A solo tour of the US National Parks, on a DR650 named Blue.

Discussion in 'Ride Reports - Epic Rides' started by StarkNaked, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. StarkNaked

    StarkNaked Been here awhile

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    Hey everyone.


    My name is Logan Stark, I want to see as many national parks as I possibly can and enjoy the roads that take me to them. Over 45 National Parks, 25,000 miles and 8 months of travel. It may end up being more, but I'll figure that out as I ride.

    I decided over a year ago to quit my job, sell what I could and head out on a motorcycle journey of a lifetime. Since then, I planned my exit, bought a cheap DR650, built it to my liking (thank you adv forums and youtube for that) and made it happen. It wasn't easy.

    I plan to go outside this shell I've built, live life, make memories, take pictures here and there and report on what's going on the best I can. I've enjoyed countless reports on here, this is my attempt to give back.

    Here's to adventure :beer




    I'm already a week into my trip. Blue and I started in Columbia, South Carolina.
    1,300 miles later, I've managed to make it through Georgia, down to the southern end of Florida, and now I'm in Hudson, FL, midway of the gulf coast side.

    Found myself at a nudist colony for a night, yea more on that later. I'll be honest though, everyone should try it. No pictures of that portion of the story, obviously :lol3


    So here I am.

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    Yup, downpoured day 1. Oh, and 2, and 3, and 4. :raindance



    Just a quick before and after of Blue.


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    Innocent Blue before being torn apart for testing and modifications

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    The New Blue :brow


    More to follow.
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  2. x32792

    x32792 Cracker American

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    Logan, Did you make it all the way to Key West? John
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    DGarman What could go wrong?

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    This sounds good......... Carry on!
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    Good luck on your tour. Hope to do something similar soon. I'll be taking notes.
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    Whew! 25000 miles in 8 months! Take some time at those parks!
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  11. Kodachrome64

    Kodachrome64 Been here awhile

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    perhaps you could tell us a little more about blue and how you have her set up?
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    Cool, makes me think of the RR of the guy on the red Honda that rode around the US a few years ago. Im following!
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