coast to coast ride begins tomorrow!

[d9spacecadet]

@ 6a.m tomorrow morning ill be departing from jersey city n.j. my first destination is chicago where ill be for three days. then i im heading to missoula mt. from there my plan is to ride as much of the going to the sun road as possible. from there ill be on my way to california. specifically eureka. this is brief overview of my itinerary. im traveling on my own. therefore im willing to travel on different roads or change my route as i desire. im really looking forward to posting nice pictures for everybody. so i hope you subscribe to my post.

 

[Norbert]

good luck!
i hope you have a blast!
i want to do this later on this year.
be safe!
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

 

[Falcon1220]

:mikebike: Have a safe trip

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Have a safe trip, and be sure to send me a PM if you roll through Vegas!

Be sure post pics along the way if you have time.

 

[(none)]

Ride safe and have fun. I'm jealous

 

[AngelFZ]

Enjoy your ride and be safe.

Of course it would be really nice to see lots of pictures

 

[Motogiro]

Have fun! It's an awesome trip. I did it on a Kawasaki KZ-1000 in 1985! Hahaha! :rockon:
From Cali to Jersey

 

[mxgolf]

Sounds like a great time. If you are going near Portland Oregon look me up.
Ride safe and I know you will enjoy the trip. :rockon:

 

[krid80]

if you come across the middle of the country on the way home, lots of good people on here are in the STL: me, Geoff, stryken, Elizabeth, FZ6Nick (and others I'm sure) holla at one of us and we'll escort ya through.

 

[MarinaFazer]

Make the forum proud.

 

[sjryser]

if your planning on doing it on the stock seat, you might want to purchase some padded shorts for under your riding pants..ATGATT!

 

[d9spacecadet]

I made it to chicago last night. pennsylvania was a beautiful ride. ohio and indiana not so much. although in indiana. i caught up to a silvere zx-6 and gsx-r. we rode together for a 30 miles or so. an issue developed on the trip though. i was stuck in traffic on the i-80. when the motor got to about bar 4 on the temp gauge. the rpms drop to 700-800. then the motor will stall. do our bikes have an iac? sometimes the motor would cut out briefly typically when decelerating. im taking to tech later anyway. ill be in chicago until friday. when i leave here. i really look forward to taking a lot more scenic route. so far ive decided to go through south dakota. from there ill be heading towards missoula mt. im having a great time.

 

[Mancolt]

Is there a bike under all this luggage?

Stay safe and have a great ride! This sounds like it would be a great time! I'm glad you liked PA, we have some fun roads if you know where you're goin.

 

[d9spacecadet]

pics i tried to upload earlier. yes the seat is stock. and yes i do need padded shorts!

 

[(none)]

I made it to chicago last night. pennsylvania was a beautiful ride. ohio and indiana not so much. although in indiana. i caught up to a silvere zx-6 and gsx-r. we rode together for a 30 miles or so. an issue developed on the trip though. i was stuck in traffic on the i-80. when the motor got to about bar 4 on the temp gauge. the rpms drop to 700-800. then the motor will stall. do our bikes have an iac? sometimes the motor would cut out briefly typically when decelerating. im taking to tech later anyway. ill be in chicago until friday. when i leave here. i really look forward to taking a lot more scenic route. so far ive decided to go through south dakota. from there ill be heading towards missoula mt. im having a great time.

Sounds like it may be that well known throttle position sensor. Stay safe on your ride and have fun.

 

[DefyInertia]

Let me know (send me a PM) if you need any route planning assistance for northern california down. Let me know if you need any other northern california asisstance.

have a safe trip.

 

[d9spacecadet]

looks like im stuck in chicago for a week. i need to wait for a tps and new front tire.

 

[FZ1inNH]

looks like im stuck in chicago for a week. i need to wait for a tps and new front tire.

That stinks! Well, you're safe and that is what matters! I hope it gets sorted sooner than later and you're back on the road. Ride safe and thanks for the update!! :rockon:

 

[DefyInertia]

What dealership are you using in Chicago? Don't use Chicago cycle center.

Check out chicagolandsportbikes.com for dealer info etc.

 

[DaveOTZ]

Hope your staying with interesting people in the Chicago... Good luck breaking in the new parts... Sounds like an awesome trip!!!