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New England one way-tour

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justin caise said:
jealous on two counts -
Maine.
Bike.
That order.
Not KY tho. (No offense)
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None taken .. I was born and raised in the same area in Kentucky, so I like it. Most everyplace is good for someone.

I thought New Hampshire was very nice too.

If she had to move far away, I am glad that my sis moved up here (Maine) so that I have a nice place to visit.


Mike
 
More pics of the your journey and a ride report when you get a chance!
 
Jethro said:
More pics of the your journey and a ride report when you get a chance!
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Update .. (sorry no new pics) aside from a very pleasant visit with my sis and her family, I met emjay for drinks and dinner.

Went to a waterfront place in South Portland so I could soak in some foggy views of the harbor as we got to talk bikes. Cool guy and I appreciated his hospitality.

Plan is to leave at first break in the precipitation (or after breakfast whichever comes first) on Saturday.

Hope to make mid Pennsylvania at least on the first leg. Finish up on Sunday ...

Back to work on Monday morning :-|
 
Jeebuz, another epic day for your ride towards home man! It's bluebird out there. Safe journey!
 
What a beautiful day to ride ..

What a beautiful day to ride ..

Jethro said:
Jeebuz, another epic day for your ride towards home man! It's bluebird out there. Safe journey!
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Thanks .. I only made it to Danbury because I got a later start than originally planned. I averaged about 40 miles per hour today including stops. Should make better time on less crowded roads tomorrow.

Head out again early Sunday morning and hope to finish up the trip home.

Here are a few shots from Cape Elizabeth this afternoon just before I left.

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I see you are making the trip with the windshield! How is it?
 
Jethro said:
I see you are making the trip with the windshield! How is it?
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With a 1000 mi trip I bet he is lovin' that windshield!

That is a sweet 1100, I have never really seen pics of it. Great bike you aquired from a standup guy! Many smiles and miles mriddle !
 
Jethro said:
I see you are making the trip with the windshield! How is it?
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I lowered it just a little and leaned it back some. .. when I lean forward, it does help.

Road_Clam said:
With a 1000 mi trip I bet he is lovin' that windshield!

That is a sweet 1100, I have never really seen pics of it. Great bike you aquired from a standup guy! Many smiles and miles mriddle !
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I have decided that I will never go far without it .. helps a lot at speed.

Thanks .. love the power... and getting 40 mpg so far.
 
Got about 400 beautiful miles in today ...

Got about 400 beautiful miles in today ...

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I have not yet developed my "road seat". Stopped in Cumberland Maryland for some rest. Ride on home this morning. Work a couple of hours this afternoon and back to the grind Tuesday.

This will also end the cheesy pics :-s.

Thanks everyone.
 
mriddle said:
I have not yet developed my "road seat". Stopped in Cumberland Maryland for some rest. Ride on home this morning. Work a couple of hours this afternoon and back to the grind Tuesday.

This will also end the cheesy pics :-s.

Thanks everyone.
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Wonderful log, no cheesy pics at all !!

And a heck of a road test
 
Wicked cool, I'm glad the trip went well, I thought you'd have a lot of rain- but NO!! This deal worked out so smoothly I can't believe it. And how cool that I still get to see pics of the bike on it's new adventures!
 
Made it home about 12:30 pm Monday.

15 hours later than the original plan, but it was fantastic.

I could have done 500 miles today .. so I will get the hang of it.

I put the rain covers on my tankbag and tailbag about an hour from home.

I would guess in the whole trip i was in maybe 15 minutes of light sprinkles.

The only exception was one downpour as I crossed (in a peasoup fog) the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland .. that happened on an explore ride, not the way home.

That wet metal grate was hands down the toughest 30 seconds of the trip.

The 1100 ran great .. can't believe the way it pulls on the hills \\:D/


Gotta shower and head to the office.

Thanks for all the comments and looking at the pics.

I am more of a GS (and GSR) fan now than ever.

Mike
 
Damn glad you are a happy buyer! I love it when a plan comes together!
 
8)Cool pics, like this one the best.

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Glad you made it home safely. Enjoy the bike and...no pressure keeping it as nice as Jethro did :mrgreen: !
 
ScottMc1100L said:
8)Cool pics, like this one the best.


Glad you made it home safely. Enjoy the bike and...no pressure keeping it as nice as Jethro did :mrgreen: !
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Thanks .. I passed up a million shots that I wanted to stop and get, but I never would have made it home.

As far as keeping it as nice as Jethro did .. tall order ..

The only plans that I have for the bike would be pretty far out in the future as I like it very much as it looks now.

Future may bring newer wheels to allow radials.

It is not sacrilege to repaint it (the same color) now is it?
 
Mileage total

Mileage total

I hadn't mentioned .. ended up at about 1250 miles for the trip.
 
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