Another Custer wannabe trip

strobe · 06-18-2009, 04:50 PM

Like schoeney I couldn't go to Custer so my friend Cam and I went on a little road trip. He just got his BMW K1300GT 10 days before this trip so was anxious to put on some miles. Another friend, also named Cam to confuse things was supposed to come on his new Ultra, but blew his knew out less than 9 hours before we left.

Our route was somewhat planned and put together a couple days before we left. I wish I could have met up with a few members and may have even seen schoeney on the road, who knows. We had no idea about the Lolo pass, and wow, what a great ride that was!!!!

Here are several (quite a few actually) pics from our ride. We did almost 1400 miles (2220 km actually) in three days.

http://s984.photobucket.com/albums/a...view=slideshow

**ringadingh** · 06-18-2009, 04:55 PM

Neat pics, looks like a great area to travel through.

**schoeney** · 06-18-2009, 05:16 PM

Now that is weird. We both own a Nomad, we both went with a friend that rides a sport tourer, we both had a second friend that wanted to go but couldn't, both our friends names are 3 letters with an "A" in the middle, we both rode Lolo Pass at the same time, we both went 1400 miles, we both use a Garmin, .....you are a better photographer but I do do think it is pretty clear that great minds do think alike....nice pics!

duneseven · 06-18-2009, 05:42 PM

nice pictures, lolo is a great ride

dabull · 06-18-2009, 06:09 PM

nice...very nice...

dogdoc · 06-18-2009, 06:52 PM

Whats the scoop on the BMW strobe, Im interested, maybe. :-)

psychocycle · 06-18-2009, 07:47 PM

Looks like a great ride, nothing like taking off with a friend or few for a few days of riding.

strobe · 06-18-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

Whats the scoop on the BMW strobe, Im interested, maybe. :-)

The BMW is an excellent bike. I rode it for a bit while we were gone, and the thing has all the features, electronic cruise, power windshield, heated seats, heated grips, etc, etc, etc. He was looking at the Yamaha FJR and Kawi Concours 14 as well. He hated the Concours, they did not have any FJR's in to even look at, so he went with the BMW. Great acceleration, lots of power. Took a bit of getting used to the RPM's being so high on the highway though, but man does it go when you give it some throttle. Comfortable ride overall, very different from the cruiser though. I have not rode that style of bike for a lot of years so took a few minutes to get comfortable. Oh, and great storage capacity in the saddle bags and top case.

**cnc** · 06-19-2009, 10:34 AM

Nice pictures, looks like you had a great ride.
There is one shot of you and your friend that seems a little suspicious though.
The two of you all decked out in leathers and helmets posing in front of the "welcome to Idaho" sign and bicycles in the background. How did you really get there?

strobe · 06-19-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Nice pictures, looks like you had a great ride.
There is one shot of you and your friend that seems a little suspicious though.
The two of you all decked out in leathers and helmets posing in front of the "welcome to Idaho" sign and bicycles in the background. How did you really get there?

Was wondering if someone would comment on the bikes in that picture... There was a group of guys riding from Minnesota to Portland that had stopped there. After riding all that way, we did not have the heart to ask them to move the bikes, and they were nice enough to take a couple pictures for us!

**cnc** · 06-19-2009, 01:51 PM

Strobe,
It's still a great shot, I just could not help pulling your leg.

pirate · 06-20-2009, 08:22 PM

Looks like a great trip, Cory! I have never been to Idaho before, I'll have to put it on my list!

**glwilson** · 06-21-2009, 08:33 AM

I would say that other than the additional camaraderie of KawaNow members at the rally -- it sure looks like you were in areas every bit as beautiful to ride.

Great pics. Looked like a loads of fun.

06-18-2009, 04:50 PM	#1
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Another Custer wannabe trip Like schoeney I couldn't go to Custer so my friend Cam and I went on a little road trip. He just got his BMW K1300GT 10 days before this trip so was anxious to put on some miles. Another friend, also named Cam to confuse things was supposed to come on his new Ultra, but blew his knew out less than 9 hours before we left. Our route was somewhat planned and put together a couple days before we left. I wish I could have met up with a few members and may have even seen schoeney on the road, who knows. We had no idea about the Lolo pass, and wow, what a great ride that was!!!! Here are several (quite a few actually) pics from our ride. We did almost 1400 miles (2220 km actually) in three days. http://s984.photobucket.com/albums/a...view=slideshow __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-18-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Custer wannabe trip Neat pics, looks like a great area to travel through. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-18-2009, 05:16 PM	#3
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Another Custer wannabe trip Now that is weird. We both own a Nomad, we both went with a friend that rides a sport tourer, we both had a second friend that wanted to go but couldn't, both our friends names are 3 letters with an "A" in the middle, we both rode Lolo Pass at the same time, we both went 1400 miles, we both use a Garmin, .....you are a better photographer but I do do think it is pretty clear that great minds do think alike....nice pics! __________________ 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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06-18-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	Another Custer wannabe trip nice pictures, lolo is a great ride
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06-18-2009, 06:52 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Another Custer wannabe trip Whats the scoop on the BMW strobe, Im interested, maybe. :-)
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06-18-2009, 07:47 PM	#7
psychocycle Advanced Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 822	Another Custer wannabe trip Looks like a great ride, nothing like taking off with a friend or few for a few days of riding. __________________ Psychocycle VBA # 1125 2002 1500 fi Nomad
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06-19-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Another Custer wannabe trip Nice pictures, looks like you had a great ride. There is one shot of you and your friend that seems a little suspicious though. The two of you all decked out in leathers and helmets posing in front of the "welcome to Idaho" sign and bicycles in the background. How did you really get there? __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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06-19-2009, 01:51 PM	#11
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Another Custer wannabe trip Strobe, It's still a great shot, I just could not help pulling your leg. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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06-20-2009, 08:22 PM	#12
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Another Custer wannabe trip Looks like a great trip, Cory! I have never been to Idaho before, I'll have to put it on my list!
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06-21-2009, 08:33 AM	#13
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Another Custer wannabe trip I would say that other than the additional camaraderie of KawaNow members at the rally -- it sure looks like you were in areas every bit as beautiful to ride. Great pics. Looked like a loads of fun. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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