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G19Tony

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First big trip on the CT. 181 miles total. The last fuel bar had been flashing for a couple of miles, as I pulled into the gas station in Overton. I didn't note how much I put in, but my starting and ending mileage worked out to 110 miles. I began the day with a full tank. The morning started off cold, so I was running my heated jacket and gloves. Plugged into the SAE connector with an adapter. When I shut the bike off for a restroom break, I noted the voltmeter at 9.8. When I turned on the key, I got the pinball effect on the speedo, so I used the Auxiliary Starting Device (ASD),
:-)
and it started first kick. The rest of the day was normal ops with the Primary Starting Device. Takeaway from that was, don't run heated gear.
:linzi


I rode Northshore road around Lake Mead to Overton. I was able to try out my Military ID on the Ranger at the Fee Booth. She looked at my ID, and gave me a Military NP Pass. Thank you President Trump.
:thumb
The dirt road where I had the battery issue was Boxcar Cove Road. I just went down it to see how close I could get to the lake. I got pretty close, a few folks camping. I turned around and headed back to the main road.

My next stop was Stewart's Point, where again, I got right down to the lake. This would be a good moto camping spot. There were also trailers there, with people camping. This was also where I started taking pictures. I had 3 GoPro's on the bike. Once I figure out how to download them, I might have some video, but I don't think it will be that interesting. I'm a total NoObassnoOb at this.
:confused


I went down another dirt road to St. Thomas, a Mormon settlement that was covered by the lake. The drought has caused some of the foundations to surface. I wasn't equipped for hiking, so didn't make the 2.5 mile loop. You can tell the lake was there, but you can't even see the water now.

The next stop was a run through Valley of Fire. Always neat to see. It was fairly crowded. The Fee Booth was closed, so I had to use the envelope. The fee is $10. I owe the state two bucks.
:(


From there I buzzed into Overton. I passed a UP train sitting at a siding loading gypsum. I thought that that would be a cool photo op, when I came back through. I heard him blow the horn for departure while I was at the gas station, and he was gone when I went back through. I stopped at a popular pullout called Redstone. The NPS is pretty good about putting latrines at most stops along the road. I pulled in, and was immediately set upon by 3 guys on Harley's and a dude on a Tenere asking about the CT. We had a pleasant conversation, then I made my way home.

Aside from the battery issue, the bike ran great, all the pouches stayed on and nothing else fell off. I'm not that good on the dirt, so I took it slow. I didn't bottom any suspension out, so I'll probably leave it alone. I'm not an agressive rider. Next event is an oil change and magnetic drain plug install. If you've stayed with me this far. Well done.

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NC756

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excellent trip report! nice pics. Hope you are able to do something with the video. Would be interesting to see what you captured!
 

r80rt

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Looks like a nice adventure, I'm glad you got out there for a good shakedown ride.
 
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Msfitoy

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First big trip on the CT. 181 miles total. The last fuel bar had been flashing for a couple of miles, as I pulled into the gas station in Overton. I didn't note how much I put in, but my starting and ending mileage worked out to 110 miles. I began the day with a full tank. The morning started off cold, so I was running my heated jacket and gloves. Plugged into the SAE connector with an adapter. When I shut the bike off for a restroom break, I noted the voltmeter at 9.8. When I turned on the key, I got the pinball effect on the speedo, so I used the Auxiliary Starting Device (ASD),
:-)
and it started first kick. The rest of the day was normal ops with the Primary Starting Device. Takeaway from that was, don't run heated gear.
:linzi


I rode Northshore road around Lake Mead to Overton. I was able to try out my Military ID on the Ranger at the Fee Booth. She looked at my ID, and gave me a Military NP Pass. Thank you President Trump.
:thumb
The dirt road where I had the battery issue was Boxcar Cove Road. I just went down it to see how close I could get to the lake. I got pretty close, a few folks camping. I turned around and headed back to the main road.

My next stop was Stewart's Point, where again, I got right down to the lake. This would be a good moto camping spot. There were also trailers there, with people camping. This was also where I started taking pictures. I had 3 GoPro's on the bike. Once I figure out how to download them, I might have some video, but I don't think it will be that interesting. I'm a total NoObassnoOb at this.
:confused


I went down another dirt road to St. Thomas, a Mormon settlement that was covered by the lake. The drought has caused some of the foundations to surface. I wasn't equipped for hiking, so didn't make the 2.5 mile loop. You can tell the lake was there, but you can't even see the water now.

The next stop was a run through Valley of Fire. Always neat to see. It was fairly crowded. The Fee Booth was closed, so I had to use the envelope. The fee is $10. I owe the state two bucks.
:(


From there I buzzed into Overton. I passed a UP train sitting at a siding loading gypsum. I thought that that would be a cool photo op, when I came back through. I heard him blow the horn for departure while I was at the gas station, and he was gone when I went back through. I stopped at a popular pullout called Redstone. The NPS is pretty good about putting latrines at most stops along the road. I pulled in, and was immediately set upon by 3 guys on Harley's and a dude on a Tenere asking about the CT. We had a pleasant conversation, then I made my way home.

Aside from the battery issue, the bike ran great, all the pouches stayed on and nothing else fell off. I'm not that good on the dirt, so I took it slow. I didn't bottom any suspension out, so I'll probably leave it alone. I'm not an agressive rider. Next event is an oil change and magnetic drain plug install. If you've stayed with me this far. Well done.

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I think you very much need a Coyote Tan Honda lol...
 

G19Tony

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excellent trip report! nice pics. Hope you are able to do something with the video. Would be interesting to see what you captured!

I did get the video out. It's not very interesting. I need an education on this stuff.
 

AZ7000'

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With the go pros I have the best luck with very short clips. On my helmet I click it on for cool spots then off right after, easier with just one. Practice makes perfect and editing sucks...
 

G19Tony

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With the go pros I have the best luck with very short clips. On my helmet I click it on for cool spots then off right after, easier with just one. Practice makes perfect and editing sucks...

I agree. I think I'll just use the hero7 and manually click it on and off. Have you seen Itchy Boot's channel. She does some great stuff. I agree about the short clips, also. If it's over 3 minutes, nobody will watch. I don't really care, it's mainly for my brother. I'll put it on FB, ADV and here.
 

STUINTH60S

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Tony check out the graphic on my MiniMax it is a set of wings on a smile face, the words on the border are top fun. You might do one for the the trail 125. that shows a motorcycle wheel with a off road tire and a Honda wing and the words GOT TRAILS behind the wing. Just might sell a few to the forum group.
 

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G19Tony

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Tony check out the graphic on my MiniMax it is a set of wings on a smile face, the words on the border are top fun. You might do one for the the trail 125. that shows a motorcycle wheel with a off road tire and a Honda wing and the words GOT TRAILS behind the wing. Just might sell a few to the forum group.

I like it. The graphic and the plane. How does it fly?
 
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