Oklahoma Chapter Join Chapter, Leader:

Recommend Any Scenic Cruises for Motorcycle Rides?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-01-2012, 08:14 AM
cigarxtc's Avatar
cigarxtc
cigarxtc is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,881
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question Recommend Any Scenic Cruises for Motorcycle Rides?

I was thinking a cruise from Owasso to Skiatook Lake would be fun. Maybe stop at Ron's Hamburgers on the way back.

Eventually, I'll make the trek down and up Rte 66 also.

Can anyone recommend any nice scenic cruises in Oklahoma?
 
  #2  
Old 09-02-2012, 07:26 AM
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis is offline
Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Northeast, OK
Posts: 32,866
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts
Originally Posted by cigarxtc
I was thinking a cruise from Owasso to Skiatook Lake would be fun. Maybe stop at Ron's Hamburgers on the way back.

Eventually, I'll make the trek down and up Rte 66 also.

Can anyone recommend any nice scenic cruises in Oklahoma?
How about Hwy 11 from Skiatook to Barnsdall, then 123 up toward Bartlesville, stopping at Woolaroc?
 
  #3  
Old 09-03-2012, 02:35 PM
okgearhead's Avatar
okgearhead
okgearhead is offline
Junior User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bixby,Ok.
Posts: 81
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Scenic drive...

Talimena Scenic Drive ! South Eastern Okla. , during the fall, can't beat it.
 
  #4  
Old 09-03-2012, 05:12 PM
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis is offline
Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Northeast, OK
Posts: 32,866
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts
Originally Posted by okgearhead
Talimena Scenic Drive ! South Eastern Okla. , during the fall, can't beat it.
Normally, yes. But this fall? I just looked at some of our pictures from last fall when we went there. Good views for sure. But the colors were brown and I'd bet they will be this year as well.
 
  #5  
Old 09-03-2012, 05:35 PM
cigarxtc's Avatar
cigarxtc
cigarxtc is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,881
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks ya'll. We havent seen Barnsdall yet. That could be a nice diversion from Skiatook.

I'm dying to check out south east oklahoma too. We've been here since '98 and havent seen that part of the state. My boys and i will be camping out there this fall. Cant wait for the cooler weather.
 
  #6  
Old 09-03-2012, 06:07 PM
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis is offline
Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Northeast, OK
Posts: 32,866
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts
Woolaroc is Frank Phillips' country estate. There are several species of wild animals, inc buffalo, and quite a museum. You don't actually go into Barnsdall, but turn north off of 11 onto 123 on the east edge of Barnsdall. Check out the hours on the Internet before going as they aren't open the same in the fall as summer. But, it is well worth the effort.
 
  #7  
Old 09-04-2012, 07:19 AM
jwtimme's Avatar
jwtimme
jwtimme is offline
Laughing Gas
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: tulsa
Posts: 1,072
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Some of the best motorcycle rids I have had have had no plan, just figure out a direction and ride.
 
  #8  
Old 09-04-2012, 08:06 AM
MikeB 88's Avatar
MikeB 88
MikeB 88 is offline
Fleet Mechanic
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,344
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Gary Lewis
How about Hwy 11 from Skiatook to Barnsdall, then 123 up toward Bartlesville, stopping at Woolaroc?
OETA had a show that featured motorcycle rides, and this was one of them. Looked like it could be fun. I don't know if the show is still aired, or the name of it.

Originally Posted by jwtimme
Some of the best motorcycle rids I have had have had no plan, just figure out a direction and ride.
This is what I do when I get the Thunderbird out. Good way to discover new stuff.
 
  #9  
Old 09-18-2012, 08:36 PM
RAY1986F150's Avatar
RAY1986F150
RAY1986F150 is offline
Laughing Gas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Vine Grove KY
Posts: 1,147
Received 6 Likes on 2 Posts
Ron, what motorcycle do you have? I just sold a Kawasaki KLR recently. Would be fun to ride together if I get another bike. We could meet at my place in Collinsville and head out. I rode to Jet OK this year to take some pics out on the Salt Flats....was fun

 
  #10  
Old 09-18-2012, 10:44 PM
cigarxtc's Avatar
cigarxtc
cigarxtc is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,881
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nice bike you had, Ray. Looks like it was good for long treks. Lots of storage. I had no idea there were salt flats in Oklahoma? Are they long enough for auto speed runs?

I have a 2001 Suzuki Marauder cruiser style bike. It has an 800cc engine and I'm lovin every minute of it. I've been takin it to/from work every day that it doesnt rain. I have yet to take it for more than a 20/30min ride.

I'd be up for a cruise anytime. Just as long as i clear it with my wife's work schedule too. lol. Cant leave our two young sons alone in the house to run loose.
 
  #11  
Old 09-19-2012, 07:20 AM
MikeB 88's Avatar
MikeB 88
MikeB 88 is offline
Fleet Mechanic
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,344
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Ron,
The Great Salt Plains is a pretty big area. A major stopping point for some migratory birds...
Great Salt Plains State Park | TravelOK.com - Oklahoma's Official Travel & Tourism Site
 
  #12  
Old 09-19-2012, 07:48 AM
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis is offline
Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Northeast, OK
Posts: 32,866
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts
And, while you are out there see Little Sahara.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cigarxtc
Oklahoma Chapter
1
10-11-2010 08:00 AM
MuddyAxles II
New York Chapter
4
04-11-2009 06:41 AM
cigarxtc
Oklahoma Chapter
16
04-04-2007 10:32 PM
Traxxis
Oklahoma Chapter
7
02-02-2007 12:07 AM



Quick Reply: Recommend Any Scenic Cruises for Motorcycle Rides?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:05 PM.