so i grew up in washington state and i guess according to the mom, my trip out there is way overdue. so there is basicly two routes i84 or i90. im thinking of riding the bike out there this summer, and i was wondering if anyone has taking i90 out there. i did the i84 route a few years ago in my truck and it was super boring. just wondering if the i90 route is any better....
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
I have a class reunion this summer in northern Idaho, and my planned route is through Yellowstone to the short stretch of 90 till it meets highway 12. 12 goes a bit south and would be a bit out of the way if you're headed to Seattle, but it follows the river valley and winds like a wristwatch.
Never having traveled 84, I couldn't say what I think about it, but I can say that traveling through northern Idaho is far superior in general (if your aim is to enjoy the trip itself) to traveling through southern Idaho.
If I weren't looking to add Yellowstone to my itinerary, I'd probably go 93 north rather than superslab. If I'm taking a trip in my car, I just want to get there--on my bike I prefer to remember the trip itself as part of the fun!
true i will look into those routes squisha. Im heading first to wenatchee, which is close to central wa, about a hr or so from spokane. When i took 90 last year it was super boring, nothing really to look at except for a few good spots, it was mostly wasteland looking terrain..
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
84 from twin to boise is barren, windy, windy, windy, as gust come through the valley, for the first part and hot as hell during the summer, I have been on parts of 90, and that area is very nice, cour d' lane is simply amazing. are you going to take part of i25 all the way up from wy? I went to a class reunion in mtn home in 08, it reminded me how much I hate 84.
sorry i got a little jumbled for a second. i have done 84 and hated it, but havent done 90. yea tweak i was going to take i25 till i could get on 90.
Last edited by usmcab35; Thu Mar 17th, 2011 at 09:30 AM.
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
Last edited by NUTZ; Wed Mar 16th, 2011 at 10:36 AM. Reason: Wrong link
that route looks interesting, it is shorter mileage wise but 5 hrs longer.. hmm as long as there is gas stops were i need them, that might be fun, so many decisions lol
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
On a bike you don't have to slow down as much for corners... I'm sure you could knock some time off there lol
Erm, I've done both. Yea, 84 is crap. 90 is certainly better, but it's still super slab the whole way.... Super slab, no matter how you cut is more boring on a bike than in a car, at least for me.... At least I can recline in my lazy-boy of a seat in the car with a good cup of coffee and take the occasional snooze on those long stretched of super-straight highway (that's what bungees are for, right?
) That route NUTZ posted looks like fun though, I'd go that way if I were you.....
Respect and truth trump all!
I don't get lost. I explore.
yea spooph thats what im thinking, does anyone know where i can plug in my route and see all the gas stops?
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
That's exactly the route I'd suggest to anyone going that way that didn't intend to detour through the Tetons. I can speak personally for the route from Lolo to Lewiston/Clarkston because I used to live just off highway 12 (It's a gas)--I'm headed to Kooskia, actually. Would you believe they pronounce it "Koo-SKEE"??
are there enough gas stops to make the whole route with out floating on fumes?Originally Posted by Squisha
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
well im commited now, i just bought a tank and tail bag, and a throttle lock.
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
sick! can't wait for the pics!
Respect and truth trump all!
I don't get lost. I explore.
so this pic is dark, but i got the tail bag and tank bag last week, 50 bucks for both, the tail bag when expanded can hold a full face helmet and a still has room left over so i dont think i will need a backpack for the trip, plus the tank bag almost doubles when expanded, but then it turns into a chin rest lol. now cant wait for the throttle lock, im looking at a few, i just cant decide which to get.
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
I90-25 sucks, till just after Billings. I have rode most of the above rout, only leaving from Loveland. 34, then to 14 is sic. Thats the way I would go if I were you.
Have fun.
i could leave out of loveland if its that much better.. i will look into it.
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
You may want to wear a Camelback or something? Long rides are easier when you're not thirsty.
yea i planned on a camel back, one thing i love about the military is i get all this stuff for free i.e camelback. im going to do a mock packing of my current bike bags to see what i can hold to see if i can fit all i need
Last edited by usmcab35; Thu Mar 31st, 2011 at 10:11 AM.
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
If you don't mind me asking, where did you pick up the tank/saddle bags? Thanks!
craigslist..
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
I dont know that its better. That just the way I went, and loved it. The map you have may be better, I have never been on that part, out of Denver?
anyone know how to load a map like the google one above into a garmin gps?
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
10 days and counting!
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
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