Yosemite Trip

Sin City Stan · 10-18-2009, 05:47 PM

It's been a month since we rode to Yosemite. I've processed all 286 photos and finally ready to post the photo essay of the trip.

Packed and ready to go.

Taking the I215 bypass around Las Vegas.

Doesn't look like it but this is the way to avoid the Strip.

NW of the Strip. Still on the 215

Finally on Hwy 95 with LV behind us.

On Hwy 6 heading for California.

Hwy 6

California Hwy 120. A great lonely place to ride. 30+ miles all by ourselves and I mean we did not see another soul until we stopped for lunch.

Lots of these and woopty-doos

Lunch stop by Mono Lake

After spending the night in Lee Vining, CA we start up the the mountains to the Tioga Pass (almost 10K feet)

Little bit of last years snow still in the mountains.

High elevation valley

A little 8000 acre planned burn turned into 80,000 acres. Some smoke and fire trucks were still around.

El Capitain right ahead

Looking down on the road that brought us here.

No matter where you look there's a Kodak moment.

Spent two days hiking. This is the top of Sentinel Dome.

Half Dome.

Hiking to Taft Point

Had to look over the edge.

More over the edge stuff

The edge

Lunch stop

Half Dome view right beside the road.

Blue skies and sunny days until it was time to go home. Left on a misty cold morning.

North of Fresno hoping to avoid a cloudburst.

We went home through Californina. Between Yosemite and Fresno there are allot of twisties throught the Sierra Nat'l. Forest. From Fresno to home was four lane slab. Bakersfield, CA on the 14th of September was 59 degrees. It was a good place to stop for lunch. It wasn't until we reached the Mojavi desert before we took the liners out of our draft jackets.

South of Bakersfield racing the rain to the pass.

I15 North of Barstow, Ca.

Racing the sunset home.

Turn right at the first casino and six more miles till home.

Home. Five days 1,140 miles of which 420 were the last day. Sleep in our own bed tonight.

We did not have a single problem with the Nomad. Mileage was from a low of 30 MPG to a high of 44 MPG. My seat was comfortable as was the seating position with the new risers and highway pegs. The pillion I'm told became a bit uncomfortable on the 420 mile ride home which resulted in a couple more stops.

The intercom system worked well and interfaced with the GPS well. Music was saved on the GPS and that worked OK with the intercom also although sound quality wasn't anything to write home about.

OK . . . I need some input . . . too many pictures or not?

The plan is a Death Valley day trip next month.

Yellow Jacket · 10-18-2009, 06:04 PM

Really great pictures! I'm jealous. Hope someday my wife and I can see that part of the country.

Thanks for the post!

**Jared** · 10-18-2009, 06:26 PM

Great pics! Looks like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing.

dabull · 10-18-2009, 06:38 PM

nice pics bro...looks like that was a good trip! just right for me on amount of pics :)

blowndodge · 10-18-2009, 06:53 PM

Death Valley is only a 4 hour ride for me!? hum.......

toophun · 10-18-2009, 07:55 PM

Nice! I'm looking forward to doing that one next summer. Considering Death Valley yet this fall, keep us posted.

Netnorske · 10-18-2009, 08:45 PM

Stan,
This past August on my ride home from San Bernardino, CA, I over-nighted in Bakersfield just so I could ride through Yosemite Valley to Lee Vining, then north up 395 enroute home to Everett, WA.

That is some really gorgeous country in there. I have to admit I never got off the bike to hike anywhere, but I did get off in a couple places to snap some photos. I have one identical to your Kodak moment Valley photo, as I'm sure everyone who has ever visited does!

Very cool pics....and I did not get tired of looking so just right! I would encourage everyone to make the trip if you have not done so. I only wish I had taken the time to see the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Maybe on another trip....but I was in a hurry to get home after 11 days in San Bernardino umpiring in the Little League Western Regional Tournament...

!

funtogo · 10-18-2009, 09:14 PM

Loved the Pics.We were there last Sept. 2008 for 3 days.We went to see the giant trees and beautiful granite mountains before it's too late.

skeeter · 10-19-2009, 01:02 AM

The pics probably don't do justice to the scope of what you saw in person. I could look at more pics but I would suggest a photobucket account or something similar. We can choose how we view. I like the slideshow feature and you can still caption and edit your pics. I look forward to seeing these places in person. Thanks for sharing.

dantama · 10-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Great trip and cool pics

boomer · 10-19-2009, 02:23 PM

Great pictures, jealous of your five day trip.

paul · 10-19-2009, 06:37 PM

Fandamtastic! Love the pics and the report. Good to know that the new nad is comfortable. I'm very happy for ya'll, but wish I coulda been there.

VulcanE · 10-19-2009, 06:39 PM

Really beautiful photos, Yosemite is high on my "Want to ride to" list.

10-18-2009, 05:47 PM	#1
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Yosemite Trip It's been a month since we rode to Yosemite. I've processed all 286 photos and finally ready to post the photo essay of the trip. Packed and ready to go. Taking the I215 bypass around Las Vegas. Doesn't look like it but this is the way to avoid the Strip. NW of the Strip. Still on the 215 Finally on Hwy 95 with LV behind us. On Hwy 6 heading for California. Hwy 6 Hwy 6 Hwy 6 California Hwy 120. A great lonely place to ride. 30+ miles all by ourselves and I mean we did not see another soul until we stopped for lunch. Lots of these and woopty-doos Lunch stop by Mono Lake After spending the night in Lee Vining, CA we start up the the mountains to the Tioga Pass (almost 10K feet) Little bit of last years snow still in the mountains. High elevation valley A little 8000 acre planned burn turned into 80,000 acres. Some smoke and fire trucks were still around. El Capitain right ahead Looking down on the road that brought us here. No matter where you look there's a Kodak moment. Spent two days hiking. This is the top of Sentinel Dome. Half Dome. Hiking to Taft Point Had to look over the edge. More over the edge stuff The edge Lunch stop Half Dome view right beside the road. Blue skies and sunny days until it was time to go home. Left on a misty cold morning. North of Fresno hoping to avoid a cloudburst. We went home through Californina. Between Yosemite and Fresno there are allot of twisties throught the Sierra Nat'l. Forest. From Fresno to home was four lane slab. Bakersfield, CA on the 14th of September was 59 degrees. It was a good place to stop for lunch. It wasn't until we reached the Mojavi desert before we took the liners out of our draft jackets. South of Bakersfield racing the rain to the pass. I15 North of Barstow, Ca. Racing the sunset home. Turn right at the first casino and six more miles till home. Home. Five days 1,140 miles of which 420 were the last day. Sleep in our own bed tonight. We did not have a single problem with the Nomad. Mileage was from a low of 30 MPG to a high of 44 MPG. My seat was comfortable as was the seating position with the new risers and highway pegs. The pillion I'm told became a bit uncomfortable on the 420 mile ride home which resulted in a couple more stops. The intercom system worked well and interfaced with the GPS well. Music was saved on the GPS and that worked OK with the intercom also although sound quality wasn't anything to write home about. OK . . . I need some input . . . too many pictures or not? The plan is a Death Valley day trip next month. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-18-2009, 06:04 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Yosemite Trip Really great pictures! I'm jealous. Hope someday my wife and I can see that part of the country. Thanks for the post! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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10-18-2009, 06:26 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Yosemite Trip Great pics! Looks like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-18-2009, 06:38 PM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Yosemite Trip nice pics bro...looks like that was a good trip! just right for me on amount of pics :)
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10-18-2009, 06:53 PM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Yosemite Trip Death Valley is only a 4 hour ride for me!? hum....... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-18-2009, 07:55 PM	#6
toophun Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 272	Yosemite Trip Nice! I'm looking forward to doing that one next summer. Considering Death Valley yet this fall, keep us posted.
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10-18-2009, 08:45 PM	#7
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Yosemite Trip Stan, This past August on my ride home from San Bernardino, CA, I over-nighted in Bakersfield just so I could ride through Yosemite Valley to Lee Vining, then north up 395 enroute home to Everett, WA. That is some really gorgeous country in there. I have to admit I never got off the bike to hike anywhere, but I did get off in a couple places to snap some photos. I have one identical to your Kodak moment Valley photo, as I'm sure everyone who has ever visited does! Very cool pics....and I did not get tired of looking so just right! I would encourage everyone to make the trip if you have not done so. I only wish I had taken the time to see the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Maybe on another trip....but I was in a hurry to get home after 11 days in San Bernardino umpiring in the Little League Western Regional Tournament... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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10-18-2009, 09:14 PM	#8
funtogo Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Amory,Ms. Posts: 74	Yosemite Trip Loved the Pics.We were there last Sept. 2008 for 3 days.We went to see the giant trees and beautiful granite mountains before it's too late.
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10-19-2009, 01:02 AM	#9
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Yosemite Trip The pics probably don't do justice to the scope of what you saw in person. I could look at more pics but I would suggest a photobucket account or something similar. We can choose how we view. I like the slideshow feature and you can still caption and edit your pics. I look forward to seeing these places in person. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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10-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#10
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Yosemite Trip Great trip and cool pics
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10-19-2009, 02:23 PM	#11
boomer Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lucas, Texas Posts: 8	Yosemite Trip Great pictures, jealous of your five day trip.
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10-19-2009, 06:37 PM	#12
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Yosemite Trip Fandamtastic! Love the pics and the report. Good to know that the new nad is comfortable. I'm very happy for ya'll, but wish I coulda been there. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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10-19-2009, 06:39 PM	#13
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Yosemite Trip Really beautiful photos, Yosemite is high on my "Want to ride to" list. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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