Preparations for Alsaka Trip

[dlennox]

In making preparations for my July 21st trip from Cheyenne, WY to Alaska and return are there any extra/spare parts I should consider taking with me.

 

[Mspiv]

Bring a spare TB, COOLANT TANK AND A MAP OF Spyder dealers and tow truck operators.

Sorry for the sarcasm but based upon the reading I have done in this forum, that is what I would want to have availabl

 

[ARtraveler]

If I can be of any assistance with information for you, do not hesitate to post or send me a PM.

I have a lot of AK information available. Ride information, places to go, places to stay. Tips about the Alcan etc.

Have your bike serviced prior to the trip and you should be good to go. There are three dealers up here if you need anything while you are here. I recommend two of the three--PM me on that.

 

[Recluze]

1) Listen to akspyderman
2) take me with you

I may get as far as Canada next week but I doubt that I will make it to Alaska.

 

[Yazz]

If I can be of any assistance with information for you, do not hesitate to post or send me a PM.

I have a lot of AK information available. Ride information, places to go, places to stay. Tips about the Alcan etc.

Have your bike serviced prior to the trip and you should be good to go. There are three dealers up here if you need anything while you are here. I recommend two of the three--PM me on that.

Akspyderman knows is all!

Needed new tires and an oil change when we got to Anchorage. We went to his favorite dealer and they were wonderful people to work with.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[YumaJim]

In making preparations for my July 21st trip from Cheyenne, WY to Alaska and return are there any extra/spare parts I should consider taking with me.

I'm assuming you are going via Alcan Highway opposed to ferry out of Washington or Vancouver?

 

[McGone]

extra fuel

You may want to consider taking an extra fuel container, in case a gas station is closed it can be a long way to the next station in Canada and Alaska. If your rear tire has many miles on it you may want to call the dealer two days ahead and have them order a replacement. Had my 08 GS serviced in Fairbanks and they are good people.
:doorag:

 

[DocRags]

Coolant tank, spark plug wires, gas can. Have a great trip. If you want to ride in Cheyenne before you leave, give us a call (850-261-4858). We're at Warren AFB until the 5th.

 

[dlennox]

Alaska trip

I'm assuming you are going via Alcan Highway opposed to ferry out of Washington or Vancouver?

Yes will be going up thru Calgary then to Jasper Natl Park wind our way to Dawson City then to Tok and on to Fairbanks then down to Anchorage and finally to Haines for the ferry ride to Bellingham.

 

[McGone]

Alaska trip

Yes will be going up thru Calgary then to Jasper Natl Park wind our way to Dawson City then to Tok and on to Fairbanks then down to Anchorage and finally to Haines for the ferry ride to Bellingham.

I did that ride in 2008 with the ferry to Prince Rupert then rode to Vancouver and back to the midwest. It was a get trip. I may have to repeat it some time.

 

[GASMAN]

OIL

we rode +4200 miles on our adventure to Durango and went thru 1.5 quarts of oil

Check your oil every morning

Have a GREAT ride and watch out for MOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SXSMachine]

Have fun, post up the trip map before and after if you can I'd love to see the "detours" you make with local knowledge.

Be safe and return healthy and happy!