Zzyzx Posted August 17, 2015 #1 Posted August 17, 2015 Well I made it back home late Friday evening Aug-14 and had a great time on my entire ride. I rode through 20 states for a total of 7086 miles over 30 days. Started out from home and went to the International in St. Charles, MO. Met a lot of great people and look forward we can get together again soon. From St Chuck I headed to Knoxville, TN where I joined up with a buddy then we rode up to Sturgis, MN. to meet with 2 other friends. The four of us headed to Sturgis, SD for the 75th rally. Spent 1 day at the rally and 2 days riding all around. Went to Mt Rushmore and all the other great must-see stuff there. We had our fill of Sturgis so we headed to Cody, WY and from there rode the Chief Joseph Hwy, across the 212-Bear Tooth Hwy into Red Lodge, MT. After riding back over Bear Tooth again we were forced to spend 2 nights in Cooke City, MT due to thunderstorms. When the weather cleared two of us decided we wanted to take time riding in Yellowstone, the Tetons, and Jackson Hole WY to see as much nature as we could. The other 2 decided they wanted to ride to Washington state so they could click them off their ride maps, we had a better ride for sure. We all met up again in Evanston WY where my three friends headed east and I headed west toward home. I wish I had more time to ride further north but maybe I'll take a ride there next month. Pictures will follow once I get them downloaded and organized.
Guest divey Posted August 17, 2015 #2 Posted August 17, 2015 Well I made it back home late Friday evening Aug-14 and had a great time on my entire ride. I rode through 20 states for a total of 7086 miles over 30 days. Started out from home and went to the International in St. Charles, MO. Met a lot of great people and look forward we can get together again soon. From St Chuck I headed to Knoxville, TN where I joined up with a buddy then we rode up to Sturgis, MN. to meet with 2 other friends. The four of us headed to Sturgis, SD for the 75th rally. Spent 1 day at the rally and 2 days riding all around. Went to Mt Rushmore and all the other great must-see stuff there. We had our fill of Sturgis so we headed to Cody, WY and from there rode the Chief Joseph Hwy, across the 212-Bear Tooth Hwy into Red Lodge, MT. After riding back over Bear Tooth again we were forced to spend 2 nights in Cooke City, MT due to thunderstorms. When the weather cleared two of us decided we wanted to take time riding in Yellowstone, the Tetons, and Jackson Hole WY to see as much nature as we could. The other 2 decided they wanted to ride to Washington state so they could click them off their ride maps, we had a better ride for sure. We all met up again in Evanston WY where my three friends headed east and I headed west toward home. I wish I had more time to ride further north but maybe I'll take a ride there next month. Pictures will follow once I get them downloaded and organized. It was great to meet you in Yreka Ed and happy to hear you had a safe journey after that. "Ride further north" as in Canada eh!! Doug
bongobobny Posted August 17, 2015 #3 Posted August 17, 2015 Enjoyed meeting you at the International Ed, and glad you had a GREAT trip!!
Condor Posted August 17, 2015 #4 Posted August 17, 2015 Sounds like you had a great trip. Wish I had that kind of spare time to stay out 30 days... :-)
etcswjoe Posted August 17, 2015 #5 Posted August 17, 2015 Sounds like you had a great trip. Wish I had that kind of spare time to stay out 30 days... :-)
BigLenny Posted August 17, 2015 #6 Posted August 17, 2015 Ed, It was great meetin you at The International! Sounds like you had a great time touring the rest of the country. I am jealous. LOL. Hey, you mentioned making it to Bikes Blues and BBQ. We just found out my wife is going to have surgery on Sep 10th. This is a big one that is going to put her off work 8 weeks. BBB is 13 days after her surgery. At this time, I see no way how I'm going to be able to make it. It's going to be a slow recovery and I'm gonna be her servant for a few weeks. Just letting you know in case you were still considering it.
Zzyzx Posted August 17, 2015 Author #7 Posted August 17, 2015 It was great to meet you in Yreka Ed and happy to hear you had a safe journey after that. "Ride further north" as in Canada eh!! Doug Hey Doug, Great meeting you at the WVR as well. Canada was one of my thoughts and would love to head up your way and across to the islands as well. Will see how things work out.
videoarizona Posted August 17, 2015 #8 Posted August 17, 2015 Sounds like great ride, Ed! Glad you got home safe...
Zzyzx Posted August 17, 2015 Author #9 Posted August 17, 2015 Ed, It was great meetin you at The International! Sounds like you had a great time touring the rest of the country. I am jealous. LOL. Hey, you mentioned making it to Bikes Blues and BBQ. We just found out my wife is going to have surgery on Sep 10th. This is a big one that is going to put her off work 8 weeks. BBB is 13 days after her surgery. At this time, I see no way how I'm going to be able to make it. It's going to be a slow recovery and I'm gonna be her servant for a few weeks. Just letting you know in case you were still considering it. Hey Big Lenny, Sorry you had to head out from the International so soon but it was great meeting you and hope we can meet up again soon. I'm still working on trying to make it there for BB&B and understand your situation so no worries. I would be staying in or around the Springdale area and if it works out maybe I can swing by and at least say hi while there. Not sure yet if I will be able to make it but trying to get the boss to go as well so...maybe? Thanks!
vzuden Posted August 17, 2015 #10 Posted August 17, 2015 Ed, Glad to hear you made it through travels safe. Did our quick parking lot repair in St Charles to your passing light bar hold up for the balance of your trip?
Zzyzx Posted August 17, 2015 Author #12 Posted August 17, 2015 Ed, Glad to hear you made it through travels safe. Did our quick parking lot repair in St Charles to your passing light bar hold up for the balance of your trip? The one that had the main issue was a bit loose when I got to Knoxville but took the one bolt out and installed another lock washer then covered the threads with lots of thread lock and it held the for the balance of the ride. The tape you used to hold the spacer in place was still there and it held it in place while doing the repair. Will be making a change to the light bar mounting hole size and adding longer spacers in a few weeks so it stays in place from now on. Thanks for the assist in the heat and humidity.
cowpuc Posted August 17, 2015 #13 Posted August 17, 2015 WOW ZZZZ WOW WOW WOW ED - sounds like you had an AWESOME ride out there CTFWing!! GOOD ON YA BROTHER!! You do 1 up or 2? Camp on the prairie along the way or motel? Pull a trailer? Run any tires off? Catch any of the hailstorms that came thru the Rally in Sturgis? Bump into any of our VR family at the Rally? Sorry we missed ya at the Pie Butt 26.2 - would have LOVED to have shook your hand and shared a piece of Strawberry/Rubarb pie with ya'll!! Maybe next year? Oh yea,, 's brother,, lots of 's if ya got em:big-grin-emoticon: Personally I like Video clips too but 's will also keep ya out of trouble around here... CONGRATS ON A GREAT RIDE AND A JOB WELL DONE!!
Flyinfool Posted August 17, 2015 #14 Posted August 17, 2015 A trip like that is only in my dreams. Sounds like a blast. Oh Oh Ed, now you got the picture police on your tail. You gots to watch out fer dat @cowpuc.
cowpuc Posted August 17, 2015 #15 Posted August 17, 2015 A trip like that is only in my dreams. Sounds like a blast. Oh Oh Ed, now you got the picture police on your tail. You gots to watch out fer dat @cowpuc. = Puc :cold::snow::cold:= das Fool... :big-grin-emoticon::big-grin-emoticon::big-grin-emoticon:
Zzyzx Posted August 18, 2015 Author #16 Posted August 18, 2015 WOW ZZZZ WOW WOW WOW ED - sounds like you had an AWESOME ride out there CTFWing!! GOOD ON YA BROTHER!! You do 1 up or 2? Camp on the prairie along the way or motel? Pull a trailer? Run any tires off? Catch any of the hailstorms that came thru the Rally in Sturgis? Bump into any of our VR family at the Rally? Sorry we missed ya at the Pie Butt 26.2 - would have LOVED to have shook your hand and shared a piece of Strawberry/Rubarb pie with ya'll!! Maybe next year? Oh yea,, 's brother,, lots of 's if ya got em:big-grin-emoticon: Personally I like Video clips too but 's will also keep ya out of trouble around here... CONGRATS ON A GREAT RIDE AND A JOB WELL DONE!! Thanks Puc, I did a 1-up as the wife does not ride, ever, never-ever...bummer! Pulled my small trailer, slept in motels, got hail and rain in Montana and in Utah but not in Sturgis as we were in Rapid City when the first storm hit. Still have lots of tread left on the E-2 rear and E-3 front...Best mileage I've ever gotten on the old 99. They have over 8000 miles on them and still have lots of riding left in them. Would have been great to catch up with you there but didn't get into RC until late afternoon and the others wanted to have a few beers and a good dinner. At least the beer was cold Only issue I had the entire trip was the passing light bolts working themselves loose a couple of times. With some help from Gary (vzuden) while at the International and lots of thread lock they are still on the bike. Going to put together a slide video as soon as I get some time but here are a few pictures from the second part of my ride. Will post a you tube link when the video is done.
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