Destin or bust

[Audiochris90]

We scheduled our annual family vacation leaving Sept 11th from Oklahoma city to Destin Florida. Didn't have my B when i made reservations for 2 weeks in Florida so unfortunately will miss the Rally in Russellville. I might see some of you going the other way. I have loaded up on accessories for the bike. Ultimate king seat, Honda bike cover, Rivco aero pegs, Klockworks 16/20 vented shield (the goldwing model) that can be mounted high or low, tomtom rider, bike mp3 touring rack, jbl speakers, show chrome led fogs, socal moto led high and low beams, led switchbacks turn signals, led rear brake lights, kury fork brace, cooling vest, and f6b coffee mug (thanks stroguy). Made this trip last year on my vtx1800. It was an ok ride that lit my fire for a Goldwing f6b. This trip should be a lot more comfortable. If you Florida boys have some suggestions for things to do around destin or trip advice id appreciate it.


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[willtill]

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I think a lot of our Silver Matte F6B's are starting to look alike, with some of the mods... :shhh:

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[Audiochris90]

Yea but mines faster. Just hit 1000 miles. Love this machine

[Audiochris90]

Dammit i think im going to see some rain this year. Hermes is headed to the gulf coast. Last year made it all the way there and back (perdido key) with out a drop of rain.

[53driver]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/152604.shtml?5-daynl#contents

Looks like Hermine is going a bit further east and shall be out of our area by this weekend.
The 11th? No problem.

Naval Aviation Museum at NAS PCola is always an awesome day.
Lots of little hole-in-the-wall eateries that are most excellent. "The Donut Hole" for example.
But for culture and things for a family to do? Gulf Breeze Zoo, beaches, more beaches, maybe a sailing excursion....

[Heavvyduty]

Make sure the A/C on the bike is working good LOL.

[seadog]

I think a lot of our Silver Matte F6B's are starting to look alike, with some of the mods... :shhh:

:icon_lol:

Hey! Chrome will take you home and nothing looks better than Chrome on that matte silver!4393

[Audiochris90]

Hey! Chrome will take you home and nothing looks better than Chrome on that matte silver!23087

I thought about you guys when i put some real wax on those chome Rivcos. I use to spend an hour on my Vtx 1800 chrome. Now thats an hour on the road. I saw some black chrome goldwing wheels on the net, now we're talking.

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[Audiochris90]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/152604.shtml?5-daynl#contents

Looks like Hermine is going a bit further east and shall be out of our area by this weekend.
The 11th? No problem.

Naval Aviation Museum at NAS PCola is always an awesome day.
Lots of little hole-in-the-wall eateries that are most excellent. "The Donut Hole" for example.
But for culture and things for a family to do? Gulf Breeze Zoo, beaches, more beaches, maybe a sailing excursion....

Went to the air museum last year. That is the largest air/space museum except for the smithsonian. From the Wright brothers to the space capsule, all the world wars, great history of my country there. Will do again. I learned to eat grits along the way too.

[53driver]

The shopping outlets at Silver Strands are a great place to ditch, I mean drop off, the women and then take the menfolk to The Back Porch or The Crab Trap for some appys while the bikini clad pickup beach volleyball games are going on a few feet away.....

[Audiochris90]

Got in yesterday to Destin. Man what a great ride. This is the bike for me. Tomtom navigation was great, Sena 20 s was great, but upgraded jbl speakers were prefered sound to the sena. Klockworks goldwing 16/20 was great. Vent was very nice and mounted in the 20 inch position i look through the top of the shield. I hit some heavy rain and just sit up a little to see over it. Massive bugs in Mississippi, called love bugs. Had to stop twice just to clean shield. Hit a tropical squal (i think thats what you call it) right out of the tunnel from mobile to the Florida line. Came out of the tunnel, on a bridge, could see the rain at end of bridge. Got soaked, pulled over in 40 mph winds to put on rain gear and ultimate seat cover. I thought the wind was going to blow the bike off the side stand. This bike was pretty stabil in the rain at speed. No way i could haul all my stuff and tail bag on the Vtx. Saw a few harleys along the way, i got a thumbs up from all of them. I wonder if they know what they're missing ?

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[53driver]

Got in yesterday to Destin. Man what a great ride. This is the bike for me. Tomtom navigation was great, Sena 20 s was great, but upgraded jbl speakers were prefered sound to the sena. Klockworks goldwing 16/20 was great. Vent was very nice and mounted in the 20 inch position i look through the top of the shield. I hit some heavy rain and just sit up a little to see over it. Massive bugs in Mississippi, called love bugs. Had to stop twice just to clean shield. Hit a tropical squal (i think thats what you call it) right out of the tunnel from mobile to the Florida line. Came out of the tunnel, on a bridge, could see the rain at end of bridge. Got soaked, pulled over in 40 mph winds to put on rain gear and ultimate seat cover. I thought the wind was going to blow the bike off the side stand. This bike was pretty stabil in the rain at speed. No way i could haul all my stuff and tail bag on the Vtx. Saw a few harleys along the way, i got a thumbs up from all of them. I wonder if they know what they're missing ?



Dang - I was on the same road (10 leaving Mobile), same time yesterday when that squall hit. I pulled off in Daphne to let it blow over.
Bugs were epic!
4419

[lgjhn]

Those "love bugs" are very thick here in SW Louisiana as well.
Their guts, when splattered, are very acidic and will eat right thru the clear coat of the paint if left on there for very long.
I rode maybe 90 miles today and spent the better part of 2 hours cleaning them off. They are nasty little critters.
Hopefully, they'll all die off here in a few days....fingers crossed.

[blackmetoc]

Love bugs are NOT lovely!!!

[53driver]

Isleen got a full spa that evening....no bugs remain overnight!