Beartooth Ride Summer of 2016 July 31-Aug 4 - Page 35

**schoeney** · 07-09-2016, 07:54 PM

Bob...That C14 is not too shabby either

I am getting warmed up for Red Lodge with a little 2500 miler from Washington to SoCal via the coast

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landman · 07-10-2016, 08:44 PM

Greg, sounds like a fun trip,stay safe and try not to wear out your tires before red lodge.i am good in that regard with fairly fresh T30 GT'S on the c14. The ninja is a blast but a real tire sheader.At 1700 miles the stock brigestone S20'S were down to 3/32's of tread left.i been riding it a bit aggressively but it doesn't look like they will even last 3.000 miles.See you soon.

ponch · 07-10-2016, 09:18 PM

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Greg, sounds like a fun trip,stay safe and try not to wear out your tires before red lodge.i am good in that regard with fairly fresh T30 GT'S on the c14. The ninja is a blast but a real tire sheader.At 1700 miles the stock brigestone S20'S were down to 3/32's of tread left.i been riding it a bit aggressively but it doesn't look like they will even last 3.000 miles.See you soon.

I use Michelin PR4GTs now and have used PR3s before. 10-15k miles depending on the front or rear.

**schoeney** · 07-10-2016, 09:53 PM

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I use Michelin PR4GTs now and have used PR3s before. 10-15k miles depending on the front or rear.

I just bought a new one of these as well. I am hearing good things about it. I noticed better handling. Handled great on Highway 1 near Big Sur California.

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ponch · 07-10-2016, 09:59 PM

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I just bought a new one of these as well. I am hearing good things about it. I noticed better handling. Handled great on Highway 1 near Big Sur California.

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Excellent in wet weather.

blowndodge · 07-10-2016, 11:56 PM

I got fresh Commander II's on. 22k on the last two.

Dave · 07-11-2016, 06:47 AM

How many miles do you have on that bike, Brad?

blowndodge · 07-11-2016, 09:18 AM

35k

landman · 07-11-2016, 08:25 PM

not sure why kawi chose to put soft sport bike tires like the hypersport s20 it came with on a bike that they promote as a sport tourer.then they turn around and put t-30 sportouring tires on the versy 1000 which is pretty muck the same bike with a detuned motor and more suspension travel.

**schoeney** · 07-11-2016, 11:45 PM

So I am on Day 4 of my SoCal bike ride.... you don't really realize how much traffic is in Southern California until you ride the freeways on a bike in 90 degree heat.

I have a rental car for a few days so I won't have to deal with it until I return. I am thinking I might hit a little bit of Yosemite on the way back depending on the weather.

I know one thing. I will be on the road at the crack of dawn when I head back to avoid the heat and traffic.

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waterman · 07-12-2016, 10:19 AM

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So I am on Day 4 of my SoCal bike ride.... you don't really realize how much traffic is in Southern California until you ride the freeways on a bike in 90 degree heat.

I have a rental car for a few days so I won't have to deal with it until I return. I am thinking I might hit a little bit of Yosemite on the way back depending on the weather.

I know one thing. I will be on the road at the crack of dawn when I head back to avoid the heat and traffic.

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Good luck on avoiding traffic in southern CA.

usranger74 · 07-12-2016, 10:26 AM

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Good luck on avoiding traffic in southern CA.

When most folks talk about S Cal they are talking about urban areas and ignoring an outstanding area to ride.

Go 100 miles east of the S Cal coast and you are in some very nice ridding country with many good rides/roads with little traffic.

**schoeney** · 07-12-2016, 10:50 AM

I know what you mean Bill, I grew up down here and I come down for business about once a month.

The problem is you have to fight so much traffic just to get to the good spots and hope it is not scorching hot or windy when you arrive.

I am sure Dave , Brad, and Cliff all know the secret roads that are less traveled.

The coast is cooler and more scenic. You just need to catch it when school is in session.

I won't complain about the traffic in the Portland area anymore, at least I can get away from it in 20 minutes.

Can't wait for the empty roads in Montana. My favorite state to ride.

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**rayski271** · 07-12-2016, 10:50 AM

I seen an article yesterday that said they closed beartooth pass on Wyoming side cause of snow are we going need snow chains on the bikes or will it get better

**rayski271** · 07-12-2016, 10:52 AM

It's freaking snowing out there

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07-10-2016, 08:44 PM	#512
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Greg, sounds like a fun trip,stay safe and try not to wear out your tires before red lodge.i am good in that regard with fairly fresh T30 GT'S on the c14. The ninja is a blast but a real tire sheader.At 1700 miles the stock brigestone S20'S were down to 3/32's of tread left.i been riding it a bit aggressively but it doesn't look like they will even last 3.000 miles.See you soon. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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07-10-2016, 11:56 PM	#516
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07-11-2016, 09:18 AM	#518
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07-11-2016, 06:47 AM	#517
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	How many miles do you have on that bike, Brad?
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07-11-2016, 08:25 PM	#519
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	not sure why kawi chose to put soft sport bike tires like the hypersport s20 it came with on a bike that they promote as a sport tourer.then they turn around and put t-30 sportouring tires on the versy 1000 which is pretty muck the same bike with a detuned motor and more suspension travel. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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07-11-2016, 11:45 PM	#520
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	So I am on Day 4 of my SoCal bike ride.... you don't really realize how much traffic is in Southern California until you ride the freeways on a bike in 90 degree heat. I have a rental car for a few days so I won't have to deal with it until I return. I am thinking I might hit a little bit of Yosemite on the way back depending on the weather. I know one thing. I will be on the road at the crack of dawn when I head back to avoid the heat and traffic. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-12-2016, 10:50 AM	#523
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	I know what you mean Bill, I grew up down here and I come down for business about once a month. The problem is you have to fight so much traffic just to get to the good spots and hope it is not scorching hot or windy when you arrive. I am sure Dave , Brad, and Cliff all know the secret roads that are less traveled. The coast is cooler and more scenic. You just need to catch it when school is in session. I won't complain about the traffic in the Portland area anymore, at least I can get away from it in 20 minutes. Can't wait for the empty roads in Montana. My favorite state to ride. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-12-2016, 10:50 AM	#524
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	I seen an article yesterday that said they closed beartooth pass on Wyoming side cause of snow are we going need snow chains on the bikes or will it get better __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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07-12-2016, 10:52 AM	#525
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	It's freaking snowing out there __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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