Has anyone ridden a sportbike to vegas?
Are there enough gas stations on the way to refill every 130mi or so?
Has anyone ridden a sportbike to vegas?
Are there enough gas stations on the way to refill every 130mi or so?
04 R6
If I am not mistaken(and I never am becuase I'm a god)this very club used to make or at least made the trip to vegas. Like five years ago
It is possible though you do have to be very careful through parts of Utah becuase the fuel is just far enough apart to be dangerous.
See, look, I know I'm homophobic, but not about gay guys. They don't bother me at all. It's straight guys who don't know their gay... they fuck my shit right up
Actually I'm planning on making that very trip as soon as I get the Aprilia with a few friends... hopefully early summer like May or June... so any input and advice about such a run would be greatly appreciated.
...Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.
Current Ride: 2005 Ducati ST3
Advice? Bring a tow strap!
I now own one.
sweet.....any specific tips or gas stations i should know not to miss?Originally Posted by Spiderman";p="184509
04 R6
what is the longest distance traveled in between stations?
04 R6
Not really, I was just tagging along. I would suggest you get in touch with Harry Biker - he's done it a few times and came up with the route. He hasn't been on the boards since June, so if he doesn't answer a PM, let me know & I'll see if I can get in touch with him.
With the route we did (scenic on the way there, highway back), 150 miles, with a couple of others in the mid-140's.what is the longest distance traveled in between stations?
Moving to Trips & Touring.
If you're going the direct route. There is a stretch of I-70 just before the I-15 interchange and Beaver, UT that is about 125 miles w/o service. There are plenty of signs when you approach the area.what is the longest distance traveled in between stations?
I think that's about the longest between service stops. Once you get on I-15 and head south, there are small towns scattered the rest of the way.
Was thinking about making the same run this spring if I can manage to get some time off between jobs.
Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change...
Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting!
Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.
125 miles sounds ok!
150 would would make me a little nervous.
04 R6
if it makes you nervous, go riding 75 miles up I-70 and thne 75 back, if you run out of gas 150 miles won't work, if you don't call up a buddy to follow you and have him bring a gallon of gas and ride until you feel it sputtering, but don't run out all the way
It's a celebration bitches!!! - RIP 502
Motos:
2003 SV1000N - Dual Yosh RS3 CF Exhaust ••••• 09' Aprilia SR50 (Wife's) ••••• 93' ZX-11 - Sold after 43k Miles
Cars:
08' Audi S5 6MT •••• 10' VW TDI Cup Edition 6MT •••• 02' VW TDI Beetle 5MT •••• 07' Ford Explorer
im riden out in september w/ some buds anyone else is welcome to come
Knee2Ground Racing
I just drove back Tuesday in the Mini. I forgot to gas up in Richfield or Salina, UT, and I was real glad there were lots of downhills going east before Green River. That thing gets like 36 mpg and the bike isn't too close to that. I limped in with 10 miles to spare
I've ridden back and forth on the Suzuki I had from Grand Junction and that was not a problem at all. But, I'd suggest testing the 125 miles up and downhills before the road between Green River and Richfield, UT (right before I-15 interchange)
"Every Crotch is a Rocket" HDAVE
'09 Suzuki SV650
'07 Honda CBR 600RR
'14 1875 watt Conair
MRA#522
what sort of pace do you guys run on these long ass trips?
The speed limit, of course!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Don't really remember specific MPH, but it was as fast as I felt comfortable going. I do remember jamming on the brakes once (on the way home) when I rounded a bend and a state trooper was there (luckily with someone already pulled over).
I lived in Las Vegas for a number of years before moving here....I've made that ride enough times to have it pretty well commited to memory.
The two long stretches are from Grand Junction to Green River (though there is gas at the Thompson offramp now - used to not be reliably open)
From Green River to Salina is the longer reach, at about 110 miles.
If I have the time though, I turn off I-70 and take 24 to Hanksville, then thru Capital Reef to Torrey and down UT12. Very much worth the extra time if you've got it.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
