bboyle9 24 Posted March 14, 2012 Well leaving nice and early in hopes of missing LA traffic. Gonna be a long day but hopefully cruising the prettiest road in the US will make up for jr. Let the adventure begin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 912 Posted March 14, 2012 Don't forget to smile! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 14, 2012 Have fun and take it all in. Jealous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted March 14, 2012 Made it to Santa Barbara no problem, things I've learned already on this trip: The DR is built not for speed nor comfort, rather a mediocre combination of both designed to get you where you're going. Turns out LA traffic isn't fun even on a bike. Warm clothes are indispensable The air hawk cushion works great even though kinda makes u feel like your on a waterbed at times. California is beautiful. More to come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 14, 2012 Follow his SPOT to track his progress live: Live Tracking bboyle9 on SPOT His progress as of 10:15 this morning. Apparently he forgot to turn the SPOT on until LA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 14, 2012 He is in good spirits so far. He went up one tooth on this front counter sprocket and he said its much smoother while cruising at indicated 85mph (the speedo is so off I think 85 is like 78mph). He made it through LA but now the real adventure begins. He is planning on riding the coast along Highway 1 through Big Sur soon Weather for the region: This is taken from my friend's iPhone yesterday. I feel that iPhone weather reports tend to be a bit too cautious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted March 14, 2012 Morro bay for gas up, Cayucos for fish tacos, onward and upward...what a beautiful day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Just missed some of the best riding in the state on the way up! It's not too late: Cayucas - Old Creek Road - Santa Rosa Creek Road Naciemento-Fergusson to King City - Carmel Valley Road to Monterey. Just sayin'. Have a blast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 14, 2012 Cayucas - Old Creek Road - Santa Rosa Creek Road Naciemento-Fergusson to King City - Carmel Valley Road to Monterey. I tried, I promise...but it's true. Also missed Angeles Crest and the fantastic Cerro Noroeste. Maybe there's another reason for the fast track? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted March 14, 2012 Planning on exploring on the way back. This is the first time I've riden this far and o.wanted to comfortable knowing where I was going. I'll check those routes on the way back for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 14, 2012 Sent from bboyle9: Fish Tacos in Cayucos, CA Looks like great weather. Cayucos on the map His progress so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vandrz400 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Hell ya bro , be safe and have gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Monterey is cloudy today, but it hasn't rained yet! Best of luck on PCH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 14, 2012 Just got a phone call from bboyle9. He is in Santa Cruz now and its definitely raining there. He doesn't want to ride the 17 freeway through the Santa Cruz mountains into Saratoga/San Jose, and rightfully so because its one of the most dangerous roads in the US. Now he's headed up Hwy 1. I've texted him multiple route options from Half Moon Bay. He can stay at friend's houses in San Bruno, Daly City or Alameda. He had his pants tucked into his boots, the water ran down his pants into his boots so now his socks and boots are soaked. Ha, he said now is where the adventure begins and he asked for advice to help stop his goggles and/or glasses from fogging up. His progress so far. He's rode further today any ride he has ever been on before. Here is his current picture of the rain in Santa Cruz: Here is a current picture I had sent to me from Berkeley, its still raining there: He's cold and wet and has a few hours of more wetness before he makes it to his destination. Doesn't riding in the rain break Paul's 10 Commandments? I'm curious to see which route he takes. I'll be watching his SPOT when I should be paying attention to my professor. Send him some words of encouragement, I know will be checking this thread! May his adventure continue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 15, 2012 If he's getting heavily rained on, after that many miles, has his boots full of water- he must be getting tired. Adventure or not, it's time to find a place for the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted March 15, 2012 If you are going to be close to Redbluff take the 33 west to the coast, will not regret it, Motorcyclist fly in from around the world to ride that, I know I just did it and ti is truly rememberable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted March 15, 2012 Left at 4 am , got here at 7pm. I'm pretty tired, mostly just cuz for the last three hours the rain has been smashing my face since I couldn't close my sheild without it fogging. Awesome day, definitely an adventure I'll write something when my head stops ringing and I can feel my fingers again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 15, 2012 Run by Big 5 or any "sports" store - or motorcycle shop. They should have some anit-fog liquid or wipes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 17, 2012 Bboyle9 has started his return run. He is in Santa Cruz now. Needless to say its gonna be a wet one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted March 17, 2012 If it was me I either stay a couple more days or drive over to U-Haul and rent a van for $50.00 and put the bike in the back. Riding in the rain for hours sucks and is pretty unsafe. Covered in Sunshine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 17, 2012 If it was me I either stay a couple more days or drive over to U-Haul and rent a van for $50.00 and put the bike in the back. Riding in the rain for hours sucks and is pretty unsafe. Covered in Sunshine Word. Covered in Wisdom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted March 17, 2012 If it was me I either stay a couple more days or drive over to U-Haul and rent a van for $50.00 and put the bike in the back. Riding in the rain for hours sucks and is pretty unsafe. Covered in Sunshine Word. Covered in Wisdom X 680 Cars can't see you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 17, 2012 What he lacks in time, money and aged wisdom he is making up with youthful enthusiasm. Still, he needs luck to make it home safe. He is totally soaked to his core. He said he wants to buy new gloves at the nearest moto shop cause at least they will be dry for a bit. His are useless currently. Im going to try and meet him with my truck at a St Pattys Day party in OC where Ill feed him beers and dry clothes. Wish him luck, Boyle is a town in Ireland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted March 18, 2012 I do hope he made it home safe, motorcycles and heavy rain is not the best combination, hope he bought some vortex gloves. He is beyond what we would call being put away wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
