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Motorcycle Trip May 2008

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May 15th 2008 - I start my adventure at 12:30pm.
May 15th 2008 - I start my adventure at 12:30pm.		 All packed up and ready to go.
All packed up and ready to go.		 I didn't know what a difference all the luggage makes,
I didn't know what a difference all the luggage makes,		 it feels heavy and hard to move, but I will probably get used to it.
it feels heavy and hard to move, but I will probably get used to it.
First gas stop somewhere still in Illinois.
First gas stop somewhere still in Illinois.		 Another one in Iowa.
Another one in Iowa.		 And again somewhere in Nebraska. I spend the first night in York, Nebraska - approximately 580 Miles done!
And again somewhere in Nebraska. I spend the first night in York, Nebraska - approximately 580 Miles done!		 Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Claus is all packed up
Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Claus is all packed up
and starts his ride on Friday, May 16th, late morning.
and starts his ride on Friday, May 16th, late morning.		 Exit 1 on I70 - Fort Cove, Utah, that same day, or better said night, Claus and I finally meet.
Exit 1 on I70 - Fort Cove, Utah, that same day, or better said night, Claus and I finally meet.		 I finish my Iron Butt / Bun Burner - halleluja !
I finish my Iron Butt / Bun Burner - halleluja !		 Friday May 16th - 10:15pm Mountain time - Odometer reading 27'001.
Friday May 16th - 10:15pm Mountain time - Odometer reading 27'001.
That means I did 1'548 miles in under 36 hours.
That means I did 1'548 miles in under 36 hours.		 We head up another couple of miles north on I15 to Fillmore, Utah where we spend the night in a neat little motel.
We head up another couple of miles north on I15 to Fillmore, Utah where we spend the night in a neat little motel.		 Breakfast Saturday morning, May 17th.
Breakfast Saturday morning, May 17th.		 They have two little trains running from the lobby through the kitchen to the breakfast room,
They have two little trains running from the lobby through the kitchen to the breakfast room,
and what you think at first is really funny, turns out to be really annoying after the 5th turn with noisy tooting.
and what you think at first is really funny, turns out to be really annoying after the 5th turn with noisy tooting.		 Route planning after breakfast,
Route planning after breakfast,		 where in Utah should we be going?
where in Utah should we be going?		 Putting all the stuff back on the bike,
Putting all the stuff back on the bike,
and ready to go! Our first day riding together.
and ready to go! Our first day riding together.		 Don't they say that Harleys lose something all the time,
Don't they say that Harleys lose something all the time,		 it seems like Honda wants to join that club now, because Claus lost the end cap on his throttle.
it seems like Honda wants to join that club now, because Claus lost the end cap on his throttle.		 We take I15 north to Nephi, Utah, then US28 south to Gunnison, Utah. People at gas stations always seem compelled to talk
We take I15 north to Nephi, Utah, then US28 south to Gunnison, Utah. People at gas stations always seem compelled to talk
to motorcycle riders, and here we got a lecture about why we do not want to be Mormons.
to motorcycle riders, and here we got a lecture about why we do not want to be Mormons.		 Funny people in the state of Utah, I can tell you.
Funny people in the state of Utah, I can tell you.		 We take US89 north to Fairview. On the way in Manti we see the first Mormon Church,
We take US89 north to Fairview. On the way in Manti we see the first Mormon Church,		 and supposedly one of the most famous Mormon Temples in the Country.
and supposedly one of the most famous Mormon Temples in the Country.
From Fairview we take US31 east towards Huntington, Utah.
From Fairview we take US31 east towards Huntington, Utah.		 A few miles along US31 we come to Skyline Mountain.
A few miles along US31 we come to Skyline Mountain.		 Not very high in altitude yet, but still a fun climb.
Not very high in altitude yet, but still a fun climb.		 And even though it's already past mid May, there is still lots of snow and it's getting cooler.
And even though it's already past mid May, there is still lots of snow and it's getting cooler.
US31 - Skyline Mountain
US31 - Skyline Mountain		 View from the top of the pass
View from the top of the pass		 Hey, what is Claus doing there?
Hey, what is Claus doing there?		 Done!
Done!
And taking pictures again as if nothing ever happened.
And taking pictures again as if nothing ever happened.		 Somewhere on that road I see that Claus is producing blue-grey
Somewhere on that road I see that Claus is "producing" blue-grey		 smoke clouds from his exhaust - no honestly, it's not an HD in disguise.
smoke clouds from his exhaust - no honestly, it's not an HD in disguise.		 We stop for gas and Claus figures out he lost the O-ring of his oil stick.
We stop for gas and Claus figures out he lost the O-ring of his oil stick.
It's Saturday and all shops are closed, but a lady actually opens her farm supply store and lets us buy a couple.
It's Saturday and all shops are closed, but a lady actually opens her farm supply store and lets us buy a couple.		 From Huntington we take US10 north to Price and from there US6 to Helper, Utah.
From Huntington we take US10 north to Price and from there US6 to Helper, Utah.		 Helper actually has a huge Honda Dealership and we have the baby checked, it's all good just a little too much oil.
Helper actually has a huge Honda Dealership and we have the baby checked, it's all good just a little too much oil.		 We also buy some glue for the rubber piece of the handlebar since the endcap is not in stock.
We also buy some glue for the rubber piece of the handlebar since the endcap is not in stock.
We take US191 north through the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, fun little road!
We take US191 north through the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, fun little road!		 We arrive in Duchesne, Utah where we spend the night in the only motel in town.
We arrive in Duchesne, Utah where we spend the night in the only motel in town.		 Before we go to dinner that night we fix Clauses handlebar with the glue we bought.
Before we go to dinner that night we fix Clauses handlebar with the glue we bought.		 There you go, nothing is slipping anymore. Hopefully that was all the repair work for the trip, but you never know.
There you go, nothing is slipping anymore. Hopefully that was all the repair work for the trip, but you never know.
The next morning, Sunday, May 18th.
The next morning, Sunday, May 18th.		 The plan for today is to go via Salt Lake City to Tooele where Stansbury Park race track (Miller Racing) is located.
The plan for today is to go via Salt Lake City to Tooele where "Stansbury Park" race track (Miller Racing) is located.		 We take US40 west through another part of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
We take US40 west through another part of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.		 We stop on our way at the Starvation State Park,
We stop on our way at the Starvation State Park,
it's steadily going up and we start freezing and we each have to put on an additional sweater.
it's steadily going up and we start freezing and we each have to put on an additional sweater.		 Starvation State Park with the Starvation Reservoir on US40
Starvation State Park with the Starvation Reservoir on US40		 Starvation State Park, Utah, US40
Starvation State Park, Utah, US40		 US40 Utah
US40 Utah
US40 Utah - what a fun ride!
US40 Utah - what a fun ride!		 We take US40 further west to Heber City.
We take US40 further west to Heber City.		 In Park City US40 meets I80 which we plan on taking up to Salt Lake City.
In Park City US40 meets I80 which we plan on taking up to Salt Lake City.		 Quick breakfast stop on the outskirts of Park City.
Quick breakfast stop on the outskirts of Park City.
We hit I80 again but all of a sudden hundreds of motorcycles come the other way, cruisers, sports bikes, everything.
We hit I80 again but all of a sudden hundreds of motorcycles come the other way, cruisers, sports bikes, everything.		 It seems like a never ending convoy, so we turn around at the next exit and follow them.
It seems like a never ending convoy, so we turn around at the next exit and follow them.		 The convoy stops at a Wal Mart parking lot somewhere in the vicinity of Park City
The convoy stops at a Wal Mart parking lot somewhere in the vicinity of Park City		 and we find out that this is a charity event for Shriner's Childrens Hospital.
and we find out that this is a charity event for Shriner's Childrens Hospital.
We stay for a little while but decide to not join the ride
We stay for a little while but decide to not join the ride		 and continue to Tooele and see if we can make it in time for
and continue to Tooele and see if we can make it in time for		 the American Le Mans Series race this afternoon.
the American Le Mans Series race this afternoon.		 On our way out a group of riders stop us and chat with us, and it turns out that one of them has
On our way out a group of riders stop us and chat with us, and it turns out that one of them has
tickets for the races in Tooele for this afternoon, his nephew is racing and he doesn't have time to go, so he gives them to us.
tickets for the races in Tooele for this afternoon, his nephew is racing and he doesn't have time to go, so he gives them to us.		 We almost make it in time but miss the start.
We almost make it in time but miss the start.		 Nevertheless, we jump right in and watching and listening is very exciting.
Nevertheless, we jump right in and watching and listening is very exciting.		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah		 During the break between classes we watch a motorcycle stunt show.
During the break between classes we watch a motorcycle stunt show.
motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 motorcycle stunt show
motorcycle stunt show		 Back to the last race of the day.
Back to the last race of the day.		 Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
Stansbury Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
At night when we come back to our hotel
At night when we come back to our hotel		 the parking lot is also stocked with exciting cars.
the parking lot is also stocked with exciting cars.		 The next day, Monday, May 19th, we take I80 back towards Salt Lake City.
The next day, Monday, May 19th, we take I80 back towards Salt Lake City.		 We stop at a parking lot and get a good look at the Great Salt Lake.
We stop at a parking lot and get a good look at the Great Salt Lake.
The Great Salt Lake is the largest US Lake west of the Mississippi
The Great Salt Lake is the largest US Lake west of the Mississippi		 and 4 times saltier than the ocean. It's also called America's Dead See.
and 4 times saltier than the ocean. It's also called America's Dead See.		 There are about 4.5 billion tons of salt in the lake and the salt industrie
There are about 4.5 billion tons of salt in the lake and the salt industrie		 extracts about 2.5 million tons of salt each year.
extracts about 2.5 million tons of salt each year.
A couple of miles closer to Salt Lake City we stop at the Saltair.
A couple of miles closer to Salt Lake City we stop at the Saltair.		 The first Saltair was finished in 1893 as a beach resort,
The first Saltair was finished in 1893 as a beach resort,		 burnt down twice in 1920 and 1931,
burnt down twice in 1920 and 1931,		 and is today a famous concert venue,
and is today a famous concert venue,
and apparently an interesting spot for the artist community.
and apparently an interesting spot for the artist community.		 Claus and I are brave enough to buy the local specialty Salt Water Taffies
Claus and I are brave enough to buy the local specialty "Salt Water Taffies"		 and even though they have a slightly salty aftertaste, they are really yummie.
and even though they have a slightly salty aftertaste, they are really yummie.		 We take I80 via Salt Lake City back to Park City and exit at Wanship, Utah for gas.
We take I80 via Salt Lake City back to Park City and exit at Wanship, Utah for gas.
And as unbelievable as it sounds, Claus drops my little tube of lip balm into his freshly filled tank.
And as unbelievable as it sounds, Claus drops my little tube of lip balm into his freshly filled tank.		 He is really pissed (excuse my language) and worried that the gasoline will dissolve the lip balm and create a real bad mess.
He is really pissed (excuse my language) and worried that the gasoline will dissolve the lip balm and create a real bad mess.		 So we put the Bird on the center stand and shake and hope that the tube will miraculously float up.
So we put the Bird on the center stand and shake and hope that the tube will miraculously float up.		 And after a lot of shaking and wiggling it finally does, thank goodness!
And after a lot of shaking and wiggling it finally does, thank goodness!
After the disaster is avoided we decide to take US32 to Kamas, Utah
After the disaster is avoided we decide to take US32 to Kamas, Utah		 and from there US150 north to Wyoming looks like a good choice for today.
and from there US150 north to Wyoming looks like a good choice for today.		 On US 32 we pass Rockport Lake in Rockport State Park.
On US 32 we pass Rockport Lake in Rockport State Park.		 Rockport Lake, Rockport State Park
Rockport Lake, Rockport State Park
Wanship Dam, Rockport Lake
Wanship Dam, Rockport Lake		 We take US150 and after about 10 Miles there is a sign that the road is closed after 35 Miles due to wintery conditions,
We take US150 and after about 10 Miles there is a sign that the road is closed after 35 Miles due to wintery conditions,		 but since a couple of SUVs are moving on we decide to give it a try as well.
but since a couple of SUVs are moving on we decide to give it a try as well.		 Unfortunately after almost 40 miles the road is covered in snow and we need to turn around and go all the way back to Wanship.
Unfortunately after almost 40 miles the road is covered in snow and we need to turn around and go all the way back to Wanship.
We take I80 and exit in Fort Bridger, Wyoming, where we visit the remains of the old fort.
We take I80 and exit in Fort Bridger, Wyoming, where we visit the remains of the old fort.		 Established in 1843 Fort Bridger was one of the most important stops on the Oregon Trail.
Established in 1843 Fort Bridger was one of the most important stops on the Oregon Trail.		 Traders Store
Traders Store		 School House
School House
Milk House
Milk House		 Milk House and School with the Traders Post behind them.
Milk House and School with the Traders Post behind them.		 Officer's Quarters
Officer's Quarters		 Outhouse behind the Officer's Quarters
Outhouse behind the Officer's Quarters
Goodrick House
Goodrick House		 From there we take WY414 through the Sage Creek Mountains to Manila, Utah (WY414/US43).
From there we take WY414 through the Sage Creek Mountains to Manila, Utah (WY414/US43).		 Sage Creek Mountains - WY414
Sage Creek Mountains - WY414		 Corson Peak - WY 414/US43
Corson Peak - WY 414/US43
From Manila, Utah we take The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway (US44 - US191)
From Manila, Utah we take The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway (US44 - US191)		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway
The Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway		 We stay the night in Vernal, Utah and the next morning, Tuesday May 20th, we take US 40 to Dinosaur, Colorado.
We stay the night in Vernal, Utah and the next morning, Tuesday May 20th, we take US 40 to Dinosaur, Colorado.		 At the Dinosaur Colorado Welcome Center we stock up on maps and material about Colorado and plan our route for the day.
At the Dinosaur Colorado Welcome Center we stock up on maps and material about Colorado and plan our route for the day.
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