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DaBinChe

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:21:22 +0000

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Hooked

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DaBinChe

Hooked

Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000
Posts: 146
Location: BayArea

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:21:22 +0000 quote

Hey all

I'm on my way up to AK from San Jose CA. Currently I'm in Seattle.

The plan is to take two weeks up and two weeks down averaging about 300miles a day. I'll get online at public libraries when I get the chance.

I'm riding up on a SYM Symba. The first three days has been a trial by fire for the bike cause I only was able to put down about 72 break-in miles.

First day was a late start. Got in about 250 miles. Did the second oil change around 320 miles in Chico. Camped out just past Chico.

Here I am all loaded up ready to go

Second day was a long one rode over 450 miles. Camped just past Bend OR. Did the third oil change around 650 miles in Klamath Falls.

Third day had a little drama and what was supposed to be a 300mile day turns into a 450+ mile day.

Just before Mt.Hood

Got stuck in the snow and had to find another way around. This was around the Mt. Rainier & St. Helens area. My feet got soaking wet from tramping in the snow. Rested my feet against the engine to keep them warm and dry them out.

Around this time I started to notice the bike making funny noises When I shifted.

Forth day:
A much deserved rest day in Seattle after two long days. I did break in maintenence on the bike today and now it runs smoother and quieter..no more funny noises. Currently have over 1300 miles on it now.

Stanny Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:43:40 +0000 details Molto Verboso 2007 GT200L Graphite Black Joined: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:37:55 +0000 Posts: 1869 Location: Fayetteville, AR
Stanny Molto Verboso 2007 GT200L Graphite Black Joined: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:37:55 +0000 Posts: 1869 Location: Fayetteville, AR	Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:43:40 +0000 quote Wow, that's a big trip! What a shock to see all that snow. I can't wait to read/see more about your trip over the next few weeks. Stay safe!

TurtleGT Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:55:43 +0000 details Banned Joined: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:08:13 +0000 Posts: 6035
TurtleGT Banned Joined: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:08:13 +0000 Posts: 6035	Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:55:43 +0000 quote This trip sounds like such an excellent adventure! 8) Please do keep posting about it

JimmyTwoNutz Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:36 +0000 details Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)
JimmyTwoNutz Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)	Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:36 +0000 quote This trip has epic written all over it!!! Keep posting.

Ms. Scooty Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:19:55 +0000 details Hooked Vespa 2010 GTS Super 300ie Joined: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:17:17 +0000 Posts: 237 Location: Arnold, CA
Ms. Scooty Hooked Vespa 2010 GTS Super 300ie Joined: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:17:17 +0000 Posts: 237 Location: Arnold, CA	Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:19:55 +0000 quote Wow, what an adventure! I can't wait to see more!

grscum Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:26:37 +0000 details Ossessionato 2012 BMW G650GS, 2006 GTS, Joined: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:58:49 +0000 Posts: 2090 Location: Snohomish County, WA
grscum Ossessionato 2012 BMW G650GS, 2006 GTS, Joined: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:58:49 +0000 Posts: 2090 Location: Snohomish County, WA	Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:26:37 +0000 quote KICK A$$! I will be watching this one! Lots of pics please!

Baudler Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:48:57 +0000 details Foiled Racing 60's Sprint Joined: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 23:34:38 +0000 Posts: 1275 Location: Weaverville, NC
Baudler Foiled Racing 60's Sprint Joined: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 23:34:38 +0000 Posts: 1275 Location: Weaverville, NC	Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:48:57 +0000 quote Symba! Most excellant! Fill us in on mpg and any problems.

Chetwynder Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:37:01 +0000 details Ossessionato Baart-less Joined: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 21:50:06 +0000 Posts: 4499 Location: 56°58'34.49"N x 111°29'38.40"W
Chetwynder Ossessionato Baart-less Joined: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 21:50:06 +0000 Posts: 4499 Location: 56°58'34.49"N x 111°29'38.40"W	Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:37:01 +0000 quote Nice! I'm looking forward to reading more! I'm really looking forward to hearing how the Symba holds up. Dave

nickandsusan Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:24:45 +0000 details Ossessionato 65 Sprint, 2008 150S Joined: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:09:26 +0000 Posts: 2754 Location: MONTEREY COUNTY
nickandsusan Ossessionato 65 Sprint, 2008 150S Joined: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:09:26 +0000 Posts: 2754 Location: MONTEREY COUNTY	Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:24:45 +0000 quote you are awesome Bin!!!!

glasseye Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:37:58 +0000 details Ossessionato GTS, LX, VSD, VSX, VNX, LD 125, Chucky, LI125 Joined: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:47:58 +0000 Posts: 4181 Location: San Jose CA
glasseye Ossessionato GTS, LX, VSD, VSX, VNX, LD 125, Chucky, LI125 Joined: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:47:58 +0000 Posts: 4181 Location: San Jose CA	Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:37:58 +0000 quote When I grow up I wanna be just like Bin..... R 8)

xantufrog Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:03:32 +0000 details Moderibbit 1980 P200E - "Old Rusty", 1976 ET3 Primavera Joined: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:04:57 +0000 Posts: 8890 Location: Atlanta, GA
xantufrog Moderibbit 1980 P200E - "Old Rusty", 1976 ET3 Primavera Joined: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:04:57 +0000 Posts: 8890 Location: Atlanta, GA	Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:03:32 +0000 quote You rule Bin!

Maxx28 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:24:39 +0000 details Addicted GTS 300 Super Joined: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:52:55 +0000 Posts: 665 Location: Los Angeles, CA
Maxx28 Addicted GTS 300 Super Joined: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:52:55 +0000 Posts: 665 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:24:39 +0000 quote Damn, that takes a lot of nerve. Good luck.

mogeewogee

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:24:48 +0000

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Beer Fairy

GTS-"Cannonball Bettie" Member Iron Butt Association

Joined: Mon, 12 May 2008 20:38:56 +0000
Posts: 851
Location: Seacoast New Hampshire USA

mogeewogee

Beer Fairy

GTS-"Cannonball Bettie" Member Iron Butt Association

Joined: Mon, 12 May 2008 20:38:56 +0000
Posts: 851
Location: Seacoast New Hampshire USA

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:24:48 +0000 quote

Hey Da bin che!
I drove the same route in 1987 and a few quick tips.

1.when you see a logging truck coming from the opposite direction, Pull over and DUCK AND COVER. they throw a jet stream of gravel at you. (assuming that you may be on gravel roads at times).
2. If you havent already , get a copy of "Milepost" it is a guide to every mile of all the highways, excellent resource.
3. Camp in "Provincial parks" they are usually FREE. and empty. avoid the commercial Campgrounds.
4. get some really good bug repellant. they make a powder called BUHACH. it is 95% inert ingredients BUT the inert part is ground pyrethin(sp?) flowers.<<< whet they make the active ingredients. just burn a little like insence and NO BUGS !
5. enjoy the daylight and chat with people along the way. you WILL run in to them again.
5. take many photos !
Ride safe
Murray

175mws Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:24:45 +0000 details The Host with the Toast Joined: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:48:07 +0000 Posts: 7199 Location: SoCal
175mws The Host with the Toast Joined: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:48:07 +0000 Posts: 7199 Location: SoCal	Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:24:45 +0000 quote Very cool report,

Strick Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:51:02 +0000 details Ossessionato 2021 Ducati Multistrada 950S Joined: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:32:41 +0000 Posts: 3452 Location: Columbia, MD
Strick Ossessionato 2021 Ducati Multistrada 950S Joined: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:32:41 +0000 Posts: 3452 Location: Columbia, MD	Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:51:02 +0000 quote

sergeibelski Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:22:40 +0000 details Hooked 2010 Vespa GTS 300 Super Joined: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:26:27 +0000 Posts: 475 Location: Airdrie AB
sergeibelski Hooked 2010 Vespa GTS 300 Super Joined: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:26:27 +0000 Posts: 475 Location: Airdrie AB	Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:22:40 +0000 quote Update us as much as you can! This sounds like a wonderful trip!! Sergei

ks7877 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:24:34 +0000 details Ossessionato Joined: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:58:31 +0000 Posts: 2280 Location: So Cal
ks7877 Ossessionato Joined: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:58:31 +0000 Posts: 2280 Location: So Cal	Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:24:34 +0000 quote Yet another impressive long trip by Binh! Good for you!! I'm about three weeks behind you. Looking forward to more updates and wishing you safe riding and better weather.

Quasi-moto Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:55:47 +0000 details Veni, Vidi, Posti SawStop Joined: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:28:00 +0000 Posts: 5391 Location: Puyallup, WA
Quasi-moto Veni, Vidi, Posti SawStop Joined: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:28:00 +0000 Posts: 5391 Location: Puyallup, WA	Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:55:47 +0000 quote Great post, this will be really fun to follow. Ride safe and enjoy the trip!

OP DaBinChe Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:18:52 +0000 details Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea
OP DaBinChe Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea	Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:18:52 +0000 quote border crossing, tooks some time cause I had to go in and get interrogated my favorite section so far, half way up the Cassair broken bolt and safety wire repair on the Cassair welded on some material so I can grab it with vice grips If everything goes smooth I'll be in Fairbanks in 3 days.

OP DaBinChe Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:47:13 +0000 details Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea
OP DaBinChe Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea	Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:47:13 +0000 quote I have more pics and details but will fill you in when I get back. Internet time is down time which takes away miles. more details here: http://symplifylife.com/category/symba-to-alaska/ http://www.thescooterscoop.com/

Stanny Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:40:54 +0000 details Molto Verboso 2007 GT200L Graphite Black Joined: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:37:55 +0000 Posts: 1869 Location: Fayetteville, AR
Stanny Molto Verboso 2007 GT200L Graphite Black Joined: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:37:55 +0000 Posts: 1869 Location: Fayetteville, AR	Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:40:54 +0000 quote This is really terrific...can't wait until you can post more about it!

OP DaBinChe Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:44:10 +0000 details Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea
OP DaBinChe Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea	Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:44:10 +0000 quote made it to AK

ks7877 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:35:04 +0000 details Ossessionato Joined: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:58:31 +0000 Posts: 2280 Location: So Cal
ks7877 Ossessionato Joined: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:58:31 +0000 Posts: 2280 Location: So Cal	Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:35:04 +0000 quote YAY!!

lostboater Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:56:04 +0000 details Ossessionato Vespa LX150 GTS250ie GTS300x2 sold 'em Joined: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:02:56 +0000 Posts: 2380 Location: St. Pete, Fla
lostboater Ossessionato Vespa LX150 GTS250ie GTS300x2 sold 'em Joined: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:02:56 +0000 Posts: 2380 Location: St. Pete, Fla	Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:56:04 +0000 quote Holly crap......that was a hell of a ride!!!!!!!! and still going.

Midnight Rider Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:34:25 +0000 details Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:46 +0000 Posts: 5015 Location: Charlotte, NC
Midnight Rider Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:46 +0000 Posts: 5015 Location: Charlotte, NC	Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:34:25 +0000 quote Excellent! Keep those pictures coming! Well done!!!

grscum Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:22:39 +0000 details Ossessionato 2012 BMW G650GS, 2006 GTS, Joined: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:58:49 +0000 Posts: 2090 Location: Snohomish County, WA
grscum Ossessionato 2012 BMW G650GS, 2006 GTS, Joined: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:58:49 +0000 Posts: 2090 Location: Snohomish County, WA	Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:22:39 +0000 quote YEAH!

stickyfrog Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:01:25 +0000 details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana
stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana	Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:01:25 +0000 quote Wow props to you. Having been up the Alaskan Hwy myself (in a jeep) I have to say it is quite an accomplishment to do it on a Symba!

kcphoto2008 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:41:19 +0000 details Hooked 2009 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:49:33 +0000 Posts: 357 Location: Crestwood, KY
kcphoto2008 Hooked 2009 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:49:33 +0000 Posts: 357 Location: Crestwood, KY	Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:41:19 +0000 quote Congrats, it seems the Symba and rider are both quite rugged.

JimmyTwoNutz Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:49:28 +0000 details Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)
JimmyTwoNutz Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)	Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:49:28 +0000 quote GO BABY GO!!!!

OP DaBinChe Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:55:07 +0000 details Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea
OP DaBinChe Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea	Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:55:07 +0000 quote made it!!!!!!!!!!

JimmyTwoNutz Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:32:31 +0000 details Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)
JimmyTwoNutz Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)	Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:32:31 +0000 quote Okay.... Now what? Antarctic Circle?. It's all down hill from there.....

ks7877 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:30:35 +0000 details Ossessionato Joined: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:58:31 +0000 Posts: 2280 Location: So Cal
ks7877 Ossessionato Joined: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:58:31 +0000 Posts: 2280 Location: So Cal	Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:30:35 +0000 quote three cheers for Binh! Can't wait to hear all the details (including road conditions, distances for fuel, etc.)

StooterBoy Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:42:48 +0000 details Banned MP3 500 Joined: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:58:51 +0000 Posts: 4530 Location: Ashburn, Va
StooterBoy Banned MP3 500 Joined: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:58:51 +0000 Posts: 4530 Location: Ashburn, Va	Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:42:48 +0000 quote Re: three cheers for Binh! ks7877 wrote: Can't wait to hear all the details (including road conditions, distances for fuel, etc.) Go back and look, there is a link to a site that has the details.

Chendo Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:35:54 +0000 details Enthusiast GT200 "Luna" Joined: Tue, 25 May 2010 06:16:06 +0000 Posts: 80 Location: South Beach, FL
Chendo Enthusiast GT200 "Luna" Joined: Tue, 25 May 2010 06:16:06 +0000 Posts: 80 Location: South Beach, FL	Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:35:54 +0000 quote As Richard Nixon once said about G. Gordon Liddy... "he's got the balls of a brass monkey". Congratulations!

OP DaBinChe Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:15:52 +0000 details Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea
OP DaBinChe Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea	Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:15:52 +0000 quote tire change in the rain and mud @ Waton Lake good eatin cold day, was chilled for the first time on this trip. Normally when I stealth camp I don't have a fire but I found this spot that already had a ring so I made it smaller and safer.

JimmyTwoNutz Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:56:16 +0000 details Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)
JimmyTwoNutz Ossessionato LX150, GTS300(black & white), GTS300(red) Joined: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:59:12 +0000 Posts: 2467 Location: Menifee, CA. (Land of the Dirt People)	Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:56:16 +0000 quote You are now my new personal hero.......

mogeewogee Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:02:04 +0000 details Beer Fairy GTS-"Cannonball Bettie" Member Iron Butt Association Joined: Mon, 12 May 2008 20:38:56 +0000 Posts: 851 Location: Seacoast New Hampshire USA
mogeewogee Beer Fairy GTS-"Cannonball Bettie" Member Iron Butt Association Joined: Mon, 12 May 2008 20:38:56 +0000 Posts: 851 Location: Seacoast New Hampshire USA	Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:02:04 +0000 quote NOW You're bringing back the old memories! I have to go and dig up the shots of me at the signpost forest in Watson Lake... wow Rock on scooter bro! Ride safe!

teacherquinn Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:12:22 +0000 details Ossessionato Joined: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 23:54:56 +0000 Posts: 2019 Location: Valencia, Spain
teacherquinn Ossessionato Joined: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 23:54:56 +0000 Posts: 2019 Location: Valencia, Spain	Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:12:22 +0000 quote Impressive! You are one brave young man, and I think we're all pulling for you to make a safe journey home. Thank you for the amazing pics!

rein08 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:15:04 +0000 details Banned Joined: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:05:55 +0000 Posts: 2
rein08 Banned Joined: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:05:55 +0000 Posts: 2	Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:15:04 +0000 quote That's a tough road. I wonder how I would cross it by myself.

OP DaBinChe Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:34:26 +0000 details Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea
OP DaBinChe Hooked Joined: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:50:51 +0000 Posts: 146 Location: BayArea	Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:34:26 +0000 quote Home now. Mt. Saint Helens. This area was were I got stuck and lost on the way north. On the ATTACK chopped end Root end gear and tools besides what you see in other pics. The only thing I didn't use was the water filter, that would be the thing I would leave home next trip.

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