North to Alaska Blog

[R FUN]

That east trip sounds great, we would be interested .Crossing Canada you would be going right past our place,keep it in mind. I too would say Newfoundland and also Labrador which is a short hop from Newfoundland, and is also a part of Newfoundland but on the mainland north of Quebec. Beautiful country and history.
It would be great if we could combine it with the BRP ralleye in Quebec. Lets do it.
Roger & Linda

[Santa Ken]

We want to thank all who posted about this great adventure. We will be leaving in a couple of weeks and feel well prepared for the road ahead. We will be leaving the always dry and warm/hot San Clemente, Calif. We have a 2014 RT-S SE6 with the Sway bar, skid plate, belt guard, Stiebel horn, Garmin 660 and a bunch of stuff from NPR on the IPOD, new rear Arachnid and front Evo's, just changed the oil and am ready to roll. Two up, no trailer, many miles from previous 2-wheelers taught us to travel light. Will be stopping for the Spyders in the Redwoods event on the way and getting the lazer alignment from Joe. If there is any must have/do item, let me know Now. Also, we are avid birdwatchers, so please post any great birding places.
Thanks again,
Santa Ken and Sachi

[NautiBrit]

Ken,
We used to be neighbors, we lived in Laguna Niguel before moving to Arizona. I would add to your list, air filter, spark plugs, battery and brake pads. The gravel dust can wear away pads and clog a filter quickly, if they are borderline. Test your battery to make sure it's in good shape.
Ride safe and don't worry about the birds, it's the moose that'll get you.

[farmerold]

We are safely home now from an adventure that started for us June 21 when we left home and headed west to meet up with Karyl and end up meeting many new friends that we rode we with on NTA adventure plus a great couple from Eagle River Dwayne & Linda thanks for being our guide and for great evening meal.

The good was the people and some great scenery also information gather from trip to Deadhorse.
The not so good was Denali, tour was to long only saving grace was all the wild life that we saw going in and on way out.

The bad was all the road construction, but that is the only time they can do any work on highways.

The ugly is the dirt that we have to get off the Spyder and trailer oh and the Freedom trailer did just fine no problems at all ,all in one piece no lose bolts no cracks few dings and lots of dirt to clean off ,we ended up with 13125 miles for this adventure. Dave & Joni

[murphybrown]

We are safely home now from an adventure that started for us June 21 when we left home and headed west to meet up with Karyl and end up meeting many new friends that we rode we with on NTA adventure plus a great couple from Eagle River Dwayne & Linda thanks for being our guide and for great evening meal.

The good was the people and some great scenery also information gather from trip to Deadhorse.
The not so good was Denali, tour was to long only saving grace was all the wild life that we saw going in and on way out.

The bad was all the road construction, but that is the only time they can do any work on highways.

The ugly is the dirt that we have to get off the Spyder and trailer oh and the Freedom trailer did just fine no problems at all ,all in one piece no lose bolts no cracks few dings and lots of dirt to clean off ,we ended up with 13125 miles for this adventure. Dave & Joni

you definitely win the prize for miles traveled. I was next with over 10k. With your arrival home all the NTA folks are safely home. NICE VERY NICE

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

you definitely win the prize for miles traveled. I was next with over 10k. With your arrival home all the NTA folks are safely home. NICE VERY NICE

By the by ....how did your trailer tires work out ???????............Mike

[PrairieSpyder]

We are safely home now from an adventure that started for us June 21 when we left home and headed west to meet up with Karyl and end up meeting many new friends that we rode we with on NTA adventure plus a great couple from Eagle River Dwayne & Linda thanks for being our guide and for great evening meal.

The good was the people and some great scenery also information gather from trip to Deadhorse.
The not so good was Denali, tour was to long only saving grace was all the wild life that we saw going in and on way out.

The bad was all the road construction, but that is the only time they can do any work on highways.

The ugly is the dirt that we have to get off the Spyder and trailer oh and the Freedom trailer did just fine no problems at all ,all in one piece no lose bolts no cracks few dings and lots of dirt to clean off ,we ended up with 13125 miles for this adventure. Dave & Joni

I'm glad you two are home. I sure wish I'd had thought to get a picture when we met in I-70.

[SpyderAnn01]

Dave & Joni, I'm happy to hear that you are safely home. It was a pleasure to meet both of you.

[Santa Ken]

Ken,
We used to be neighbors, we lived in Laguna Niguel before moving to Arizona. I would add to your list, air filter, spark plugs, battery and brake pads. The gravel dust can wear away pads and clog a filter quickly, if they are borderline. Test your battery to make sure it's in good shape.
Ride safe and don't worry about the birds, it's the moose that'll get you.

Thanks for the suggestions. I am expecting delivery of new K & N filter any day now. I checked the brakes when I replaced the tires, minor wear at 7000 miles. I will look at battery right away, it was not on my checklist. The spark plugs are the new Irridiums, so they are good for the distance. Will keep an eye out for Bullwinkle.
Thanks,
Santa Ken

[NautiBrit]

Be sure to drop by and see your namesake in North Pole.

[SPYDERGUY1]

Copied this to new thread.

AM UNABLE to find the new thread. That trip would be a blast also. Would love to do the CABOT trail on a spyder, done it in a truck years ago, almost smoked a moose.

[ARtraveler]

AM UNABLE to find the new thread. That trip would be a blast also. Would love to do the CABOT trail on a spyder, done it in a truck years ago, almost smoked a moose.

A link to the new trip blog:



http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ight=2017+trip

[murphybrown]

By the by ....how did your trailer tires work out ???????............Mike

Yep got 15k+ tires on the trailer since the fix last fall and the tires look like new....NICE thanks for asking

[Santa Ken]

Be sure to drop by and see your namesake in North Pole.

Its on our agenda

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Yep got 15k+ tires on the trailer since the fix last fall and the tires look like new....NICE thanks for asking

......Can you tell I'm Happy for you........It sure took them long enough to get it right tho, ...Mike

[eightballbob]

sweeeeeet. i loved. suggest going across the top of the world into chicken then tok(motorcycle only campground) . if you tak the cassair then go to hyder. (just the drive is what is so great. prince william sound danalli if you have the time for a bus. you can catch the eskimo olympics mid july. followed by the 5 nation pow wow in fairbanks. founders day parade plus pancaks and orange juice. ooooh the toe drink in dawson just before you cross the yukon river.(free). el eldroado saloon,meet capt. dick and get a sourdough toe drink. great great trip by the way. walk up the glaicer at tompson pass( >?) ignore the signs and go way the heck up the side. i am happy for you that you get to go. happy riding.'
btw. see if dave still owns the gas station,campground, rooms, resturant bar ( heaven) and he likes bikers he will kepp the bar open for you as long as you want. corner of hwy 1 and 37 yukon territory

[missouriboy]

Be sure to drop by and see your namesake in North Pole.

Been There Done That!! (In August 2008. In cages.)