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Road Captain
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From: Central Texas
Is it still pot holes and golf ball size gravel in large sections?
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Road Captain
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From: Central Texas
Fantastic looking ride. Getting fuel will not be a problem, Just keep an eye on how far it is to the next town and top up as often as necessary. COST of fuel will be a bit shocking. Some of the cities like Edmonton in Alberta have noise bylaws aimed at bikes that are punitive and unfair so just cruise on by and don't bother going into them. Watch for very large wildlife on the roads and have a great trip. Helmets required in ALL provinces and the further north you go, the more bugs are going to splat into you.
I remember LOTS of wildlife and bugs so thick you didn't want to inhale until you finished fueling and ran inside.
Mmm bugs.....
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Terrace, British Columbia
it's better
They have spent bucket loads of money on it since then and fixed most of those sudden "drop out sections" where your booting along at 70 and suddenley youre on gravel and your @ss is puckered to the seat
Cruiser
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From: NB, Canada
One problem you may run into is the condition of some secondary roads, lots of frost = lots of pot holes and rough roads. Not everywhere, but certainly in some parts of the country, always have a backup route in mind. These secondary are not impassable, just rough enough to take the fun out of the trip.
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From: San Quirino, Italy
Do not pass any gas stations without filling up heading from Texas to Arizona. There are a couple of stretches on 10 in west Texas that have NOTHING and definitely no gas...Reminds me of the Hills have eyes movies...
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Road Captain
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From: Central Texas
70! Heck we were lucky to do 35 in sections.
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From: Central Texas
One problem you may run into is the condition of some secondary roads, lots of frost = lots of pot holes and rough roads. Not everywhere, but certainly in some parts of the country, always have a backup route in mind. These secondary are not impassable, just rough enough to take the fun out of the trip.
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Road Captain
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From: Central Texas
I know exactly where you are talkin about made that trip 50+ times.
Cruiser
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From: Manitoba, Canada
Hailing from Canada, I'll say that you will LOVE the ride through western Ontario! Beautiful twisty roads. Great rock formations and forest. An outdoorsmans wet dream, if you're into that sort of thing. 
As for crossing the border, be honest with the Officer and have nothing to hide. Radar detectors are illegal in some provinces, and any firearm needs to be declared when you get to the border. Also something to note is Mase, pepper spray, brass knuckles, throwing stars, nunchucks, stun guns, and switchblades/butterfly knives are all prohibited weapons in Canada...
As for the route, I can tell you that you shouldn't have many (if any) problems on the Trans-Canada No1 highway for fuel, and if you get a chance, take the Coquihalla in BC. AWESOME highway to ride on through the mountains! Other than the prairies, the roads are usually in good condition, but you'll likely have some rough sections in Manitoba, Saskachewan, and eastern Alberta.
Another note is if you can, avoid southern Saskachewan. It is loooonngg straight flat streches of road and boring as hell... Northern Sask however is beautiful.
Just my $0.02... Either way, enjoy your ride!
As for crossing the border, be honest with the Officer and have nothing to hide. Radar detectors are illegal in some provinces, and any firearm needs to be declared when you get to the border. Also something to note is Mase, pepper spray, brass knuckles, throwing stars, nunchucks, stun guns, and switchblades/butterfly knives are all prohibited weapons in Canada...
As for the route, I can tell you that you shouldn't have many (if any) problems on the Trans-Canada No1 highway for fuel, and if you get a chance, take the Coquihalla in BC. AWESOME highway to ride on through the mountains! Other than the prairies, the roads are usually in good condition, but you'll likely have some rough sections in Manitoba, Saskachewan, and eastern Alberta.
Another note is if you can, avoid southern Saskachewan. It is loooonngg straight flat streches of road and boring as hell... Northern Sask however is beautiful.
Just my $0.02... Either way, enjoy your ride!
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Road Captain
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From: Central Texas
Hailing from Canada, I'll say that you will LOVE the ride through western Ontario! Beautiful twisty roads. Great rock formations and forest. An outdoorsmans wet dream, if you're into that sort of thing.
As for crossing the border, be honest with the Officer and have nothing to hide. Radar detectors are illegal in some provinces, and any firearm needs to be declared when you get to the border. Also something to note is Mase, pepper spray, brass knuckles, throwing stars, nunchucks, stun guns, and switchblades/butterfly knives are all prohibited weapons in Canada...
As for the route, I can tell you that you shouldn't have many (if any) problems on the Trans-Canada No1 highway for fuel, and if you get a chance, take the Coquihalla in BC. AWESOME highway to ride on through the mountains! Other than the prairies, the roads are usually in good condition, but you'll likely have some rough sections in Manitoba, Saskachewan, and eastern Alberta.
Another note is if you can, avoid southern Saskachewan. It is loooonngg straight flat streches of road and boring as hell... Northern Sask however is beautiful.
Just my $0.02... Either way, enjoy your ride!
As for crossing the border, be honest with the Officer and have nothing to hide. Radar detectors are illegal in some provinces, and any firearm needs to be declared when you get to the border. Also something to note is Mase, pepper spray, brass knuckles, throwing stars, nunchucks, stun guns, and switchblades/butterfly knives are all prohibited weapons in Canada...
As for the route, I can tell you that you shouldn't have many (if any) problems on the Trans-Canada No1 highway for fuel, and if you get a chance, take the Coquihalla in BC. AWESOME highway to ride on through the mountains! Other than the prairies, the roads are usually in good condition, but you'll likely have some rough sections in Manitoba, Saskachewan, and eastern Alberta.
Another note is if you can, avoid southern Saskachewan. It is loooonngg straight flat streches of road and boring as hell... Northern Sask however is beautiful.
Just my $0.02... Either way, enjoy your ride!
Thank you