Prudhoe Bay bound! - Page 7

Particle Man · 08-08-2011, 09:09 AM

That kicks ass

G-Rex · 08-08-2011, 02:25 PM

Ok guys and girls, as I'm sure you've figured out if you're watching the Spot, we made it back to Fairbanks safe and sound.

The trip up the Dalton was perfect weather. The trip down was anything but.

We had rain for the first half (240 miles) from Prudhoe Bay to Coldfoot, 3" mud for 20 miles, and snow for another 30 miles over the Brooks Range.

Gas in Prudhoe Bay was $5.39 a gallon. I would have felt better about that if I hadn't gotten some water in my tank. The bike died 40 miles north of Coldfoot, in the rain, in 3" of muddy muck. It took an hour to get that fixed.

There is no lonelier feeling than to have your bike die in the middle of the Alaska forest and not know why, or what you're going to do, or if you'll even be able to fix it. LOL

We are staying in Fairbanks for an R&R day today.

Trip · 08-08-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Ok guys and girls, as I'm sure you've figured out if you're watching the Spot, we made it back to Fairbanks safe and sound.

The trip up the Dalton was perfect weather. The trip down was anything but.

We had rain for the first half (240 miles) from Prudhoe Bay to Coldfoot, 3" mud for 20 miles, and snow for another 30 miles over the Brooks Range.

Gas in Prudhoe Bay was $5.39 a gallon. I would have felt better about that if I hadn't gotten some water in my tank. The bike died 40 miles north of Coldfoot, in the rain, in 3" of muddy muck. It took an hour to get that fixed.

There is no lonelier feeling than to have your bike die in the middle of the Alaska forest and not know why, or what you're going to do, or if you'll even be able to fix it. LOL

We are staying in Fairbanks for an R&R day today.

It's the tough days that will stick with ya, suck it up nancy, quit yer bitching.

derf · 08-08-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

It's the tough days that will stick with ya, suck it up nancy, quit yer bitching.

hells yeh, tell him to stop acting like a pussy, just because he had to wrestle the bear down doesnt mean shit in my book.

trace, still need pictures

G-Rex · 08-09-2011, 01:44 AM

Here's a pic for ya. This was taken at the Arctic Circle on the way back down the Dalton, after all the mud and rain.

You'll notice my suit isn't black anymore. That's Dalton Highway mud. We hit the carwash today for the bikes and gear, and my suit it still that shade of brown. LOL

Mr Lefty · 08-09-2011, 03:36 AM

yeah the silt up there is a PITA to get out of any sort of fabric let alone off your plastics (in break up, when the ice melts from winter, I'd get all over my sport bike)

Trip · 08-10-2011, 10:08 AM

looks like he went west of fairbanks for some reason, but back in fairbanks.

Corey · 08-10-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

looks like he went west of fairbanks for some reason, but back in fairbanks.

His rear tire blew out 30 miles out of Fairbanks yesterday. After the fix, they called it a day back in Fairbanks. Hopefully that's the last of the bad luck.

derf · 08-10-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

His rear tire blew out 30 miles out of Fairbanks yesterday. After the fix, they called it a day back in Fairbanks. Hopefully that's the last of the bad luck.

Just to steal his thunder

Trip · 08-10-2011, 10:32 AM

that sucks

08-08-2011, 02:25 PM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Ok guys and girls, as I'm sure you've figured out if you're watching the Spot, we made it back to Fairbanks safe and sound. The trip up the Dalton was perfect weather. The trip down was anything but. We had rain for the first half (240 miles) from Prudhoe Bay to Coldfoot, 3" mud for 20 miles, and snow for another 30 miles over the Brooks Range. Gas in Prudhoe Bay was $5.39 a gallon. I would have felt better about that if I hadn't gotten some water in my tank. The bike died 40 miles north of Coldfoot, in the rain, in 3" of muddy muck. It took an hour to get that fixed. There is no lonelier feeling than to have your bike die in the middle of the Alaska forest and not know why, or what you're going to do, or if you'll even be able to fix it. LOL We are staying in Fairbanks for an R&R day today. __________________

08-08-2011, 09:09 AM	#1
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	That kicks ass

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Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	yeah the silt up there is a PITA to get out of any sort of fabric let alone off your plastics (in break up, when the ice melts from winter, I'd get all over my sport bike)

08-10-2011, 10:08 AM	#7
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,269	looks like he went west of fairbanks for some reason, but back in fairbanks.

08-10-2011, 10:32 AM	#10
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,269	that sucks