Planning

What to Ride:

Choosing the best motorcycle for a long trip like this is a personal decision and if you ask a dozen people, you'll probably get at least six different answers. To help you make your decision, just remember that the majority of this route is on dirt and gravel roads. However, there is no single track or extremely technical riding. Also, there is no interstate highway riding on the route. You'll never need to go over 60 miles an hour if you don't want to. This opens up a host of possible choices for your steed. You could ride this route on any dual-sport/ADV bike from 90cc to 1300cc and it would work fine.  

Where to Stay: 

Camping and hotels are available all along the route. You'll find a mix of public and private campgrounds as well as dispersed wildlands camping in national forests and on BLM land.  Hotels can be a little trickier as summer is the busy season and last minute booking can be difficult. For this reason, packing basic camping gear is a good idea just in case. Be wary of scheduling lodging too far in advance. Flexibility is essential when traveling a route this long. 

Gas and Service: 

Gasoline is available all along the route. If the range of your motorcycle is less than 200 miles, you may want to pack spare fuel. Just remember to look ahead at the route and make a point of filling up early and often. 

Service will not always be readily available. There are sections of this route that will be a long ways from the nearest motorcycle mechanic. As such, it 's a good idea to be able to do basic repairs like fixing a flat tire or cleaning/replacing a dirty air filter. Make sure that your machine has had all needed maintenance done before you leave! Prevention really is the best way to keep emergency repairs to a minimum.