DakAL Trip Planning

[Sleddog]

Sure you can. Post for sure you'll be joining us & what bike you plan on riding.

[blrfjr]

Barring unseen circumstances I will be there. I have a drz400s and a Honda Africa Twin. Im an intermediate rider. Which would be better? I dont want to slab 1100 miles to point A so whatever i bring will be in the of my pickup.

[Abercrombie]

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(12-29-2016 07:38 PM)Abercrombie Wrote:  I'm wavering between riding it on the XR650L or the Tenere.

No need to waver, ride the XR650L, you'll be happy(ier) you did.
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blrfjr
I asked the same question about riding my Tenere or my XR650L and here was Jack's "Sleddog's" answer to me so I will be riding the XR650L.

[LSGiant]

Oh Come on bring those big bikes all of us want to see how they perform.

This is and Adventure Ride bring an "Adventure Bike"

[Abercrombie]

(06-28-2017 10:16 PM)LSGiant Wrote:  Oh Come on bring those big bikes all of us want to see how they perform.

This is and Adventure Ride bring an "Adventure Bike"

LOL, Jack has you listed as riding your KTM690. Are you bringing a big bike or talking smack?

To tell you the truth, I think unless it's muddy I would be very happy on my Tenere. I rode a couple hundred miles of trails South of Deadwood last weekend on the XR 650L and I think the Tenere would have been fine on most everything we rode but I would've had to ride a lot slower. I'll ride the 650 this September and if everything goes fine I will consider riding the Tenere next June when I ride the DakAL with a Yamaha FJR group doing a combination DakAL Dual sport / FJR rally.

[LSGiant]

I am just talking Smack. My choices are the 690 or my Connie. My 690 with tools, tubes, air compressor and fuel tips the scale at 400 lbs. I will still need to add clothes and supplies to live for a week.

[blrfjr]

you make a good point giant. If I decide on the AT Ill need to change tires and figure out some panniers. On the other hand the drz is red to go! I do love that Africa Twin tho!

[Sleddog]

Sorry for taking a few days to reply. I'm wandering up the Continental Divide.

blrfjr, I've got you added to the list. You're in the #1 spot! Someone dropped out so you took the spot.

[blrfjr]

(07-03-2017 08:04 PM)Sleddog Wrote:  Sorry for taking a few days to reply. I'm wandering up the Continental Divide.

blrfjr, I've got you added to the list. You're in the #1 spot! Someone dropped out so you took the spot.

your spoilin me! LOL

[blrfjr]

(03-20-2017 11:29 AM)Iffykid Wrote:  Skyline Motel in Hot Springs appears to be full, Anyone ever stay at Dollar Inn 1-866-279-5332 in Hot Springs $50 and 150ft from the Skyline Motel I booked here just for a confirmed roof have until the 9-13 to cancel.

Otherwise I am booked

(03-20-2017 08:26 PM)Nelsg Wrote:  got rooms reserved for all nights
the last night in Hot Springs the lady at the Skyline Motel said she was full so I booked just down the street at the Dollar Inn didnt look too bad and was available like a 1/4 mile down the street

I booked a double room there yesterday??????

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Waiting on a call back from the Stagestop but, other than that Im all booked.
Also, all my bookings have 2 beds except for stagestop. Anyone need a roommate? I gotcha covered!

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stryg8r I sent you a pm

edit; After speeking with Cheryl, I have a double room at the stagestop as well. WOOT!!

[blrfjr]

Well......after all of my planning, Ive been informed that seem to have forgotten about my nephew's wedding that have to go to (or be killed). So, im going to meet up with you all in Alladdin. Since the last day is kinda short, I'll try to make up the first day then and end up back in Alladdin. Is that possible? It wont bother me if its a long day.

[Abercrombie]

Is anyone planning on staying the night at the Buffalo Ridge Inn on the 15th when we return back to the starting point in Custer? Since it was a short day from Hot Springs to Custer I figured everyone might be packing up and pulling out. If everyone is planning on staying the night of the 15th for one last evening, I would also stay.

[LSGiant]

I have reservations for the 15th not heading back until the 16th bright and early.

[Abercrombie]

(07-17-2017 08:29 PM)LSGiant Wrote:  I have reservations for the 15th not heading back until the 16th bright and early.

Sounds good. I will see what my room mates intentions are. If Owens wants to spend the night in Custer than I'm also in. If he wants to hit the road, I might just head a few miles South to the Broken Arrow Campground and set up a tent.

[Abercrombie]

Well thanks for the heads up and saving me from my screw up LSGiant. I have the final night booked at the Buffalo Ridge Inn on the 15th.

I don't know how I could be more excited, 17 more work days until retirement and less than two months until this epic ride with lots of new friends.

[blrfjr]

watched crossing Dakota again today. Im really ready to do this ride. I think im gonna have to do this twice! :DAre the tracks posted yet? LOL

[Abercrombie]

(07-27-2017 07:14 PM)blrfjr Wrote:  watched crossing Dakota again today. Im really ready to do this ride. I think im gonna have to do this twice! :DAre the tracks posted yet? LOL

Dang this reminds me I bought a new Montana. I suppose I should learn how to turn it on and load tracks. I should also get my big Acerbis tank mounted on and figure out how to load my bike. This ride is coming up fast.

[ST Rich]

(07-27-2017 07:14 PM)blrfjr Wrote:  watched crossing Dakota again today. Im really ready to do this ride. I think im gonna have to do this twice! :DAre the tracks posted yet? LOL

Back to the first post :-)
http://www.dakotaadventureloop.com/the-route
Look down the page

[LSGiant]

I think Jack has "special" tracks just for us.

[ST Rich]

(07-28-2017 09:31 AM)LSGiant Wrote:  I think Jack has "special" tracks just for us.

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.......but the baseline is the posted route :-)