Mulling Mojave

alanmcorcoran · 01-29-2011, 04:04 PM

Now that Vegas is done, I'm giving some thought to my next two wheeled adventure. I've covered a good deal of, if not most, of the territory between Anaheim and Mendocino, including King's, Sequoia and Yosemite (haven't been to Tahoe [on the bike anyway] and there's a few parts of Kern I skipped over.) Plus I knocked Death Valley off the list early last October. Assuming I don't lose interest, here's some possibilities:

1) Mojave Desert - been all around it, just not through it. Not sure if there is any "There" there, but I have the KLR and I suspect there is some "good" dirt opportunities. Might be a bit beyond my capabilities and comfort zone.
2) Salton Sea - probably another good KLR candidate. Always heard weird things about hippie encampments - not sure I'm that interested in seeing weird people. Or any people.
3) US40 to Needles, Kingman, eventually Grand Canyon or Bryce or both. A longer trip, maybe too long, but would have good camping possibilities - seen most of that route in an RV trip back in early 90's. Still, probably a good Stratoliner trip.

Anybody on here ever ride to/through the Mojave desert? I know there's a big Air Force base out there somewhere, but other than numerous "Gateway to Mojave" exits off the 15, I'm not really sure there's even gas... or anything worth riding past. The KLR does have the 6.1 gallon tank, and gets better mileage than the Strat. Might have to order the bigger windshield though.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-30-2011, 02:44 AM

Alan, have you been to Bryce before ? If you haven't you MUST GO !!! One of the prettiest places I have seen. The colors of the Canyon are beyond remarkle.

Moedad · 01-30-2011, 03:56 AM

Kelso Dunes, Kelso Depot, Cima Dome...uh...joshua trees...um...

alanmcorcoran · 01-30-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Alan, have you been to Bryce before ? If you haven't you MUST GO !!! One of the prettiest places I have seen. The colors of the Canyon are beyond remarkle.

I have been. But not recently. If I recall correctly you are not allowed to ride the KLR in the actual canyon. I remember hiking down into it and it being a bit of a hike back up.

alanmcorcoran · 01-30-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Moedad

Kelso Dunes, Kelso Depot, Cima Dome...uh...joshua trees...um...

Moedad, I will google these...

01-29-2011, 04:04 PM	#1
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Mulling Mojave Now that Vegas is done, I'm giving some thought to my next two wheeled adventure. I've covered a good deal of, if not most, of the territory between Anaheim and Mendocino, including King's, Sequoia and Yosemite (haven't been to Tahoe [on the bike anyway] and there's a few parts of Kern I skipped over.) Plus I knocked Death Valley off the list early last October. Assuming I don't lose interest, here's some possibilities: 1) Mojave Desert - been all around it, just not through it. Not sure if there is any "There" there, but I have the KLR and I suspect there is some "good" dirt opportunities. Might be a bit beyond my capabilities and comfort zone. 2) Salton Sea - probably another good KLR candidate. Always heard weird things about hippie encampments - not sure I'm that interested in seeing weird people. Or any people. 3) US40 to Needles, Kingman, eventually Grand Canyon or Bryce or both. A longer trip, maybe too long, but would have good camping possibilities - seen most of that route in an RV trip back in early 90's. Still, probably a good Stratoliner trip. Anybody on here ever ride to/through the Mojave desert? I know there's a big Air Force base out there somewhere, but other than numerous "Gateway to Mojave" exits off the 15, I'm not really sure there's even gas... or anything worth riding past. The KLR does have the 6.1 gallon tank, and gets better mileage than the Strat. Might have to order the bigger windshield though. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-30-2011, 02:44 AM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Mulling Mojave Alan, have you been to Bryce before ? If you haven't you MUST GO !!! One of the prettiest places I have seen. The colors of the Canyon are beyond remarkle.
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01-30-2011, 03:56 AM	#3
Moedad Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 642	Re: Mulling Mojave Kelso Dunes, Kelso Depot, Cima Dome...uh...joshua trees...um... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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