COLORADO JUNE 2012

[ddlewis]

"Are y'all up for doing it again?" 

I'd be willing to go if we had some driving help. Oh yea do you still have that big ass trailer??? and what can we tow it with???
But Yea,,, I'd like to get back out to Co. again

Eric M

Yep, still got the trailer.  Stack ratty old dirtbikes in there like cord wood - but three big shiny street bikes might be tricky.  We'll have to do some measuring.  floor deck area is 6x10 so it should be doable with some minor customizing.

Tow vehicle.. All I have to pull it with is a little ford ranger regular cab.  If only we knew someone who rides an FJ and owns a big red extra cab Cummins diesel powered Dodge pickup! 

Anyway all these details can be worked out, glad to hear your thinking about doing it..  I'll be talking to ya.

[Dan Filetti]

Dan,
Frank and I towed out from Roanoke to Denver in 28 hours. It would be an epic adventure, I bet we could get a good size trailer and a few riders willing to make the run..

Eric M

Are y'all up for doing it again?  

I'm serious, if I can find some co-pilots I will do it.

Haven't done such a thing in many years, like 20, this could well be a fun time.  For me it's a time thing.  Say we spend 30 hours getting there -balls out.  If we ride for 3-4 days and high-tail-it back, that's pretty much a week of elapsed time.  While it is possible, it will need to be planned well in advance.

As for trailers, I have a 5X10 that I have been able to carry three bikes.  They were not FJ's though.  The bikes were a GSXR750, a Suzuki Bandit 600 and a Ninja 250, none were as big as an FJ, but I suspect we 'might-could' (as they say down south) make it work, it would be tight though.

Here's a pic:  


This setup made it from Luray, VA to Thornton, PA, with no drama or damage to any of the bikes.

Clearly though, a bigger trailer would be better.

Food for thought, definitely food for thought.

Dan

[Klavdy]

Where's Murph?

[pdxfj]

I would say a larger trailer would be in order.  Or only put two FJ's on that.  One facing forward, the other backwards.

Remember you're going to have to drive in the Rocky Mountains.  A 4cyl engine towing a trailer plus people, gear, etc is not going to be too happy pulling up the long hilly passes.

But, there is obviously enough interest to find a ride out and back.   

About 1,000 miles from Hayfork, CA to Gunnison.  Not bad at all. 

[Dan Filetti]

I would say a larger trailer would be in order. 

Remember you're going to have to drive in the Rocky Mountains.  A 4cyl engine towing a trailer plus people, gear, etc is not going to be too happy pulling up the long hilly passes.

The Pilot is a 240hp 6 cyl, and it hauls my 4,000lb boat and a car full of people and gear for hundreds of miles at a time, just fine.  This includes up the steepest stuff in VA, some of which is considerably more steep, than most anything in CO.  While the thinner air plays a role, I'd not think twice about the weight of three bikes, it's more the room of the trailer. 

Two FJ's would fit forward with no issues, I am certain of that.  I was thinking a third may be able to fit between them facing back, as in the picture, if we removed some end-cans, and/or lifted/ propped the back-end of the middle bike up and away from the other bikes...  It would involve building a ramp for the rear wheel of the back-facing bike, maybe 10" high -not too bad.

While generally I agree that a bigger trailer would be better, I would bet a $1.00 that we could safely squish 3 bigger bikes in, if we had to.

Just sayin.

Dan

[Pat Conlon]

.......About 1,000 miles from Hayfork, CA to Gunnison.  Not bad at all. 

Really? I didn't know that, hmmm. Soooo...Between Palm Desert to Hayfork to Gunnison back to Palm Desert that will be a set of tires. No worries.

It's *always* about the journey, not the destination.....Garth you really need to see that swinging cowboy BBQ in Mexican Hat, Utah.   

[rktmanfj]

Two FJ's would fit forward with no issues, I am certain of that. 

Dan

Depends on how many of 'em have Renntecs...

It's *always* about the journey, not the destination.....Garth you really need to see that swinging cowboy BBQ in Mexican Hat, Utah.   

That place is on my list, too.

Randy T
Indy

[Klavdy]

Last time I was there,


the showers actually worked.

I had a great meal,


listened to some Good 'Ol Boys,



Met Sheriff John from Durango, his folks own the joint,



Got up early


and rode roads like this,



even some dirt, good fun.

[ddlewis]

Ok, found us east coasters a tow vehicle.. any ol trailer will do with this baby! 

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2438666274.html

[Yamifj1200]

Now your talking Dan!!! almost like riding an FJ traveling in comfort, style and speed!!! woooo hoooooo
Im thinking three or four days in Co, then mabea a couple days in southern Utah..
It will be nice to see our budds from the west coast and I have warned Lee of our arrival...
Eric M

[Dan Filetti]

That'd do it.

Dan

[Dan Filetti]

I also took a glider ride - making a video of it now.

Where's the vid?

Dan

[Firehawk068]

I am definately IN for this one!
Erich V. are you gonna make it up from AZ for this?

[mst3kguy]

if anyone wants to share trailer space i'd consider it.  or if anyone wants to ride out, it's two 11-hour days from cincinnati.  i'm up for either.

[junkyardroad]

Is anybody watching this anymore? Seems like its right around the corner.  November is almost over, skis are dusted off, FJ is tucked in for a 120 days, and... summer will be here before you know it...I'd like to attend a rally of some kind and meet a few of you. Soo..Colorado Rally..

I am already here, where are the rest of you?