Author Topic: 2 Norges off to Idaho (Read 8041 times)

blackbuell · « **on:** June 10, 2019, 02:03:54 PM »

Kirby and I are on our 3rd day out of Cincinnati.

Day 1: rode I-74, I-72, and US 36 to Cameron, Missouri. Boring ride, but gut in over 600 miles.

Day 2: US 36 into Kansas, and then north to rt. 2 in Nebraska. Camped in Nebraska National Forest.

Kirby at entrance to forest.

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Kirby found these plants near our campsite. I think it's poison ivy.

Day 3: Rode on rt. 2 to rt. 27. Encounter high water on roadway, about foot deep. Bikes got through it OK but I got soaked.

Plan to camp in Angostura State Recreation Area in South Dakota tonight.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2019, 02:12:29 PM »

I'm glad you guys got through the water hazard safely. Take care and ride safe. I look forward to hearing of (both) your exploits at the Ohio or Kentucky Rally.

John Henry

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2019, 02:55:22 PM »

Enjoying the travel log, say hey to Kirby for me. You guys stay safe and have fun.

blackbuell · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2019, 04:35:30 PM »

End of day 3: got a beautiful campsite on the lake at Angostura State Recreation Area.

This guy came with the site:

formula mass of aluminum sulfate

Off to Thermopolis, Wyoming in the morning.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2019, 04:45:16 PM »

Yep, that's poison ivy all right..

Continue on and we need pix.

Moto · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2019, 06:10:02 PM »

It looks like a great trip already! Nothing like camping out West! Keep the pictures coming.

Moto

ohiorider · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2019, 06:34:32 PM »

The 1151cc 2v, combined with the CARC frame and final drive, punch well above their weight. Though my 1200 Sport is beginning to be a bit heavy for me, I still recall what a nice ride she was from NE Ohio to the West and back. I don't think there is any way I could make my CB1100 as good a long distance hauler as the Sport. I imagine the Norge platform works equally as well as the 1200 Sport. Just depends on how much wind protection you want.

Have fun on your ride!

Regards,

Bob

Don't smoke that stuff. Imagine .... poison ivy of the lungs!

PJPR01 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2019, 09:02:10 PM »

Quote from: blackbuell on June 10, 2019, 04:35:30 PM

End of day 3: got a beautiful campsite on the lake at Angostura State Recreation Area.

This guy came with the site:

formula mass of aluminum sulfate

Off to Thermopolis, Wyoming in the morning.

Excellent...a ride thru the 3 tunnels along the Wind River Canyon is one of the beautiful rides in Wyoming! Getting to the good stuff here!!

PJPR01 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2019, 09:02:57 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on June 10, 2019, 04:45:16 PM

Yep, that's poison ivy all right.. Continue on and we need pix.

Funny how it looks surprisingly like pot too! :)

blackbuell · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2019, 09:16:13 AM »

Morning day 4: rainy and cold. Rode through Wind Cave National Park and got stopped by a herd of bison crossing the road.

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2019, 02:54:06 PM »

Love it keep em coming!

Trialsman · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2019, 04:12:17 PM »

I had my Norge in Custer State park coming back from Colorado last year. That is an eerie feeling having to stop on the road as all those buffalo slowly meander across in front and behind you on the bike.

LowRyter · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2019, 04:54:01 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on June 10, 2019, 04:45:16 PM

Yep, that's poison ivy all right.. Continue on and we need pix.

party on Garth!

guzzi ride · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2019, 06:59:49 PM »

Two Guzzi’s at rest.

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blackbuell · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2019, 07:46:08 PM »

End of day 4: rode to Thermopolis via Wind River Canyon (Thanks for the tip PR). Staying at nice mom and pop motel (el Rancho). Off to Beartooth Highway tomorrow.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2019, 07:47:21 PM »

I’ve been seeing Kirby’s FB posts. Have fun guys!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2019, 07:48:08 PM »

Nice..

Jim Rich · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2019, 07:35:36 AM »

I know this probably goes without saying, but don't miss the Lolo Pass road along the Lochsa River (Hwy 12 Lolo MT. to Kooskia ID.). 80 miles of winding river road bliss. Betty and I rode Idaho in 2017 to watch the solar eclipse and rode the perimeter of the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness area. No bad roads on that trip.

93spada · « **Reply #18 on:** June 12, 2019, 07:55:08 AM »

This is poison ivy (leaves of three/leave it be!)

The photo is probably wild hemp or cannabis

Check out Koocanusa Reservoir and the bridge to nowhere in NW MT.

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #19 on:** June 12, 2019, 08:44:58 AM »

Keep on Keeping on!

Moto · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2019, 11:34:56 AM »

Loving your photos, Blackbuell! This one is especially nice:

You're tempting me to throw over my traces and head West.

Moto

Cam3512 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 12, 2019, 01:01:08 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on June 10, 2019, 09:02:57 PM

Funny how it looks surprisingly like pot too! :)

How much did you throw on the camp fire that night?

😎

oldbike54 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 12, 2019, 01:30:19 PM »

Great thread

Dusty

Ncdan · « **Reply #23 on:** June 12, 2019, 01:41:50 PM »

What a great trip! Keep the photos coming and be safe.

blackbuell · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2019, 09:36:25 PM »

Wonderful day of riding. Chief Joseph Highway was outstanding. We were told that Beartooth Pass was closed due to snow, but took a chance and headed up the highway. Made it over the pass; a very exciting ride. Spending the night in Butte. Head over Lolo Pass tomorrow, and hopefully camp at Powell forest service campground.

Scene along Chief Joseph.

Kirby and the bear tooth

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #25 on:** June 13, 2019, 05:35:35 AM »

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #26 on:** June 13, 2019, 07:34:01 AM »

Enjoying the ride along!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #27 on:** June 13, 2019, 08:22:45 AM »

Awesome.. I hope to show the Kid Chief Joseph and Beartooth this summer.

You'll love the miles of following the rivers of Lewis & Clark after Lolo..

drbone641 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 13, 2019, 02:47:59 PM »

Lolo and on is awesome! That was our route last year.
Ride safe.

drbone641 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 13, 2019, 02:52:33 PM »

Oh and If you need a nice laid back, great view-good food and cold beer place, Wilderness Inn in Lowell ID.

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