MikeyTX
Dead animals deserve balloons...
4,700 miles in 7 days across TX, NM, CO, UT, ID, WA, OR, NV and back ...............
So I took a week's vacation to knock off one of my bucket list rides. From where I live just south of Dallas/Ft. Worth up to Mt Rainier national park in WA state. Then south into OR to ride the Sisters loop of US 20, OR 126 and, OR 242 aka "The McKenzie Highway." From there, southeast through a corner of CA into NV. Then across the old highway, US 50 into UT and back home. Without question, one heck of a ride. Trike ran flawlessly. Not one hiccup. OR 242 makes the Dragon look like child's play and is a hell of alot longer. Chinook Pass on WA 410 is a must do too for any hard core touring rider.
Sadly did not get to do WA 706 along the south edge of the national park due to time constraints. US 50 in NV and UT, aka "The Loneliest Highway in America" actually isn't so lonely. There was a lot of truck and car traffic on it. And, in fact had more fuel stops on it than I expected. The best scenery is from Austin, NV to Delta UT. The first part from Fallon to Austin was kind of boring. I'm sure the pony express riders didn't think so way back when. I'm sure they would have enjoyed it more riding a Harley than an Indian.
The Avon steer tire I had installed the day befor I left makes a world of difference. Way less effort turning and vastly more stable at speeds in the rain than the Duncrap the motor company installs at the assembly plant in York, PA.
In fact, as soon as I wear down the rear tires, I will replace them with low rolling resistance tires. I want better fuel milage ! 26 mpg to 35 mpg depending on speed. Sweet spot seems to be 68/72 mph in 6th gear.
So I took a week's vacation to knock off one of my bucket list rides. From where I live just south of Dallas/Ft. Worth up to Mt Rainier national park in WA state. Then south into OR to ride the Sisters loop of US 20, OR 126 and, OR 242 aka "The McKenzie Highway." From there, southeast through a corner of CA into NV. Then across the old highway, US 50 into UT and back home. Without question, one heck of a ride. Trike ran flawlessly. Not one hiccup. OR 242 makes the Dragon look like child's play and is a hell of alot longer. Chinook Pass on WA 410 is a must do too for any hard core touring rider.
Sadly did not get to do WA 706 along the south edge of the national park due to time constraints. US 50 in NV and UT, aka "The Loneliest Highway in America" actually isn't so lonely. There was a lot of truck and car traffic on it. And, in fact had more fuel stops on it than I expected. The best scenery is from Austin, NV to Delta UT. The first part from Fallon to Austin was kind of boring. I'm sure the pony express riders didn't think so way back when. I'm sure they would have enjoyed it more riding a Harley than an Indian.
The Avon steer tire I had installed the day befor I left makes a world of difference. Way less effort turning and vastly more stable at speeds in the rain than the Duncrap the motor company installs at the assembly plant in York, PA.In fact, as soon as I wear down the rear tires, I will replace them with low rolling resistance tires. I want better fuel milage ! 26 mpg to 35 mpg depending on speed. Sweet spot seems to be 68/72 mph in 6th gear.
