Scott in Ok
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« on: July 26, 2009, 07:55:48 PM » |
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Joni and I made it in around 8:30 this evening from Frisco. It was a long 740 mile ride, but we're home safe!
-Scott
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ChromeDome
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 08:49:56 PM » |
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How did that trailer work out for you?
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 09:48:49 PM » |
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............740 miles sounds like a long day on the super slab...with minimal rest..(pee) stops..
...I know 400 miles for Chili n me and the gang ...(most had more road time due to living way down state in civilization)...in about 7 hours last week to Copper Harbor...seemed like a good amount of time on the road.....guess it helps when scenery and traffic are in the good karma area....not to mention that "most times"...in the wind....are good times..
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2009, 10:48:48 PM » |
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Me and Cheryl and Sandy and Michael K got as far as Gallup NM. Should be home midday tommorrow (figured we'd do 2 easy days).
-RP
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 01:58:43 AM » |
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Hoser and Mags are home, thanks to all for a good time. John   |
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MP
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 04:40:58 AM » |
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It was so good seeing you again hoser, and meeting your great wife! Best of luck!
MP
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Sharkey
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 07:33:17 AM » |
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Sharkey and Tinkerbell made it home at 100 am. That was my longest day in the saddle 914 miles. Plenty of rest breaks and three meal stops. Every thing went great until 8 miles from the house. I rounded a curve and three deeer were in the road. We managed to miss them and make the last 8 miles. |
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 08:55:52 AM » |
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Jan and I are home safe, too. Didn't pull out of Frisco until 10:15am and did not expect to drive it all in one day, especially after starting rather late. 680 miles later we arrived home at 11:30pm.
Thanks Scott for helping to make another great event for us and the rest of the Valk folks.
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 11:12:23 AM » |
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Sounds like a great run! Enjoyed seeing you guys!
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Scott in Ok
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« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2009, 11:26:34 AM » |
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How did that trailer work out for you?
The trip out was a challenge. After making some adjustments to my hitch, it worked out great on the ride home. With the trailer loaded, as well as the bike...and two up, its a handful at slow speed. At speed, its fine. Not sure I can recommend it just yet tho. -Scott |
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ChromeDome
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« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2009, 01:24:40 PM » |
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I pull a BushTec and was just wondering how yours worked out. The BushTec handles great and the only time I really know it is there is when I need to slow down in a hurry or when starting out from a stop, otherwise I check the mirrors to be sure it is back there. Of course, I also have to remember that with the trailer attached I am as long as a car.
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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2009, 01:46:43 PM » |
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joevalk and i rode for the better part of 13 hours yesterday over 800 miles
joe only had 120 miles more this morning, after st louis the last 200 miles for me seemed endless
and for the record kansas sucks
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« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2009, 02:11:23 PM » |
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and for the record kansas sucks
At least the western part does. I hope you all saw my Colorado Video here is the Kansas one
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« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2009, 02:14:02 PM » |
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Just got in to Phoenix! 113 as I speak. (but it's a dry heat). Had a great time meeting all the folks that I see on the board. The scenery was excellent, rides a dream come true and mostly, thanks for letting me play staff dude. P.S. Once again, great family Damon, and Lil Bit, you're gonna LOVE THE ARIZONA WEATHER!!  Pics soon. |
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