Breakfast at the lake

cactusjack · 07-05-2009, 02:02 PM

Yes, we do have lakes in the desert. I met up with my buddy, who rides a Suzuki VL800 and we went for a breakfast ride to Canyon Lake. We met at 07:00 and decided to take the "scenic route" to the lake. Total mileage was 130. The road leading to the lake goes from 1800' to 3200' and then down to 1700' at the lake. The road has tons of twisties, hairpin curves, and two one lane bridges. It was a good test of my new car tire. It handled the road with ease. The only problem was getting stuck behind two guys pulling boats which slowed us down on the way to the lake.

Here's a picture I shot at a rest stop. This was just east of Mesa, AZ:

Here's the view from our table at the Lakeside Bar & Grill at Canyon Lake:

It was already well over 100 degrees by the time we left. That water looked mighty inviting.

**Cajunrider** · 07-05-2009, 02:52 PM

Great pictures Scott. Good to hear that the CT is doing so well. Take care.

audiogooroo · 07-05-2009, 05:11 PM

Nice!

strobe · 07-07-2009, 12:50 PM

Very nice...planning a trip that will actually hit Arizona in September, but only the northern part on the way to the Grand Canyon from Vegas, can't wait to see the Grand Canyon again!

cactusjack · 07-07-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by strobe

Very nice...planning a trip that will actually hit Arizona in September, but only the northern part on the way to the Grand Canyon from Vegas, can't wait to see the Grand Canyon again!

It will be pretty chilly in that part of the state in September. Shouldn't be a problem for you, though.

strobe · 07-08-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by strobe

Very nice...planning a trip that will actually hit Arizona in September, but only the northern part on the way to the Grand Canyon from Vegas, can't wait to see the Grand Canyon again!

It will be pretty chilly in that part of the state in September. Shouldn't be a problem for you, though.

Yeah, likely still be shorts weather for us still

. About what temperatures are normal at that time of year?

07-05-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Breakfast at the lake Yes, we do have lakes in the desert. I met up with my buddy, who rides a Suzuki VL800 and we went for a breakfast ride to Canyon Lake. We met at 07:00 and decided to take the "scenic route" to the lake. Total mileage was 130. The road leading to the lake goes from 1800' to 3200' and then down to 1700' at the lake. The road has tons of twisties, hairpin curves, and two one lane bridges. It was a good test of my new car tire. It handled the road with ease. The only problem was getting stuck behind two guys pulling boats which slowed us down on the way to the lake. Here's a picture I shot at a rest stop. This was just east of Mesa, AZ: Here's the view from our table at the Lakeside Bar & Grill at Canyon Lake: It was already well over 100 degrees by the time we left. That water looked mighty inviting. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Breakfast at the lake Great pictures Scott. Good to hear that the CT is doing so well. Take care. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Breakfast at the lake Very nice...planning a trip that will actually hit Arizona in September, but only the northern part on the way to the Grand Canyon from Vegas, can't wait to see the Grand Canyon again! __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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