Yeah you’re right. I’ve taken that ride on 89-A from Prescott to Jerome. It’s a bucket list ride.
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Yeah you’re right. I’ve taken that ride on 89-A from Prescott to Jerome. It’s a bucket list ride.
A great write up Bob. I really enjoyed following your ride and the excellent pictures. Its a great pity more of us don't do this , perhaps we should start a ride thread .
Meddy
XS650 Addict
A ride thread! I think that would be an excellent idea!
DanielBlack
XS650 Junkie
After reading this thread I had sent Bob a note saying I've been meaning to make an afternoon of searching South Mountain for the spot my grandfather had stood in 1986. Included in that note was this new-to-me picture I had found while cleaning out my Mom's house last year.
Bob immediately replied with:
"I know exactly where that was taken. I was just there yesterday. It's the main observation point near the top, where I took some photos. That's the same handrail your grandfather was standing by."
So with no good excuse not to, I took off from work early today to spend time with PopPop before the sun went down.
Oh, right, this a bike forum. Stella was with me too.
Bob immediately replied with:
"I know exactly where that was taken. I was just there yesterday. It's the main observation point near the top, where I took some photos. That's the same handrail your grandfather was standing by."
So with no good excuse not to, I took off from work early today to spend time with PopPop before the sun went down.
Oh, right, this a bike forum. Stella was with me too.
Scripto VU
Dukes Speed and Custom
Wow, what a set of "tribute" pics ! Respect comes to mind, well done.
Very nice Daniel - a great reason to take some time.
Pete
Pete
That’s awsome Daniel! I’m so happy you did that. You’ve created a very unique keepsake!
Stella is looking good too!
Stella is looking good too!
queenslegs
XS650 Addict
Classy tribute DanielBlack. I like your style. +1 for printed photos. Would that photo ever been found it it was buried on a hard drive somewhere?
The Catalina Hwy is not to be missed...But the elevation is 9000 ft at the top..so not sure how well the bike would run.. and the ride down would prolly burn up your brakes unless you're adept at engine braking...not sure how these bikes fair in that dept...Love the ride up S. Mtn..all desert elevations are good..
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Only done it in the van, worthwhile trip fer sher. XS650; up prolly not an issue, down either if your valve seals are good. There's a back way off the mountain to the north but snow (and local advice not to) kept me from trying it in the van
The back way up/down is from Oracle AZ..and the last I recall it was all dirt...I have ridden and driven the Catalina Hwy more times than i can remember..Always a good escape from the blistering heat of the desert .if the road wasnt closed due to a fire or very dangerous conditions conducive to a forest fire..
Oh and theres no guard rails on the back way down either...
Guardrails - schmuardrails - them are for sissies!
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The SG has been up and down Mt lemon many times. No problems ever. There are some guard rails here and there. Yes, we Zonies use Mt Lemon for breaks from the heat. The resturants do a ton of business on the weekends. Tons of trails to walk the calories off afterward. Skiing in the winter. '03 there was a major forest fire. I watched it burn from my house. There still is evidence of it still. She is recovering well.
I lived in Tucson from 1967-1969..Came back in 1973 and went to school at the u of A and then worked afterwards in Tucson until 1985...My last visit was 2017..and i am due for a return next year.
I meant no guardrails on the backside..down to Oracle...
I meant no guardrails on the backside..down to Oracle...
I did it in my girl friend's Father's 1947 Chevy 3100 pickup truck...just 2wd
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