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    Originally posted by alke46 View Post

    Consider it done. He had me sign the back of the hotel replica that Scott presented to him. It's on full display at the front desk.

    Edit: nice work Scott.
    Thank you sir; I'm glad he likes it
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      Originally posted by Redman View Post
      Hey, I have something of a ride tommorow.
      300+ miles to there one way, and then back . . . but with van & trailer . . . to retrieve/rescue Justin Redmanson.

      He went there Thursday, but made over 400 mile ride of it to get to Sault Saint Marie.
      Then did 1000 mile loop around Lake Huron on Friday.
      Then 1000 mile loop around Lake Superior today. (Iron Butt crazy stuff.)
      ANd now tire that was kinda close to wear bars is now showing cords ....opps.....
      He is embarrassed, maybe I should not be telling on him.
      I'll not harass him, er, um, not too much anyway.
      Update:

      I headed north with van/trailer at about 7am yesterday. Intending to go to Sault Saint Marie (325 miles, northern UP, another mile is Soo Locks and Canada).

      Justin felt confident enough to head south about 50 miles to St Ignace, slowly on local roads, and then also to cross Mac Bridge, maybe not the best/safest idea, but saved us about 3 hours and me crossing bridge twice.
      I meet him in Mackinaw City about 1145.

      We Loaded up his bike (having the "IronButt, Worlds Toughest Riders" license plate bracket well visible. hee hee).

      Although I thought I deserved BBQ or something for my efforts, was this hot dog place nearby. I dispatched him to go place order at the hot dog place, and I would finish packing up. But really I was just sending him away, so he would not see me mount this sign on back of trailer.

      "Worlds Toughest Rider sometimes needs Dad's help."

      He didnt see it.
      And we headed south.
      Had about 6 hours together, mostly him telling me about happenings on his recent days rides, and situation with the tire. He did talk some about new job this last year, and some about the kids. So good time together.

      He didnt see the sign even when stopping for gas or rest stops and checking tie downs a few times. .
      Although he did comment about people passing us on highway giving us waves or stares or smiles.

      Got him home, I stalled dropping the tailgate untill he noticed the sign.
      Yah, It was kinda funny, yah, a little bit of harassment. But that is about all that I harrassed him.

      By time I got home was almost a 12 hour mission, 560 miles
      And a short time later, he had both wheels off, and tires on order.

      .
      Last edited by Redman; 06-27-2022, 11:32 PM.
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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


      https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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        That's priceless Dave!! Hahaha
        It's a good thing he wasn't in California, you'd still be driving!
        Last edited by storm 64; 06-27-2022, 09:55 PM.
        My Motorcycles:
        22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
        22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
        82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
        81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
        79 1000e (all original)
        82 850g (all original)
        80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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          I rode out to my younger daughter’s place to help put up some items on the wall but didn’t stay as she wasn’t as ready for me as she should have been. So headed home with the only intention to hit one road next to her place. Wasn’t very fun staring into the sun around some of the curves but I made it through safely.

          Although I connected the GPS, I didn’t set a route home. Instead I went back to old school riding and just randomly turned the wheel. It made for a great 140 mile ride though dodging two fauns and laughing at a mother raccoon acting like the rear guard of a retreating army just enhanced it.
          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

          1981 GS550T - My First
          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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            Took the wifey out for a couple hour jaunt the other evening, stopping at Young's Jersey Dairy for some icecream.
            20220620_202701.jpg
            Current Bikes:
            2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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              Note to self: Try to plan your evening rides so you're riding back east when going home. The sun in my eyes is torment.
              Current Bikes:
              2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                Got out today.....


                No signature :(

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                  Originally posted by Redman View Post

                  Update:

                  I headed north with van/trailer at about 7am yesterday. Intending to go to Sault Saint Marie (325 miles, northern UP, another mile is Soo Locks and Canada).

                  Justin felt confident enough to head south about 50 miles to St Ignace, slowly on local roads, and then also to cross Mac Bridge, maybe not the best/safest idea, but saved us about 3 hours and me crossing bridge twice.
                  I meet him in Mackinaw City about 1145.

                  We Loaded up his bike (having the "IronButt, Worlds Toughest Riders" license plate bracket well visible. hee hee).

                  Although I thought I deserved BBQ or something for my efforts, was this hot dog place nearby. I dispatched him to go place order at the hot dog place, and I would finish packing up. But really I was just sending him away, so he would not see me mount this sign on back of trailer.

                  "Worlds Toughest Rider sometimes needs Dad's help."

                  He didnt see it.
                  And we headed south.
                  Had about 6 hours together, mostly him telling me about happenings on his recent days rides, and situation with the tire. He did talk some about new job this last year, and some about the kids. So good time together.

                  He didnt see the sign even when stopping for gas or rest stops and checking tie downs a few times. .
                  Although he did comment about people passing us on highway giving us waves or stares or smiles.

                  Got him home, I stalled dropping the tailgate untill he noticed the sign.
                  Yah, It was kinda funny, yah, a little bit of harassment. But that is about all that I harrassed him.

                  By time I got home was almost a 12 hour mission, 560 miles
                  And a short time later, he had both wheels off, and tires on order.

                  .
                  Hey Redman how's that Grand Caravan do with a light utility trailer+motorcycle? I've got a similar vintage Town&Country that I'm considering making my primary motorcycle hauler instead of my thirstier old Suburban
                  Previous GS fleet: '78 1000C, '79 750E, '81 650G, '82 1100G, '81 1100E
                  Other rides: '77 XS500C, '78 XS1100E

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                    Originally posted by ddaniels View Post
                    Note to self: Try to plan your evening rides so you're riding back east when going home. The sun in my eyes is torment.
                    And…. Keep in mind that oncoming traffic then has sun in THIER eyes.
                    http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
                    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


                    https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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                      Originally posted by gtem View Post

                      Hey Redman how's that Grand Caravan do with a light utility trailer+motorcycle? I've got a similar vintage Town&Country that I'm considering making my primary motorcycle hauler instead of my thirstier old Suburban
                      Okay.
                      but use 5th gear (not drive), especially if any uphill grade. Gas mileage with trailer is 18-19 instead of 25-27. (But maybe the 2004 trailer wheel bearings need greased, although they didn’t get hot at all.)

                      I previously had a 8x10 enclosed trailer that wrecked an Astro van transmission driving in drive.
                      http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
                      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


                      https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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                        I have my buddy's bike for a few days to do a rear tire for him... This thing is huge but man is it comfy.
                        Jedz Moto
                        1988 Honda GL1500-6
                        2002 Honda Reflex 250
                        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                        Originally posted by Hayabuser
                        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                          Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post
                          I have my buddy's bike for a few days to do a rear tire for him... This thing is huge but man is it comfy.
                          I'd never ride a Goldwing.... I'm afraid I would like it to much!
                          My Motorcycles:
                          22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                          22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                          82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                          81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                          79 1000e (all original)
                          82 850g (all original)
                          80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                            Few years ago I thought I might like to own one so went to a Honda dealer and talked them into letting me test ride a used one like the one pictured. It felt like I was straddling a sub-compact car. Just way too huge for me. Would be great for cross country, two-up traveling but not for around town. Not for me anyway.
                            Current Bikes:
                            2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                              Originally posted by storm 64 View Post

                              I'd never ride a Goldwing.... I'm afraid I would like it to much!
                              I see my daughter touring with me in a few years when she gets a little older.

                              I really enjoyed riding it. 100 miles were covered far too easily.

                              I would like to try riding the newest generation Goldwing.

                              Jedz Moto
                              1988 Honda GL1500-6
                              2002 Honda Reflex 250
                              2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                              2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                              Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                              Originally posted by Hayabuser
                              Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                                Originally posted by gtem View Post

                                Hey Redman how's that Grand Caravan do with a light utility trailer+motorcycle? I've got a similar vintage Town&Country that I'm considering making my primary motorcycle hauler instead of my thirstier old Suburban
                                I haul lots of stuff with my caravan. Bikes are some of the lighter things. Just keep it out of overdrive. Those transmissions are touchy.
                                2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
                                82 gs1100L probably the next project
                                1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
                                https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
                                1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
                                https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2f1debec_t.jpg

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