First Trip with the new bike.

[DarrinGT]

We just got back from a sucessful 1,239 mile trip from Friday to Monday with the new ride.

 

Most have seen my "tearing into the bike" thread http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=56020 over the winter, working on the bike getting it ready for our riding season. Well I am happy to say that all of the work paid off for us. My wife and I had a great ride, no mechanical problems other than loosing a rear brake caliper cover, went back and found it. We got 35 MPG riding 2 up fully loaded.

 

We left Grand Rapids Friday morning, and ended up in Alpena MI for Firday night. Saturday morning we rode the Mackinaw City, then to the UP out to White Fish Bay along Lake Superior, and back down to St. Ignace for the night. Sunday we rode the Lake Michigan lakeshore down to Traverse City, hit the Peninsula's and spent the night there. Monday we went down the lakeshore back to Grand Rapids, about 6PM. Only spent 30 miles on the highway, the rest was all back roads.

 

Here are some pics:

 

Lori and I in Travers City.

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Checking in at Alpena:

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Our Rides:

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Bro in law Bruce and wife Carrie:

 

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Bro in law Mike and wife Viki

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Lori and I

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Killing some Bugs in the UP:

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Bruce and Carrie on their Honda VTX 1300

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Mike and Viki on thier Goldwing

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Crossing the Mackinaw Bridge

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Sunrise out of our Motel Room in St Ignace

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Store before entering into the Tunnel of Trees:

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Bald Eagle flying with us for 1/2 mile

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Misson Point Lighthouse

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Heading south out of Traverse City:

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The weather was cold at times but had no rain and sunshine for most of the trip. Our seats were very comfortable but we were a little sore on the last 60 miles headed home so overall we are giving the Corbins a Thumbs Up!

 

If you want to see the rest of the pics you can go to my webshots here http://rides.webshots.com/album/580175385SLgHDM

 

There is some video that was taken from Mikes Goldwing Cam, I am waiting to see that and if it is any good Ill pass it along.

 

Thanks for lookin!

[jonesy]

great pictures, thanks for sharing them with us.

[gunkylump]

Awesome stuff Darrin! Bet it was a wee bit cool up there around Superior:shock3:. The Leggs Inn brings back some memories, great food there. The tunnel of trees is a great ride.

 

Your ride looks really good, you did a heck of a job!

 

gunk:)

[YamaDuck]

Nice job on the RS! Looks like a blast I'm glad ya'll had a good time.

[Owen]

What a great trip! I enjoyed my run around Lake Superior and the UP also. Thanks for sharing the pics!

[22lyons]

the wife and i want to go around the lake this summer...nice pics.

[99silver]

Nice look'in RSTD. I really like the fairing and the paint to match.

You'll have to try to make it to Freebirds M/D so you can show it off.

[zooer]

Glad you guys had a great trip and the bike looks really nice. Thanks for the report and photos. How soon will you do it again? I bet in no more than a few months.

[Lone Eagle]

Great job on the bike - looks awesome! Looks like a fun trip for all.