Which route across the Sierra's

[salty_monk]

I've done the 4 & the 120... touched on parts of the 88 & never done the full 108....

Currently thinking of probably taking the 99 - 41 - 120 - 395, might be some tourist traffic as it'll be a Friday...

This will be part of my Los Angeles to Reno trip

I've done the 395 the whole way before... shortest by 30 miles or so but hot & not at all interesting road.

The 4 is very tight but pretty scenic, riding is slow.

The 41 may be busy due to tourist season but that's the way I'm leaning now as I can hit that earlier in the day & cool off under the trees (and up to 10,000 ft )

[Sandy]

4 is my favourite. I've done it a few times in the past. It is tight and hilly and better suited for something like an RZ350. On just about any bike including a heavy GS1000 loaded with camping gear you have to watch you don't get too much air time off some of the rises.. 108 is probably the best choice, lots of corners, better pavement and quite a bit more open than 4. Last time I took those roads was about 20 years ago, so I don't know what their current condition is, great scenery on all of them though. Last time we left Lake Tahoe in the morning and did 88 west bound, then 4 east bound and then 108 west bound the same day and ended camping at the Woodward Reservior. Yes, we needed many beers to calm our nerves that day. Too much fun!!!

[Tom MLC]

Dan, I think you will enjoy the 108. Nice sweeping twisties...scenic..little tourist traffic. Still you will have to deal with a long run up the 395. You could always detour on the 4 to Markleeville & over to the 88. Then back down to the 395. Hwy 4 is much better here.

I remember we did hwy 4 together a few years ago. Surpirsed you're even considering it. Sorry Sandy, this is one sh!tty road for a big bike. The 5mph, 1st gear switchbacks were just way too much work! Add to that, all the braking as you work your way east.

I hope you enjoy the trip, whichever road you take!

See you next week.


Tom

[Sandy]

Sorry Sandy, this is one sh!tty road for a big bike. The 5mph, 1st gear switchbacks were just way too much work! Add to that, all the braking as you work your way east.
Tom

I guess I have a weird sense of what's fun and what isn't. As mentioned though, I do agree that 108 is probably the best bet also. You folks have great time at Bruce's. I'm really pi$$ed that I can't make it. See ya in Oregon!!!