Trips planned 2018--kinda

For sure---James Bay Road Quebec, mid/end April 2018. My only prep, new rear tire, carry gas can....and it might be kinda cold. I have ridden this before, K-75 BMW, just private road in the north, no dirt. Maybe even make motel reservation in Radisson? One day up, one day back from starting/meeting point Matagami Quebec. This time I will not ride out to real James Bay---just nothing there/flat/maybe no gas?
I carry sleeping bag/survial sack in case get stuck in the middle of nowhere.-----Any one like to ride along?

Then later in summer----Hyder Alaska---easy 2 day ride from Seattle---done it at least a couple of times....from Canada back into USA to have hamburger and beer----interesting to approach from/thru Canadian Rockies....maybe some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Riding is the thing for me----Dec 2017 to present ridden to/thru approx.. 18-19 states. Had planned to do 49 states again in the time frame Dec 2017-Dec 2018----this time all on one bike, Last time did it, 2014, used SilverWing/Burgman 400/Suzuki TU250.

NEW NEWS: for my 80th birthday, which comes May 2019, my wife wanted to buy me new Miata....I suppose so I would cut down on the 2 wheel stuff. I have had 2 Miatas, one new and one used don't want need another. But yesterday bought 2018 Mitsuibishi Mirage, $13466 before tax. Maybe I will like AC/heater/radio? Guess will keep as spare/garage decoration.

Happy Birthday a little early John. Your planned trips sound amazing. You are a true Tourmaster and I hope all goes well for you.

Hmm...Mirage gets almost as many highway MPG as SWing, and price is near what a new SWing would cost. A good backup in case a new refrigerator wouldn't fit on your motorcycle. Meanwhile, yes, a good garage decoration or safer ride in the rain.

I sold my first generation Miata after 15 years. Was not driving it as much as the two-wheelers. It was a fantastic, fun car, but didn't require the challenge to keep it upright; therefore, I opted for those enjoyable crashes on two wheels that have permanently damaged my knee, elbow, wrist, ankle, brain, and other parts of this old, reckless, precipitous body.

Mirage has CVT, too.

No Florida?

Been there this year---really nothing....and I have ridden the back roads, too. Even ridden to Key West several times, camped on the Navy Base.

I emphasize again...you sir are a true Tourmaster...but I still think everyone should do a Florida ride despite the heat, humidity, gators, and big snakes. I hope your negative report does not discourage anyone who might have thought about a Florida ride. I respect you for your straight forward no bullsh_t reviews and value your opinions.

People from the north, trailer bikers and HD riders for the most part---go in winter because it is warm----but as far as riding, I stand by "ain't much".....and have ridden in Asia, all US states except HI, so can make comparison.

Where would you recommend one go for an interesting ride in the Eastern part of the US?

Try VT/NH/Maine. Mt. Washington...but they at one time would not let Auto Scooters go up. Reason idiots drag brakes all the way down.....maybe brake fade near end and no stop.

I've never seen any of that part of the country but it sounds like a plan. Thank you for the tip John.

I lived about 2 hours from Mt. Washington before I moved back South. If you ever get a chance, go to the top of Mt. Washington, it is a world all of it's own and so beautiful!!!! While you are in that area, take the cog train ride up the mountain. That was a great experience too!! Beautiful area, but way to cold for me!

Thank you 2wheelgal. Recommended by you and John is good enough for me. So little time and so many places to ride.............

I avoid NY and PA----ruff/bad roads. Got ripped off in NYC crossing toll bridge--TU250---$13 or $18, I forgot last amount....but real rip off.

Riding a bike up Mt. Washington is the thing, not train.

Mt. Washington----did get up on Helix---told them I was a degreed Safety Professional and showed my MSF instructor card----trip ok, rubber band drive scooters do have some or plenty of engine braking----let the drive kick out and I can see problems free wheeling.

Also, have gone up on my Kawasaki 1200 Voyager----but not trailers allowed with bike.

John thank you for all of the additional information. I don't have a Safety card so I hope I won't be turned away.