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  1. That is almost the same route I would have taken, but I would have taken just east of Cedar City Hwy 148 then 143. Some spectacular views there.Looks like a great alternative. Thanks for the heads up on 148 and 143. I made the change and am doing that section on day 3.
  2. If you zoom in on this link you will see that the hwy changes number from 722 to 2 back to 722 ( at least on Google's map)https://goo.gl/maps/N8uYkgWZ9Jz Cheers Ah! I see it now. Thanks! Both 50 and 722/2 will be virgin territory for me. Looking forward to it.
  3. "However, I would suggest taking the old 50 sections labeled hwy's 722 and 2. More scenic and more twisty than the regular 50." Thanks. I added SR 722 to my route. Looks like a good alternative. Can't find the 2, however, on my maps.
  4. When are you leaving? I'm riding the same stretch leaving the 19th of June. Cthruu - I'll miss you by a couple weeks. I'm leaving SF on June 3. My return trip from Denver starts June 17, so maybe we'll cross paths then. Look for the fast gray 2015 FJ-09. I'm planning on 6-7 moderate days on the road each way. I'm roughly following the America Cycling Association route called the Western Express here. My operating assumption is that a great cycling route will also make a great motorcycling route. Have a great trip!
  5. I installed the Cruizin / Smartline Cruise Control today without problems. I programmed the unit, and will test it tomorrow. It was my first time to remove the plastic bits and the tank . . . this project allowed me to get oriented to the belly of the beast. Now I'm ready for "The Lonliest Highway" (Hwy 50) in NV in June on my way from SF to Denver!
  6. I discovered Alhambra Valley Road between El Sobrante and Concord, CA on my commute today. It's got great twists and turns through the blooming hills. It beats fighting commute traffic on Hwy 4 or 24. This was also my first ride with the Madstad 22" windscreen . . . so much better wind protection than OEM windscreen. The wind now flows right at the top of my helmet. For reference, I'm 6'0".
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