Once upon a time in America...

Discussion in 'Ride Reports - Epic Rides' started by picoda, Jan 12, 2011.

  1. picoda

    picoda Dalmatia

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    Ok. Mostly photos this time...


    Little bit of everything for the start...

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    Lets go from the begining...San Francisco...a day before geting the bikes...

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    This thing is not for me...

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    More from SF...

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    NEXT...Lake Tahoe, Yosemite...

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  2. GypsyWriter

    GypsyWriter Yup, I'm a girl.

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    :lurkIt's really cool to see familiar places through the eyes of another. You've got a knack for photography and finding the interesting shots. Look forward to the rest of your RR!
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  3. klogger

    klogger John Sawyer

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    Really great ,wish I knew the story that goes with some of these,can't wait for more. Thanks for sharing.
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  4. advrockrider

    advrockrider Long timer

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    Very nice pic's, you do have some talent............KEEP THEM COMING, PLEASE!!!!!!
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  5. Dr LC8

    Dr LC8 ...soon or later

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    :clap that is what I call a photo report :clap

    Fantastic:wink:

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  6. achesley

    achesley Old Motorcyclist

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    :clap:clap:clap Bring it on. Be watching for updates on this one. :clap:clap:clap
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  7. picoda

    picoda Dalmatia

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    Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and few things more...


    First day on the bikes. On the way to Lake Tahoe... 

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    Brad, our friend, live near the lake...Enduro is his way of life too...

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    His orange paradise...

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    We stay that night at his place...He was on the way for holiday but when we call him, he turn his trailer and come back home. Thanks Brad and Mo!

     
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    On the way to Yosemite...our first off road, just to fell the bikes...

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    Snow and sand in few meters...

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxHRa3NPFr4



    Nice roads, very nice roads...

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    Mexican food for lunch...

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    We need some fuel sometimes...

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    More off road...

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    Beautiful roads...

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    Yosemite, the land of bears...

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    It is cold up there, really cold...
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    In the morning we just hit the road...to find beautiful place to relax...

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    Somewhere near Mono Lake...
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    On the way to Death Valley...
     
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    Nevada...

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    Lunch time...

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    In California again...

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    NEXT...Death Valley & Las Vegas...


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  8. GB

    GB . Administrator Super Moderator

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    Fantastic :clap

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  9. lukeman

    lukeman Cool Hand

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    Some really nice shots. I love the one taken of the lake with the stunning mountains in the background. You guys have it lucky out in Cali.
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  10. bk brkr baker

    bk brkr baker Long timer Supporter

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    America the Beautiful tour.
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  11. picoda

    picoda Dalmatia

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    Thanks everyone! :wave


    Death Valley & Las Vegas...


    On the way to Valley...

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    In the morning...

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    Death Valley
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    In the Valley and arround we take some prohibited off road tracks to ride...

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    Nice place...

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    Lost in the valley...

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    Beautiful place...

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    Lets find the road again...

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    Las Vegas...
     
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    NEXT...Grand Canyon, Route 66...
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  12. Neonnoodle

    Neonnoodle Desmon00b

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    Great pics! Thanks for posting :clap
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  13. kparrott

    kparrott Adventurer

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    Awesome report and pictures! :clap
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  14. GypsyWriter

    GypsyWriter Yup, I'm a girl.

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    Awesome pics! What an adventure!!!
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  15. jtb

    jtb Long timer

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    +1:clap:clap
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  16. picoda

    picoda Dalmatia

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    Grand Canyon & Route 66


    On the way from LV to Grand Canyon. Hoover Dam.

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    Route 66... 

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    Somewhere in the national park...

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    Beautiful road...

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    NEXT...Arizona, off road paradise...
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  17. picoda

    picoda Dalmatia

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    Arizona, off road paradise...

    Good morning Arizona...
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    Beautiful off road parts...
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    Strange...they had acident here in the midlle of nowhere. But what they do there...not something legal for shore... 
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    We ask do they need some help. "No thanks, we are find" Ok.

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    What a nice places for riding all over...
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    California, here we come again...


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    Chaparral - maybe the bigest in the world...

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    NEXT...Pacific Highway 1, more than just a road...
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  18. caljw

    caljw Been here awhile

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    :clap Can't wait to see your pics from down here in SoCal! Welcome:D
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  19. pitbull

    pitbull Long timer

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    fantastic pictures.............really beautiful. Do you mind if I ask what camera and lense you're using?

    can't wait to see more.
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  20. picoda

    picoda Dalmatia

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    Thanks!


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