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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Trans Labrador Highway
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<blockquote data-quote="Canadian FJR" data-source="post: 1389612" data-attributes="member: 1223"><p>A few comments;</p><p></p><p>1) I would not want to ride any part of the TLH at night, between the changes in road surfaces and the animals (big animals) this would not be smart.</p><p></p><p>2) I went mid July the first time and it was on the cool side, cold by Florida standards. Second time I went late August and it was wet, the whole trip. This kept the dust down but there were some pretty sketchy spots.</p><p></p><p>3) At that time, they did not treat the road with anything so no need for ACF-50</p><p></p><p>4) In the good sections, you can haul a$$ but it's a gamble. You never know when you will hit a soft spot in the road. One smart person up there thought it was easier the faster you went and another smart person listened to him. I might rethink that one.</p><p></p><p>5) I installed light guards and fender extender, smart choice.</p><p></p><p>6) I ran the fuel cell, not sure if it was necessary but peace of mind. Fuel is not an issue but there is always the chance that one has to back track or fuel shortages are not out of the question.</p><p></p><p>7) Motels are full with construction crews. We lucked out every night with Rob sweet talking the front desk clerks. Last room every night.</p><p></p><p>When you have some firm(ish) dates, let me know. I can likely get an update on road conditions.</p><p></p><p>Depending on when you are planning this, I could be talked into riding as far as Manic V, that road rocks.</p><p></p><p>PM me and I can e-mail a spreadsheet of our trip including motels and mileage between.</p><p></p><p>Canadian FJR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Canadian FJR, post: 1389612, member: 1223"] A few comments; 1) I would not want to ride any part of the TLH at night, between the changes in road surfaces and the animals (big animals) this would not be smart. 2) I went mid July the first time and it was on the cool side, cold by Florida standards. Second time I went late August and it was wet, the whole trip. This kept the dust down but there were some pretty sketchy spots. 3) At that time, they did not treat the road with anything so no need for ACF-50 4) In the good sections, you can haul a$$ but it's a gamble. You never know when you will hit a soft spot in the road. One smart person up there thought it was easier the faster you went and another smart person listened to him. I might rethink that one. 5) I installed light guards and fender extender, smart choice. 6) I ran the fuel cell, not sure if it was necessary but peace of mind. Fuel is not an issue but there is always the chance that one has to back track or fuel shortages are not out of the question. 7) Motels are full with construction crews. We lucked out every night with Rob sweet talking the front desk clerks. Last room every night. When you have some firm(ish) dates, let me know. I can likely get an update on road conditions. Depending on when you are planning this, I could be talked into riding as far as Manic V, that road rocks. PM me and I can e-mail a spreadsheet of our trip including motels and mileage between. Canadian FJR [/QUOTE]
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Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Trans Labrador Highway
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