gst95dsm Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I just got back from a quick run up the mountain to Yosemite. 240 mile round trip. Bike felt awesome. This is my longest ride so far on it (500m on bike). I'm very happy with it. Snapped a couple pics..... It'll be nice once I get my side bags and heated grips. It was chilly up there still and it would have been nice to be able to pack a lunch, drinks and what not.... anyhow. Tunnel view.... I love going through the tunnel.... El Cap Brideveil FJ looking tough.... I hiked a little closer to El Cap.... I wanted to see if anyone was climbing, Yup. Looks like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred3 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looks like an awesome trip! Love that place Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looks ridiculously awesome. I'm entirely jealous. My view 90% of the time is corn fields... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gst95dsm Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looks ridiculously awesome. I'm entirely jealous. My view 90% of the time is corn fields...I definitely take it for granted. I left my house at a leisurely 9am, had breakfast about 60 miles in, cruised up the mountain, hung out a bit, grabbed some lunch on the way down and was back home by 3:30..... I complain about WAY to many things in life and I have this kind of riding in my backyard. Really gives some perspective. I'm an avid off roader (jeep guy) and I fully appreciate that activity, but there's nothing like hitting the open road, solitary, just you and your bike. I haven't had a road bike in several years and am really glad to be back, (they finally made the bike I have been thinking about forever). Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyd Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That is a fantastic day! Yosemite is the most beautiful place I've ever been, and the FJ-09 is my next purchase! Thanks for sharing these great pics! BTW, do you know the name of the gas station in the area (maybe 50 miles away?) that has a great restaurant? One of the best meals I've ever had. A bike ride to that place would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number8teen Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 You talkin' bout da Mobil? http://www.whoanelliedeli.com/ If you like good food near Yosemite, check out the cafe at this place a little ways past the west side of the park (off 140): http://www.yosemitebug.com/ yum yum yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyd Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Yes, that's it. Wonderful food. Please report if you make that trip. I climbed Half Dome up to the shoulder when I was there; fell in love with the place. I'm envious of your proximity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gst95dsm Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yes, that's it. Wonderful food. Please report if you make that trip. I climbed Half Dome up to the shoulder when I was there; fell in love with the place. I'm envious of your proximity!I've never been up that way but I've been planning on it! Now I know where to stop for lunch. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gst95dsm Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Yes, that's it. Wonderful food. Please report if you make that trip. I climbed Half Dome up to the shoulder when I was there; fell in love with the place. I'm envious of your proximity!I've never been up that way but I've been planning on it! Now I know where to stop for lunch. Thanks! I made it to this location yesterday! The food was awesome. The ride was amazing. I have never been up that way...... It is by far the most beautiful place in CA that I've ever seen. The entire trip up Tioga Pass, and then 395 north was awesome. 108 through Sonora was also very cool! I have some photos to upload. We did 425 miles round trip...... long day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number8teen Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I've never been up that way but I've been planning on it! Now I know where to stop for lunch. Thanks!I made it to this location yesterday! The food was awesome. The ride was amazing. I have never been up that way...... It is by far the most beautiful place in CA that I've ever seen. The entire trip up Tioga Pass, and then 395 north was awesome. 108 through Sonora was also very cool! I have some photos to upload. We did 425 miles round trip...... long day!If you do another trip over that way, you should check out Hwy 49 starting at Coulterville heading toward Mariposa... http://activerain.trulia.com/blogsview/3672793/california-motorcycle-ride-little-dragon-hwy-49-coulterville-ca- I did that on Saturday and it is a great ride. Be careful the first time through, some surprises for sure. Also riding it S to N is supposed to be considerably more technical as you end up with diminishing radius turns. Also if you use this path to get to Yosemite, you can hop onto 140 once you hit Mariposa and take the river Canyon to the park which is a great and very beautiful ride (and a fun for a spirited little jaunt before milling about the park). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyd Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm so glad you made it and I am complete jealous. More pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panooch Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 If you do another trip over that way, you should check out Hwy 49 starting at Coulterville heading toward Mariposa... http://activerain.trulia.com/blogsview/3672793/california-motorcycle-ride-little-dragon-hwy-49-coulterville-ca- I did that on Saturday and it is a great ride. Be careful the first time through, some surprises for sure. Also riding it S to N is supposed to be considerably more technical as you end up with diminishing radius turns. Also if you use this path to get to Yosemite, you can hop onto 140 once you hit Mariposa and take the river Canyon to the park which is a great and very beautiful ride (and a fun for a spirited little jaunt before milling about the park). I road the 49 into Coulterville a month ago. Caltrans was filling cracks across both lanes. The filler was slippery as snot. A real hoot with the drop offs that road has. The first one I hit with speed made me pull over to let my ass un pucker itself. Everyday's a good day when your able to ride 15 FJ-09 - 2WDW ECU flash, Givi SV201, Nelson Rigg tail bag, OES sliders, Koubalink extenders, Ermax Sport, Vista Cruise, OEM seat mod, (smiles) 07 Honda ST1300A (sold) 06 Kawi KLR650 - Big Gun full exhaust, Corbin, Givi, PMR racks, carb mod (keeper) 97 Honda VFR750 - Traxxion Dynamics, Penske, Givi 3 piece, carbon exhaust (keeper?) 20+ years of snowmobiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number8teen Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 If you do another trip over that way, you should check out Hwy 49 starting at Coulterville heading toward Mariposa... http://activerain.trulia.com/blogsview/3672793/california-motorcycle-ride-little-dragon-hwy-49-coulterville-ca- I did that on Saturday and it is a great ride. Be careful the first time through, some surprises for sure. Also riding it S to N is supposed to be considerably more technical as you end up with diminishing radius turns. Also if you use this path to get to Yosemite, you can hop onto 140 once you hit Mariposa and take the river Canyon to the park which is a great and very beautiful ride (and a fun for a spirited little jaunt before milling about the park). I road the 49 into Coulterville a month ago. Caltrans was filling cracks across both lanes. The filler was slippery as snot. A real hoot with the drop offs that road has. The first one I hit with speed made me pull over to let my ass un pucker itself. I can only imagine! Was in good shape by the time I rode it weekend before this past one. We got rained on that day, glad it happened in the river canyon on 140 instead, I know that road pretty well and it's a lot less skeery. The TC kicked in crossing painted lines in the rain to get around vehicles going 15mph, so strange having traction control on a bike but pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panooch Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I road the 49 into Coulterville a month ago. Caltrans was filling cracks across both lanes. The filler was slippery as snot. A real hoot with the drop offs that road has. The first one I hit with speed made me pull over to let my ass un pucker itself. I can only imagine! Was in good shape by the time I rode it weekend before this past one. We got rained on that day, glad it happened in the river canyon on 140 instead, I know that road pretty well and it's a lot less skeery. The TC kicked in crossing painted lines in the rain to get around vehicles going 15mph, so strange having traction control on a bike but pretty cool. I got my FJ May 16th so I didn't have it when I did my 49 to Coulterville ride. Up from Fresno/Clovis so I went the "fun" way. I probably would have been more of a hooligan had I been on the FJ. 140 along the river is a nice relaxed ride and I enjoy it very much. Of course now there's a wait at the slide for through traffic. I did about 20 minutes before they waived us through. Have you entered the park from Oakhurst and the southern entrance? Nice and twisty but posted 35 MPH. Have to keep an eye out for Ol Smokey. I've yet to experience my traction control on the FJ. But the time is coming. Everyday's a good day when your able to ride 15 FJ-09 - 2WDW ECU flash, Givi SV201, Nelson Rigg tail bag, OES sliders, Koubalink extenders, Ermax Sport, Vista Cruise, OEM seat mod, (smiles) 07 Honda ST1300A (sold) 06 Kawi KLR650 - Big Gun full exhaust, Corbin, Givi, PMR racks, carb mod (keeper) 97 Honda VFR750 - Traxxion Dynamics, Penske, Givi 3 piece, carbon exhaust (keeper?) 20+ years of snowmobiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number8teen Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Negative on coming up from Oakhurst, I'll have to add that to my list of things to do! Here is a photo from my favorite part of hwy 49. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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