Ohio to California - BMW K100 LT
| Who | Dan Carey ~ email |
| Profession | Pilot |
| Born 1978 | Nationality British |
| Previous travel experience | Europe and USA |
| Previous bike travels | Europe |
| This trip | Ohio to California |
| Departure date | 04 04 2007 |
| Number in group | 1 |
| Trip duration | 12 days |
| Distance covered | 5500 miles |
| Cost of trip (not incl. bike) | $800 |
| Best day | Off-roading through Valley of the Gods, New Mexico |
| Worst/ hardest day | Crossing Kansas in a snowstorm |
| Favourite place | Valley of the Gods, New Mexico |
| Biggest headache | Fuel line separated inside tank and left me stranded in the desert in below freezing temperatures. A local couple picked me up in their truck and drove 250 miles to the nearest BMW dealer! |
| Biggest mistake | Not taking enough warm clothes |
| Most pleasant surprise | For a luxury tourer, suprisingly good off-road |
| Any illness | no |
| Other trips planned | Central America |
| One travel tip | Check the weather whatever chance you get |
| Bike Model | BMW K100 LT |
| Age/ mileage on departure | 20 years 18,000 miles |
| Modifications | none |
| Mods you wish you'd done | Heated grips - heated everything |
| Type of baggage | BMW fitted hard luggage |
| Tyres used | Bridgestone Spitfire |
| Number of punctures | none |
| Bike's weak point | Complex - difficult to do roadside repairs |
| Bike's strong point | BIG Fairing |
| Bike problems | Fuel line |
| Number of accidents | none |
| Same bike again? | Yes |
| One biking tip | Be friendly and courteous to everyone, you'll be amazed at what people will do for you. |