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Jul 27th, 2007, 09:31 PM
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#21 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 745 Model: '01 FXST
| I finally got a decent connection and put some more pics up.
Another hot one today, but more bearable. Northern Nevada had some cool spots along with the heat, as opposed to South Dakotas blasts of Hell. It's amazing how much difference a small thing can make. I was riding along I-80 in Nevada around the time I saw a temperature sign that said 100 degrees. Lots of sagebrush (I guess that's what it is) and sand. Out of nowhere was this small crop that was being watered by one of those big contraptions. The big watering thing was probably 100 yards from the highway, but I swear the temp dropped 10 degrees when I was riding by it. Amazing. | 
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Jul 27th, 2007, 10:26 PM
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#22 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,815 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Abby sound's like your doing A good job riding & seeing this great Country , & yes out west there the temp's will drop a bit when you get around the irgation & in the shade as well , pic's all look real good
Have fun & ride safe  | |
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Jul 28th, 2007, 06:14 AM
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#23 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 183
| Nice pic's Abby... Stay safe and have fun!
Steve | |
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Jul 28th, 2007, 09:50 PM
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#24 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,752
| very nice pics, thanks for sharing them. amazing how the temps change as we ride in different parts of the country!!! sounds like you are prepared tho........stay safe and keep having fun!!! | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 06:04 AM
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#25 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 667 Model: '07 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic Interests: Riding the bike (and the wife!)
| Cool pics! Keep the ride going, sister! | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 04:52 PM
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#26 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 646 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
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Abby just headed out of my place after a quick stop for an oil change, riding away on her root-beer colored HOT01 towards Eureka NV. Weather shows thunder on her route, but since it is about 100 degrees here I think she'll welcome whatever cooling she can get.
Go, Abby, go! | 
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Jul 30th, 2007, 07:29 PM
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#27 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,752
| thanks for the update. was sorta worried a bit....figured she had bad internet service. glad she is still on the go..... | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 09:27 PM
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#28 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 646 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
| Doubt she'll have internet tonight. Just a spartan campground she's heading for. She's tougher than the coyotes, though, so I expect an update manana (aka - tomorrow). | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 10:32 PM
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#29 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,815 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Thank;s for the up date as well I was thinking along the lines like Chuck , good to hear all is well out west | |
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Jul 31st, 2007, 11:07 PM
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#30 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 745 Model: '01 FXST
| Thanks soooo much to RedRider. It's weird working in someone else's space, but the oil change went smoothly. The bike really needed that. That windshield cleaning stuff was amazing too. What was the name of it again? Many thanks for the use of your garage and tools. 
The rain was nice. It was never enough to require rain gear and it cooled everything down. I was a little anxious starting out on the road, Hwy 50 through Nevada. There is nothing for over 100 miles, then it's about 75 miles to the next town and another 75 after that - and so on. It was incredible scenery and so peaceful. I loved it. I stayed at a $5 campsite last night, so no Internet available. It was a nice soft patch of grass though, and you can't beat the price. Today was more amazing scenery. Thanks to RedRider once again for suggesting the route. In Utah it seemed like every time I came over a rise or went around a bend the view was more incredible. There were times when my jaw dropped in amazement. I made it to Moab tonight. I'm way ahead of schedule, which is good, because I'll be getting a new tire in Grand Junction tomorrow. I also need to get my carb looked at. It's choking at 80 MPH.
I'm not sure how I'm going to feel about going back to New England. I swear you could fit the whole state of New Hampshire in some of these places and never hit a town. It's so different. | |
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Aug 1st, 2007, 11:19 AM
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#31 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 646 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
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I'm glad you liked the ride on 50, it is one of my all time favorites. That I-70 run is really neat, too. My avatar is of Ol' Red parked at the Ghost Rock rest stop on I70. After seeing our Great Wide Open, it will feel a bit confining to be amongst trees and buildings. I know I won't move anywhere with 'em.
That 75 mile distance between towns is the reason I fill up at 'em all. Sometimes they are closed or have empty tanks, and then it gets more interesting.
The windshield cleaning stuff is called "Plexus". Another biker hooked me up with it, and I am really happy with it, too. Made by B.T.I. Chemical out of Oak Park, Cali.
And of course you were more than welcome for the slight assistance I provided. Its our way out West. | |
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Aug 1st, 2007, 11:46 AM
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#32 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,752
| glad things are going well, and you got to meet a fellow "poster".... sounds like he is a great guy and probably now a great friend also!!!  you can find that cleaner at most harley/and honda dealers.....cost is between 5-7 bucks a can....i keep one in my bike and shop....have fun and be safe!!!!! | |
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Aug 1st, 2007, 07:24 PM
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#33 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,815 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Abby you just might get home just to pack-up & move out West There;s nothing like it , I'am from Alb Nm , but moved to TX because of my son & the hospital's here , But I try to back there when I can , Good to here all is going well on your trip , I do enjoy reading & seeing your pic's | |
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