JustJean Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thought it was going to be a hard week trying to get everything done before we leave on the 1st to head out west for almost 2 weeks, but it has been pretty nice. Of course I haven't actually been concentrating on work I've been keeping up with this forum. Oh well to excited at this point to care!! It's going to be a great trip and I can't wait to see some familiar faces again! See you guys soon! Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I have the tee shirts in hand! Cool design Tony! Link to comment
eddd Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Back from Ouray so I got busy changing fluids, mounting new tires, installing fuel and air filter, changing plugs, throttle sync...I think that should do it. Getting excited to be on my way July 4th. 981 miles on the first day and then a more leisurely pace for the remaining 1,500 miles. Hey Tony...where abouts in Wisconsin? Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Almost gone! At work, bike is packed waiting outside. Still waiting for customers to deliver a bike. After that bye-bye. Probably catch some rain between here and Charleston WV, tonight's stop. Won't be the first time or the last time... I'll report from the road when I can find a confuser. Link to comment
eddd Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Looking forward to meeting you, Paul. Be safe. Link to comment
Tank Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Almost gone! At work, bike is packed waiting outside. Still waiting for customers to deliver a bike. After that bye-bye. Probably catch some rain between here and Charleston WV, tonight's stop. Won't be the first time or the last time... I'll report from the road when I can find a confuser. They say if ya build it they will come Well it looks like its starting..... Link to comment
Paul_Burkett Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Paul, if you are in need of a computer, you can go to the library and use one there, I have done that in Paonia and it works just the one like at home. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 i - fOR oNE.. and J A C K E D up about leaving in days..! wOO - fRIGGEN - hOO Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Took a local test run for electronics and new gear settling. Few more adjustments and we are good to go on 1st. The GT is itching for some big roads and mountain twisties. Link to comment
tgregg Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Paul, if you are in need of a computer, you can go to the library and use one there, I have done that in Paonia and it works just the one like at home. Anybody know if there is a library in John Day with internet access? Link to comment
Paul_Burkett Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Grant County Library (541) 575-1992 507 S Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR 97845 Cross Streets: Between SW 4th Ave and SW 5th Ave Link to comment
outpost22 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Grant County Library (541) 575-1992 507 S Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR 97845 Cross Streets: Between SW 4th Ave and SW 5th Ave Yeah, but they only have comic books. Link to comment
tgregg Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 thanks Paul. I have no idea how big (or little) John Day is. I suppose I could survive a few days without getting online :=} Gosh a few years ago it didn't exist. Amazing how much a part of our lives this internet thing has gotten to be. I used to drag a laptop around the country but it is sure hard on them with the vibration. I killed a couple of them in two years. Link to comment
Effjay Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I'll have my little Dell 700m with me (12.1" widescreen) in a padded laptop sleeve inside my steamer truck (aka, 49L topcase). If you need a quick internet fix or just want to send some pics home, I'll be at Americas Best Value. Jeff Link to comment
tgregg Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Thanks Jeff. I'm camping at the fairgrounds and they show WIFI there so I was tempted. I can't believe I rode around the country for years with no cell phone or internet. How did I do that? Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Report from the road: I am with Draftermike in Sedalia MO. We just came back to his house from a very nice steak dinner. The riding was great. The only so-so part was last night. I left a little late from work so to get into Charleston WV was at night with about 1 hour of night riding in a serious rain storm. Not fun. The good part is that behind the storms came a cool front, so today all day the temperature did not go over 80. All day I rode against a strong westerly head wind, which means the body feels like riding at a 100 mph and gas mileage was also like at 100 mph. Draftermike has it good. On the whole trip in Sedalia is where I found the cheapest gas. $3.79 for regular at the corner Shell station and others. Tomorrow Garden City KS, next day Gunnison CO! Talk to you later... Link to comment
Paul_Burkett Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Paul, Gunnison and that area is going to have scattered t-storms and mid 40° temps at night, stay warm and dry. Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 32 hours and counting till launch! Jean and I did a little shake out run saturday for fine tuning of electronics (autocom) and iphone > HF820. Topping off all batterys with charge. Final packing in the morning. The excitement builds! South leg of Pied Piper to launch tomorrow, headed for Anna, Tx, next stop ABQ NM, next SLC. All aboard that's coming aboard! Link to comment
hopz Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Les Bon Temps Roule... See you Tuesday in JDO. Link to comment
Bullett Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I guess it will be easy to spot you two. Hope you have a safe trip and that we see you on Thursday! Link to comment
Fightingpiper Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Last night I washed the bike, packed the camping equipment in the duffel, and charged all the wireless bluetooth. Arranged for some camping at yellowstone and a hotel at Rapid City, SD for the trip home. Tonight its laundry and packing the clothes and purchase a new visor for the helmet. Tomorrow I'll load the bike and head out Wednesday morning for Montana arriving at Glacier National Park on Thursday. I am Stoked!! Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Oh yeah, War/Peace hawk on the move, will be trying to keep the strafing runs to a minimum. Just a couple miles here/there, chat with the locals a bit, then make some more miles go by. Going to play golf and walk off some of this nervous energy, ha. Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You camping in YS on 5th? We are coming in from the south (Jackson Hole). Sure would like to run by the Bear Tooth, do you know if it is open? Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You bet, will be looking for you ole man! Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I just need to do a few things before I go..... Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I just need to do a few things before I go..... Your bike looks as about ready as mine does today... http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&topic=33137 Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Just finished installing the new Bosch O2 sensor and the rest of the service I started last January. Now I have to go grab all my black tupperware back off of Leslie's bike that has been on there since the last Pied Piper Rally last fall. Yes, I've not been riding much and I'm looking forward to a whole weeks break and to see all you Hoons again! WoooHooooo!!!! Link to comment
Fightingpiper Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You camping in YS on 5th? We are coming in from the south (Jackson Hole). Sure would like to run by the Bear Tooth, do you know if it is open? Actually I am heading to YS on my way back home to Minnesota later on in the week. Don't know if Bear Tooth is open but since your gonna be there before I am, let me know if its open at the UN. Link to comment
Bruce H Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I was thinkin but... wouldn't a wheel be a good idea??? Humm... Link to comment
RevRay Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Departing 0630 July 1, looking forward to replacing my old sticker. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Weather link It's going to be hot! But then again, maybe that means you don't pack your rain gear. Link to comment
MikeRC Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Tonight its laundry and packing the clothes and purchase a new visor for the helmet. Tomorrow I'll load the bike and head out Wednesday morning for Montana arriving at Glacier National Park on Thursday. Going-to-the-Sun Road still isn't open, but they are down to the last km or two. Mike Cassidy Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Blasting off midnight on the 3rd at the latest. Escorting 2fan into John Day on the 7th. Can't wait!!! Link to comment
tgregg Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I was going to leave Monday early am as I'm taking my wife to Vegas Sat night for the American Idol concert and won't get home till noon Sunday. BUT I am too anxious. I'm going to head North Sunday as soon as we get home and get a few hundred miles in by sundown. I am SO READY to get on the road. Link to comment
Bullett Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Weather link It's going to be hot! But then again, maybe that means you don't pack your rain gear. But . . . cooler than here SLC weather We had to turn on the AC Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 We had to turn on the AC Ohhh, the horrors!!!! Link to comment
Bullett Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Well its true that its a dry heat, but its STILL hot. See ya there, dude! Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Well its true that its a dry heat, but its STILL hot. We'll talk about that "dry heat" BS after I've dealt with southern N.M. & Az. later this week. Forecast is for 112f. Link to comment
hopz Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Hot? I was in a dilemma about taking the heated vest or not....? I re-read a famous thread over at Pashnit about this guy who did a huge tour of the west... he mentioned the 28 degree mornings over in Stanley, Idaho, in August... Looks to me like JDO is having heat warnings this week... with low to mid 90's F. That is about what we are having here in Salt Lake. Yes our AC has been on too. I am having a problem over here- hope it does not interfere with departure... my damn clock seem to have stopped, and the same for my calendar... this could become an issue. Link to comment
Bullett Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Good luck! Be sure to drink lots of water, and Gatorade. I am having a problem over here- hope it does not interfere with departure... my damn clock seem to have stopped, and the same for my calendar... this could become an issue. Well Bob, did you check your batteries? Hope it all works out--probably due to the infernal heat we are having here Link to comment
dhanson Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 You guys need to quit talking about the heat, 64 here this morning, doors open no ac. I am running NW bound looking for cooler places, ha. Does feel kind of silly packing the insulated liners and turtlenecks plus rain gear, geeze. Also think I need to stop at a truck stop and check my gross weight, glad I don't have a rack on top of topcase, no telling what I could get up there. ETD 4 hours and counting! To all on the road and about to be on the road, travel safe and God's speed. Link to comment
SageRider Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Well its true that its a dry heat, but its STILL hot. We'll talk about that "dry heat" BS after I've dealt with southern N.M. & Az. later this week. Forecast is for 112f. Yea, pretty soon it will getting on to summer there... Locals are still using heat in the mornings... Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Blasting off midnight on the 3rd at the latest. Escorting 2fan into John Day on the 7th. Can't wait!!! I'm not sure who I am more worried about????? Check that, YOU'RE in trouble!!!!!!!!!! Weather link It's going to be hot! But then again, maybe that means you don't pack your rain gear. Famous last words Steve!! Famous!!! We now have our scpaegoat for any foul weather. Way to go UNLeader extraordinaire!!! Way to go! Link to comment
Patallaire Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Plane for Seattle leaves at 6:00pm Wednesday. My stead awaits me at Ridewest, shod with new Dunlop tires, a new spring on the rear shock and it is pointed back East! After travling down the coast, through the mountains and valleys will arrive at John Day on the 9th. See you all there. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Progress report from Gunnison CO: Had two great days of riding. Yesterday morning Mike (Draftermike) after a great stay led me out of his house around the south side of Kansas City on roads with no traffic and even with some sweepers. We had great breakfast and than he returned home and I continued to Garden City on two-lanes. I never had such a good riding day in Kansas. Temp from sixties in the morning to nineties at the end, but almost no wind. Can you imagine Kansas with no wind? Today another good day. West on 50, then southwest to hook up with rt. 160 and then ride 149 through Creede, Slumgullion Pass, Lake City, to Gunnison. One of my favorite roads. Cool day, sunny, no rain. Tomorrow Grand Mesa and Utah. I hope the fires in Northern Cal. don't mess up my ride from Reno/Minden to Redding and on to Eureka. Link to comment
SageRider Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Paul, the smoke has pretty well cleared from the Minden area. The only areas currently showing dense enough smoke to cause air quality alerts are between Redding and Eureka. Link to comment
Twisties Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Grand Mesa was totally awesome last week. Jan Link to comment
dhanson Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 anna tx for night, 94, not bad depart early for AMA Abq & beyond Link to comment
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