David "GNNY8698" Burger, Naval Base Yokosuka-Yokosuka Japan

GNNY8698 · 12-28-2008, 03:26 AM

David"GNNY8698" Burger, Naval Base Yokosuka-Yokosuka Japan

Here are some pics of the bandit in Japan taken last week, Weather is in the 60's during the day and then drops to 30's at night.

Snoopster · 12-28-2008, 06:37 PM

Cool, how was the riding over there? It's been a long time since I've been there. I do recall how narrow the roads were but this was way before I started riding.

**Tourmeister** · 12-28-2008, 10:31 PM

Please post up the info for this:

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6181

I'll take care of making the changes

Thanks.

GNNY8698 · 12-29-2008, 04:04 AM

TM, Thanks for the correction.

The riding up here is suppose to be real nice, yes the prefecural roads are narrow. My bandit is still a virgin, as it hasnt made it off base yet, It is currently in the bed of a truck waiting to go to Yokohama tomorrow to take my ERC( cant get off-base license without it). Mt. Fuji is snowed in right now but there are still some good roads to drive here and since i found a GPS map in english for Japan, I am no able to plan my routes. I will be posting up more pics as they are taken, hopefully will get up to the "Big Buddha" next week and get some more pics up.

Monica · 11-05-2009, 08:12 AM

David, are you still in Yokosuka?

My husband and I spent the last 3yrs up in Misawa (P3 pilot). We never had the chance to ride down south but the area from what we saw on a drive out to Fuji was gorgeous. We rode quite a bit up in Tohoku.

One book I highly recommend you pick up for Japan is a map guide called Mapple Touring. It is geared specifically towards riders, with a very good index showing scenic attractions and good eats. We never went anywhere without it. It is in Japanese but between that, a pocket dictionary and some basic speaking skills, we got to see a lot.

Take care

GNNY8698 · 11-05-2009, 09:53 PM

I am still in Yokosuka, well I am out floating around right. I have met up with some guys that are stationed here and have been here awhile. When i am in-port my weekends are spent riding. We mostly spend are time southwest of Fuji, in the Hokane area. When i get back i plan on putting up a ride report and photo's of where we have been. I have done so much riding that i go through a set of tires in about 5 months. Most of our navigating is done by looking at a map and saying " this looks fun, lets go this way". So far it has turned out great. I havent been to Misawa but i did meet a couple of Airman from there last year when i was at Motegi for the MotoGP.

12-28-2008, 06:37 PM	#2
Snoopster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Huntsville, Tx Posts: 1,856	Re: The Bandit in Japan Cool, how was the riding over there? It's been a long time since I've been there. I do recall how narrow the roads were but this was way before I started riding. __________________ Sayonara, Debbie M. '10 BMW F650GS '04 Honda CRF 230F '02 Suzuki SV 650S "Skyy" RIP (2005-2013) Four Bikers and a Monkey Utah Bound and...

12-29-2008, 04:04 AM	#4
GNNY8698 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gonzales, Tx Posts: 169	Re: The Bandit in Japan TM, Thanks for the correction. The riding up here is suppose to be real nice, yes the prefecural roads are narrow. My bandit is still a virgin, as it hasnt made it off base yet, It is currently in the bed of a truck waiting to go to Yokohama tomorrow to take my ERC( cant get off-base license without it). Mt. Fuji is snowed in right now but there are still some good roads to drive here and since i found a GPS map in english for Japan, I am no able to plan my routes. I will be posting up more pics as they are taken, hopefully will get up to the "Big Buddha" next week and get some more pics up.

11-05-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
Monica Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grapevine Posts: 131	Re: David "GNNY8698" Burger, Naval Base Yokosuka-Yokosuka Japan David, are you still in Yokosuka? My husband and I spent the last 3yrs up in Misawa (P3 pilot). We never had the chance to ride down south but the area from what we saw on a drive out to Fuji was gorgeous. We rode quite a bit up in Tohoku. One book I highly recommend you pick up for Japan is a map guide called Mapple Touring. It is geared specifically towards riders, with a very good index showing scenic attractions and good eats. We never went anywhere without it. It is in Japanese but between that, a pocket dictionary and some basic speaking skills, we got to see a lot. Take care

11-05-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
GNNY8698 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gonzales, Tx Posts: 169	Re: David "GNNY8698" Burger, Naval Base Yokosuka-Yokosuka Japan I am still in Yokosuka, well I am out floating around right. I have met up with some guys that are stationed here and have been here awhile. When i am in-port my weekends are spent riding. We mostly spend are time southwest of Fuji, in the Hokane area. When i get back i plan on putting up a ride report and photo's of where we have been. I have done so much riding that i go through a set of tires in about 5 months. Most of our navigating is done by looking at a map and saying " this looks fun, lets go this way". So far it has turned out great. I havent been to Misawa but i did meet a couple of Airman from there last year when i was at Motegi for the MotoGP.

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