Contemplating Vegas Run

alanmcorcoran · 01-23-2011, 05:38 AM

Seriously considering a quick run to Vegas (from Anaheim) on Wednesday - returning Friday. Highs for Anaheim are currently predicted at 78, Vegas 65. Lows: Anaheim: 48, Vegas 41. I'd try to do most of it while the sun was shining.

Haven't done a ride of this length in mid-winter yet. Never been to Vegas on the bike yet either, but got pretty close in October when I went to Death Valley. Probably do the rain gear over mesh jacket approach for the widest range of temperature, with lined touring pants. It's a little more than 250 miles, pretty much all superslab. Won't need to pack much more than my riding clothes, and a set of street clothes.

Thoughts?

blaine · 01-23-2011, 08:22 AM

Go for it.I wish I could get out for a ride,

to get rid of the mid winter biues. :cool:

Water Warrior 2 · 01-23-2011, 11:02 AM

Thoughts ???????????????? What's to think about ?? :2tup:

burkbuilds · 01-23-2011, 11:35 AM

Sounds like a fun trip, I say go, go, go! :2tup: Have a great time, wish the weather was that mild around here now. If I was out your way I'd want to join you on that trip.

alanmcorcoran · 01-23-2011, 07:02 PM

My hedging was based on 250 miles at a crack - about 150-180 is my comfort zone, but I've pushed it to as much as 560 when I've had to - and concern about riding when it's 42, if it comes to that. Probably won't.

Okay, if the forecast holds up, I'm going. I'll post a picture of Paris, or New York or whatever ridiculous edify they've constructed out there since the last time I had to go...

Thanks for the encouragement.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-24-2011, 01:30 AM

Go to Vegas, buy a T-shirt to prove you were there. Take a pic wearing it, have a newpaper in your hand with the date showing. Or none of the above except ride to Vegas. :lol:

alanmcorcoran · 01-24-2011, 02:11 AM

Wife wants a Chumlee T-shirt from Pawn Stars show. Hoping it's not a giant pain in the ass to get one.

dhgeyer · 01-24-2011, 02:00 PM

Hey, go for a ride. I don't think 250 miles is too much, especially slabbing it on those western highways. You should be able to get that in easily during daylight hours with plenty of resting time in between.

You might want to consider heated gear, especially a jacket liner. And heated gloves if you don't have heated grips. I've had good luck with Gerbings, but I'm sure other brands are fine also. Heated gear makes riding the slab in 40 to 55 degree weather a whole different experience than without it.

bonehead · 01-24-2011, 02:26 PM

go for it!!!!

Moedad · 01-24-2011, 03:08 PM

Be ready for wind, according to the forecast. Santa Anas are supposed to return midweek.

01-23-2011, 05:38 AM	#1
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Contemplating Vegas Run Seriously considering a quick run to Vegas (from Anaheim) on Wednesday - returning Friday. Highs for Anaheim are currently predicted at 78, Vegas 65. Lows: Anaheim: 48, Vegas 41. I'd try to do most of it while the sun was shining. Haven't done a ride of this length in mid-winter yet. Never been to Vegas on the bike yet either, but got pretty close in October when I went to Death Valley. Probably do the rain gear over mesh jacket approach for the widest range of temperature, with lined touring pants. It's a little more than 250 miles, pretty much all superslab. Won't need to pack much more than my riding clothes, and a set of street clothes. Thoughts? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-23-2011, 08:22 AM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run Go for it.I wish I could get out for a ride, to get rid of the mid winter biues. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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01-23-2011, 11:02 AM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run Thoughts ???????????????? What's to think about ?? :2tup: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-23-2011, 11:35 AM	#4
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run Sounds like a fun trip, I say go, go, go! :2tup: Have a great time, wish the weather was that mild around here now. If I was out your way I'd want to join you on that trip.
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01-23-2011, 07:02 PM	#5
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run My hedging was based on 250 miles at a crack - about 150-180 is my comfort zone, but I've pushed it to as much as 560 when I've had to - and concern about riding when it's 42, if it comes to that. Probably won't. Okay, if the forecast holds up, I'm going. I'll post a picture of Paris, or New York or whatever ridiculous edify they've constructed out there since the last time I had to go... Thanks for the encouragement. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-24-2011, 01:30 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run Go to Vegas, buy a T-shirt to prove you were there. Take a pic wearing it, have a newpaper in your hand with the date showing. Or none of the above except ride to Vegas. :lol:
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01-24-2011, 02:11 AM	#7
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run Wife wants a Chumlee T-shirt from Pawn Stars show. Hoping it's not a giant pain in the ass to get one. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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01-24-2011, 02:00 PM	#8
dhgeyer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merrimack NH USA Posts: 722	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run Hey, go for a ride. I don't think 250 miles is too much, especially slabbing it on those western highways. You should be able to get that in easily during daylight hours with plenty of resting time in between. You might want to consider heated gear, especially a jacket liner. And heated gloves if you don't have heated grips. I've had good luck with Gerbings, but I'm sure other brands are fine also. Heated gear makes riding the slab in 40 to 55 degree weather a whole different experience than without it. __________________ 54 HD Hummer,64 Honda150,66 Ducati250,01 Vulcan500,02 Vulcan1500,83 Nighthawk650,91 K75,95 VLX,04 VLX,01 GS500E,01 Ninja250, 02 Rebel,04 Ninja500,06 Concours,96 R850R
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01-24-2011, 02:26 PM	#9
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run go for it!!!! __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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01-24-2011, 03:08 PM	#10
Moedad Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 642	Re: Contemplating Vegas Run Be ready for wind, according to the forecast. Santa Anas are supposed to return midweek.
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