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    #31
    No stinking winter here unless the Old Farmer's Almanac is right for a change lol. Raining some now.

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    • Steve
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      • Jun 2005
      • 35924
      • southwest oHIo

      #32
      Originally posted by alke46
      Tomorrow night will find me in Mesa, Az.
      Unless Roger has ideas about another route, I would suggest dropping south to Soccoro, then going west on US 60. You can follow 60 all the way to Mesa.

      Along the way, you will see the Very Large Array. It is impressive enough to see from the road, assuming some of the dishes are in sight, but I hope to stop in to see the displays some day.

      Between Show Low and Globe (both in Arizona) you will cross the Salt River, which is a nice, twisty ride.

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      • GS1150Pilot
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        • Nov 2013
        • 18914
        • MoN, AZ

        #33
        Originally posted by Steve
        Unless Roger has ideas about another route, I would suggest dropping south to Soccoro, then going west on US 60. You can follow 60 all the way to Mesa.

        Along the way, you will see the Very Large Array. It is impressive enough to see from the road, assuming some of the dishes are in sight, but I hope to stop in to see the displays some day.

        Between Show Low and Globe (both in Arizona) you will cross the Salt River, which is a nice, twisty ride.

        .
        Show Low to Globe is a great ride. Salt River Canyon is a fabulous-and beautiful route. If you travel through Show Low, stop in at Black Horse Brewing.
        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
        ~Herman Melville

        2016 1200 Superlow
        1982 CB900f

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        • Redman
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          • Mar 2004
          • 13719
          • Michigan, west Michigan

          #34
          Originally posted by GS1150Pilot
          How long you going to be in Mesa?
          Larry has been posting more about his travels in "went for ride".
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          • Jedz123
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            • Jul 2009
            • 5685
            • Centeral, Vermont

            #35
            Snow any day... Still riding everyday.

            TU250X is ready with snow tires

            Crested 45K miles on the 2018 T120... 18 months old.

            Broke 30K for the season over the weekend.


            Riding tomorrow... in the snow. the Nifty 250's make mince meat of slush with studded dirt bike tires...




            FYI Ryan at Fortnine is AWESOME!
            Last edited by Jedz123; 11-06-2019, 08:56 PM.

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            • Redman
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              • Mar 2004
              • 13719
              • Michigan, west Michigan

              #36
              Originally posted by Jedz123
              ............

              Crested 45K miles on the 2018 T120... 18 months old.

              ..................
              Primarily commuting, right?

              What? 25 miles to work, and 150-200 return home.
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              Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
              GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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              • Jedz123
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                • Jul 2009
                • 5685
                • Centeral, Vermont

                #37
                Exactly Dave!

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                • alke46
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                  • 3213
                  • Harrison, Ar.

                  #38
                  Originally posted by Steve
                  Unless Roger has ideas about another route, I would suggest dropping south to Soccoro, then going west on US 60. You can follow 60 all the way to Mesa.

                  Along the way, you will see the Very Large Array. It is impressive enough to see from the road, assuming some of the dishes are in sight, but I hope to stop in to see the displays some day.

                  Between Show Low and Globe (both in Arizona) you will cross the Salt River, which is a nice, twisty ride.

                  .
                  I've done that several times just not during the last 7 or more years. I was going to do that today but it was raining and storming West of I-25 so I just went further South and then West to Tucson and North to Mesa. I dodged rain most of the day until I got to Tucson. There's more to tell about that but for now it's getting late and bed is calling.
                  Larry

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                  '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                  '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                  '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                  '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                  • Buffalo Bill
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                    • Jun 2008
                    • 6005
                    • New Buffalo, Michigan 49117

                    #39
                    Originally posted by Jedz123
                    Exactly Dave!
                    Tell us you're riding outfit Jed.
                    Thanks, BiL
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                    • Jedz123
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                      • Jul 2009
                      • 5685
                      • Centeral, Vermont

                      #40
                      Originally posted by Buffalo Bill
                      Tell us you're riding outfit Jed(z).
                      Thanks, BiL
                      Snowmobile gear... If it's warm enough to be on a sled you can ride a motorcycle!
                      I have heated grips on the TUX, I also just installed my Plexi Fairing on the TUX.
                      I have a heated vest but it's not cold enough for it. It's great in soaking cold conditions.
                      I'm back to just 50ish miles a day... The TUX is definitely setup for 50/50 paved dirt so I take all back and class 4 roads home. I ride the same amount of time but cover less miles. Still Smiles the whole way!

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                      • GS1150Pilot
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                        • Nov 2013
                        • 18914
                        • MoN, AZ

                        #41
                        The next few years may see me moving to New Hampshire. If I do, I may have to buy a TW200.
                        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                        ~Herman Melville

                        2016 1200 Superlow
                        1982 CB900f

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                        • Jedz123
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                          • Jul 2009
                          • 5685
                          • Centeral, Vermont

                          #42
                          Half of the good roads here in Vermont have dirt on them... Don't get me wrong you can spend weeks riding the good paved roads but months on the dirt!

                          NH is pretty local and I go over there quite often... Like tomorrow.

                          If you come to the NE be sure to reach out! I'm riding every day, 8 months of the year at least!

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                          • Jethro
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                            #43
                            Originally posted by Jedz123
                            Half of the good roads here in Vermont have dirt on them... Don't get me wrong you can spend weeks riding the good paved roads but months on the dirt!

                            NH is pretty local and I go over there quite often... Like tomorrow.

                            If you come to the NE be sure to reach out! I'm riding every day, 8 months of the year at least!
                            Currently bikeless
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                            • GS1150Pilot
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                              • Nov 2013
                              • 18914
                              • MoN, AZ

                              #44
                              Originally posted by Jedz123
                              Half of the good roads here in Vermont have dirt on them... Don't get me wrong you can spend weeks riding the good paved roads but months on the dirt!

                              NH is pretty local and I go over there quite often... Like tomorrow.

                              If you come to the NE be sure to reach out! I'm riding every day, 8 months of the year at least!
                              Will do, buddy!
                              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                              ~Herman Melville

                              2016 1200 Superlow
                              1982 CB900f

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                              • alke46
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                                • Sep 2008
                                • 3213
                                • Harrison, Ar.

                                #45
                                Originally posted by GS1150Pilot
                                How long you going to be in Mesa?
                                I will be in Mesa at least through next week.
                                Larry

                                '79 GS 1000E
                                '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                                '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                                '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                                '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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