Charlie's trippin

[Charlie G]

I'm in Monticello, Mn this evening, with520 miles for the day. Minnesota makes my 44th state. Hopefully make sw Michigan for tomorrow for a total of 46 states

[argonsagas]

I have not been there for many years, but it will be on your way so I will mention this. The last time I approached the almost-permanent black clouds of pollution that enshroud Gary, Indiana, I took a long, deep, breath, then ran the bike up to 100MPH.and kept it there until I was past the stench of Gary, breathing that foulness as few times as possible, and filtering it through a handkerchief that I had against my glove.

Hopefully, the air has improved since then, but the internet still shows it as one of the most polluted cities.

[Big T]

Well, the rain should have dampened any pollution.
My friend is reporting from the Peoria TT and it's been raining cats and dogs

[Charlie G]

Yesterday was grueling! 593 miles, 5 states, rain & the traffic! Wisconsin drivers are psycho. 80 mph @ half a car length away.....fools! I'm in New Buffalo & will Buffloa Bill this am. Going to drive to little town called Dowagiac, where my forefathers settteled in the 1850's. Visit some Relics...

Grey sky's!

[JJ]

I'm in Monticello, Mn this evening, with520 miles for the day. Minnesota makes my 44th state. Hopefully make sw Michigan for tomorrow for a total of 46 states

I have a very good friend that teaches in Monticello, MN. Be safe!

[Buffalo Bill]

Charlie in Michigan, nice ride

Ok, so Charlie bangs on my door this morning.
We chatted for an hour about jobs and bikes, then I escorted him 40 miles from New Buffalo through Niles and on to Dowagiac Michigan.
He's tracking down his ancestors who settled in Michigan back in 1840.
I was a nice ride, although a straight line on US12, 60 mph. Seems it was some kinda special garage sale day, we had to slow down many times because of cars and people stopped at country houses for the sales.
Slight amount of precept, 100% humidity with a high dew point, so my visor was half fogged all the way to Niles. The weather cleared up after I left him at Dowagiac. then I rode home through all my favorite twisty country roads.
Have wonderful journey Charlie!!!

[Carter Turk]

Hey, the bike looks pretty darn clean after so many miles. In the low 80's here in the NW.

[argonsagas]

Hey, the bike looks pretty darn clean after so many miles. In the low 80's here in the NW.

Yes, it does.

Glad to see you did not try to get the weather to help wash it down by riding up this way yesterday.

From west of Kitchener/ Waterloo and eastward across Toronto the entire area was swept by very heavy thunderstorms, high winds. torrential rain and there were multiple reports of tornadoes. Serious damage was reported in K-W area, so you might check with your relatives to be sure they are OK.

[Buffalo Bill]

I have no idea where Charlie spent the night, but Kitchener/ Waterloo is less than a 6 hour ride from New Buffalo Michigan.
He may have been in bad weather.

[Charlie G]

I made to the neice's cottage at Port Elgin, On a little past 8 yesterday evening. I crossed over at Port Huron and at the high point over the bridge the wind and hail was a real welcome toCanada! I was I the shock of it for a total of 30 minutes. I have good gear and I survived. It made it much easier being on a country 2 lane road @ 90 kph with no traffic or big rigs. I needed the skill developement. It's a nice day today.

I'd like to install new plugs in my bike this week while I'm off the road but I don't know what to gap the plugs. Does anyone have an 1100g and know what they are gapped at, would post it here for me. Thank for any help wth this.

[Buffalo Bill]

Fun ride there Charlie, hail storm while crossing a high bridge! You the champ Bro!
Just changed my 1100G plugs last week: NGK B8ES, gap .6-.8mm or .012-.016 inch.
Every plug I've ever bought, was already gapped from the factory.
Enjoy!

[storm 64]

Where are you at Charlie? I hope you're staying dry. 👍

[Charlie G]

Where are you at Charlie? I hope you're staying dry. 

Im at my Neice's "cottage " near "Port Elgin" on Lake Huron. The ladies have plans to stay here for the week. Boating, swimming, paddle boarding, sipping on distilled spirits......I have to please the wife. Yesterday it poured all day. Pretty dramatic! Sure wish I could post up some pictures. Probably change the oil today.Canadian tire carries Rotella, ehh

[trevor]

Im at my Neice's "cottage " near "Port Elgin" on Lake Huron. The ladies have plans to stay here for the week. Boating, swimming, paddle boarding, sipping on distilled spirits......I have to please the wife. Yesterday it poured all day. Pretty dramatic! Sure wish I could post up some pictures. Probably change the oil today.Canadian tire carries Rotella, ehh

Good to hear things are going well for you Charlie, yes Canadian tire does eh....

[Redman]

Charlie,

Do post your intended return route.

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