigredbass]

So John, the inevitable question, after your 'extended test drive':  V-Strom or KLR, or something else?
 
J o e y