2-day Ride to Idaho's Lost River and Lemhi Ranges

[FastDoc]

If there was EVER someone who got their money's worth on a little motorcycle, it was you, Spud.

Have you considered some sort of guard to protect your lower exposed fork legs?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

If there was EVER someone who got their money's worth on a little motorcycle, it was you, Spud.

Have you considered some sort of guard to protect your lower exposed fork legs?

Thank you, Doc. I hope to enjoy many more miles riding my YamaZong.

I could install the stock Zong fork guards. So far, I have not felt the need to do so.

Spud

[FastDoc]

The only reason I suges it is to spare the chrome coating from chipping from rocks and then tearing up the fork seals. :?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

The only reason I suges it is to spare the chrome coating from chipping from rocks and then tearing up the fork seals. :?

Thanks for the warning, Doc. So far, I have not had a problem with rocks chipping the front forks on my Zong. Perhaps this is because of my riding style, or the nature of the trails I ride in Idaho. However, I might also just be lucky. Perhaps it is time for me to install my stock fork guards.

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by IPvFletch

Wow, amazing! How did you plan this trip out? I would love to find some public roads like that here in Central Texas..

*bump*

Thank you, Fletch. Any road that travels into Idaho’s mountains will offer beautiful views; therefore, this trip did not require a lot of planning. I just packed my J.C. Whitney travel trunk, and headed out for the ride.

However, I was very fortunate to discover the beautiful trail leading high into the Lemhi Range. Also, my Garmin Etrex Legend Hcx is a wonderful tool for finding, and exploring new trails.

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by culcune

Looked like you had a good ride, Spud! Keep 'em coming; here I sit in 90+F temperatures, the desert, dunes, and Mexico in a few miles and bikeless!!

Thank you, Culcune. I wish you good luck in finding the right motorcycle.

Spud

[Cal25]

What map sets do you use in the Garmin? I have Metro Guide or City Giude, not sure which it is. Thinking of adding Toppo maps to it but have not been convinced I need it.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Cal25

What map sets do you use in the Garmin? I have Metro Guide or City Giude, not sure which it is. Thinking of adding Toppo maps to it but have not been convinced I need it.

I primarily use the Garmin Topo 2008 map set, Cal. This map set is a bit outdated. Some times a dual track road shows up as a hiking trail. Some times a trail leads through a mountain pass, but the Garmin Topo 2008 map set shows it terminating at a lower elevation. :?

However, the Topo 2008 map set is still an excellent resource. I enjoy always knowing exactly where I am, and the exact elevation. I especially appreciate the elevation contours that help me to judge the steepness of a trail, and the views the trail will afford.

I also have the Garmin MetroGuide map set. In the past I have unloaded the Topo 2008 map set, and loaded the MetroGuide map set when riding along the narrow Wasatch Front, north of Salt Lake City. I would switch map sets to help guide me through the “urban jungle.” I figured the more recent version of the MetroGuide map set would help me avoid Interstate 15, and stay on the secondary roads while negotiating the crazy, heavy urban traffic. However, I now basically keep the Topo 2008 map set loaded at all times. I think it does a pretty good job in the city, and a excellent job in the mountains.

Spud

[FastDoc]

That sounds like a great GPS. I did not know such mapping was available.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

That sounds like a great GPS. I did not know such mapping was available.

Indeed, the Garmin handheld GPS receivers are excellent. I just checked, and it seems the Garmin Etrex Lengend Hcx unit I own is now a discontinued model. :( However, this GPS is still available for sale from a wide variety of vendors.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PDR27G

Spud

[Cal25]

GPS's are a great tool (and toy). I have learned not to expect everything to be as advertised though. A driveway across the road from my house appears as a continuation of the road. Many times I have had to back track when the road I was on ended at someones drive gate.
About 2 1/2 years ago my company moved into a new building. Every so often people will walk in with a confused look on their face asking if we are a post office. After this happened a few times I asked someone why they thought it was a post office. Their Garmin GPS says so. LOL

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Cal25

GPS's are a great tool (and toy). I have learned not to expect everything to be as advertised though...About 2 1/2 years ago my company moved into a new building. Every so often people will walk in with a confused look on their face asking if we are a post office. After this happened a few times I asked someone why they thought it was a post office. Their Garmin GPS says so. LOL

Yes, the map databases are certainly not perfect!

Originally Posted by Cal25

...Many times I have had to back track when the road I was on ended at someones drive gate...

Yes, I expect to backtrack every once in a while. Especially when riding in unfamiliar territory, I budget my riding time accordingly. The GPS can tell you a road or trail is available; however, it does not tell you if the road is gated. I had to backtrack in such a manner during my recent ride to Promintory Point, just north of the Great Salt Lake.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8754

Spud