klimber
New Member
hey all, semi-lurker here - let me catch you up on my situation
I've had this 2013 Tenere for a few years, after riding a 2005 Suzuki DL650 for a good 5+ year run.. I like all the upgrades the Tenere has to offer, and have taken it already on some mild off-pavement adventuring, even with a passenger.
I'm getting a few weeks off in July, and planning a ride up into the Sierra's, looking to traverse HWY 80 to HWY 50 SE bound, via Foresthill. Looks like mostly forest roads, but it gets remote so there may be some technical stuff.
I'm a thin frame, 5'11", 150 lbs., in decent shape, can lift heavy loads, and am semi-confident taking these large machines off road, even if it's slow thru more difficult terrain.
I've heard advice, and agree, that it's much better to riding adventure rides with a partner / buddy, in case something goes wrong, and I get stranded, at least I won't have to walk it, or worse, wait to get picked up. Although that's part of the thrill and adventure isn't it? Being in full control of my own fate / destiny..
Are you one to venture off into the wilderness, confident in your abilities and decisions, or do you think being more conservative, trying to find a riding buddy, at least for some of the trip, would be wiser? I'm not the reckless young man I used to be, but I still like to open it up from time to time;
Hopefully I got your blood flowing, and you can give me some tips I may have overlooked. I'm looking forward to being out there again, FREEDOM, but also want to make it back home fully functional.
Looking forward, K
I've had this 2013 Tenere for a few years, after riding a 2005 Suzuki DL650 for a good 5+ year run.. I like all the upgrades the Tenere has to offer, and have taken it already on some mild off-pavement adventuring, even with a passenger.
I'm getting a few weeks off in July, and planning a ride up into the Sierra's, looking to traverse HWY 80 to HWY 50 SE bound, via Foresthill. Looks like mostly forest roads, but it gets remote so there may be some technical stuff.
I'm a thin frame, 5'11", 150 lbs., in decent shape, can lift heavy loads, and am semi-confident taking these large machines off road, even if it's slow thru more difficult terrain.
I've heard advice, and agree, that it's much better to riding adventure rides with a partner / buddy, in case something goes wrong, and I get stranded, at least I won't have to walk it, or worse, wait to get picked up. Although that's part of the thrill and adventure isn't it? Being in full control of my own fate / destiny..
Are you one to venture off into the wilderness, confident in your abilities and decisions, or do you think being more conservative, trying to find a riding buddy, at least for some of the trip, would be wiser? I'm not the reckless young man I used to be, but I still like to open it up from time to time;
Hopefully I got your blood flowing, and you can give me some tips I may have overlooked. I'm looking forward to being out there again, FREEDOM, but also want to make it back home fully functional.
Looking forward, K