What if.....

[53driver]

So what's the big trip? When are you coming this way in June? We have been having crappy cold weather so far and I'm starting to get the itch to ride!

The BIG trip starts in Monument CO where I'm meeting my riding mentor at my sister's house, heads towards the North Rim, then up the backside of CA to Crater Lake in OR, then Hwy 1 to Vancouver.. Heading east to Glacier, Yosemite, Badlands, Rushmore, then to my younger sister in Milwaukee. Then to MI, Toronto, New Brunswick, (Lloyd!). Down to Maine, VT/NH, Finger Lakes in NY and my friend in Quakertown, PA. Then BRP to my favorite hills in NC/TN. Then the KY Bourbon Trail. Or something like that....lol.
Planning about 5 weeks underway. Very limited super slab routing. Can't wait.

[JGF6B]

The BIG trip starts in Monument CO where I'm meeting my riding mentor at my sister's house, heads towards the North Rim, then up the backside of CA to Crater Lake in OR, then Hwy 1 to Vancouver.. Heading east to Glacier, Yosemite, Badlands, Rushmore, then to my younger sister in Milwaukee. Then to MI, Toronto, New Brunswick, (Lloyd!). Down to Maine, VT/NH, Finger Lakes in NY and my friend in Quakertown, PA. Then BRP to my favorite hills in NC/TN. Then the KY Bourbon Trail. Or something like that....lol.
Planning about 5 weeks underway. Very limited super slab routing. Can't wait.

This sounds awesome. Posts like this get me thinking about retirement.

[53driver]

What if...
...I made it home after 3 oil changes, a new rear tire, a Traxxion suspension servicing, and 18,000 miles?

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What if...
...Isleen went to her "spa" weekend yesterday?

She's getting all her fluids & filters serviced & bled.
New plugs (going with NGK 6s, non Iridium, need to establish a baseline)
Investigating a possible leak in the rear pedal brake system
Some minor cosmetic work done on her undercarriage
And then new shoes (E4s - her 3d set))
My dealership is doing all this work. They take care of me.

It is supposed to rain all weekend, so I thought it was a good time before my BIG trip.
Of course, now the sun is out....lol.

Isleen sounds like a very spoiled young lady...

By comparison my motorspouse has never seen a spa day, in fact she doesn't clean up very often, she sits sedentary for months at a time, and her seat is getting softer. Even when I manage to get her revved up the ride is over too soon. (ok admittedly that might not be her fault)

What if...I commit to ensure she is cared for properly, as she justly deserves and take her out more often....?

[53driver]

Isleen sounds like a very spoiled young lady.... Oh my goodness - she is!

By comparison my motorspouse has never seen a spa day, in fact she doesn't clean up very often, she sits sedentary for months at a time, and her seat is getting softer. Even when I manage to get her revved up the ride is over too soon. (ok admittedly that might not be her fault)

What if...I commit to ensure she is cared for properly, as she justly deserves and take her out more often....?

Then you would have a proper "motorized mistress" and not some floozie going randomly in and out of your life.
Cheers,
Steve

[53driver]

What if...
...I'll be 'indisposed' (in a good way) for the next 5 weeks?

Y'all keep on rocking the forums and I promise I'll check in when I can.
BigLarry & Steve 0080 - the Moderator ball is in your court.

Cheers,
Steve

[lloydmoore1]

Hope she responds well. Keep us updated on the new plugs.

[53driver]

Hope she responds well. Keep us updated on the new plugs.

WilCo.
Cold start & ride from the dealer yesterday - no stumble.
However OAT was pushing 85 degrees.
One data point is not a trend.

[lloydmoore1]

WilCo.
Cold start & ride from the dealer yesterday - no stumble.
However OAT was pushing 85 degrees.
One data point is not a trend.

Sweet that's a good start...wish we had warmer weather here. Probably the coldest and wettest spring I've seen in 15 years. Heated grips and seat helps.

[53driver]

What if...
...I haven't been able to sit down and put together anything meaningful about my trip?
I got over 1000 pics.
Some video...
I need Ron Howard and George Lucas.