http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68514-Maps-with-GPS&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 14:14:12 GMT For extended trips, wondering if most folks with a GPS will still have paper maps for backup/supplement? If so, what paper maps are most popular when it comes to size (i.e.- fold up, spiral bound, etc.), and supplier (AAA, Michelin, Rand McNally)? I will be going cross country, so interested in... For extended trips, wondering if most folks with a GPS will still have paper maps for backup/supplement? If so, what paper maps are most popular when it comes to size (i.e.- fold up, spiral bound, etc.), and supplier (AAA, Michelin, Rand McNally)? I will be going cross country, so interested in others opinions on this. shying away from buying a spiral bound type due to it's bulk. Thanks... ]]> bobr9 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68514-Maps-with-GPS http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68341-Sarnia-ON-to-Bangor-ME-north-or-south-side-of-Lake-Ontario&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 03:19:34 GMT What are the pros and cons of going around the north side of Lake Ontario compared to the south side as I make my way to Bangor, ME? I have taken the southern route a couple of times when headed to southern NH. Getting through Buffalo was not fun. I once took the northern route, getting as... What are the pros and cons of going around the north side of Lake Ontario compared to the south side as I make my way to Bangor, ME?

I have taken the southern route a couple of times when headed to southern NH. Getting through Buffalo was not fun.

I once took the northern route, getting as far north as Bracebridge, but I don't have time to go that far up on this trip. Is there a good route that runs roughly parallel to 401?

Wasn't sure whether to post here or in the respective regional forums, so I apologize if I am out of bounds.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Dave ]]> rx35285 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68341-Sarnia-ON-to-Bangor-ME-north-or-south-side-of-Lake-Ontario http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68329-good-link-for-those-riding-in-BC-re-road-conditions&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 18:02:27 GMT http://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/ http://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/ ]]> cowboyatheart http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68329-good-link-for-those-riding-in-BC-re-road-conditions http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68239-Arm-rests&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:40:13 GMT Today I was out riding my scooter c650gt with the girlfriend on the back. In the fall she was on the back but since then I added the top box so now she has a back rest. The first thing she asked when we got off was can't you get arm rests? Will she never be happy? ]]> 43362 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68239-Arm-rests http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68188-Highway-50-Nevada-The-Loneliest-Road-in-America&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:11:17 GMT Any folks ever done this ride from border to border on Highway 50? Any folks ever done this ride from border to border on Highway 50? ]]> billy walker http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68188-Highway-50-Nevada-The-Loneliest-Road-in-America http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68168-Ohio-to-Oregon-Salem-in-July&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:55:00 GMT Anyone riding from Oh to the National looking for a riding buddy? Anyone riding from Oh to the National looking for a riding buddy? ]]> KKELLER149854 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68168-Ohio-to-Oregon-Salem-in-July http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68131-New-York-to-LA&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:34:19 GMT I am planning a trip across country this year between jobs on my F800ST (with factory side cases - and some supplemental soft storage). As of today, I have never ridden more than 6 or so hours in a day, and am aware that I have a lot of planning and preparation in front of me. I plan to take my... I am planning a trip across country this year between jobs on my F800ST (with factory side cases - and some supplemental soft storage). As of today, I have never ridden more than 6 or so hours in a day, and am aware that I have a lot of planning and preparation in front of me. I plan to take my time, and stay with friends in Ann Arbor, Austin, Denver, Omaha, and LA (if possible - no need for Austin if its 120, or Denver if snow starts early). Having an adventure and discovering America is my primary goal - as is avoiding any and all national chains (http://tolawithoutchains.blogspot.com/).

Outside of preparing by taking a few trips with back to back 6 hour riding days, I would appreciate any advice on routes (if I leave in July, August or September), visibility aides (so others can see me), lighting upgrades (so I can see others), and GPS/weather tracking suggestions (so I don't end up in Oz).

Also - general encouragement is welcome as I am planning the trip between jobs - with the assumption that I will get another one when I return.

Thank you all in advance for any help.

David ]]> davewax http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68131-New-York-to-LA