South Dakota & Wyoming Late June

**vulcanscott** · 01-22-2023, 10:25 AM

planning stages need to be in Wyoming 23rd 24th day of June for a CMA event. thinking riding from central Oklahoma. 6-hour days just laid-back easy riding. 3 days up final being from Valentine Nebraska past the Badlands into and then 2 days riding out of Custer before cross into Wyoming on the 3rd day. riding out of Gillette for 2days then leaving out Sunday for 3-day slow ride home. Routes Thoughts Opinions! Sites not to miss! Food Ice cream etc. WEATHER Conditions Etc.Etc. P.S. Option is Trailer straight in and back spending more time up there

**plumber63** · 01-22-2023, 01:06 PM

Spearfish Canyon (14A) is a must see/ride, Make sure to ride it it in both directions. Devils Tower is kinda cool to see. 16A up towards Mt Rushmore then back down 40 is nice.
US 20 between Thermopolis and Shoshoni, Wy (Boyson State Pk) is beautiful ride. If you come out of SD and get on US 16 and work your way across to US20 you won't regret it.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Gill...15!2m1!1b1!3e0

**vulcanscott** · 01-22-2023, 06:13 PM

Thanks Troy

**vulcanscott** · 01-23-2023, 07:46 AM

Troy did You like traveling with the batwing or the stock windshield on the Nomad better? how did the Voyager compare coming back and forth to Antlers

**plumber63** · 01-23-2023, 10:02 PM

Definitely the batwing over the windshield.It makes the bike handle better in the wind and has better protection against the elements.
The 1700 voyager out performs the 1600 by far. Handling, power, braking, and responsiveness.

**BudMan** · 02-11-2023, 06:42 PM

Good advice from Troy. When Crystal and I rode up to Custer we went through the sand hills in Nebraska.
Despite what others had said we enjoyed the scenery. If I remember correctly we took NB 2 from Ansley to Alliance.

dkdixie · 02-19-2023, 10:15 AM

I agree Dave...sand hills are good ride. I had to go to Alliance, NE since its a "sister" city
to Alliance, OH where I born...then little over 100 miles to Custer.
I've been to Custer three times. Doubt I'll ever go back since they are now licensed ATV's on highway. Last year they were everywhere. Maybe they had a rally or meet ....but a friggin' mess.
Scott for a dime I'll tell you where hundreds of buffao's are.....guaranteed!!

GeorgeHouston · 04-07-2023, 07:26 AM

Its gonna be best trip, I guess because of route and weather.

Redel · 11-03-2024, 09:47 AM

That sounds like an awesome trip! When I rode through the Black Hills, the Needles Highway blew me away with its views. Definitely hit up Custer State Park for the wildlife—seeing buffalo up close was a highlight. You might also want to stop at Mount Rushmore; it's a bit touristy but worth it for the photo op. For food, I found that local diners often have the best home-cooked meals, and if you can find a small ice cream shop, they usually have some incredible flavors. Just a heads up, June weather can be unpredictable, especially in the mountains, so pack layers!

01-22-2023, 10:25 AM	#1
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	South Dakota & Wyoming Late June planning stages need to be in Wyoming 23rd 24th day of June for a CMA event. thinking riding from central Oklahoma. 6-hour days just laid-back easy riding. 3 days up final being from Valentine Nebraska past the Badlands into and then 2 days riding out of Custer before cross into Wyoming on the 3rd day. riding out of Gillette for 2days then leaving out Sunday for 3-day slow ride home. Routes Thoughts Opinions! Sites not to miss! Food Ice cream etc. WEATHER Conditions Etc.Etc. P.S. Option is Trailer straight in and back spending more time up there Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-22-2023, 01:06 PM	#2
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 996	Spearfish Canyon (14A) is a must see/ride, Make sure to ride it it in both directions. Devils Tower is kinda cool to see. 16A up towards Mt Rushmore then back down 40 is nice. US 20 between Thermopolis and Shoshoni, Wy (Boyson State Pk) is beautiful ride. If you come out of SD and get on US 16 and work your way across to US20 you won't regret it. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Gill...15!2m1!1b1!3e0 __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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01-23-2023, 10:02 PM	#5
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 996	Definitely the batwing over the windshield.It makes the bike handle better in the wind and has better protection against the elements. The 1700 voyager out performs the 1600 by far. Handling, power, braking, and responsiveness. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-11-2023, 06:42 PM	#6
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Good advice from Troy. When Crystal and I rode up to Custer we went through the sand hills in Nebraska. Despite what others had said we enjoyed the scenery. If I remember correctly we took NB 2 from Ansley to Alliance. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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02-19-2023, 10:15 AM	#7
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	I agree Dave...sand hills are good ride. I had to go to Alliance, NE since its a "sister" city to Alliance, OH where I born...then little over 100 miles to Custer. I've been to Custer three times. Doubt I'll ever go back since they are now licensed ATV's on highway. Last year they were everywhere. Maybe they had a rally or meet ....but a friggin' mess. Scott for a dime I'll tell you where hundreds of buffao's are.....guaranteed!! __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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01-22-2023, 06:13 PM	#3
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Thanks Troy
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01-23-2023, 07:46 AM	#4
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Troy did You like traveling with the batwing or the stock windshield on the Nomad better? how did the Voyager compare coming back and forth to Antlers
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04-07-2023, 07:26 AM	#8
GeorgeHouston Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 105	Its gonna be best trip, I guess because of route and weather.
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11-03-2024, 09:47 AM	#9
Redel Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 3	That sounds like an awesome trip! When I rode through the Black Hills, the Needles Highway blew me away with its views. Definitely hit up Custer State Park for the wildlife—seeing buffalo up close was a highlight. You might also want to stop at Mount Rushmore; it's a bit touristy but worth it for the photo op. For food, I found that local diners often have the best home-cooked meals, and if you can find a small ice cream shop, they usually have some incredible flavors. Just a heads up, June weather can be unpredictable, especially in the mountains, so pack layers!
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