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New Bohemia, VA | Thanks CoolHandLuke, yeah we both got the same Vision birthday and I expect to have at least 31K by noon, not bad for almost an old geezer. In fact folk keep reminding me that this is too far to ride on a motorcycle and I'm not a spring chicken anymore. I remind them that I did it last year without any physical problem and loved every minute. I'm always ready to make that stop and even quit if need be, but I think that keeps me going to the next mile.
I'll be thinking about you as a I swing low by mobile heading out 10W tomorrow afternoon/evening.
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New Bohemia, VA | Texas trips looks to be a solid go. I'm shutting down the computer, loading up, gasing up and I'm gone. 4:30am should be my mark. I tried to get as much rest as possible to push along. Since I might let you know how it went when I get there I won't say much now. My son says he has internet access so I should be able to jump on. If not, I'll update when I get back next Tuesday. For all those concerned I'm not out to "push" myself, I'm riding the way I want to ride. If all goes well, I'll ride until I get tired, probably around tomorrow morning, yes 24 hours. If not, there are plenty of hotels along the way, and if they get to calling me I'll stop. I remember last year in September when I did this on the Goldwing, I could only think of having a Vision was a remote possibility. I never knew that I would actually own one. But I remember as the miles clicked away, if it was this sweet on a 84 Goldwing, what would be like on that bike in the magizine called a Vision. I had to know, I wanted to know. So here it is 14 months later and I'm going to find out. I whet my whistle going to Orlanda in December and know this will be one sweet ride. I'll not want to get off it for even a minute but reality will tell.
Last year I saved all my receipts to do the Iron Butt certificate and 14 months later they sit on my floor waiting to be reconciled. But it don't matter, I know what I did, just like this time and I don't need no certificate to say I can ride.
I've got a few cellphone numbers along the way so those that sent them might hear from me today or tomorrow, or the next day. If not, if you see a Midnight Cherry Geezer Glider with VA plates throw up and hand and know it's VaRyder passing through your town.
While I'm out, can you find something really interesting to talk about, this board is really sounding like a Winger board. Just stay off the politics.
HAPPY VETERANS DAY! I was proud to serve and thank you all that served as well. The Veteran Riders post is full of true heros an it brings moistness to my eyes knowing that there are many who ride that also serve our country. Motorcycling has its roots in the military you know. If you really into riding, know your history on it that it was veterans returning from the war that took to the open road on two wheels that has brought us to where we are today.
I STAND TO SALUTE YOU! Airborne! All the Way! |
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Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston) | I agree with Luke - I bought the Saddlemen Bag for the same price from the Internet - Same Bag, lower price and TONS of storage. Would not need the Geezer Pack on the bike with it, but not sure how it would hold up as a back rest without the trunk seatback holding it. Two Straps just barley hold it on. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Yeah, I wish I had got the saddleman. My bag is too top heavy, but none the less, after 20 hours in the Vision and 1,259 miles later I had to stop. Storms are bad along my route around Houston and at the looks of things I didn't stop none too soon. Man oh man, the wind was pushing hard, but then I thought with the rain and the wind and the trucks I said, STOP! I did do 1,000 miles in 16 hours on the nose. Didn't have time to stop for anything and I had it on cruise most of the time. Even waved at the LEO's on the side of the road. This bike is incredible, I did not want to get off. Easy sitting even after 2 1/2 hours, but got to stop and get gas, man where is my in flight refueling. It did get a little tough around the evening mark after grabbing a quick bite so I stopped to shut my eyes for 5 minutes and I was good to around 10pm when it's my bedtime. A stop and a shake got my blood circulating again. I just blew out of Beaumont, literally, and was looking for a place to get gas and to stop. Texas roads are long with things few and far between. I stopped in Winnie and found one hotel that had a vacancy. They are also still trying to recover from the hurricane.
Well, might as well get a few winks and let the storm pass and have at it again tomorrow, uh, today. Peace out!
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San Antonio, TX | varyder,
I got hit with rain from the same system in Austin yesterday. It was coming down at about a 1/2 inch per hour for about 10 minutes then it turned to drizzle for the next 20 minutes. Thank goodness I packed my Frogtog's. I pulled over and put them on just as I felt the first drops of rain.
I was warm and dry and I hope you were too.
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | 1000 miles in 16 hours - average 62.5 mph - now that is moving! To do that in a car is amazing - on a bike is awesome!
Chris, I am IMPRESSED ! Please keep up the reports - some of us are living vicariously thru you....<grin> |
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, FL United States | Chris, how's the trip going? Haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Hope all is OK ! |
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New Bohemia, VA | hola! Everything is fine, spending time with the son and family. Went to Progresso, Mexico last night and had a great dinner. I thought I saw Chandler Tom incognito, which I'll explain more later. I also rode the Bentley this morning about 15 miles into Mexico to Rio Bravo. Man, what rough roads, but the Vision smoothed them out. They have POTHOLES!
I'll give a full report later, sorry, not many pictures. Thanks for asking CHL. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Memphis. Had to stop, but will sleep a little while and head out around 8am. I'll miss the pollo and songfan as they'll be at work I'm sure. Sorry guys, time is of the essence. On the east side with my bike pointed to nashville.
Pressing on to the Dragon and then home.
11 1/2 hours of texas, 600 miles or so. At around 1,000 in 18 hours. Left at 8:45, stopped for the night/morning at 2:30.
Great trip, great visit. Will share a little of it when I get home. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Rio Bravo Mexico, about 15 miles in. I was told by my son's in-laws that I should have not ventured in so far. The lady guard on the U.S. side said I should be safe to go. But what does she know, she wasn't Homeland Security. None the less, I made it in and out with no problems. The yellow sign says Pollo Loco. I was going to say that I found Pollolittle, he's hiding out in Mexico.
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Memphis | Chris, Sorry I missed you this morning. Maybe we can hook up in the spring. S/F |
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New Bohemia, VA | I was beat. I woke up at 8:30 and I could have slept another couple of hours. Like my wife said, I get myself in perdictiments and have to live with them. Its been a great ride, even down to doing the Dragon at night. Where is KillBoy when you need him. I was thinking though, we could set a date and meet at deals gap and do a Vision run and have a meal. I's about 6/7 hours for me, and almost the same for you and pollo. Maybe meet in Knoxville and then ride together. Just a thought.
I stopped for ANOTHER night. I could have made it home by midnight, but last night was real rough as it got colder. If my Vision didn't have a mind of its own, I probably would have been in a ditch. I stopped while I had reason in me. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Snow! Who said anything about snow? I hope I can get home today, the cold has moved in but I"ll have some sunlight that will hep against the black leather. brrrrrrrrrrrr.    |
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New Bohemia, VA | Okay, my last entry on this post. Go to Victory-Riders.com for my trip report to and for Texas. I've just go day one done, but I'll post the rest in the coming days. Enjoy. |
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