| Author | Message | ||
     Kevinaye |
Got on the road last week for the trip south. The Uly is running very well. I seem to have developed some excessive vibration. I just installed a new clutch cable which may be in need of another adjustment??? I cut off I5 in Oregon over Grants pass (some really nice sections through the forrest) to Crescent City in Northern California. Which is where I took this photo of my bike. From there it was Hwy 101 to Hwy 1 all the way to San luis Obispo. This really is an amazing ride, especially if the weather cooperates, which it did for me. If you have not ridden this coastline, it is a must do on a bike. The Ulysses is perfect for it. I cut inland from here over to Palm Springs. I discovered the "Angeles Crest Hwy", which winds up through the San Gabriel wilderness, north of LA. Another fantastic road, amazing surface, twisties, scenery. I really did not expect the riding here to be this good. I have more photos of the coast but I cant get them off my netbook at the moment. Presently still in Palm Springs, getting tires on the Uly. Heading for San Diego on Sunday. Then into Mexico.  | ||
| Dynasport |
Have a great trip! | ||
| Badrap |
Very nice ride. Enjoy it (I know you are) and keep the pics comin'. | ||
| Bike_pilot |
Great trip! I rode that route a couple of summers ago and really enjoyed it. | ||
| Rodclement |
Very nice! I see I pack light when I go on the road! Rod | ||
| 7873jake |
Take the route out of Palm Spgs across the mtns if you can. Rte 74 going out of Palm Desert towards Idyllwild is a great route!!!! | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
Love to see pics of that "other coast". Please keep posting about your journey and here's hoping to safe travels  ! BeLinda. | ||
| Paul56 |
Beautiful pic and awesome roads. I've ridden the ones you mentioned and I agree- the Uly was made for roads such as those! +1 on Hwy 74 Ride safe and keep posting  | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Snowed here yesterday you dog. | ||
| Kevinaye |
I am now almost at he bottom of the Baja!! Uly is running well, and has been great for this trip. There are some excellent fast sweeping sections mixed with some long stretches of straight roads. With the occasional construction which can involve a bit of dirt road. The Uly handles it all well....even if it is a bit overloaded  The riding/food/people/scenery are all excellent. I am having issues getting photos on here. I have a few on Facebook if anybody want to check out the progress. kevin Irvine in whistler | ||
| Gs750t |
Thanks for sharing. Keep the pics coming. | ||
| Ronmold |
Envious! My Uly's going into hibernation this weekend.  Have a safe ride! P.S. how do you keep the front end down? | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
He sits on the duckbill and looks over his shoulder. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Maybe helium in the tour pack. | ||
| Kevinaye |
Hey, It not that bad! My Top box is more or less empty. I use it for my jacket/boots/tankbag if I stop somewhere. The panniers are not totally packed either. I leave a bit of space. They are mostly camping gear and spares/tools etc. The motofizz bag is just clothes and personal stuff. Makes a good back rest on the long straight bits. If I dumped my camping gear I could easily get rid of the seat bag. But I will hold on to it for now. Its always good to have a back up. | ||
| Judotrip |
I like the rack idea on the top case... Looks good.. | ||
| Mnrider |
Very cool photo. Have a safe trip. | ||
| Kevinaye |
Finally got to resize some shots!! Only been stopped for speeding once, with a warning. Loving this ride, Mexico is fantastic!! Great roads great people great food.....cheep beer P    | ||
| Xaman |
Looks like an awesome trip. I absolutely love that highway from Grants pass to Crescent City. Keep the pics coming please. Stay safe. | ||
| Charlie_zulu |
Awesome. | ||
| Kevinaye |
Hey All, I just discovered that I can share my Facebook photos. Click the link http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101504231 51655240.409292.725200239&type=1&l=4f3c29cdbd | ||
| Kevinaye |
Some more photos from going south, http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101504503 65840240.414343.725200239&type=1&l=1ef41e7b10 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101504504 64615240.414352.725200239&type=1&l=87dca3dd6f http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101504690 38455240.416399.725200239&type=1&l=632f753efd http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101504690 81815240.416404.725200239&type=1&l=2ee1cdf70c http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101504780 93240240.417312.725200239&type=1&l=ffa0654bb8 | ||
| Sharkguy |
awesome pics! thanks for sharing. this makes my day seeing these, since i can't ride due to an injury these pics make it easier to deal. | ||
| Thesmaz |
Nice pics, looks like you had a great time! | ||
| Xaman |
Awesome pics, thanks for giving us a look! | ||
| Tastroman |
I wish I had the balls to do a trip like this. | ||
| Idaho_buelly |
Wow!  | ||
| Wbrisett |
Cool! So, how many tires have you gone through?  My biggest issue I have with the Uly is the heavier the load the shorter the tire span on trips like this. Wayne | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
http://www.bouncing-balls.org/ | ||
| Kevinaye |
I fitted a pair of PR3's in Palm Springs. They have around 3000km on them and show little sign of wear. I'll I haven't hit much dirt yet and they are working out well, so far. I Have used PR2's before and get very high mileage from them. I have done over 8000km on this trip so far. Very happy I fitted the.... Palmer footpegs (these make a huge difference on long days) Palmer bracket, with 20in madstad screen. This set up happened more by accident than design.......literally. Palmer light bar/lights Lowering collar from jasonB. Really nice to get both feet firmly in the ground for a change. Although I had to remove my tool tubes as they were hitting the wheel after I fitted the collar. My barkbusters can in handy when one of my riding partners was clipped by a bus, knocking him over into me. My Uly got pinned under a GS1200 with the Highway pegs out. No damage. they just folded in. No broken levers. Just a bit embarrassing with a bunch of Mexican school kids looking on So far, the Uly has been perfect for this trip. |
