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Old 07-14-2016, 09:14 AM
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Moki Dugway, Utah

4 of us are riding to CO/UT/WY last week of July with backpack tents. The other 3 guys are on HD's. Last time I headed out with these guys an HD rear sprocket disassembled itself before we got too far, so fingers crossed this time. One of the roads in our plan is the Moki Dugway, north of Mexican Hat, UT. 11% grade, gravel, switchbacks. But well graded. I've read about it a few times. Has anyone here been on that road? We will be going up, which I think will be preferable to going down. There is a scenic overlook when you get most of the way up.

http://bluffutah.org/mokey-dugway-muley-point/
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Old 07-14-2016, 10:09 AM
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Ride through Arches NP if you can.

I wish I had vacation time built up, as this would be a fun trip.

Ride through Colorado National Monument. It's called Monument Road. Its just south west outside of Grand
Junction. I've been through it on a cage, but on a Victory, it would be bliss. Google map it.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0527...0436,12z?hl=en
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Old 07-14-2016, 11:55 AM
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Ride through Colorado National Monument. It's called Monument Road. Its just south west outside of Grand
Junction.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0527...0436,12z?hl=en
Great suggestion. We will be coming close to Grand Junction anyway so we should be able to add that on. We will be coming close to Arches Nat'l Park, too so might be able to pick that up.
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Old 07-14-2016, 11:10 PM
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We will be going up, which I think will be preferable to going down.

http://bluffutah.org/mokey-dugway-muley-point/
Going up hill is almost always easier than going down hill.

When riding on gravel, keep a distance from next bike, keep bike in power (don't lug the engine) and if it get's a little "slick" - try to keep your feet way back on the boards and stand up slightly, just like riding a really big dirt bike - you will be surprised how much the touring bike can "shimmy" around underneath you as you climb the hill.
When in doubt - power out!
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Old 07-15-2016, 06:29 AM
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When riding on gravel, keep a distance from next bike, keep bike in power (don't lug the engine) and if it get's a little "slick" - try to keep your feet way back on the boards and stand up slightly, just like riding a really big dirt bike - you will be surprised how much the touring bike can "shimmy" around underneath you as you climb the hill.
When in doubt - power out!
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Old 07-15-2016, 06:30 AM
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Looks like a pretty cool place. The view looks awesome!

I'd suggest riding first up the hill.
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Old 07-15-2016, 06:37 AM
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ZMan - thanks for the tip. We will be in Grand Junction the first week of August. If we have an extra hour, that looks like a great way to spend it!
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Old 07-15-2016, 07:32 AM
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Try not to use you front brake in gravel. Unfortunately riding in gravel will increase the odds of catching a rock and tearing your belt.
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Old 07-15-2016, 07:37 AM
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ZMan - thanks for the tip. We will be in Grand Junction the first week of August. If we have an extra hour, that looks like a great way to spend it!

Beautiful breathtaking views on some of the pull off's. The sound of the pipes will echo through the canyons in the park. Hopefully you get to make the ride.
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Old 07-15-2016, 08:15 PM
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You'd be surprised on how much front brake you can use on gravel, even with a street tire.
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Old 07-21-2016, 08:24 PM
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My motto - gravel: turn it around! Guess I don't have a dirt bike riding background.
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Old 07-21-2016, 10:49 PM
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You'd be surprised on how much front brake you can use on gravel, even with a street tire.
Agree Ted! And ABS makes it even better
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Old 07-22-2016, 06:42 AM
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Be careful out there....

Dugway Proving Ground
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Old 07-22-2016, 08:17 AM
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Leaving tomorrow. If we make it to the Moki Dugway, I'll post some pictures with a TCVR shirt. A little gravel has never been a problem, but at my uncle's ranch I once demonstrated how to fishtail a Kingpin through deep river rock on his driveway, followed by demonstrating how to flop the bike over on it's side.
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Old 08-15-2016, 06:50 PM
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How was this trip?
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