December

Gang,

All is well and the year is closing, I've been busy this month so not much riding.  I'm planning next years dream ride which is riding the haul road to Deadhorse, AK. 

So far it looks like a 4000 mile ride one way if I do a straight shot.  I was thinking of adding a side trip to Hyder, AK just to check it out since it is such a big stop for LD Riders due to the Hydr Seek event.    Adding Hyder in would only add 200 miles.  I think I could get it done in about 12-16 days easily; I just need to find someone that would want to do the trip with me.  I don't think running the haul road by myself would be a smart idea.  Yes I think I could do it no problem but it is nice to have a second rider in case of a breakdown.   I'm talking to friends about the trip right now to see if someone would be interested.  It looks like I could get to Deadhorse in seven days easily and 6 if I push a little.  If I ride 600 miles a day I could be their in 7 days so adding a hundred more would get me their in 6 days.  I could spend a night in Deadhourse and head back.  I could also hit Hyder on the way home too.  So round trip riding time 12-13 days with an overnight added in Hyder and Deadhorse.

I'm still looking at stops and was planning on taking a tent, I think it would be cool to tent this trip and hit a hotel in Deadhorse and Hyder.  The plan is going in late June or early July, this  would maximize daylight (no night time).

I'm also looking at modifications to the V-Strom like a belly pan, radiator cover for protection and additional lighting for night time.  I think the 1.5 gallon Koplin fuel can will give me enough range so that should be good.  

So for December not much riding, just a couple of trips around area.  I friend just picked up a new motorcycle so maybe one last ride for 2012 before starting up again in 2013.

Until next time ride safe.