Inside the dust storm

cactusjack · 09-13-2011, 07:41 PM

I had to run an errand tonight after work. As I left the house, I could see a large dust storm coming from the south, about 1 mile away from the highway. Maybe 5 minutes later I was on my way back home. The storm had just crossed the highway. Here I am heading straight into it. Keep in mind this was around 5:00 PM, normally it would be daylight out.

This was taken after turning back onto the highway about a mile from my neighborhood. In fact, visibility was so poor, I missed the street I was going to turn on.

To the right is nothing but desert on the Gila River Indian Reservation, to the left is the outskirts of Chandler AZ.

blowndodge · 09-13-2011, 08:07 PM

Location Location Location...... ;)

cactusjack · 09-13-2011, 08:12 PM

Yeah, I know but it's quiet out here and crime isn't a big issue. Just have to put up with some dust now and then.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-13-2011, 09:22 PM

Seems like you guys have had more than normal in the way of dust storms this year.

**ringadingh** · 09-13-2011, 09:28 PM

And a good way to get your new bike sandblasted.

cactusjack · 09-13-2011, 10:25 PM

...which is why my bike was safely tucked away in my garage and I was driving my Bronco.

usranger74 · 09-13-2011, 10:50 PM

Want be long and it will look that in these parts but it want be sand - let it snow, let it snow.

**Jared** · 09-13-2011, 10:57 PM

I've never seen a dust storm in person. Have you ever been caught in one of these type storms on your bike? Would you have to stop or could you ride through it?

cactusjack · 09-13-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I've never seen a dust storm in person. Have you ever been caught in one of these type storms on your bike? Would you have to stop or could you ride through it?

I've ridden through a couple of them. Usually it's out in the middle of nowhere and with nowhere to go to avoid it.

cactusjack · 09-13-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

Want be long and it will look that in these parts but it want be sand - let it snow, let it snow.

You can keep your snow. These dust storms only last a few minutes and you don't have to plow the road afterwards.

ponch · 09-13-2011, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

Want be long and it will look that in these parts but it want be sand - let it snow, let it snow.

You can keep your snow. These dust storms only last a few minutes and you don't have to plow the road afterwards.

Snow does suck.

macmac · 09-14-2011, 06:48 AM

I always wondered what a dust storm looked like. Looks like yankee fog.....

2x18wheeler · 09-14-2011, 07:46 AM

Impressive pictures but I think I like the snow better.

ccmjr77 · 09-14-2011, 10:44 AM

I left work a little early so that i would not get caught in it. I was on the bike, so I did not want any part of it. I got caught in the leading edge of one on the bike a few years ago. That hurts on your arms and face.

ponch · 09-14-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ccmjr77

I left work a little early so that i would not get caught in it. I was on the bike, so I did not want any part of it. I got caught in the leading edge of one on the bike a few years ago. That hurts on your arms and face.

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09-13-2011, 07:41 PM	#1
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Inside the dust storm Yeah, I know but it's quiet out here and crime isn't a big issue. Just have to put up with some dust now and then. __________________ 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
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09-13-2011, 09:22 PM	#4
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09-13-2011, 09:28 PM	#5
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Inside the dust storm ...which is why my bike was safely tucked away in my garage and I was driving my Bronco. __________________ 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
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09-13-2011, 10:50 PM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Inside the dust storm Want be long and it will look that in these parts but it want be sand - let it snow, let it snow. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Inside the dust storm I've never seen a dust storm in person. Have you ever been caught in one of these type storms on your bike? Would you have to stop or could you ride through it? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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2x18wheeler Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bedell, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 531	Inside the dust storm Impressive pictures but I think I like the snow better. __________________ VBA#1838 Blue Knights#70718 2009 HD Ultra Classic 2010 Nomad August 2011-July2012 2008 900 Classic LT February 2009-August 2011
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09-14-2011, 10:44 AM	#14
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Inside the dust storm I left work a little early so that i would not get caught in it. I was on the bike, so I did not want any part of it. I got caught in the leading edge of one on the bike a few years ago. That hurts on your arms and face. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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