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05-19-2014, 08:57 PM | #1 |
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Dropped-off the bike...
I have only, just now, reached my 1,000 mile mark on my new bike; so I had to take it in for its inspection. (Before any chatter begins on my mileage; remember I have two machines to ride, and the weather has not been the greatest in the Midwest yet.)
While I was there, I bought a new re-curve windshield. Smoked and only a few inches high. I also bought short antennas. I looked for some luggage that will fit the way I want it to on my rack; but that didn't work out too well. All in all, if the inspection goes well on the bike; I am ready for my annual three-day Memorial-Day trip of riding; and meeting up with Gibby (the one who always goes); and this year Rayski (and possibly with a couple other his friends also). So far, the weather looks like it will hold-up. If so, then it will be a great-long weekend riding some of the best Midwest roads with some friends who like to ride all-day. I am looking forward to it...
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05-19-2014, 09:08 PM | #2 |
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Hope everything is in order on the new Limited. I am also looking forward to this weekend and I am sure that Ray is too. I have only put 3300 on so far this year. See ya Saturday.
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05-19-2014, 09:32 PM | #3 | |
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You'll have to connect with Rayski to see what time he plans on showing-up. I am not sure what route he is taking to get there. Hopefully he'll take the back-roads and not the interstate; otherwise he'll miss ⅓ of the riding.
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05-19-2014, 10:04 PM | #4 |
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Ray is taking the back roads and plans on getting to Onalaska around 5:00 p.m. I will be coming thru the Mindoro Cut on the way down and getting there around 5:00 also.
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05-19-2014, 10:40 PM | #5 |
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I will likely beat both of you then...
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05-20-2014, 06:28 AM | #6 |
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Hope you all have a great and safe trip, enjoy!
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05-20-2014, 07:35 AM | #7 |
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I have a Memorial Ride that I will be attending on Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m. that will end around 1 p.m. just north of Wabasha, MN. I will leave from there and take the county roads to Onalaska, about a 3+ hour ride. If I were to take the shortest route it would only be about an hour, but where is the fun in that?
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05-20-2014, 07:45 AM | #8 | |
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Thanks Gerry...
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05-20-2014, 10:50 AM | #9 |
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Hey Greg, knowing you the way that I do, I am sure you have at least one route mapped out for our Sunday ride. Care to share?
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05-20-2014, 12:30 PM | #10 |
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I have thought about it, but thought I would ask your opinion to see what you were thinking.
I am mostly thinking of Ray and his friends who have not been on a lot of the roads I was thinking of. I had in mind a "best of" route, so they can see some of the roads you and I have put together. I'll put something together and see if you agree.
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05-20-2014, 07:09 PM | #11 |
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There are so many choices of route combinations, it is hard to decide. However, I have been on all of these in this order before and it makes for a really nice ride of a mixture of roads.
See what you think. My feelings will not be hurt if you think we need changes to these. Also, I am not sure what Ray is looking to ride (or his friends if they come along) These links take you to: Leg 1: https://goo.gl/maps/MgnKC Leg 2: https://goo.gl/maps/GV2M2 I realize you will have already ridden Mindoro Cut; but our approach to will be a bit different on CR-S and CR-M (you've been on these); but Ray never was able to make it to Mindoro Cut because of Tim's accident. Anyway... let me know what you think. PS: I notice the Leg 1 map link cuts-off taking 162 and diverts us to CR-M. I would take 162 instead of CR-M; so ignore that small section.
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05-21-2014, 07:49 AM | #12 |
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Looks good to me, Ray and his friends should have a good time as there are some really good roads on that route.
You're correct, our routes will only overlap for a very short distance on 108.
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05-21-2014, 08:12 AM | #13 | |
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Anyway... this is an idea if we want to hit those roads... otherwise we could consider north of LC.
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05-21-2014, 08:48 AM | #14 |
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I like the areas that you have chosen, I get to ride the areas north of LaCrosse often and only stray south when riding with you. Good choices.
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Unfortunately, with the POS GPS on the Ultra, I cannot really do long rides as one route. They limit you to nine waypoints per route. Geez... I have nine waypoints getting out of my neighborhood! For the route, I may just do it the old-fashioned way I have done for years; which is to have my directions in code on a lanyard around my neck for an occasional check if needed. Besides, I have the route practically memorized anyway... and if I get us lost, I will blame Ray. Lastly, HD called and the bike is finished and ready to go. I was afraid I was going to have another episode like I had with them before the last NCR rally when they didn't get the parts in and the bike wasn't ready. However, that did not happen. I had a few issues with the bike, I didn't mention here. They are fixed now. See you in two days, almost to the hour...
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