Heading out tomorrow
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 328
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From: Arizona
Just did similar run. Had a great time. Left 6-11, got home 6-24. From AZ, San Diego, up the coast to Seattle, over to Bismark ND, Then south back to AZ.
Maybe I'm used to the warm AZ weather, but it was chilly most all of the coast. Bring some thick wool/warm socks and warm gloves.
My pace put me in San Francisco, and the coast north of there on a Saturday. Traffic was heavy on the coast until about 100 miles past SF as I recall. I think after Fort Bragg it was thinned out.
Maybe I'm used to the warm AZ weather, but it was chilly most all of the coast. Bring some thick wool/warm socks and warm gloves.
My pace put me in San Francisco, and the coast north of there on a Saturday. Traffic was heavy on the coast until about 100 miles past SF as I recall. I think after Fort Bragg it was thinned out.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 105
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From: Southwest Florida
Awesome! You know the drill, check your vitals before you go, and pack the bike the night before (it'll help you sleep). Pack for hot, cold, and wet.
If youre prepared for the extremes, the weather will be perfect.
If youre prepared for the extremes, the weather will be perfect.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,151
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From: Southern Utah, USA
Well, just got home from the Pacific NW trip. Tons of pic's to go through and I'll post a few soon.
Synopsis:
Left LV on the road for two solid weeks and almost made the Canadian border with LOTS of twisties up the coast from Ft. Bragg to Central Washington.
3250 miles total and about 76 gallons of gas
The Limited was absolutely, positively 100% solid and trouble free, never missing a beat...rock solid...
Went from HOT to cold, FRIGG'N WET to dry, FAST for hours on end to slow.
Never used one drop of oil and got mid 40's for MPG average.
Rode two up, probably 400 pounds of humans all geared up PLUS all our personal luggage and gear.
Not once did I wish for more power, just choose the right gear and go
1st gear is a bit tall fully loaded to get going sometimes, but 6th you can run 85+ (Nevada Outback) for hours...
Bottom line...2014 FLHTK is amazing! AAAA++++
Got great comment and tons of looks wherever we went or stopped. Felt like an ambassador for HD...LOL People love the "Rushmore" and want to talk about it.
Infotainment system...
Probably a B+
Locked several times, you know the drill...shut it off...reboot
MANY QUIRKY little things that will generally **** you off, just doing stupid stuff when you want it most.
BUT it works...90% of the time just fine, lets hope for an update soon.
It is just not ready for prime time and REALLY is a beta unit IMHO.
Ya know what though...I'm ridding a motorcycle not the computer...LOL
Synopsis:
Left LV on the road for two solid weeks and almost made the Canadian border with LOTS of twisties up the coast from Ft. Bragg to Central Washington.
3250 miles total and about 76 gallons of gas
The Limited was absolutely, positively 100% solid and trouble free, never missing a beat...rock solid...
Went from HOT to cold, FRIGG'N WET to dry, FAST for hours on end to slow.
Never used one drop of oil and got mid 40's for MPG average.
Rode two up, probably 400 pounds of humans all geared up PLUS all our personal luggage and gear.
Not once did I wish for more power, just choose the right gear and go
1st gear is a bit tall fully loaded to get going sometimes, but 6th you can run 85+ (Nevada Outback) for hours...
Bottom line...2014 FLHTK is amazing! AAAA++++
Got great comment and tons of looks wherever we went or stopped. Felt like an ambassador for HD...LOL People love the "Rushmore" and want to talk about it.
Infotainment system...
Probably a B+
Locked several times, you know the drill...shut it off...reboot
MANY QUIRKY little things that will generally **** you off, just doing stupid stuff when you want it most.
BUT it works...90% of the time just fine, lets hope for an update soon.
It is just not ready for prime time and REALLY is a beta unit IMHO.
Ya know what though...I'm ridding a motorcycle not the computer...LOL
Last edited by plongson; Jul 11, 2014 at 07:05 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 328
From: Southern Utah, USA
Here is just a few...
Redwoods...350 feet high!!
Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
Old lighthouse
Me and Mama
Bridge in Astoria, OR
Beach in Oregon
Video Link to Vimeo...We carried a GoPro
https://vimeo.com/100670453
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Redwoods...350 feet high!!
Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
Old lighthouse
Me and Mama
Bridge in Astoria, OR
Beach in Oregon
Video Link to Vimeo...We carried a GoPro
https://vimeo.com/100670453
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Last edited by plongson; Jul 14, 2014 at 07:28 AM.
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