3800miles cross country no problems - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

tbone57 · 10-01-2006, 06:17 PM

Recently traveled to see my daughter alone from Pontiac, Michigan area to Delta, Co. via hwy. 36 much of the way. Took 3 1/2 days and got between 57mpg high and 42 low through the rockies. A great trip and great highway to take. not to mention a trouble-free ride from my 2006 c50t.

**Clint** · 10-01-2006, 06:22 PM

Wow. Nice first post! That's a serious ride. Did you document a SaddleSore 1000?

Uncle B · 10-01-2006, 06:47 PM

tbone57

THAT IS NOT FAIR, NOT FAIR AT ALL!

I won't to take a bike vacation too.

Just haven't talked the wiffie into it yet, hope you realy enjoyed youe trip.

blackie1491 · 10-01-2006, 08:41 PM

Now that is some serious miles.

EasyE · 10-01-2006, 09:29 PM

Wow! If you took highway 36 in KS, where did you stop? I spend a lot of time, in a cage, on that road.

tbone57 · 10-02-2006, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyE

Wow! If you took highway 36 in KS, where did you stop? I spend a lot of time, in a cage, on that road.

Stopped about every 100 miles to top off tank and rest briefly. Wasnt sure
how far between gas stations, especially the last 100 miles in western Kansas and first 100 in Northeastern, CO. which is the (highway to yourself). Although my seat is stock, I added frame mounted highway pegs (I made these) near the back for a different riding position for my feet.

tbone57 · 10-02-2006, 05:15 AM

not sure what that is? the saddlesore 1000

EasyE · 10-02-2006, 10:06 AM

Up in NW KS there ain't much. St Francis is the last town before CO and then you have a lot of nothing. Hope you took food along because there is no place to even eat. Did you end up stopping in KS to stay the night? There's a town called Phillipsburg (it has 2 stop lights even) with a restaurant called the Frisky Brisket, very good eats, the ribs are tasty.

3800 miles, I just want to go 300 on a trip.

tbone57 · 10-02-2006, 06:40 PM

If you think St. Francis was small, you should have seen "Last Chance", Colorado. At least most of the small towns had unmanned gas pumps (credit card only) 24hrs. We dont have that in Michigan. I dont remember that specific restaurant, but I tried to stop at locals and stay away from chains.
Hwy. 36 was excellent shape with little to no traffic. I'll do it again next July.

ChicsterMG · 10-02-2006, 08:50 PM

Alright, alright, I'll do it!!

EasyE · 10-03-2006, 12:52 PM

you really want pictures of Northern KS? trust me, you don't. There is the largest ball of twine, i think that's in cawker city and of course a nice shot of the geographical center of the US just east of smith city near lebanon.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attra...twine_mw21.jpg

http://www.kansasphototour.com/images/uscentersd1.jpg

blackie1491 · 10-03-2006, 08:45 PM

EasyE

In your case, please ignore the above!!!!!

tbone57 · 10-03-2006, 11:07 PM

Not sure if I did this right, but the link below is at Vail,Colorado on my way back to Michigan. About 44 degrees and 14,000 ft as I recall. I hope this works.Yes pictures are always worth it to others (me too), but the experience was priceless. What a great bike and a beautiful country!

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...7&d=1159932795

10-01-2006, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
tbone57 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 suzukic50t, 1970 suzuki ac50, 1968 sears campus 50 Location: central michigan Posts: 67	3800miles cross country no problems Recently traveled to see my daughter alone from Pontiac, Michigan area to Delta, Co. via hwy. 36 much of the way. Took 3 1/2 days and got between 57mpg high and 42 low through the rockies. A great trip and great highway to take. not to mention a trouble-free ride from my 2006 c50t.

10-01-2006, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,328	tbone57 THAT IS NOT FAIR, NOT FAIR AT ALL! I won't to take a bike vacation too. Just haven't talked the wiffie into it yet, hope you realy enjoyed youe trip. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

10-01-2006, 09:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
EasyE Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Blue Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 184	Wow! If you took highway 36 in KS, where did you stop? I spend a lot of time, in a cage, on that road. __________________ Mine - '06 Blue M50, Cobra Streetrods Slashdowns, Kuryakan Hypercharger blue butterflys and inset, Cobra FI2000, OEM Billet backrest Hers - '06 C50c - Pearl white with ghost flames , Cobra Short backrest

10-02-2006, 05:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
tbone57 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 suzukic50t, 1970 suzuki ac50, 1968 sears campus 50 Location: central michigan Posts: 67	not sure what that is? the saddlesore 1000 Last edited by tbone57; 10-02-2006 at 05:18 AM.

10-02-2006, 10:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
EasyE Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Blue Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 184	Up in NW KS there ain't much. St Francis is the last town before CO and then you have a lot of nothing. Hope you took food along because there is no place to even eat. Did you end up stopping in KS to stay the night? There's a town called Phillipsburg (it has 2 stop lights even) with a restaurant called the Frisky Brisket, very good eats, the ribs are tasty. 3800 miles, I just want to go 300 on a trip. __________________ Mine - '06 Blue M50, Cobra Streetrods Slashdowns, Kuryakan Hypercharger blue butterflys and inset, Cobra FI2000, OEM Billet backrest Hers - '06 C50c - Pearl white with ghost flames , Cobra Short backrest

10-01-2006, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,243	Now that is some serious miles.

10-02-2006, 06:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
tbone57 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 suzukic50t, 1970 suzuki ac50, 1968 sears campus 50 Location: central michigan Posts: 67	If you think St. Francis was small, you should have seen "Last Chance", Colorado. At least most of the small towns had unmanned gas pumps (credit card only) 24hrs. We dont have that in Michigan. I dont remember that specific restaurant, but I tried to stop at locals and stay away from chains. Hwy. 36 was excellent shape with little to no traffic. I'll do it again next July.

10-02-2006, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,506	Alright, alright, I'll do it!! __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

10-03-2006, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
EasyE Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Blue Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 184	you really want pictures of Northern KS? trust me, you don't. There is the largest ball of twine, i think that's in cawker city and of course a nice shot of the geographical center of the US just east of smith city near lebanon. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attra...twine_mw21.jpg http://www.kansasphototour.com/images/uscentersd1.jpg __________________ Mine - '06 Blue M50, Cobra Streetrods Slashdowns, Kuryakan Hypercharger blue butterflys and inset, Cobra FI2000, OEM Billet backrest Hers - '06 C50c - Pearl white with ghost flames , Cobra Short backrest

10-03-2006, 08:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,243	EasyE In your case, please ignore the above!!!!!

10-03-2006, 11:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
tbone57 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 suzukic50t, 1970 suzuki ac50, 1968 sears campus 50 Location: central michigan Posts: 67	Not sure if I did this right, but the link below is at Vail,Colorado on my way back to Michigan. About 44 degrees and 14,000 ft as I recall. I hope this works.Yes pictures are always worth it to others (me too), but the experience was priceless. What a great bike and a beautiful country! http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...7&d=1159932795 Last edited by tbone57; 10-03-2006 at 11:10 PM.

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