| Author | Message | ||
     Jphish |
Well...Saturday draws near & my departure on 2 month, 15,000 mi motorcycle/fishing/camping trip. Down into mexico, across gulf states to Fla - up to Maine - across Canada - then home. There will be alot of meandering along the way - few freeways, mostly back roads. Debated as to take the Uly or the Tiger. Got both ready to go, since the Uly has left me stranded twice on long trips & we ended up with "trust issues". However...independent of her tempermental nature, she's getting the nod. Lost my "spare keys" (Ilco X270 blanks BTW) so had to ride her to find new spares. Rode the Tiger most the winter (fine machine) but when I got back on the Uly I remembered why, in spite of any short commings, I fell in love in the first place. I'll let ya'all know how it turns out. Have a wonderful Spring. j | ||
| Idaho_buelly |
Wow,sounds like you're going to have a great trip!! Hope all of your travels are safe ones,can't wait to here all about it...Tim  | ||
| Itileman |
Ride safe.  Wish it were me going. | ||
| Mojo |
Have an awesome trip!  | ||
| Paul56 |
We want pix! And if you need any kind of help in So Cal shoot me a PM. | ||
| Buellerxt |
Have a great, and safe, trip Jphish, and keep us posted. It sounds like you are taking a sorta-kinda SoCal Four Corners Tour but doing it the right way, stopping to smell the roses. Very cool. We'll be looking for your updates. ps: I know what you mean about falling in love with a Uly. I rode today and kept thinking about all the reasons I really like my Uly. | ||
| Nevrenuf |
good luck, ride safe and when you get into florida and if your down around the tampa area give us a shout. p.s., don't forget the bran. it just might help ya. i'm in there also. (Message edited by nevrenuf on March 18, 2010) | ||
| Paralegalpete |
Sounds like a great trip, If you are going to be in Southern Ontario let me know and perhaps we can hook up. | ||
| Trevd |
I'm green with envy! (or was that yesterday?) That sounds like an amazing trip! Hope you're able to keep us updated every now and then... | ||
| Jphish |
Thanks for all the good thoughts folks. And yes, it is a modified leisurely '4 corners' route - but not in the alloted 21 days. I spent the last week getting the Uly road ready. New Belt, battery, brake pads, air filter, tires, bearing check, fluid changes, & all the adjustments - even washed & waxed her. "What could possibly go wrong" ? Thats almost as good as "hold my beer and watch this!". Anyway - have BRAN list available on riding partners laptop - hope I don't need it, except meeting for a beverage perhaps. He was leaving today to visit daughter in Ashland, (we'll meet up @ my Moms in Sonoma Sun) started his 1200GS yesterday and it was running on 1 cyl. Trip to Tacoma BMW revealed a dislodged throttle body. He's never made disparaging comments about my Uly (in fact, he likes it) so I didn't comment on the vulnerability of the panzerheads. I'm getting an iphone today, so will either send messages of joy & adventure...or SOS. For those that had to sit the winter out, take heart - the Vernal Equinox is almost upon us. Be careful out there. I'll send 'post cards' via iphone - once I figure out how to use the thing. (early BD present from my sweet thoughtful Wife)I'm still trying to figure out what the green lights on the voltage gauge signify. I'm one techno challenged dude. Chow' all. j | ||
| Bculy |
Have a great one!! And I do have hospitality in Beavercreek, Ore (In the sticks outside of Portland) if you need a place to crash, eat, etc. | ||
| Liv2 |
Have a fantastic trip and ride safe, looking forward to your updates. When you make it back to the Great Pacific Northwest, we need to get together with the rest of the PNWer's and ride some more. | ||
| Xbeau12s |
If you go through the Black Hills of SD shoot me a PM! | ||
| Bdrag |
Jphish Best of wishes for a safe and trouble free ride. PLEASE PLEASE be careful south of the border. Once was a dream of mine to ride down to Monterrey but not now with all the troubles they are having there. Pics a must from along the way..... BDRAG | ||
| Jphish |
Yeah - ya definately have to mind yourself down South. Though last year did a month on the KLR in Baja - so many military check points thought I had time traveled and was behind the old iron curtain. The Soldiers were always friendly and usually waved us thru to the front of the line. Only got "inspected" once in about a dozen stops. j | ||
| Blk_uly |
I'm not sure how far down the gulf coast of Fl. you guys are planning to venture but I'm in Cape Coral just West of FT. Myers. You'd be more than welcome to stay here. I could take you and your pal island exploring. Google Sanibel&Captiva Islands, if your curious shoot me A pm Anyway have a great trip, wish I was there best of luck Jeff | ||
| Ratbuell |
Have a safe adventure/trip...and if you need ANYthing - even a piece of floor to crash on and a garage to wrench in, or just someone to have a beer with - when you're in Maryland, drop me a note. Kim and I have an open-door policy  | ||
| Joe_solo |
Hey Jphish Try heading to Hyder, Alaska on the weekend of May 28 & 29 for Hyderseek 2010 it's a fun weekend & it would be nice if I weren't the only Uly there. http://www.ronayres.com/HyderSeek.aspx Ride safe and keep us posted on your adventure. Joe | ||
| Jphish |
Hey All - Thanks for your generous offers. It's reciprocal for any Buellers that get out this way...at least after late May when I'm back. Or, if you get here before me, just kick the door in, open the fridge, and drink the beer before it goes bad. PM me for alarm code. Loaded the Uly today - could hear the kickstand groan. Looks like the clampits leaving town. No worries - as it all fly's off the bike will get lighter. I'll stay in touch - once I figure out how to actually use this iphone. TTFN, j | ||
| Etennuly |
You seem to be taking the trip I have been wanting to do since I got my Uly. Congrats on that awesome adventure! Wish you the best, if you are passing through East Tennessee PM me if you need anything. | ||
| Ghostrider |
I second the warning to be very very careful down in Mexico. I recommend looking at the US Dept of State website because they just posted a new travel warning for Americans traveling to Mexico, particularly the border states of Mexico. They are having a particularly hot go along the Texas/Mexico border. Be careful. | ||
| Jphish |
Yeah - we were informed by our wive's last night (I hate it when they communicate & conspire) that the provisional permission for trip will be recinded if we go south of the border. They also decided they are going to fly out to Florida & meet us @ half way point for inspection of any unhealed wounds & signs of debauchery. Where's the trust?? They infered 2 mos was way too long for either of us to be without adult supervision. I countered with "I'm 62 now, how much longer before I'm considered an adult ?" She suggested I reflect on my past 40 years of quantified misadventures, from USMC days to present... thus thought my question rhetorical. Darn attorneys. Anyway - even with new 'restrictions' we blast off tomorrow. My riding buddy's an iphone whiz - if there is a way to post pics I'll send some to BWB. Chow' all, j | ||
| Eryngium |
Jealous, envious, and looking forward to pics. Have floor and garage space and a complete lack of technical expertise in southern Wisconsin if it's needed. | ||
| Jphish |
Eryngium - Thanks for the offer. My lack of expertise is legend. Between the 2 of us we should be able to 'fix' anything.  | ||
| Buewulf |
ENVY!!!! | ||
| Dr_greg |
If you come through New Mexico let me know somehow. Enjoyed meeting you up in Olympia last summer. --Doc | ||
| 12x9sl |
Good for you guys!! Sounds like an awesome trip! I'm in northwestern WI if you need some garage space or a spare Uly. | ||
| Dcc46 |
safe travels, sounds like an awesome trip | ||
| Mnrider |
Have a great trip. Visit me in Southern MN if you need anything. |
