Ready to hit the road - Page 2

rickyboy · 10-02-2012, 03:39 AM

Ride safe Scott. i forgot you chose to go there instead of the Canadian rally in Canmore.

**sacarriker** · 10-02-2012, 06:08 AM

Maybe it was one of those bikes and side cars they use in the circus. Maybe a couple of little people making a run for it...funny story.

**glwilson** · 10-02-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

That's actually the route I'm taking home I'll be crossing New Mexico on US-60, which will bring me through Springerville and Show Low. Instead of taking 260 to Payson, I'll just stay on US-60 through Show Low which will pass through Salt River Canyon to Globe and then on to Apache Jct and Mesa. I can just hop on the Loop 202 in Mesa and it will take me to Chandler.

Ah... that makes sense to do a loop of sorts...

Ride safe... and stop when tired...

cactusjack · 10-02-2012, 07:33 PM

Today was a really good day. After a hearty complimentary breakfast of a bagel, cream cheese and OJ at the hotel in Alamogordo, I was ready for the day. US-70 leaves Alamogordo and you start gaining elevation almost immediately. The highway through the mountains is twisty and slow going, and the first 15 miles is a "New Mexico Safety Corridor", which I fondly refer to as a "New Mexico Revenue Enhancement Corridor". Essentially, if you get caught speeding in one of these, the fines are doubled. Once you get to Cloudcroft at about 9,000', it's all downhill from there.

There was only about 40 miles of mountains and then you get into gently rolling hills and prairie. You could literally see for miles in every direction. Gradually, the rolling hills gave way to flat prairie. As I left Artesia NM, I started seeing oil rigs. Hundreds of them, if not thousands and all the way to Hobbs, which is just west of the Texas border. Once I entered TX, I still saw them occasionally, but not nearly as many. My plan was to eat lunch in Hobbs, but I'll be damned if I could find a restaurant there. Not even a McDonald's. I pressed on to Lamesa TX, where I found a McD's and ate a quick lunch.

I just checked into the Best Western Whitten South in Abilene. It's a pretty decent motel. The desk clerk offered me a beer when I checked in. My kind of place.

Today wasn't as warm as yesterday. If was downright chilly in the mountains, but once I hit the prairie, it stayed around 75°, according to the gauge in my dash. Not too warm, not too cold. I'd say it was just right.

Miles today: 429.1 Riding time: 7:09

**crazygene49** · 10-02-2012, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the update. Keep riding safe.

**Top Cat** · 10-02-2012, 11:38 PM

A bagel, cream cheese and OJ is not a breakfast

A waffle with pure maple syrup, two sausage patties, a large whole milk and a coffee to wash everything down is a breakfast

I know, your health and all that. Ride safe Scott.

**cnc** · 10-03-2012, 10:42 AM

Sounds like a nice trip Scott.
Harleys have a gauge that says not too cold, not too warm, wow I would of settled for a regular thermometer.

blowndodge · 10-05-2012, 08:26 PM

Your last update was 3 days ago!! You Antlers people suck!

elvis · 10-06-2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Your last update was 3 days ago!! You Antlers people suck!

I think they're having a great time and not wasting a minute at the computer.

cactusjack · 10-06-2012, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

A bagel, cream cheese and OJ is not a breakfast

A waffle with pure maple syrup, two sausage patties, a large whole milk and a coffee to wash everything down is a breakfast

I know, your health and all that. Ride safe Scott.

I was being sarcastic. I don't think a bagel and OJ is much of a breakfast, either.

cactusjack · 10-06-2012, 08:38 AM

Gene "Wanderer", his daughter and I rode to Fort Smith AR yesterday. I wanted to visit the HD dealer there and pick up a shirt. 350 miles, most of it in rain.My bike is a mess.

The temperature dropped yesterday and the high was probably 65 degrees at 7:00 AM and it went down from there. The big BBQ feast that Nightmare throws was last night and it was cold.

**glwilson** · 10-06-2012, 11:03 AM

I am not getting the impression you are having a good time...

landman · 10-06-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Gene "Wanderer", his daughter and I rode to Fort Smith AR yesterday. I wanted to visit the HD dealer there and pick up a shirt. 350 miles, most of it in rain.My bike is a mess.

The temperature dropped yesterday and the high was probably 65 degrees at 7:00 AM and it went down from there. The big BBQ feast that Nightmare throws was last night and it was cold.

i'm not feeling so bad about missing the rally now.woke up this morning to 28 degrees and 4 inches of snow and still falling.the ride home this weekend would have been hell.

chainsaw · 10-06-2012, 02:18 PM

Glad I couldn't get off work. OOP'S, did I say that.

waterman · 10-06-2012, 06:29 PM

The low in Antlers yesterday was 53*. Cold???

You boys from Pheonix must be soft!!!

Turn on your heated grips.

A few years ago I rode home the last 50 miles in wet weather with a spit of snow here and there.

10-02-2012, 03:39 AM	#16
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10-02-2012, 06:08 AM	#17
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10-02-2012, 07:33 PM	#19
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Today was a really good day. After a hearty complimentary breakfast of a bagel, cream cheese and OJ at the hotel in Alamogordo, I was ready for the day. US-70 leaves Alamogordo and you start gaining elevation almost immediately. The highway through the mountains is twisty and slow going, and the first 15 miles is a "New Mexico Safety Corridor", which I fondly refer to as a "New Mexico Revenue Enhancement Corridor". Essentially, if you get caught speeding in one of these, the fines are doubled. Once you get to Cloudcroft at about 9,000', it's all downhill from there. There was only about 40 miles of mountains and then you get into gently rolling hills and prairie. You could literally see for miles in every direction. Gradually, the rolling hills gave way to flat prairie. As I left Artesia NM, I started seeing oil rigs. Hundreds of them, if not thousands and all the way to Hobbs, which is just west of the Texas border. Once I entered TX, I still saw them occasionally, but not nearly as many. My plan was to eat lunch in Hobbs, but I'll be damned if I could find a restaurant there. Not even a McDonald's. I pressed on to Lamesa TX, where I found a McD's and ate a quick lunch. I just checked into the Best Western Whitten South in Abilene. It's a pretty decent motel. The desk clerk offered me a beer when I checked in. My kind of place. Today wasn't as warm as yesterday. If was downright chilly in the mountains, but once I hit the prairie, it stayed around 75°, according to the gauge in my dash. Not too warm, not too cold. I'd say it was just right. Miles today: 429.1 Riding time: 7:09 __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-02-2012, 11:09 PM	#20
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	Thanks for the update. Keep riding safe. __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2012, 11:38 PM	#21
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	A bagel, cream cheese and OJ is not a breakfast A waffle with pure maple syrup, two sausage patties, a large whole milk and a coffee to wash everything down is a breakfast I know, your health and all that. Ride safe Scott. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-03-2012, 10:42 AM	#22
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Sounds like a nice trip Scott. Harleys have a gauge that says not too cold, not too warm, wow I would of settled for a regular thermometer. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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10-05-2012, 08:26 PM	#23
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Your last update was 3 days ago!! You Antlers people suck! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-06-2012, 08:38 AM	#26
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Gene "Wanderer", his daughter and I rode to Fort Smith AR yesterday. I wanted to visit the HD dealer there and pick up a shirt. 350 miles, most of it in rain.My bike is a mess. The temperature dropped yesterday and the high was probably 65 degrees at 7:00 AM and it went down from there. The big BBQ feast that Nightmare throws was last night and it was cold. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-06-2012, 11:03 AM	#27
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I am not getting the impression you are having a good time... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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10-06-2012, 02:18 PM	#29
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Glad I couldn't get off work. OOP'S, did I say that.
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10-06-2012, 06:29 PM	#30
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	The low in Antlers yesterday was 53*. Cold??? You boys from Pheonix must be soft!!! Turn on your heated grips. A few years ago I rode home the last 50 miles in wet weather with a spit of snow here and there. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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