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Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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Prudhoe Bay
Thanks for all the helpful responses. I've purchase airbag armor and plan to install it tomorrow. I'm fairly positive we will make the trip to at least the Arctic Circle, then make a decision. I will add a bumpskid next Spring and purchase a Alaska Milepost.
Joe
Last edited by Joerolwing; 06-25-2018 at 08:01 PM.
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Originally Posted by Joerolwing
I'm just starting to plan a trip with my brother to Alaska next year and including the Haul Road up to Prudhoe Bay.
A guy in the local GWRRA chapter used to live in Alaska. He said the Haul Road is brutal, especially to suspensions. It's mostly rock, as in an old fashioned colonial or English cobblestone street. Trucks travel down it like it's a super highway and kick up huge dust trails that linger a long time if there's no wind. I'd be fearful the Spyder wouldn't be in any condition to return home after that ride, but you'll never know until you try it.
Are you familiar with the Spot GPS tracker? I'd suggest you get one. https://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=100 You have three messaging options available with the basic unit. One, you can push the button and the system will send a preset text message with your GPS coordinates to whoever to let them know you're OK. A second option is a call for help where you can send a preset message to someone that will let them know you need help. Unfortunately you can't specify what sort of help you need. The third option is SOS. When you push that button the monitoring service gets your GPS coordinates and notifies the nearest emergency services.
I believe there is a higher cost plan that will enable custom messages to be sent from the tracker.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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I may have to back off on my comment above. Believe it or not Google Maps has a Street View of the road all the way to Prudhoe Bay. It doesn't look that bad in the street view. Fairly even with a lot of loose gravel size rock on the surface. Take a look for yourself if you already haven't. It's the Dalton Highway, AK-11.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
I may have to back off on my comment above. Believe it or not Google Maps has a Street View of the road all the way to Prudhoe Bay. It doesn't look that bad in the street view. Fairly even with a lot of loose gravel size rock on the surface. Take a look for yourself if you already haven't. It's the Dalton Highway, AK-11.
I'm seeing very wide ranging reports of road conditions, likely due recent weather caused problems to reports from experiences that are a few years old. My current primary goal is the Arctic Circle sign which I understand is where the pavement ends. We will then proceed north as long as my Spyder isn't getting torn up.
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Mud & lots of it
Last year we took our Jeep to Prudhoe Bay. Very happy we went fantastic trip.
we saw all kinds of wildlife.
Never had a problem with gas, a place to stay or finding a place to eat.
The Jeep did fine. What I saw were motorcycles/cars and trucks covered with mud from the road
Trucks just beat the road to death and don't slow down.
If I could still ride a 2-wheeler, I would still make the trip. Especially after doing it in the Jeep mud and everything else that make a road exciting!!
I carry 1/2 of extra gas (never needed). Had spare tire, also never need it.
No or almost no service cell service
Portable CB radio works great and will also help you too. I looked into a world phone .....I liked it but when I until I
saw there price, Very speedy
Ill just have to wait, wold love to have one.
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I recently came back from a 2 week road trip to alaska, with truck, camper and dog. The thing that I found the most disturbing was a lot of gas stations have been abandoned. Just like the mile post book say's DRIVE ON THE TOP HALF OF YOUR TANK. Yes the weather can change in a heartbeat, just be prepared. Don't screw with the wildlife as they are everywhere , especially the Bison, just ask the guy on the bike I saw get bluff charged. Guaranteed he had to clean his pants and bike seat after that. Have a wonderfull trip. Cell phone service is very spotty, just so you know.
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