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21 Apr 2019
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Alaska to Argentina
well i've finally done it, i bought the bike, a 1200 gsa, have all my insurance and tickets ready and i plan to fly from uk to anchorage around first week in june 2019. i have allowed myself 1 year for the adventure and therefore i am flexible in where and when i go places. Robert Burns "the best laid schemes of mice and men" being one of my mantras. As i am nearing 60 i needed the comfort of the BMW and i would prefer not to go the camping route but being used to traveling in India i am not squeamish and budget accommodation is fine for me. Any advice on routes, accommodation and anything else would be welcome. My only definite stops are San Fransisco and Los Angeles (cant be helped) apart from that if i dont see another city on this trip that in itself will be a result. i am looking for nature and natural things not man made (wonders?). Also anyone interested in sharing parts of the ride are welcome to contact me. Mark
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21 Apr 2019
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well i've finally done it, i bought the bike, a 1200 gsa, have all my insurance and tickets ready and i plan to fly from uk to anchorage around first week in june 2019. i have allowed myself 1 year for the adventure and therefore i am flexible in where and when i go places. Robert Burns "the best laid schemes of mice and men" being one of my mantras. As i am nearing 60 i needed the comfort of the BMW and i would prefer not to go the camping route but being used to traveling in India i am not squeamish and budget accommodation is fine for me. Any advice on routes, accommodation and anything else would be welcome. My only definite stops are San Fransisco and Los Angeles (cant be helped) apart from that if i dont see another city on this trip that in itself will be a result. i am looking for nature and natural things not man made (wonders?). Also anyone interested in sharing parts of the ride are welcome to contact me. Mark
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You need go dead horse, the prude bay, maybe you will pass my city, I cook Alberta steak for you if I am at home
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23 Apr 2019
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i am not sure about Deadhorse but i definitely want to get to the Arctic circle. i will decide on the last 250 miles when i get there depending on conditions, it seems like the last 500/250 miles could be expensive in terms of different tyres, heated clothes and bike protection (lights and radiator).
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23 Apr 2019
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i am not sure about Deadhorse but i definitely want to get to the Arctic circle. i will decide on the last 250 miles when i get there depending on conditions, it seems like the last 500/250 miles could be expensive in terms of different tyres, heated clothes and bike protection (lights and radiator).
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No, it's not that cold, but it's all gravel road, those gravel are all sharp gravel, they got from nearby mountain to pave the road,may need extra tires,at deadhorse you can find camp to stay or just camping , and a gas station can use credit card to fill tank,halfway there is a place call cold foot , you can spend your money and find a mechanical, oil pipe along the road, if you need help go to the pump station , they have truck shop, and they will help you , they do two weeks on two weeks off shift, fly in fly out.by the way have no night in summer, 24 hrs sunshine, make sure have sun glass,and you can see lots of caribou and maybe moose,bison,black bear .Hang your food when camping.
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24 Apr 2019
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Also consider the Canadian road to the top of the world: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuvik...yaktuk_Highway
It's also gravel for the last bit, but while it's not as famous as Prudhoe Bay, it does let you actually see/reach/dip your front wheel into the Arctic Ocean. 
Gravel-capable tires and radiator/lights protection are things you will want to have on your bike in any case. Heated clothes are very nice, but they're not really necessary - I've been up to Nordkapp and the rest of the European Arctic without them, you just need to have good layers.
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24 Apr 2019
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Also consider the Canadian road to the top of the world: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuvik...yaktuk_Highway
It's also gravel for the last bit, but while it's not as famous as Prudhoe Bay, it does let you actually see/reach/dip your front wheel into the Arctic Ocean.
Gravel-capable tires and radiator/lights protection are things you will want to have on your bike in any case. Heated clothes are very nice, but they're not really necessary - I've been up to Nordkapp and the rest of the European Arctic without them, you just need to have good layers. |
Dempster HW gravel is much better than prudhoe bay, but that's not the start point of pan America high way.dont worry you will not alone , you can meet some other biker.
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25 Apr 2019
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i am running michelin anarkee 3 are they suitable or do i need more off roady tyres?
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26 Apr 2019
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I really enjoyed Dawson City in the Yukon. Great when the Music festival is on...
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26 Apr 2019
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i am running michelin anarkee 3 are they suitable or do i need more off roady tyres?
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It's better off road
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26 Apr 2019
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i am running michelin anarkee 3 are they suitable or do i need more off roady tyres?
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Eight years ago I drive my jeep wrangler to deadhorse,broken tires three times, the truck shop of pump house fix for me, and give me a new truck tire (a little bit small size) because one tire cannot fix, the hole is too big and told me my Jeep tires just good for city driving.
I will ride my motorcycle to San Diego in summer, in December I will ride my motorcycle to Argentina in three months , hope can meet you in some place
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26 Apr 2019
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The Dalton is tarmac (or at least it was in 2017) most of the way up to Coldfoot and then it's graded gravel from there to Deadhorse. It's not challenging, it's just long. Pull over for the trucks.
As AnTyx said, gravel capable tyres (I've no experience with the ankee 3's) and radiator protection are probably something you'll want to have anyway, alot of the good stuff is down the gravel roads in N America. The expense of changing tyres and making the bike a bit more gravel ready is small fry compared to the money you'll be spending staying in hotels/motels every night in N America.
When you leave Alaska there's only really two roads heading South, the Cassiar Highway (37) or the Alcan (97), I'd recommend the Cassiar, more scenic, less trucks.
If it fits into your schedule check out the Dust to Dawson bike meet, in Dawson City (anything but a city), think it's mid June, you'll be right at home on a beemer. Also means you can take the top of the world highway out of Alaska via Chicken.
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26 Apr 2019
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I have just been checking accommodation prices and i'm off to buy a hubba hubba tent and protection for the bike.
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26 Apr 2019
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Good idea, if you're going to camp iOverlander (app) and AdventureRider - Tent Space will be useful to you.
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17 May 2019
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Go on to UKGSer forum and look at Sjt Bilco trips or PM him.
He has been organising trips in the US and Canada for years, knows all the best routes and is very generous with his knowledge.
Have a great trip 
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18 May 2019
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I’m leaving June 1, from Milwaukee for my RTW trip. Heading up to Alaska then south. I’m booke on the Stahlratte for September 17, which was the last trip south for the year when I booked. That may impact your schedule. Hope to see you on the road over the next year.
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