• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

Tim TomCross Country Adventure

  • Thread starter Thread starter Tim Tom
  • Start date Start date
T

Tim Tom

Guest
So I've planned for this road trip with my brother for about a year, and the leave date of July 1st is fast approaching!

While we originally planned on heading to Alaska, the reality of time constrains (along with lots of advice from the folks here) changed our minds. Instead we have shortened it to California and back. A rough estimate of 8000 miles. We have taken off from work the entire month of July for this trip.

I will be bringing a small laptop and camera (of course) and so with any luck fill this thread with excellent tales of adventure and pictures.


In the event of a breakdown however, I am bringing all the tools I'd need to rebuild the bike on the side of the road, and I expect to flood the forum with lots of urgent questions ;).
Here's hoping not to be stuck in the middle of Kansas with a broken bike :lol:.

Anyways, please wish me luck as I leave for the trip I've dreamed of for years. I will update this thread if I can with my whereabouts during the ride. If any of you are so inclined to send prayers my way that is perfectly fine with me.
If anyone here feels the need to contact me, feel free to send a PM or email at TMcSparron@gmail.com. I'll be checking both when I can throughout the trip.

Thank you so much GSR for helping me turn my dream trip into a reality. Could've never done it without all the advice from you all!

Cheers,
Tim
 
Last edited:
Well, if you do decide to break down, make sure you're not too far from someone here on the forum.

Have fun, and post some pics!
 
subscribed! look forward to seeing the photos. don't lose your oil filler cap. bring duct tape. turn off your light when the bike isn't runnng :p

see you tonight for carb synching!
 
the schwartz said:
subscribed! look forward to seeing the photos. don't lose your oil filler cap. bring duct tape. turn off your light when the bike isn't runnng :p

see you tonight for carb synching!
Click to expand...


Yes. Yes and Yes on all counts. Also bringing jumper cables ;). Despite having fixed the issue with a new strong battery, better safe than sorry.

Valve adjustment just finished without a hitch, swapped 3 shims :rolleyes:. Ready for the sync!

Eric, email responded too. Thanks.

PS. loaded down bike pics to come on Sunday or so....
 
Last edited:
Looking forward to the story of your travels Tim! Hope you have a fun and safe journey and definitely looking forward to pic's :D
 
Tim Tom,

4 week, 8000 mile, bike trip, with your brother. Sounds great.

Can you make any statement of your route, or places along the way you are intending to go to?

What bike your brother taking?

Dave


>>>> later note.

I see elsewhere about you intending to attend the RRR.
That will be good for you to do that.

.
 
Last edited:
Journey onward. Looking forward to the pics and stories. Love this time of year on here, lots of road trips to read about. Remember to log onto the GSR google earth project in case you have a repair needed, lots of people are super helpful and friendly. Have a great trip!
 
Redman said:
Can you make any statement of your route, or places along the way you are intending to go to?
Click to expand...

Can I talk you into heading down I-81 about 30 miles across the TN line?
If so, I'll show or direct you to what could be some of the nicest roads you'll enjoy this side of the Mississippi. Drive down 81 a little further and you could hop on I-40 West. Definitely worth thinking about.
Either way, good luck and have a great adventure!
Willie
 
Dave,

Our route is roughly planned, but not set into stone. We have several friends and family members across the country, and so are planning on seeing them along the way. We are starting by heading west to my Aunt's house in Johnstown PA. Next 'destination' is a friend who lives in Denver. After that we plan to head north to Lake Tahoe, then a bit further North-West to the Sequoia National Forest at the top of California. The plan is to ride the coast line down till just above LA, then head back east. On the way east we will be attending the RRR!

Essentially we're taking a northerly route there, and a southerly route on the way home.

My brother will be riding his new 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm. Its a big motor, 1700cc's of power in a parallel twin :eek:! He has also made some custom long range modifications for his bike that I'm sure I'll share with you all ;)

Willie,
We will be passing through TN on our way to the Red River Rally in Kentucky!
 
I'll be reading your posts on here. If you get close enough to my part of TN, I'd like to meet up with you guys. We'll just have to see how things go.
Willie
 
Ready to Roll!

Ready to Roll!

Our bikes are all loaded up and eagerly awaiting morning for the trip to begin! First stop will be aunts house in Evansburg PA. Will be taking the scenic route there through Gettysburg and over the mountains. I`ll take some pictures for sure, but no clue when I will be able to post them... Probably not until the trip is over, or if we get some down time at our stops. Anyways I`m super excited!
 
Tim Tom said:
Dave,

Our route is roughly planned, but not set into stone. We have several friends and family members across the country, and so are planning on seeing them along the way. We are starting by heading west to my Aunt's house in Johnstown PA. Next 'destination' is a friend who lives in Denver. After that we plan to head north to Lake Tahoe, then a bit further North-West to the Sequoia National Forest at the top of California. The plan is to ride the coast line down till just above LA, then head back east. On the way east we will be attending the RRR!

Essentially we're taking a northerly route there, and a southerly route on the way home.

My brother will be riding his new 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm. Its a big motor, 1700cc's of power in a parallel twin :eek:! He has also made some custom long range modifications for his bike that I'm sure I'll share with you all ;)

Willie,
We will be passing through TN on our way to the Red River Rally in Kentucky!
Click to expand...

I hope you have a GPS because it seems you have your map a bit disoriented :D. Have fun, be safe and if you do find Sequoia Nat Park in the top of Northern California give me a shout and I'll buy you a beer. I'll buy you a beer regardless of Sequoia.:rolleyes:

Charlie G
 
Last edited:
I'll be lintening for your guitar?

I'll be lintening for your guitar?

Have BIG monkey's butt of a good time Bro! ;)
 
would you look at those cans...

would you look at those cans...

tim could fit his bike inside his bike with those mermite "saddlebags"

happy travels brother

2012-07-02


2012-07-02
 
Wow! That is some serious baggage capacity! :eek:
All the way to Gold Wing territory. ;)
Portable shower and kitchen sink in there somewhere with the microwave?

Eric
 
Made it into Denver today! So far 2000+ miles since we left on Monday morning. Only issues we've had is a blown R\R in Southern Ohio, but I had a spare so we were back on the road in no time. Also seemed to have developed a leak from the tachometer seal. My right boot and pant leg has a nice patina of oil spray on it :(

Aaron thanks for posting up those pics of my rig. I'm really liking the Mermite cans, they are friggen huge, and fairly light. The travel guitar goes in big vent tube on top, along with my sleeping pad. :rolleyes:

Here is a smattering of pics to sate all your appetites.

Kyles bike while camping in South East Ohio.

DSCN3361.jpg


Our view waking this morning in Kansas. Who'd a thought Kansas could be so nice.

DSCN3407.jpg


The bikes and the sunrise this morning in Kansas. Malvern Lake was the name of the camping area.

DSCN3409.jpg


Finally as a last teaser pic the border into Colorado!

DSCN3410.jpg



Getting a new rear tire on Tomorrow as the mid west has made mine square, and then heading west some more. :D
 
From the smile on your face it's looks like your having fun. Thanks for posting up some pictures.

cg
 
Fantastic that you had a spare with you, nice planning on your part. Looking forward to the next trip post.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

1978GS750E
Fall Farmington Ride - aka: Dave Davis Memorial Ride
Replies
18
Views
359
bwringer
bwringer
KGB
It's been a VERY long time
Replies
12
Views
199
Peppermint Patti
P
trevor
Leaving a bike in Ontario
Replies
14
Views
171
trevor
trevor
M
New to the Forum.
Replies
6
Views
108
Syd
Syd
Chuck78
GS750B won't downshift when hot. Oil, springs, swell, shift forks?
Replies
3
Views
80
Rob S.
Rob S.
Back
Top