CA to AK on a SYM Symba

DaBinChe · 06-21-2010, 10:07 PM

Hey all

I'm on my way up to AK from San Jose CA. Currently I'm in Seattle currently.

The plan is to take two weeks up and two weeks down averaging about 300miles a day. I'll get online at public libraries when I get the chance.

I'm riding up on a SYM Symba. The first three days has been a trial by fire for the bike cause I only was able to put down about 72 break-in miles.

First day was a late start. Got in about 250 miles. Did the second oil change around 320 miles in Chico. Camped out just past Chico.

Here I am all loaded up ready to go

Second day was a long one rode over 450 miles. Camped just past Bend OR. Did the third oil change around 650 miles in Klamath Falls.

Third day had a little drama and what was supposed to be a 300mile day turns into a 450+ mile day.

Just before Mt.Hood

Got stuck in the snow and had to find another way around. This was around the Mt. Rainier & St. Helens area. My feet got soaking wet from tramping in the snow. Rested my feet against the engine to keep them warm and dry them out.

Around this time I started to notice the bike making funny noises When I shifted.

Forth day:
A much deserved rest day in Seattle after two long days. I did break in maintenence on the bike today and now it runs smoother and quieter..no more funny noises. Currently have over 1300 miles on it now.

PJay · 06-21-2010, 10:13 PM

Yeeessssss...true adventure.

Minimalist touring: go for it.

Perry B · 06-22-2010, 01:40 AM

I'm in.
THANKS for the look.

GB · 06-22-2010, 03:44 AM

That's an adventure alright!

Kyron · 06-22-2010, 09:22 AM

Honda clone, right?

Thanks for letting us follow your adventure

How are you getting back to SanJose ?

nicholastanguma · 06-22-2010, 09:33 AM

DaBinChe, I've been waiting for a Symba RR ever since the little bikes first hit the market. So eager to read your adventure, dood. Rawk on! GoGoGo!!

Sub-bloody-scribed

drtbkmic · 06-22-2010, 10:05 AM

I'm in!

...and jealous.

C-Stain · 06-22-2010, 05:34 PM

I'm all for an Alaska RR....but even more so for this one.

This should rank right up there with nathanthepostman....

And yes, I'm subscribed!

Ratman · 06-22-2010, 05:59 PM

Great, DaBinChe, What's your route, and time frame? This should be a good story. There is internet everywhere up there. I hope you can update regularly.

Ratman · 06-22-2010, 06:15 PM

Great, DaBinChe, What's your route, and time frame? This should be a good story. There is internet everywhere up there. I hope you can update regularly.

Klay · 06-22-2010, 06:30 PM

Subscribed. What a great pace to see the country.

teachnsurf · 06-22-2010, 06:52 PM

small bike = big balls

vwnate1 · 06-23-2010, 05:37 AM

I've been puttering across America on one of these bikes for many years now , I wish I could have joined you

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I have old originals and had not hear they're being imported again ~ WHERE did you buy this Moto and how much is the list price ?

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Please keep us posted as this is the true spriti of Adventure Touring !

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Going_Commando · 06-23-2010, 05:44 AM

HOLY CRAP! That far on a cub? YOU ARE THE MAN!

I am definitely subscribing to this one!

243Win · 06-23-2010, 10:21 AM

Impressive!

Curious, why not the coastal route?

06-21-2010, 10:07 PM	#1
DaBinChe ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: BayArea Oddometer: 145	CA to AK on a SYM Symba Hey all I'm on my way up to AK from San Jose CA. Currently I'm in Seattle currently. The plan is to take two weeks up and two weeks down averaging about 300miles a day. I'll get online at public libraries when I get the chance. I'm riding up on a SYM Symba. The first three days has been a trial by fire for the bike cause I only was able to put down about 72 break-in miles. First day was a late start. Got in about 250 miles. Did the second oil change around 320 miles in Chico. Camped out just past Chico. Here I am all loaded up ready to go Second day was a long one rode over 450 miles. Camped just past Bend OR. Did the third oil change around 650 miles in Klamath Falls. Third day had a little drama and what was supposed to be a 300mile day turns into a 450+ mile day. Just before Mt.Hood Got stuck in the snow and had to find another way around. This was around the Mt. Rainier & St. Helens area. My feet got soaking wet from tramping in the snow. Rested my feet against the engine to keep them warm and dry them out. Around this time I started to notice the bike making funny noises When I shifted. Forth day: A much deserved rest day in Seattle after two long days. I did break in maintenence on the bike today and now it runs smoother and quieter..no more funny noises. Currently have over 1300 miles on it now.

06-21-2010, 10:13 PM	#2
PJay Any bike, anywhere Joined: May 2007 Location: Russell, New Zealand Oddometer: 422	Yeeessssss...true adventure. Minimalist touring: go for it. __________________ Pete Honda XL1000V, Suzuki DR650, Adventure Royal Enfield, OSSA Explorer, first model XL250, 9 other offroad, road, and roadrace bikes

06-22-2010, 03:44 AM	#4
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,462	That's an adventure alright! __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

06-22-2010, 09:22 AM	#5
Kyron Oncler Inds Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Not Cal Arizona Oddometer: 41	Honda clone, right? Thanks for letting us follow your adventure How are you getting back to SanJose ? __________________ Arizona Trail Riders Pacifica Motorcycle Association

06-22-2010, 10:05 AM	#7
drtbkmic A Real Gem Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Oddometer: 113	Yes! I'm in! ...and jealous. __________________ Two Ways To Live

06-22-2010, 01:40 AM	#3
Perry B Perry B Joined: May 2008 Location: Orange County California Oddometer: 140	I'm in. THANKS for the look.

06-22-2010, 09:33 AM	#6
nicholastanguma nicholastanguma Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Oddometer: 1,432	DaBinChe, I've been waiting for a Symba RR ever since the little bikes first hit the market. So eager to read your adventure, dood. Rawk on! GoGoGo!! Sub-bloody-scribed

06-22-2010, 05:34 PM	#8
C-Stain Unreasonable Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Middleton, NS CANADA Oddometer: 2,239	Too Cool! I'm all for an Alaska RR....but even more so for this one. This should rank right up there with nathanthepostman.... And yes, I'm subscribed! __________________ TransLab a Go Go 2011 Nova Scotia Fresh Air Inspectors Investigate the Cabot Trail "Second star to the left and straight on till morning” ― James T. Kirk

06-22-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
Ratman Lucky Rider Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Baja is good Oddometer: 969	Great, DaBinChe, What's your route, and time frame? This should be a good story. There is internet everywhere up there. I hope you can update regularly. __________________ Ratman.......Pete .... My Solo Continental Divide Ride ....and of course, Luck beats good... OLDEN DAYS...mostly BAJA p.ratfab@gmail.com

06-22-2010, 06:15 PM	#10
Ratman Lucky Rider Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Baja is good Oddometer: 969	Great, DaBinChe, What's your route, and time frame? This should be a good story. There is internet everywhere up there. I hope you can update regularly. __________________ Ratman.......Pete .... My Solo Continental Divide Ride ....and of course, Luck beats good... OLDEN DAYS...mostly BAJA p.ratfab@gmail.com

06-22-2010, 06:30 PM	#11
Klay plainsman Joined: Nov 2005 Location: out in the great wide open Oddometer: 89,091	Subscribed. What a great pace to see the country. __________________ _______

06-22-2010, 06:52 PM	#12
teachnsurf Bonnie Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Oddometer: 253	Go Get 'em small bike = big balls

06-23-2010, 05:37 AM	#13
vwnate1 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Oddometer: 63	Right On ! I've been puttering across America on one of these bikes for many years now , I wish I could have joined you . I have old originals and had not hear they're being imported again ~ *WHERE* did you buy this Moto and how much is the list price ? . Please keep us posted as this is the true spriti of Adventure Touring ! .

06-23-2010, 05:44 AM	#14
Going_Commando Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny So Cal Oddometer: 486	HOLY CRAP! That far on a cub? YOU ARE THE MAN! I am definitely subscribing to this one!

06-23-2010, 10:21 AM	#15
243Win Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Port Orchard, WA Oddometer: 663	Impressive! Curious, why not the coastal route? __________________ Excellent, our country is now run by folks that would allow you to smoke pot in Washington State, but not buy a Big-Gulp in New York. 10 State Trip 2010 2011, $1000 in the pocket, how far can we go

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