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[insert Roberts voice from Shark Tank]

I was seriously considering this, it looked like it would be a really good time. Flying into Vegas and renting a bike sounded like phun! But!, upon viewing those snowy incriminating images (there)?.... well, I can get enough of that (crap) right here in NY during February. So for that reason..... I'm out!

 
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Where would be the best place to fly to and rent for this affair?
Definitely fly in to Las Vegas, that's what Hosette Maria Elena - MEM did last time eh! FYB here's what I sent to the Goalie Hoser from Ontario, Republica de Canuckistan, eh:

Don Stanley to Rob Munro if you wanted to try out a new Indian Scout, eh! https://www.eaglerider.com/reservation/motorcycles
Thanks Don. I had already been looking at their website. K1600 very pricey. I was considering the Goldwing, but the Indian looks interesting. Still dreaming right now....

Flights into Vegas are probably going to be the cheapest too.

 
[insert Roberts voice from Shark Tank]
I was seriously considering this, it looked like it would be a really good time. Flying into Vegas and renting a bike sounded like phun! But!, upon viewing those snowy incriminating images (there)?.... well, I can get enough of that (crap) right here in NY during February. So for that reason..... I'm out!
That's just over the passes... once you get into DV, normal temps in DV are around 72 degrees... mild and sunny. B)

Where would be the best place to fly to and rent for this affair?
Definitely fly in to Las Vegas, that's what Hosette Maria Elena - MEM did last time eh! FYB here's what I sent to the Goalie Hoser from Ontario, Republica de Canuckistan, eh:

Don Stanley to Rob Munro if you wanted to try out a new Indian Scout, eh! https://www.eaglerider.com/reservation/motorcycles
Thanks Don. I had already been looking at their website. K1600 very pricey. I was considering the Goldwing, but the Indian looks interesting. Still dreaming right now....

Flights into Vegas are probably going to be the cheapest too.
It's good to have dreams... make your reservations now in case they come true... you can always cancel. ;)

 
Where would be the best place to fly to and rent for this affair?
I took this trip this past October. I rode my FJR to Vegas from my home in Dana Point. I met two friends who flew in from different parts of the country at Las Vegas BMW. We then rented three GS1200's and began our tour of the area, including Valley of Fire and Death Valley. It was my first trip there and it was fantastic. I'll be following this thread in hopes of doing it again if my schedule permits.

I have to say that LV BMW took good care of us,and as much as I hate to admit it, I loved the GS1200. It's a spendy piece though!

Leo

 
https://www.facebook.com/DeathValleyRoadConditions/ Still 3 months away, but a lot of damaged Death Valley roadways to be repaired! The Longstreet Bar is Really Nice!

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11/05/2015 Current Road Conditions:

Expect flood damage and debris on all Death Valley roads.
ALL BACKCOUNTRY ROADS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DAMAGED, recommended 4 x4 and high-clearance. For more park road information visit www.facebook.com/DeathValleyRoadConditions.


Artists Drive ...................... Badwater Road.................

Big Pine Road................... Cottonwood Canyon Rd....

Hole in the Wall Road....... Greenwater Valley Road...
CLOSED due to flood damage.

OPEN to Badwater basin, closed beyond first 17 miles.

CLOSED to through traffic ; Open from Big Pine to South Eureka Road.

Open first 8 miles, high clearance; CLOSED into canyon due to flood damage.

CLOSED due to flood damage.

Open from northern section; CLOSED to Hwy 178
Lower Wildrose Road ........CLOSED to through traffic from Wildrose to Panamint Valley

due to flood damage.
Mustard Canyon Road.......CLOSED due to flood damage.

Saline Valley North............CLOSED By Inyo County. Saratoga Springs Rd .........Impassable; flood damage Scotty’s Castle Road ........Open, to Titus Canyon Road;

CLOSED going northward
20 Mule Team Canyon ......CLOSED due to flood damage. West Side Road ................CLOSED due to flood damage.


Roads OUTSIDE Death Valley

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Booked 2 nights at the Longstreet.

I hope to meet up with everyone there.

Planning a moto trip out of Cedar in Feb. is pretty iffy so I'll probably be in 4WD Tacoma.

 
Booked 2 nights at the Longstreet.
I hope to meet up with everyone there.

Planning a moto trip out of Cedar in Feb. is pretty iffy so I'll probably be in 4WD Tacoma.
Depending on the weather and road situation, you may be in good company!
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Attention Canuck Hoser FJRob1300, eh Goalie: Farabee's rents Jeeps right from Furnace Creek Ranch: https://lasvegasjeeprental.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129&Itemid=79

1-760-786-9872 https://farabeesjeeprentals.com/FJR_form.html

 
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This is a placeholder for a jaunt to Death Valley to sniff the (hopefully abundant) wildflowers. More details to come.
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Hotels for reservations - ready, set, GO!!

Friday, 2/12 - https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bflfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-tehachapi/

Saturday, 2/13 and Sunday, 2/14 - https://www.longstreetcasino.com/

Monday, February 15 - https://www.thekernlodge.com/

Tuesday, February 16 - go home!
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Just called the Longstreet, They were unaware we are coming, So i said we are! When you call, Mention FJRFORUM. $79/night

 
I'm booked for Death Valley. Been looking forward to this!

A large group from both FJR Forum & AZBeemers went a few years back, rained and snowed. The mountains around DV were inundated with the White Stuff, but they were dry in the Valley. Had a great time. Our group of about 40 bikes left out of Lake Havasu in rain, stopped in Vegas (Henderson) for lunch, then continued on. It was a great time. Had most of the old farts of the Forum on that ride.

I hope Papa (Chuey, Chewy, Chuy, Chuie) & Donna can make it.

note: Some trailered but tried to hide the trailers, failed!!

 
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This is a placeholder for a jaunt to Death Valley to sniff the (hopefully abundant) wildflowers. More details to come.
smile.png

Hotels for reservations - ready, set, GO!!

Friday, 2/12 - https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bflfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-tehachapi/

Saturday, 2/13 and Sunday, 2/14 - https://www.longstreetcasino.com/

Monday, February 15 - https://www.thekernlodge.com/

Tuesday, February 16 - go home!
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Just called the Longstreet, They were unaware we are coming, So i said we are! When you call, Mention FJRFORUM. $79/night
That's because it's under Dangerous Curves... if you mention that, you'll get a $10 gift certificate to use as you choose. B)

 
I wish my strap and lens were as big as YOURS said poor little SkooterG!

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Hugs n' Kisses

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