Road Trip to Central Cal.

66cruiser · Aug 22nd, 2009, 11:53 AM

Leaving early tomorrow from S. Oregon via I-5 & 99E to the Auburn, Ca. area to meet an OLD buddy, for a ride down CA49 to Yosemite then over to US395, up to Tahoe, back to Auburn. Then we split up & head home.

NEWHD74FAN · Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:04 PM

You will love Yosemite...if you camp there, do it away from the central valley...way too crowded, and much more relaxed. Check out the water in the steams, there is a glitter of gold in there that will surprise you, and plenty of nice roads and places to enjoy, and take plenty of pictures!

just4u · Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:06 PM

That's almost in my back yard. (auburn) sounds like a nice ride. Are you going around Lake Tahoe on the east side or the west side? the east side will have alot less traffic, and Casinos to try your luck. I live in nevada City which is 30 miles north of Auburn. I love to cruise south to hwy50 north to south shore Tahoe, then follow the east side of the lake to the north shore then cut over to hwy 80 south to home. We call the ride "going around the block" Drive save and be careful of the hwy 80 road contruction, large grooves and ruff road.

66cruiser · Aug 22nd, 2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by just4u

... Are you going around Lake Tahoe on the east side or the west side? the east side will have alot less traffic, and Casinos to try your luck. ...

Haven't decided on which side.. will probably wait til we get to the turn off & see what we feel like then.. thanks for the info.

66cruiser · Aug 22nd, 2009, 06:49 PM

btw, looks like we'll be passing through Nevada City on the way back to Auburn..

just4u · Aug 22nd, 2009, 07:40 PM

Yes ,you'll love the cruise on Hwy20 south off of hwy 80, and you will miss more hwy 80 road work. Just about a mile before you guys get into nevada city take the exit before 49/20 junction. turn left on Nevada St. go about 1/4 mile to Northridge of Nevada City, 773 Nevada St. great dinner and a place to wet your whistle. have a great trip, be safe. P.S. passing Nevada City and Grass Valley there are CHP speed traps. From the north of Nevada city, it's 50 mph,and threw grass valley it's 55 all the way to the bear river,(placer county line) then it's 65mph to Auburn.

66cruiser · Aug 23rd, 2009, 05:30 AM

Thanks for that, made it a waypoint on the GPS.

66cruiser · Sep 1st, 2009, 10:59 PM

We decided on Sonora pass instead of Yosemite & took 89 from 395 up to 49. Was a great trip!

STEVE07 · Sep 1st, 2009, 11:02 PM

Glad you had a good trip,I'm jealous I haven't been able to get away this year

redcobrasc · Sep 5th, 2009, 01:06 AM

Was it hot and humid up there as it was down here in SoCal.

Aug 22nd, 2009, 11:53 AM	#1
66cruiser Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Street Bob FXDBI Join Date: May 26th, 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 210	Road Trip to Central Cal. Leaving early tomorrow from S. Oregon via I-5 & 99E to the Auburn, Ca. area to meet an OLD buddy, for a ride down CA49 to Yosemite then over to US395, up to Tahoe, back to Auburn. Then we split up & head home. __________________ '06 FXDBI not quite stock

Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:04 PM	#2
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,949 My Mood:	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. You will love Yosemite...if you camp there, do it away from the central valley...way too crowded, and much more relaxed. Check out the water in the steams, there is a glitter of gold in there that will surprise you, and plenty of nice roads and places to enjoy, and take plenty of pictures! __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:06 PM	#3
just4u Banned Ride: 2006 Heritage Join Date: Jul 17th, 2009 Posts: 116	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. That's almost in my back yard. (auburn) sounds like a nice ride. Are you going around Lake Tahoe on the east side or the west side? the east side will have alot less traffic, and Casinos to try your luck. I live in nevada City which is 30 miles north of Auburn. I love to cruise south to hwy50 north to south shore Tahoe, then follow the east side of the lake to the north shore then cut over to hwy 80 south to home. We call the ride "going around the block" Drive save and be careful of the hwy 80 road contruction, large grooves and ruff road.

Aug 22nd, 2009, 06:49 PM	#5
66cruiser Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Street Bob FXDBI Join Date: May 26th, 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 210	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. btw, looks like we'll be passing through Nevada City on the way back to Auburn.. __________________ '06 FXDBI not quite stock

Aug 22nd, 2009, 07:40 PM	#6
just4u Banned Ride: 2006 Heritage Join Date: Jul 17th, 2009 Posts: 116	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. Yes ,you'll love the cruise on Hwy20 south off of hwy 80, and you will miss more hwy 80 road work. Just about a mile before you guys get into nevada city take the exit before 49/20 junction. turn left on Nevada St. go about 1/4 mile to Northridge of Nevada City, 773 Nevada St. great dinner and a place to wet your whistle. have a great trip, be safe. P.S. passing Nevada City and Grass Valley there are CHP speed traps. From the north of Nevada city, it's 50 mph,and threw grass valley it's 55 all the way to the bear river,(placer county line) then it's 65mph to Auburn. Last edited by just4u; Aug 22nd, 2009 at 07:44 PM. Reason: forgot somthing

Aug 23rd, 2009, 05:30 AM	#7
66cruiser Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Street Bob FXDBI Join Date: May 26th, 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 210	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. Thanks for that, made it a waypoint on the GPS. __________________ '06 FXDBI not quite stock

Sep 1st, 2009, 10:59 PM	#8
66cruiser Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Street Bob FXDBI Join Date: May 26th, 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 210	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. We decided on Sonora pass instead of Yosemite & took 89 from 395 up to 49. Was a great trip! Attached Thumbnails __________________ '06 FXDBI not quite stock

Sep 1st, 2009, 11:02 PM	#9
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,577 My Mood:	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. Glad you had a good trip,I'm jealous I haven't been able to get away this year __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Sep 5th, 2009, 01:06 AM	#10
redcobrasc Start The Engine Ride: Fatboys/chopper Join Date: Sep 5th, 2009 Location: Chula Vista, Ca. Posts: 26	Re: Road Trip to Central Cal. Was it hot and humid up there as it was down here in SoCal.

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