Did you guys have maps or use the GPS download? I'm planning on doing this next summer, May work my way down from the north end and end up at the Strom rally! I downloaded the GPS files but I'm a total noob when it come to getting that stuff on the Nuvi. I would like to have a backup on paper too!
Thanks!
Yep, I think most of us had both. At camp the day before the next days ride we would use the paper maps to plan out where we would meet for lunch and where we would camp the next night. Both were very handy to have.
I would love to do this again, but I would like to try it on something lighter and more dirt friendly. I went down several times mainly because of the combo between my bikes ability and my inexperience of off roading. I feel that if i had rode dirt bikes for several years or I had been on a "true dual-sport", I would have had a much easier time.
But don't get me wrong, I had a blast on my wee and don't regret taking it, even if I had to peice it back together when I got home.
If you dont like scratches, then DO NOT take the Strom.
A good solid skid plate is a must and a lift kit would be nice. Better suspension would be good also. I ran Shinko's and thought they did great. If I had the money, probably would have tried TKC's.
You say the more the merrier. I would try to keep it down to no more than six. With different riding abilities, it is a challenge to keep everyone together. Our two main groups were consistantly about an hour to an hour and a half apart everyday by lunch and by the time we got to camp, not to mention the ones that got lost in between. I think four riders with very similar abilities would be ideal.
Wow, I let this get away from the question:mrgreen: Anyways I hope this helps with planning an awesome ride.