Honestly I think you can have a much better riding experience in the US, especially the Western US, than riding Route 66, 99% of which is paved over, gone, runs through flat boring terrain, etc. (I grew up less than a mile from Route 66, or what used to be Route 66, in Missouri).

From Dallas you are relatively close to some great riding in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, etc., and a bit further afield to California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, etc. Not sure if you've been to those places, but there are plenty of beautiful national parks, cool little towns, beautiful roads, etc. There are a few interesting bits of Route 66 left, for instance around Tucumcari, NM and Kingman, AZ, and you can hit those for something of the Route 66 experience.

Excellent, thanks for the advice might just do that I have spent very little time in america so knowledge is very limited trying to do bit of research online on the area I will be staying but you cant beat local knowledge, thakyou for taking the time to reply.

Maggie5373, By chance Elisa and I will be at our ranch - located on the old Route 66 - Flagstaff, Arizona. The section of Route 66 that passes through the 2 horse town of Winona - if you remember the lyrics from the song "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" you will remember the lyrics,
"and, don't forget Winona"

This part of Route 66 only appears on the most authentic Route 66 maps, the interstate has bi passed Townsend Winona Rd.

I agree that most of Route 66 is overrated! Yet, still and a realistic hope for a very good time is Flagstaff, which is not overrated..... , near the Grand Canyon and real cowboys!

We have many interesting prehistoric sites, + the Zoo Club, which is not a Zoo at all, (OK there are dead animal heads hanging from the walls, a stuffed puma and as I recall, more than one drunk) but formerly a Museum and since Route 66 days a Country Western performance club for all the famous ..... names you will know....

You can two step, cowgirl up, or cowboy up whatever you prefer, at the Zoo club, with my personal pledge that if you don't enjoy your night out there , I will complain to the owner - who is a personal friend- his name is Martin .... This should be good for - at the very least- a couple of comped drinks and maybe a personal tour of the second floor....

And , of course you are more than welcome to sling your hammock, pitch your tent or sleep in our barn - now a private dance floor (mostly tango and salsa, with "curtinas" of 2 step and swing) , bar and kitchen or just visit, meet the locals and kick back with a , or whatever or whoever.

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Hey, thankyou so much everyone some great advice cant wait to get out there. The zoo club sounds great. Buying a cheap bike may be the way to go. Cheers folks

I will second what Motoreiter said. Buy a cheap but reliable Honda CB450sc(I own one) with good tires for around $1000 and sell it at the end. Do a loop riding west/north to Utah then straight up to Montana. If you have the time and budget, go up to Banff then to Vancouver(in Canada) and head south to San Fran on hwy. 101. That's my dream trip.

I have to agree with Motoreiter, I did CA R66 this summer and I was planning on doing all but I aborted the mission because it a little too hot and not as exiting as a thought. I end up taking I-15 up to Utah and then east to Colorado. I Still end up in Chicago and I had a great time visiting national parks and having cooler weather.

Yes there are many beautiful roads in the USA ,, but
Route 66 is an homage to motorcycle ride ,, to John Steinbeck,,,, to Americana.
Many towns ,, I found them very nostalgic.
As a biker it is a road to Mecca ,, place to lay eggs for Galapagos turtle.
It was a very meaningful ride for me ,,
Same as those amazing mountain passes in Northern Asia.
I highly recommend doing the 66. Not many have done it.