Tenerester
Member
Hello folks,
If you recall, I completed a coast to coast trip last year with three other buddies (http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=17156.msg257153#msg257153). In my ride report I mentioned our next long trip would be to Alaska. Well my friends,...the time has come!! And this time we have FOUR Super Teneres on the trip!!
This is the high-level plan:
Route: Vancouver, Whistler, Prince George, Alaska HWY, Watson Lake, Dawson, Top of the World HWY, Tok, Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, Anchorage, Homer, Beaver Creek, Cassiar HWY, Steward/Hyder, Vancouver.
Duration: 22 days/21 nights
When: Mid June to early July 2017
Accommodation: Motels, B&B and camping if necessary (none of us have camped on long bike trips in the past )
Bikes: Four Super Tenere ES (2014/2015) bikes in stock form with ODO ranging from 15k to 30K miles, fitted with OEM panniers, wind deflectors, skid plates, crash bars, auxiliary lights, additional power outlets. We hope to install Heidenau K60 Scouts prior to the trip.
Riders: All have over 10 years of riding experience
I am sure many of you have done this trip on your Super Teneres and would like to tap into your experiences and knowledge. I am particularly interested in the following:
- Other must-have accessories to be installed and maintenance to be performed prior to the trip.
- Potential mechanical issues I should be concerned about and precautions needed
- What are most essential things to pack other than clothes, tools, camping gear, and tire repair kit. What did you over-pack or pack unnecessarily?
- Based on the route stated above and the S10's gas mileage, do we need to carry extra fuel in a can and if so how much?
- Are there ample B&B and motels along the way that do not require advance booking? Are they ridiculously expensive?
- Is camping unavoidable on this trip? What camping sites do you recommend that have hot shower/toilet facilities? (Sorry, we are newbies to motorcycle camping)
Look forward to your thoughts and advise. Thanks in advance.
If you recall, I completed a coast to coast trip last year with three other buddies (http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=17156.msg257153#msg257153). In my ride report I mentioned our next long trip would be to Alaska. Well my friends,...the time has come!! And this time we have FOUR Super Teneres on the trip!!
This is the high-level plan:
Route: Vancouver, Whistler, Prince George, Alaska HWY, Watson Lake, Dawson, Top of the World HWY, Tok, Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, Anchorage, Homer, Beaver Creek, Cassiar HWY, Steward/Hyder, Vancouver.
Duration: 22 days/21 nights
When: Mid June to early July 2017
Accommodation: Motels, B&B and camping if necessary (none of us have camped on long bike trips in the past )
Bikes: Four Super Tenere ES (2014/2015) bikes in stock form with ODO ranging from 15k to 30K miles, fitted with OEM panniers, wind deflectors, skid plates, crash bars, auxiliary lights, additional power outlets. We hope to install Heidenau K60 Scouts prior to the trip.
Riders: All have over 10 years of riding experience
I am sure many of you have done this trip on your Super Teneres and would like to tap into your experiences and knowledge. I am particularly interested in the following:
- Other must-have accessories to be installed and maintenance to be performed prior to the trip.
- Potential mechanical issues I should be concerned about and precautions needed
- What are most essential things to pack other than clothes, tools, camping gear, and tire repair kit. What did you over-pack or pack unnecessarily?
- Based on the route stated above and the S10's gas mileage, do we need to carry extra fuel in a can and if so how much?
- Are there ample B&B and motels along the way that do not require advance booking? Are they ridiculously expensive?
- Is camping unavoidable on this trip? What camping sites do you recommend that have hot shower/toilet facilities? (Sorry, we are newbies to motorcycle camping)
Look forward to your thoughts and advise. Thanks in advance.