Heart jerking decision made - Page 2

Netnorske · 06-06-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

Crystal and I have never attempted a ride of this length before.
By the time we get there we may be wishing we trailered it. ;)

Just take your time. Don't ride too many hours or miles in a day and you'll be fine. Take lots of butt breaks and smell the roses along the way... ;)

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Sin City Stan · 06-06-2011, 11:07 AM

I guess it is time to admit to myself my limitations...

Well put. All through life, almost every time I didn't admit to my limitations some part of me ending up hurting.

Enjoy the Rally.

**nomadtom69** · 06-06-2011, 11:20 AM

Did 637 miles in one day Will Not do that again.

dennis49 · 06-06-2011, 03:28 PM

When I go camping with my Nomad it's the Nomad that is being pulled on a trailer.

**trip** · 06-07-2011, 06:44 AM

Well Jim, don't feel alone. I'm trailering Ruby Earl to the rally also.

My wife, Kathy and I have decided that I'm not going on a long trip anymore without her. Kathy is not used to riding all day yet, so I decided to trailer my Nomad to the National so she could come along.

So, if anyone ribs ya... I'll be right beside you taking it too.

ndbigfish · 06-07-2011, 07:09 AM

I'm in the same situation as Trip and Jim. The Missus felt uncomfortable doing a long trip and wanted to go further east to visit family after the Rally. I'm not exactly healthy either. The best decision for us was to go to the Rally together and bring the bike on a trailer.

Trip my ribs hurt already.

Besides I'll be trying the TIAB for the first long trip.

**BudMan** · 06-07-2011, 07:44 AM

What's TIAB?

**trip** · 06-07-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ndbigfish

I'm in the same situation as Trip and Jim. The Missus felt uncomfortable doing a long trip and wanted to go further east to visit family after the Rally. I'm not exactly healthy either. The best decision for us was to go to the Rally together and bring the bike on a trailer.

Trip my ribs hurt already.

Besides I'll be trying the TIAB for the first long trip.

Yeah.... don't it feel good!

ndbigfish · 06-07-2011, 10:06 AM

TIAB = Trailer In A Bag

My initial thoughts about the TIAB are is seems well built except for the channel, which seems a little light weight. It pulls well. It is a trick to load for sure.

Don't worry Trip I'm sure we can find some ice for our bruises!

watchman · 06-07-2011, 12:43 PM

I keep trying to look at all the positive things about this trailing. The best thing so far is that Liz's rear tire is kind of borderline needing to be replaced. By not riding the 900 miles to MV, I now do not have to worry about that. I can replace it at my leave after we get back. And also if it should rain or get real hot we will have a vehicle to cruse around in. We can bring a big cooler for " water " and if I get " water logged " someone can drive me around. We will have room for extra lawn chairs should someone need one. If we find something we want to buy we don't have to worry about how we are going to get it home. I could bring a jack and some tools if there is a need. And finially we will have a trailer there should a bike break down like Liz's did in ES last year.

Netnorske · 06-07-2011, 02:34 PM

I must be lucky. My wife had never been on a long motorcycle trip until she rode with me to the first National Rally in Custer, SD back in 2009. That was a three day ride for us and three days back. We took an extra day riding home to run the Beartooth Highway (very well worth it BTW).

She was a trooper and never once complained....even while riding through some pretty good rain here and there. I took time to make the bike comfortable for her....took plenty of butt breaks, but also told her before hand that she might find it mentally challenging to be on the bike for that long. I'm not sure if her pride got in the way of complaining or not....but my gut tells me she really enjoyed it as she keeps jumping on every chance she gets.... ;).

I spent a lot of time away when I was guiding fishing trips and the bike is something I knew we could enjoy together, so I'm pleased that she likes it. When we are on the road together....it brings us closer for sure. It's like us against the world....and she still don't complain any!

**BudMan** · 06-07-2011, 02:57 PM

It's not the miles (about 850 to MV) I'm concerned with.
It's the heat. It's been in the upper 90's here and my wife doesn't hold up to well in it.
Maybe it will be a little cooler in Tennessee.

**glwilson** · 06-07-2011, 05:20 PM

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Guess what I am doing...

Well Greg, you are either going out and putting a Harley sticker on your trailer OR fliping me off.
I'm guessing the later.

No... not flipping you off... and the trailer already has a chrome HD plate on it...

I am trailering it down for half of the trip.

chucks1911 · 06-07-2011, 07:43 PM

Meh, I would'nt worry about it Jim. If it will help any, after I get there I can tell you how bad my back and knees hurt

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It's around 1050 miles for me, and I plan on doing it in two days.

**Top Cat** · 06-07-2011, 07:49 PM

I'll probaby buy a trailer and haul mine and Cindy's bikes when I get OLD.
So don't feel bad or embarassed about trailering your bikes guys. ::)
I think we should get ahold of Amy and on the name tags put either, I rode my bike here or I trailered my bike here.

;)

06-06-2011, 11:07 AM	#17
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Heart jerking decision made I guess it is time to admit to myself my limitations... Well put. All through life, almost every time I didn't admit to my limitations some part of me ending up hurting. Enjoy the Rally. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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06-06-2011, 11:20 AM	#18
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Heart jerking decision made Did 637 miles in one day Will Not do that again. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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06-06-2011, 03:28 PM	#19
dennis49 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 170	Heart jerking decision made When I go camping with my Nomad it's the Nomad that is being pulled on a trailer.
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06-07-2011, 06:44 AM	#20
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Heart jerking decision made Well Jim, don't feel alone. I'm trailering Ruby Earl to the rally also. My wife, Kathy and I have decided that I'm not going on a long trip anymore without her. Kathy is not used to riding all day yet, so I decided to trailer my Nomad to the National so she could come along. So, if anyone ribs ya... I'll be right beside you taking it too. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-07-2011, 07:09 AM	#21
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Heart jerking decision made I'm in the same situation as Trip and Jim. The Missus felt uncomfortable doing a long trip and wanted to go further east to visit family after the Rally. I'm not exactly healthy either. The best decision for us was to go to the Rally together and bring the bike on a trailer. Trip my ribs hurt already. Besides I'll be trying the TIAB for the first long trip. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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06-07-2011, 07:44 AM	#22
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Heart jerking decision made What's TIAB? __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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06-07-2011, 10:06 AM	#24
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Heart jerking decision made TIAB = Trailer In A Bag My initial thoughts about the TIAB are is seems well built except for the channel, which seems a little light weight. It pulls well. It is a trick to load for sure. Don't worry Trip I'm sure we can find some ice for our bruises! __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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06-07-2011, 12:43 PM	#25
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Heart jerking decision made I keep trying to look at all the positive things about this trailing. The best thing so far is that Liz's rear tire is kind of borderline needing to be replaced. By not riding the 900 miles to MV, I now do not have to worry about that. I can replace it at my leave after we get back. And also if it should rain or get real hot we will have a vehicle to cruse around in. We can bring a big cooler for " water " and if I get " water logged " someone can drive me around. We will have room for extra lawn chairs should someone need one. If we find something we want to buy we don't have to worry about how we are going to get it home. I could bring a jack and some tools if there is a need. And finially we will have a trailer there should a bike break down like Liz's did in ES last year.
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06-07-2011, 02:34 PM	#26
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Heart jerking decision made I must be lucky. My wife had never been on a long motorcycle trip until she rode with me to the first National Rally in Custer, SD back in 2009. That was a three day ride for us and three days back. We took an extra day riding home to run the Beartooth Highway (very well worth it BTW). She was a trooper and never once complained....even while riding through some pretty good rain here and there. I took time to make the bike comfortable for her....took plenty of butt breaks, but also told her before hand that she might find it mentally challenging to be on the bike for that long. I'm not sure if her pride got in the way of complaining or not....but my gut tells me she really enjoyed it as she keeps jumping on every chance she gets.... ;). I spent a lot of time away when I was guiding fishing trips and the bike is something I knew we could enjoy together, so I'm pleased that she likes it. When we are on the road together....it brings us closer for sure. It's like us against the world....and she still don't complain any! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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06-07-2011, 02:57 PM	#27
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Heart jerking decision made It's not the miles (about 850 to MV) I'm concerned with. It's the heat. It's been in the upper 90's here and my wife doesn't hold up to well in it. Maybe it will be a little cooler in Tennessee. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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06-07-2011, 07:43 PM	#29
chucks1911 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sterling, Oklahoma Posts: 361	Heart jerking decision made Meh, I would'nt worry about it Jim. If it will help any, after I get there I can tell you how bad my back and knees hurt . It's around 1050 miles for me, and I plan on doing it in two days. __________________ Chuck Stephens 12 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 07 Nomad (Traded) 86 Kawasaki 454 LTD VBA member #1578 HOG Member #4541840 AMA Member # 2700186
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06-07-2011, 07:49 PM	#30
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Heart jerking decision made I'll probaby buy a trailer and haul mine and Cindy's bikes when I get OLD. So don't feel bad or embarassed about trailering your bikes guys. ::) I think we should get ahold of Amy and on the name tags put either, I rode my bike here or I trailered my bike here. ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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