p6x Posted April 6 Author Posted April 6 I did the GOM/GOA? stops yesterday, and literally froze myself on the trip back home.... I only checked the weather punctually, and did not anticipate the huge drop in temperature as the afternoon went on. I stopped a bit at Corpus Christi to observe the new bridge construction... impressive! The Quota fuel mileage is a lot better than that of the V11: 45 mpg! According to the triplog App, the total mileage was 443 miles. The gear lever issue was defintively solved; however, the connection to the Speedo/Odometer fell off. It unscrewed itself. I now understand why all the other connections had worm screw clamps on them... 4
Pressureangle Posted September 16 Posted September 16 I just finished my Garmin route map for the tour... looks like 3900 miles, and near 2 weeks. 3
Speedfrog Posted September 16 Posted September 16 22 minutes ago, Pressureangle said: I just finished my Garmin route map for the tour... looks like 3900 miles, and near 2 weeks. Something wrong with your map . . . It says “ Gulf of Mexico” . . . twice! 2
Pressureangle Posted September 16 Posted September 16 2 minutes ago, Speedfrog said: Something wrong with your map . . . It says “ Gulf of Mexico” . . . twice! I can't speak to how Garmin works on my Win7 PC lol 1
PJPR01 Posted September 17 Posted September 17 900 miles in a day on the Norge or the Griso is in the realm of possibility, although I prefer a slower more touring pace rather than an Iron Butt! The Scura would be quite a bit more difficult to do so and enjoy the next day. Hats off for riding the Sporti that many miles! Did you use that for the Tour of Texas also? 1
Pressureangle Posted September 17 Posted September 17 1 hour ago, PJPR01 said: 900 miles in a day on the Norge or the Griso is in the realm of possibility, although I prefer a slower more touring pace rather than an Iron Butt! The Scura would be quite a bit more difficult to do so and enjoy the next day. Hats off for riding the Sporti that many miles! Did you use that for the Tour of Texas also? No, I would like to but it's not so. This is my first MCGTT, and my BMW Adventure needs to return to it's home in El Paso so I'm taking the opportunity to kill a few birds with one stone. And of course, the GSA carries everything for self-sufficiency. I plan to tent camp when possible. Maybe I'll ride out next September and ride you up to Tellico. I need some long days. 2
PJPR01 Posted September 17 Posted September 17 If you come thru Houston please let me know…can meet at Classic Rock in Navasota! 1
Pressureangle Posted September 17 Posted September 17 5 hours ago, PJPR01 said: If you come thru Houston please let me know…can meet at Classic Rock in Navasota! That's my tour stop #8. 1
PJPR01 Posted September 18 Posted September 18 Oh I see....you've already done the tour then! That's cool...
Pressureangle Posted September 18 Posted September 18 (edited) 11 hours ago, PJPR01 said: Oh I see....you've already done the tour then! That's cool... No, just planning the route...I'll probably leave here this weekend and begin the tour early next week. First stop is the alt at 3 corners. Other side of State, but Q in case you know; Can I ride the border from 67 at Ojinaga all the way to El Paso? Do I need to carry more than one spare magazine? OBTW I've never ridden a Tour Glide further than a test ride after repairs. Really not my style. Edited September 18 by Pressureangle 1 2
PJPR01 Posted September 18 Posted September 18 (edited) Aha…next week I’ll be picking up Tour stops in Dallas and Greenville and Atlanta…then up the scenic way thru Arkansas to Missouri and Kansas. Time permitting I may get a few of the extended Republic of Texas Tour as well and then some more standard stops on the way back! Ojinaga to El Paso…doesn’t look it goes all the way. I’ve only gone the other way to Lajitas along the River road. Edited September 18 by PJPR01 1
Pressureangle Posted September 19 Posted September 19 15 hours ago, PJPR01 said: Aha…next week I’ll be picking up Tour stops in Dallas and Greenville and Atlanta…then up the scenic way thru Arkansas to Missouri and Kansas. Time permitting I may get a few of the extended Republic of Texas Tour as well and then some more standard stops on the way back! Ojinaga to El Paso…doesn’t look it goes all the way. I’ve only gone the other way to Lajitas along the River road. Survey says no. Candelaria is the last reach for solo riders on big bikes. Chispa road goes past but is not for tourists. Can take the Mexican side up from there, but uh...no. So I'll keep to the route on the Garmin, cutting back to Marfa. 2
PJPR01 Posted September 19 Posted September 19 Marfa, Ft. Davis, all nice riding...lots of curves, and a stop at the observatory is an interesting one! I gather from your route then that you are starting from the East and working your way west. I anticipate being in Atlanta Thursday next week, after picking up stops south of Dallas and then in Dallas area/Greenville, ending up in Atlanta. Enjoy the riding! 2
Pressureangle Posted September 19 Posted September 19 32 minutes ago, PJPR01 said: Marfa, Ft. Davis, all nice riding...lots of curves, and a stop at the observatory is an interesting one! I gather from your route then that you are starting from the East and working your way west. I anticipate being in Atlanta Thursday next week, after picking up stops south of Dallas and then in Dallas area/Greenville, ending up in Atlanta. Enjoy the riding! I'm not the guy who routes in stone, just easy to keep stops in Garmin. How about this; I can start about anywhere, let me know where you are going to be Mon/Tues, maybe we can hit a few stops together. I'll PM my cell number. 2
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