So I'm relatively new to my bike (month or so) and have about two years experience on regular highways. My wife and I are planning a trip to Yellowstone and attempting to take the beartooth highway, as it looks like an interesting and beautiful ride. Any advice for a twisty newbie?

 

Go slow, especially downhill, stop to enjoy the view. Here aresome links to give you an idea of what's out there.

View from above in February: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...an/other71.jpg

Slide show:
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...t=ab8408a2.pbw
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...t=c3466c11.pbw

 

AMAZING!!!!!

Best ride of my life...... I will post a few pics later when I get home ...

Advise??? .... Don't pull off the shoulder at 35 MPH to take that once in a lifetime picture .... It is pretty soft and you might just find yourself sliding tword a 1000 foot cliff in loose gravel praying you don't die........

I know a guy that knows a guy that read a book once that had that in it


Also

1) in late june the snow was still 4 feet deep on the side of the highway at the top, Bring warm clothes.......

2) If your bike is carbed you might want to get it tweaked a bit ..... My roomate was on an 883 and the thing was doing 40 MPH full throttle near the top. My 1100 honda at the time was running like a 550.

 

It is the most beautiful road in America. I am posting a picture from one of the scenic overlooks. Take your time and enjoy the ride.


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I've done that ride many times and my bikes were/are carbed. I live at 3,000 feet and the Beartooths are almost 11,000 over the top. Never had any issues with either my 883 or the FXDL that I bought in Milwaukee and rode it without modification. I added the Mikuni this winter and can't wait to try it out again when the snow melts.
Another thing is that you can only get 91 octane gas around here, but that's OK for riding at altitude. Regular here is 85.5 octane.
Sig pic is downtown Red Lodge, near the foot of the pass. Elevation there is 5,555.

 

Don't be scared, its just a road with turns and Mulelys(deer), Elk, Buffalo(in the park) and lots of the coolest stuff to take a pic of. Have fun, keep warm on top of the pass. Go at a pace thats comfortable for you.

 

Done this ride three times, all on the way to Sturgis. Watch for gravel on the switchbacks and plan on a slow ride, especially if you get stuck behind a tour bus.One of the best roads I've been on.

 

Ride within your limits...plain and simple.

 

On your way up the west side, after you pass thru Cooke city, look for hwy 296 on your right. This is Chief Joseph scenic hwy. It is a GREAT ride.

 

Looks familiar jmeyer! These shots were the first weekend in August!!!