Just keep on riding.

[Woodchips]

I was hoping to catch it at all 000’s, I’ll have to wait for 219 now. 

The 96 RT is absolutely all original except for a clutch disk, brake pads and almost 20 sets of tires and close to a 100 litres of oil. I haven’t kept track of the smiles😄. 

[Marty Hill]

Congrats, more miles than most dream of.

[Redman]

Impressive.

 

Mine has less than 1/4th that.

(and a lot longer list of whats been replaced)

[Woodchips]

I’m often surprised at the amount of parts replaced on the early RT’s, maybe mine was a made on a Friday 😆. 

[TEWKS]

I came up  with a few lyrics to celebrate your accomplishment!  Wouldn't you know, there's this retro band out there and they took this and changed just one word. Hey, they're doing alright with it I hear. 

 

Well you say you got the blues, 
Got holes in both of your shoes, 
Feelin' alone and confused, 
You got to keep on riding, keep on riding

Yeah, you're about to go insane, 
Cause your womans playing games 
And she says that you're to blame, 
You got to keep on riding, keep on riding

Keep on riding through the rain, laughin' at the pain 
Rollin with the changes til the sun comes out again 
Keep on riding through the rain, laughin' at the pain 
Rollin with the changes, singin' this refrain 

Singin' in a honky tonk cafe, 
Nobody's hearin' what you play, 
they're too busy drinkin' anyway, 
You got to keep on riding, keep on riding

You say you found a peace of land 
Gonna change from city boy to country man 
Try to build your life with your hands 
You got to keep on riding, keep on riding 

Keep on riding through the rain, laughin' at the pain 
Rollin with the changes til the sun comes out again 
Keep on riding through the rain, laughin' at the pain 
Rollin with the changes, singin' this refrain 

you're just hangin' out in a local bar, 
And you're wonderin' who the hell you are 
Are you a bum or are you a star? 

Keep on riding through the rain, laughin' at the pain 
Rollin with the changes til the sun comes out again 
Keep on riding through the rain, laughin' at the pain 
Rollin with the changes, singin' this refrain

[Woodchips]

Much appreciated, I’ll try and remember that as I wait for the foot of snow to melt that fell today.

Edited October 10, 2019 by Woodchips
Fat fingers forgot a couple of words 😖

[Woodchips]

I got the next turn over this time, on what“maybe” the final ride of the year. 

[Bill_Walker]

13 hours ago, Woodchips said:

I got the next turn over this time, on what“maybe” the final ride of the year. 

Next year, you have to try to stop at 222,222 with the trip meter on 222.2. 

[Woodchips]

Thanks Bill, that is my intention. I’m just going to keep riding and maintaining it until it becomes a parts bike for my other RT 1100 (109,000K).

They may even last longer then me😂.