Off to Vegas for 3 weeks

Idaho Wolverine · 07-31-2009, 01:15 PM

I get to go TDY to Nellis to teach for 3 weeks; In August; on the flight line.

Should be nice and warm. Not Bahrain, Qatar, or Jordan hot, but pretty damm close.

The new BT-003RS I just put on just might melt..........

Anyone know of good spots to ride down there? I am thinking Lake Mead....

whitedevil · 07-31-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Idaho Wolverine

I get to go TDY to Nellis to teach for 3 weeks; In August; on the flight line.

Should be nice and warm. Not Bahrain, Qatar, or Jordan hot, but pretty damm close.

The new BT-003RS I just put on just might melt..........

Anyone know of good spots to ride down there? I am thinking Lake Mead....

Father in law lives down there, i will check with him and post up an cool stuff he may know of.

CBRF2Old · 07-31-2009, 08:53 PM

I think it is called the Valley of Fire state park. Look it up and do a ride through there. Awesome scenery and the roads were semi twisty. Only problem with it is the Parkies watch for speeders pretty close. Not a place to blast through, but a cool ride. Sorry, "cool" as in fun, not temps.
Have fun!

sandm · 08-03-2009, 07:29 AM

just came back from vegas. was 108 on friday and 110 on saturday. got up at 6am saturday morning and it was still 88. wind blew a little friday night and felt like someone had turned on a hair dryer on me...

have fun and ride safe.. didn't see many bikes down there, assuming it's the heat right now..

Idaho Wolverine · 08-03-2009, 04:25 PM

You are right on Mr. SandM!

I went out last night, first night here, and it was still 90* at 9:45PM!

Went on a little ride with one of the locals today. 145 miles and just got back to base. 107* right now.

Just finished one beer, feeling better, as I sit in the A/C!

Turbo2themax · 08-03-2009, 04:29 PM

Did you ride all way there or did you haul it? If you rode how was the ride long and boring?

sandm · 08-03-2009, 05:31 PM

yea, i'd like to know how the ride is if you didn't trailer it.
would love to ride down, but don't think it would be that great except the twisties coming out of ely, but they are very heavily patrolled..

1ce · 08-03-2009, 06:56 PM

I'll b there this weekend! Throwing my boys bach party down there! Won't be riding tho. Wouldnt b a fun ride from PHX anyways.

sandm · 08-03-2009, 09:29 PM

ya, phoenix to las vegas would suck...

take pics of the new bridge they are building at hoover. it's pretty impressive....

Idaho Wolverine · 08-03-2009, 11:27 PM

I really do not like riding my R1 much over 300 miles at a time. I have some nice loading ramps, so in the back of the truck it went. I am sure I would have hated to ride From Mtn. Home to here on my bike.

Rode up to Mt. Charleston today at noon. Left Vegas, it was 100. Got toward the middle of the ride, it was 80-ish. Felt NICE.
Not the riding like we have though. I would WAY rather be between Idaho City and Lowman than in Vegas.

I have a few more spots to check out, but I dont see it being better than a good ride to Lowman or HSB!

I will have to see what I can find here.

CBRF2Old · 08-03-2009, 11:34 PM

Mt Charleston is another ride that we talked about doing when we were down there but didn't.
If you get a chance, at least do the Valley of Fire in an A/C'd cage. Nice scenery.

Idaho Wolverine · 08-03-2009, 11:42 PM

We are supposed to go there this comming Thursday evening.

And some place called "Red Rock loop" this week as well.

Got to take the bike thou.
I just can not get my 1-ton diesel truck to lean like I can my bike!

Idaho Wolverine · 08-11-2009, 08:17 PM

Man, the surface of the streets here are total CRAP!

Its like they have a permanent oily covering or something. Everywhere.

Every time I come to a stop, when I put my foot down, it is slick. No mater where I stop, left part, right part or middle of the lane, dont matter.
THE WHOLE STREET IS SLICK! Kinda shoots the confidence is the arse, ya know?

Headed to Hoover dam soon, but looking forward to getting back on Aug 22.

CBRF2Old · 08-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idaho Wolverine

Man, the surface of the streets here are total CRAP!

Its like they have a permanent oily covering or something. Everywhere.

Every time I come to a stop, when I put my foot down, it is slick. No mater where I stop, left part, right part or middle of the lane, dont matter.
THE WHOLE STREET IS SLICK! Kinda shoots the confidence is the arse, ya know?

Headed to Hoover dam soon, but looking forward to getting back on Aug 22.

Eeewww! I am glad that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
The "Red rock loop" might be the Valley of Fire that I was talking about.
Have fun and keep the AC turned up...er, nevermind.

theduckllr · 08-11-2009, 09:10 PM

We are going tomarrow until late on Saturday, but to party and enjoy it. Sorry have to work

AndrewM87 · 08-11-2009, 10:56 PM

Damnit, you get to take your bike when you go TDY?

Idaho Wolverine · 08-11-2009, 11:19 PM

Getting to drive (and put the bike in the truck) is one of the FEW benafits of being an "old guy" I have been in the Air Force over 20 years, and get to do a few cool things now.

Red Rock loop is an 11 mile, one way paved road, just a little wider than the green belt. It is thru a state park that is a great view of some cliffs that are made of Red color rock. Kinda cool. The speed limit is 35, but the local squids go thru there at about 60. And if they good off the road, they are kinda screw'd.

Hey Duckiller, bring shorts! It is HOT even at night. Have fun, I am! Oh and if you pick up a new bike and need it brought back, let me know. I have room in the truck.

07-31-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
Idaho Wolverine Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 Posts: 599 I Ride: 2007 R1	Off to Vegas for 3 weeks I get to go TDY to Nellis to teach for 3 weeks; In August; on the flight line. Should be nice and warm. Not Bahrain, Qatar, or Jordan hot, but pretty damm close. The new BT-003RS I just put on just might melt.......... Anyone know of good spots to ride down there? I am thinking Lake Mead....

08-03-2009, 04:25 PM	#5
Idaho Wolverine Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 Posts: 599 I Ride: 2007 R1	It does not stop You are right on Mr. SandM! I went out last night, first night here, and it was still 90* at 9:45PM! Went on a little ride with one of the locals today. 145 miles and just got back to base. 107* right now. Just finished one beer, feeling better, as I sit in the A/C!

08-03-2009, 11:27 PM	#10
Idaho Wolverine Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 Posts: 599 I Ride: 2007 R1	Bike in back of truck I really do not like riding my R1 much over 300 miles at a time. I have some nice loading ramps, so in the back of the truck it went. I am sure I would have hated to ride From Mtn. Home to here on my bike. Rode up to Mt. Charleston today at noon. Left Vegas, it was 100. Got toward the middle of the ride, it was 80-ish. Felt NICE. Not the riding like we have though. I would WAY rather be between Idaho City and Lowman than in Vegas. I have a few more spots to check out, but I dont see it being better than a good ride to Lowman or HSB! I will have to see what I can find here.

08-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#12
Idaho Wolverine Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 Posts: 599 I Ride: 2007 R1	Headed there too We are supposed to go there this comming Thursday evening. And some place called "Red Rock loop" this week as well. Got to take the bike thou. I just can not get my 1-ton diesel truck to lean like I can my bike!

08-11-2009, 08:17 PM	#13
Idaho Wolverine Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 Posts: 599 I Ride: 2007 R1	Streets suck! Man, the surface of the streets here are total CRAP! Its like they have a permanent oily covering or something. Everywhere. Every time I come to a stop, when I put my foot down, it is slick. No mater where I stop, left part, right part or middle of the lane, dont matter. THE WHOLE STREET IS SLICK! Kinda shoots the confidence is the arse, ya know? Headed to Hoover dam soon, but looking forward to getting back on Aug 22.

07-31-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
CBRF2Old Joined: Aug 2006 From: Boise Posts: 4,822 I Ride: 83 and 84 Honda Ascot's and 91 CBR600F2	I think it is called the Valley of Fire state park. Look it up and do a ride through there. Awesome scenery and the roads were semi twisty. Only problem with it is the Parkies watch for speeders pretty close. Not a place to blast through, but a cool ride. Sorry, "cool" as in fun, not temps. Have fun!

08-03-2009, 07:29 AM	#4
sandm Senior Member Joined: Nov 2006 From: meridian Posts: 476 I Ride: '09 zx6r '04 tgb laser150 scooter	just came back from vegas. was 108 on friday and 110 on saturday. got up at 6am saturday morning and it was still 88. wind blew a little friday night and felt like someone had turned on a hair dryer on me... have fun and ride safe.. didn't see many bikes down there, assuming it's the heat right now..

08-03-2009, 04:29 PM	#6
Turbo2themax Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Las Vegas Posts: 1,380 I Ride: 2000 Ninja ZX-6R	Did you ride all way there or did you haul it? If you rode how was the ride long and boring?

08-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
sandm Senior Member Joined: Nov 2006 From: meridian Posts: 476 I Ride: '09 zx6r '04 tgb laser150 scooter	yea, i'd like to know how the ride is if you didn't trailer it. would love to ride down, but don't think it would be that great except the twisties coming out of ely, but they are very heavily patrolled..

08-03-2009, 06:56 PM	#8
1ce Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,526	I'll b there this weekend! Throwing my boys bach party down there! Won't be riding tho. Wouldnt b a fun ride from PHX anyways.

08-03-2009, 09:29 PM	#9
sandm Senior Member Joined: Nov 2006 From: meridian Posts: 476 I Ride: '09 zx6r '04 tgb laser150 scooter	ya, phoenix to las vegas would suck... take pics of the new bridge they are building at hoover. it's pretty impressive....

08-03-2009, 11:34 PM	#11
CBRF2Old Joined: Aug 2006 From: Boise Posts: 4,822 I Ride: 83 and 84 Honda Ascot's and 91 CBR600F2	Mt Charleston is another ride that we talked about doing when we were down there but didn't. If you get a chance, at least do the Valley of Fire in an A/C'd cage. Nice scenery.

08-11-2009, 09:10 PM	#15
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 2,686 I Ride: The Armageddon bike, Orange Crush, Panagale Tricolor	We are going tomarrow until late on Saturday, but to party and enjoy it. Sorry have to work

08-11-2009, 10:56 PM	#16
AndrewM87 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,247 I Ride: 2006 "Cherry Pie" FZ1	Damnit, you get to take your bike when you go TDY?

08-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#17
Idaho Wolverine Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 Posts: 599 I Ride: 2007 R1	The good side of being old Getting to drive (and put the bike in the truck) is one of the FEW benafits of being an "old guy" I have been in the Air Force over 20 years, and get to do a few cool things now. Red Rock loop is an 11 mile, one way paved road, just a little wider than the green belt. It is thru a state park that is a great view of some cliffs that are made of Red color rock. Kinda cool. The speed limit is 35, but the local squids go thru there at about 60. And if they good off the road, they are kinda screw'd. Hey Duckiller, bring shorts! It is HOT even at night. Have fun, I am! Oh and if you pick up a new bike and need it brought back, let me know. I have room in the truck.

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