motorman587 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 You know the gravel road from Fairbanks, to Deadhorse. Ya or nah?? Link to comment
wrestleantares Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Why wouldn't it? I'd ride mine anywhere. Now whether you can make it on it and be comfortable is another question. Link to comment
10ovr Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 If you dont mind a lot of rock chips in the paint???Hell go for it!! Link to comment
LuckyLeif Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I understand that rain can turn the road into a challenge for street tread tires. Check out ADVRider.com for more info as they have a section devoted to riding in riding in AK & CA, called Great White North Link to comment
motorman587 Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 I am going for it. Just I get mixed responses from people. So say no way and others say not a problem. So this is like my own poll and I got two yeses. Link to comment
DavidEBSmith Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 With the caveat that I've never done that road myself, but I know a lot of people who have: Yes, if, but. If the weather's been dry, no problem. But if it rains, forget it. So if you have time wait out a storm and let the road dry, no problem. But even if it's dry, you'll beat up your bike bad. Expect rock chips in the paint, anything that's loose will have fallen off, anything that's weak will have broken, everything will be covered in and filled with corrosive abrasive chloride dust, so your frame will rust away and your wheel bearings will dissolve 6 months after the trip. Good trip to take with a bike you're not overly fond of. Link to comment
Smoky Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Last year I rode my RT up the haul road, only as far the Artic Circle. My ride was shod with Michelin Pilot Roads. I had dry roads, but heard some horror stories about wet roads. It's rough on the bike. I'm glad I did it, but I wouldn't do it again. Link to comment
RET2 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 All that has been said is VERY true which begs the question do you really want to try to pick your LT up one or more times just because you thought you could do the Haul Road? Just my $.02 Ralph Link to comment
Green RT Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 If the weather's been dry, no problem. But if it rains, forget it. It always rains in Alaska. I've been gone for awhile, and maybe the climate has changed. But I spent twenty years living there and more working there and rain is very common. Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 It's possible. However, I would suggest that you reserve your final decision. Wait until you have traveled on some of the gravel roads and under-construction byways that you will hit on the way there. This will help you determine if you want to do hundreds of miles on lousy (and dangerous) road surface. Link to comment
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