I went up and down this mountain for years (with Harley); I decided to take some pictures this time with a Beemer, Yahoo!!!. All of these pictures are from Hokkoda Mountain Area (near city of Aomori). The weather is always unpredictable up there.
These curves are not really bad; the other side of this mountain has some sharp and steep curves (8 - 10 degrees).
This is my peace.
Memorial is for dead soldiers in the early 1900's, frozen to death during the training. Wrong forecast on the weather, unprepared for nasty winter storm (out of 50, 2 or 3 survived).
These roads are opened for summer only.
Northern Japan Mountain Roads
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Northern Japan Mountain Roads
Last edited by gaijin on Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:12 am, edited 2 times in total.
2002 R1150R (Lifer # 590)
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
Re: Northern Japan Mountain Roads
Gaijin-san... thanks for sharing. Nice looking roads. So, are the roads more fun on a BMW than they were on the Harley?
Ves (AKA Boy,Sledge, and Cheap Bastid)
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Re: Northern Japan Mountain Roads
Nice road and great pics...Thanks.
DJ
DJ
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Ves,
Yes, I am more secure with the Beemer than Harley, always concern about low clearance during the sharp turns. Quick response on the throttle!!
I will post more pictures on next ride.
Yes, I am more secure with the Beemer than Harley, always concern about low clearance during the sharp turns. Quick response on the throttle!!
I will post more pictures on next ride.
2002 R1150R (Lifer # 590)
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
- iowabeakster
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Re: Northern Japan Mountain Roads
Thank you for the report...Did you notice the UFO?
Picture #5.
Picture #5.
I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray...