Comments on: Riding the New Bike Home, Day 1

By: Dean W

Dean W — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:38:21 +0000

OK, you’re crazier than I am- I would not want to do the west end of 128 (actually, either end) for the first time after dark.

By: Dean W

Dean W — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:23:58 +0000

Yes, that stretch of 101 has been under construction for what seems like forever. Funny thing is, I always forget it’s construction, so when traffic backs up, I lane split. Not sure if that’s kosher in a construction zone or not… oops.

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:58:42 +0000

I just totaled my Blue SV650S as well–I was able to buy it back as a salvage though. Just need to replace the clutch lever, shift lever, and the affected motosliders. I’m jealous of your trip though–I eventually want to do Vancouver to TJ via the coast on mine.

By: Fuzzygalore

Fuzzygalore — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:42:58 +0000

This sounds like quite the little adventure. Tazers and angels and Korean food, oh my! It must feel great to be “at home” on the SV again. Good for you

I had the same thoughts as you traveling with my heated jacket. How do they NOT look at a jacket full of wires very closely but they take your tube of hair gel? WTF? Its a crazy world.

Very much looking forward to your next installment and some pics of the coast, i hope

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:30:02 +0000

Oh, and p.s.
I hate elastic. I rigged 1 1/2″ nylon straps with D rings ( think oversized helmet rings ).
Have you ever had your helmet work loose?
Check any saddlery for the right D rings.

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:27:31 +0000

“Lois on the Loose” and her little single, from prudhoe to ushuia, ( sp? ) …..
I think you’d be fine on your sv to AK.

: )

By: Liz Petersen

Liz Petersen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:09:50 +0000

OMG, Stacy, you are a FANTASTIC writer! Even though I have heard the stories direct from you, the retelling in print is making me giggle my a@@ off! I can’t wait for the rest!

And, I WILL get around to writing this from my own perspective. Ooh, I have photos, btw. I’ll have to get those to you!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:57:46 +0000

@RichardM: The "hot rock" style is the best kind of bi-bim-bap... mmm, the crispy rice at the bottom of the bowl... mmm... @Mike: I'm hopelessly addicted. @soth: I don't know how you folks do it! Though it's probably just as strange for you trying to picture living in a small town instead of a megalopolis. @Allaina: I wish! That'll be a job for a bike other than an SV650, methinks... @David: I'm a little bummed that my schedule didn't allow a chance to ride the good roads. A pox on Alaska Airlines! A pox I say! @bobskoot: Stay tuned for the appearance of some... Cananananadians!

By: bobskoot

bobskoot — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Stacey:

You are so lucky to squeeze in this nice ride up the Coast on your “new” SV650.

I used to have a Blue one too K4. I think Blue is the fastest colour. Too bad about not stopping for photos. I think I would go into stress mode looking at all the beautiful scenery and just rolling by.

Looking forward to your next installment

ride safe
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin

By: David

David — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:48:52 +0000

Great report. Too funny (though I’m sure not at the time) about the stereotypical Oakland experience. You definitely have to come back and experience the good roads in the bay area, not the freeways…