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===GCDR=== | ===GCDR=== | ||
====Loot Needed==== | ====Loot Needed==== | ||
| − | *GPS | + | *GPS and RAM mount for it w/ power hookup (should be able to use cig-power). |
| + | **[http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-2-6-Inch-Navigator-Worldwide-Chartplotter/dp/B003I86PIM Garmin GPSMAP 78 2.6-Inch Marine GPS Navigator and Worldwide Chartplotter $178] | ||
| + | **[ Garmin zumo 350LM 4.3-Inch Motorcycle GPS $560] | ||
| + | **[http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-01603-00-Zumo-595LM/dp/B01BVUWXKC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1460173447&sr=1-1&keywords=garmin+zumo+595lm Garmin 595LM $899] includes LiveTrack. | ||
| + | *Crocks or Keens | ||
*Rainproof gloves? | *Rainproof gloves? | ||
*spare buff? | *spare buff? | ||
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*water filter | *water filter | ||
*cook stove and utensils? | *cook stove and utensils? | ||
| − | *fuel dromedaries? | + | *fuel dromedaries or just a couple 2l soda bottles when in need? |
*fuel filters? | *fuel filters? | ||
*Fuel filter sock? | *Fuel filter sock? | ||
*new phone? | *new phone? | ||
| + | * Trimmed down custom [http://www.jpwinc.com/pages/pacopadspecs.html PacoPad?], just sent an email inquiry. | ||
====Maps and info==== | ====Maps and info==== | ||
*GPS Kevin | *GPS Kevin | ||
| + | * [http://www.gpsxchange.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=28&topicdays=0&start=100 California page of GPS Exchange...] | ||
| + | * [http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/pacific-crest-quest-3000-miles.111885/ AdvRider thread on the Pacific Crest Quest w/ tracks...] | ||
| + | * [http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/gps-tracks-west-pnw.42/page-2 AdvRider page on western tracks.] | ||
====Preparation==== | ====Preparation==== | ||
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*Install new Cyclops lights | *Install new Cyclops lights | ||
*Install Rigid light | *Install Rigid light | ||
| + | *Left Pannier support/brace. | ||
*wire GPS | *wire GPS | ||
| + | *load GPS | ||
| + | *Learn how to use GPS | ||
*wire charging for phone. | *wire charging for phone. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:39, 4 July 2016
Contents
GCDR
Loot Needed
- GPS and RAM mount for it w/ power hookup (should be able to use cig-power).
- Garmin GPSMAP 78 2.6-Inch Marine GPS Navigator and Worldwide Chartplotter $178
- [ Garmin zumo 350LM 4.3-Inch Motorcycle GPS $560]
- Garmin 595LM $899 includes LiveTrack.
- Crocks or Keens
- Rainproof gloves?
- spare buff?
- camp towel
- water filter
- cook stove and utensils?
- fuel dromedaries or just a couple 2l soda bottles when in need?
- fuel filters?
- Fuel filter sock?
- new phone?
- Trimmed down custom PacoPad?, just sent an email inquiry.
Maps and info
- GPS Kevin
- California page of GPS Exchange...
- AdvRider thread on the Pacific Crest Quest w/ tracks...
- AdvRider page on western tracks.
Preparation
- Fresh oil change
- Install new Cyclops lights
- Install Rigid light
- Left Pannier support/brace.
- wire GPS
- load GPS
- Learn how to use GPS
- wire charging for phone.
Training
- Earthrider group rides and clinics/training.
- MotoVentures in Anza ...seems like a nice outfit, they also offer Trials training/gear.
Need to Organize
- Old Mojave Road: Goes from the Colorado River into CA (Afton Canyon?)
- AZ scenic Drives (road).
- AdventureDuo active couple w/ posts info/reports on them.
- 1500 miles in NV
- GPS XChange CA/NV
- GPSXChange Bishop Day Rides
- District37 Resources
- ADVrider thread on kewl Wallowa area, really kewl looking, eastern Oregon.
- Backcountry Discovery Routes.
- District37. These guys do the LA to Barstow run as well as an Anza Borrego and the San Luis Obisbo Penguins ride.
Hungry Valley
Jawbone
Santa Barbara
- Google Map layer of day trips w/in SB ...truck to many of the trailheads and then ride...
Sierra Nevada
- ADVRider thread on Sierra Loop ...
- Sierra Nevada Adventures, some great trip ideas, no idea what they charge but could probably put together most if not all of the rides on our own.
- Check out Old Coast Road, off of Highway One between the Bixby Bridge and Big Sur next time driving up/down the coast.
