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« on: April 18, 2014, 10:30:44 AM » |
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I'm planning to do the four corners this summer on my 2000 standard looking for info from anyone who has done it . I have concerns about fuel availability. thanks
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houstone
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2014, 11:59:20 AM » |
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We got there after dark, and it was closed. Bad planning, disappointing outcome. Still, been there! ;-)
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Pete
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2014, 02:51:03 PM » |
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Four corners of the USA??
Four corners - ie where the four states meet??
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2014, 03:35:14 PM » |
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four corners is a unique dot on the map that will set you about 6 bucks for a picture. there is gas within 60 to 70 miles so be careful. I would take a GPS with gas stations. Mine has a 160 mile safe range so you should be fine. There is gas in Kayenta, Durango, Farmington and there all within 75 miles. Lots of pretty desert but four corners was not that exciting. Ride safe
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Gary
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2014, 01:08:25 PM » |
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four corners is a unique dot on the map that will set you about 6 bucks for a picture. there is gas within 60 to 70 miles so be careful. I would take a GPS with gas stations. Mine has a 160 mile safe range so you should be fine. There is gas in Kayenta, Durango, Farmington and there all within 75 miles. Lots of pretty desert but four corners was not that exciting. Ride safe
What he said... Personally, Monument Valley offers more as a return investment scenic-wise between the two. Monument Valley is due north of Kayenta. If you've never been, its a good one to run through, before the heat kicks in too much.     Four Corners, as mentioned by someone else, is a bit disappointing other than checking it off of The List. Of course you'll be close enough to catch them both.  Now if its the 4 Corners of the US, that's a different run altogether. That would be still pending to check off on My List. |
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Kiko loco
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2014, 09:40:37 AM » |
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Sorry Guys I ment Four corner U.S.A But New Mexico is on my list Thanks
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2014, 12:07:14 PM » |
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Sorry Guys I ment Four corner U.S.A But New Mexico is on my list Thanks
Wow that's gonna be a hell of a ride. Good luck and safe travels |
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R J
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2014, 12:40:34 PM » |
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Sorry Guys I ment Four corner U.S.A But New Mexico is on my list Thanks
Wow that's gonna be a hell of a ride. Good luck and safe travels I made that trip several years ago, just for my doing, not giving Mr Kneebone $$$$ to get a piece of paper. I live in Iowa, so I went North the Blaine, WA, then South down Hwy 1 to San Ysidro, CA. Cheated her I took Mexico Hwy 20 over to Tecate to go North to the US again. Now you would need a Passport. Took I-8 to South of Phoenix and caught I-10 to I-95 in Florida, dropped down to Key West, came back out and staid on I-95 North to Maine, and caught Canada 1 to Edmunston. You have now hit all 4 corners of the US. I carried a small can of gas on the trip, just in case. Never needed the gas to make the trip. Only suggestion I have for you, is if you have about 80 miles on your tank of gas and see a gas station, pull in and fill it up. Just playing it safe. |
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Pete
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« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2014, 03:31:34 PM » |
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A friend of mine and I did it in 1978.
We did the southwest and northwest corners with the 3 Flags Classic crowd.
The northeast with some friends.
The southeast just the 2 of us.
The way we did it was about 13,000 miles, took 4 weeks.
We were in no hurry and certainly did not take the shortest route.
We both rode Goldwings, 1977 and 1978.
Had a great time mostly camping and hotels a few nights.
Biggest expense was by far gas, even then.
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Kiko loco
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« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2014, 03:01:01 PM » |
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Thanks guys I'm going to leave last week in July not interested in any paper or giving mr. kneebone any $$$ or in breaking any records just want to take my time and have fun. I was talking to a friend who lives in Dallas TX he is going to meet me in San Antonio TX there will just be two of us and he rides a gold wing with a trailer and 2 extra gallons of gas so we should be fine. thanks for your input And Take Care be Safe.
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« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2014, 04:28:55 PM » |
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Enjoy your ride. Sounds like a fun trip.
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Kiko loco
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« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2014, 11:23:12 PM » |
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Well my ride got pushed 8-15-2014 leaving for sure rain or shine my friend could not get off work till then. i'll ck in once i'm on the road. Take care ride safe
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BigMac (SoCal)
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« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2014, 07:40:52 AM » |
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Keep us updated on your travels and of course pictures as well. I hope to do it in 2016.
Dave
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Kiko loco
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« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2014, 10:37:28 AM » |
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Well made it home in 41 days and 11874 miles and the Red Head ran great tried to post pics from my phone but t-mobile stopped that somthing about using to much data i'm supposed to have unlimited everything will be changing carriers soon. I met a lot of nice pepole and a guy and his lady on the same bike as mine his name was JB from Minosotta. I will post pics as soon I can figure out how.
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Kiko loco
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« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2014, 11:14:15 AM » |
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cant manage to get pics into valk site a little help please im sure i'm missing somting Thanks
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« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2014, 08:23:06 PM » |
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cant manage to get pics into valk site a little help please im sure i'm missing somting Thanks
You have to store your photos on the Internet on a site like Photo bucket. When you have them stored, you need to copy the" [ img ] link and post it in your post. You will need to have both winows open so you can copy the link in one window and paste it into the other. I hope this helps you post your pictures. I, for one, can't wait to see them. Hay  Jimmyt |
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