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12-19-2008, 08:58 AM
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Aspiring Rapper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Halifax, NS
Moto: '12 CB1000R
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The Cabot Trail
I know a lot of people have heard about it. Some of you likely haven't. It's probably one of the best motorcycle roads in the world. And it's relatively close to where I live.
I've decided that I'm taking 3-4 days next summer and I'm going to ride it and the surrounding areas. I hear it's about a 4-5 hour loops. Here are the pics. Stolen from the internet of course. So, if they don't work or they end up being goatse at some point, tfb..       
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12-19-2008, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: OK to the C
Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT
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It still amazes me that there are motorcyclists who have the Cabot Trail in their backyard and have never been there.
You will have a blast! You might remember that I rode up there in 2006 and went out to the Cabot Trail with Kirsty. What an amazing place! I'll definitely go back one day. You *can* do it in 4-5 hours without much difficulty, but you should try to take your time. There are alot of neat little shops/towns along the way to check out, and the people are just super friendly. That trip still holds the record for being my longest to date. 24 days, 8100 miles or so.  Here are a few of the pictures we took. These are the only ones I have quick access to, since I'm not at home.
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12-19-2008, 09:50 AM
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Aspiring Rapper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Halifax, NS
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Some of us are busy with; The Evangeline Trail, The Marine Drive, The Gloosecap Trail, The Lighthouse Route etc..
Each one of these little symbols/boxes is a scenic coastal road pretty close to the likes of the cabot trail. And they're a lot closer. lol Order a tour guide, they're free.. http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/ 
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12-19-2008, 10:04 AM
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I've ridden several of those areas already. Yarmouth, South Shore, Northumberland Shore, and obviously Cape Breton Island. Nova Scotia is up there in my top 2 or 3 of places I've ever ridden. Absolutely amazing.
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12-19-2008, 10:08 AM
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Moto: Buell XB12R
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Gorgeous. Your Buell will love you after that ride.
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12-19-2008, 10:09 AM
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12-19-2008, 10:39 AM
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12-19-2008, 10:51 AM
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Well, it's been 2-1/2 years since I was there, but my recollection is that there was plenty of fuel available. I usually like to fill up the Busa around 175, but I can push to 220 if I have to on the reserve, and I don't recall ever being in a position where I was sweating running out. If you can make 100 miles between gas stops, I'd say you'll be just fine. I've only had to invade my reserve against my will once, and that was in British Columbia. Leaving Prince George, BC heading for Calgary, I pushed 215 before I found a gas station that wasn't even on my GPS. This place was a little hole in the wall joint. It is pretty disconcerting when you're beyond the 50% range on the tank and the GPS says the closest fuel is where you just came from. 
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