Rednaxs60
Well travelled
- Location
- Victoria BC Canada
Put this out to my riding friend, spouses and my brother in northern Ontario. It's one of those bucket list trips that you hear about, but never do.
Went to Dawson City in 2019 on my '95 1500 Goldwing (sold it) with a trailer in tow. Would not want to take it to Tuktoyaktuk, but have heard of people taking these and other large bikes there. My Spyder is out of the question with a belt drive.
The 3 day Midnight Sun Festival around 21 June would be the major interest for the trip.
Will be looking into this and providing the info to those considering going. There's a lot of info on the web regarding this, what to bring and do, and reasonably current. When I texted my riding friend he mentioned his wife would love to come along and be our support vehicle, my Mrs would join as well. My friend would be on his 1200 Tenere, I on the Himalayan. My brother would love to do this. He's snowmobiled from his home, 1 1/2 hours south of Timmins in northern Ontario to Moosenee at the bottom of James Bay.
Time to start planning is now, lodging may be an issue if I don't. Do we bring camping gear as a fallback for lodging? The need for extra fuel. Closest fuel to the turn off for the Dempster Highway is Dawson City, not far but eats into the distance you can travel. Have read that you need to consider food and snacks along the Dempster Highway. Maintenance items. Lots to consider.
When we were in Dawson City, saw a lot of ADV bikes under repair/maintenace. Closest city to get parts is Whitehorse.
More to follow.
Went to Dawson City in 2019 on my '95 1500 Goldwing (sold it) with a trailer in tow. Would not want to take it to Tuktoyaktuk, but have heard of people taking these and other large bikes there. My Spyder is out of the question with a belt drive.
The 3 day Midnight Sun Festival around 21 June would be the major interest for the trip.
Will be looking into this and providing the info to those considering going. There's a lot of info on the web regarding this, what to bring and do, and reasonably current. When I texted my riding friend he mentioned his wife would love to come along and be our support vehicle, my Mrs would join as well. My friend would be on his 1200 Tenere, I on the Himalayan. My brother would love to do this. He's snowmobiled from his home, 1 1/2 hours south of Timmins in northern Ontario to Moosenee at the bottom of James Bay.
Time to start planning is now, lodging may be an issue if I don't. Do we bring camping gear as a fallback for lodging? The need for extra fuel. Closest fuel to the turn off for the Dempster Highway is Dawson City, not far but eats into the distance you can travel. Have read that you need to consider food and snacks along the Dempster Highway. Maintenance items. Lots to consider.
When we were in Dawson City, saw a lot of ADV bikes under repair/maintenace. Closest city to get parts is Whitehorse.
More to follow.