From Utah to Maine and back again - Page 2

clayton · 07-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Yea Chicago in the morning and evening are a Pain on the bike.
Wife and I went there to see family a few years ago and between construction (which is 24/7/365... BTW) traffic and just plain stupid drivers, it was not a pleasant trip on the bike.
We were on the 80/94 and the 294 however.

Monkeyman · 07-20-2012, 03:18 PM

There aren't any good times to go through Chicago. Between traffic and construction, it's miserable.

recumbentbob · 07-20-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Be careful. You have to go through Indiana twice and those Hoosiers are idiots.

You got that right, always on the cell phone and they have no idea what turn signals are for...........

oldrampy · 07-20-2012, 05:41 PM

jared, on your way to edinboro if you need anything i am about 30 miles south on rt 19. 19 and 98 are good roads from pitts. to edinboro. be safe have fun

mobandy78 · 07-20-2012, 05:59 PM

Sounds like a great trip. Be safe and enjoy it... what am I sayin', you'll love it!

waterman · 07-20-2012, 06:51 PM

Jared,

Looked at your website and saw your packing list. Have to ask you about 1 item

COMB????

You don't have enough hair to use a comb. Well, at least on your head.

cheriann · 07-20-2012, 07:42 PM

WOW! I am so jealous! I have SO MANY more states to ride in before I can even come close to the 46 you have ridden in!!!!

We just came back from our trip to Maine, but we didn't go far enough in to recommend anything.

Be safe!

Netnorske · 07-20-2012, 08:00 PM

I can't imagine riding all that way and not meeting up with Mac somewhere. That would make the whole trip...

. Have fun Jared and ride safe my friend. We are still in BC returning from the Canadian Rockies Rally, which was one of the best yet for me personally. Just had a fabulous week in Alberta and really hated to have to leave. I'm bummed you couldn't make it up. Bud had a great time too. He rode up to Jasper and came back with stars in his eyes....

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**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

I can't imagine riding all that way and not meeting up with Mac somewhere. That would make the whole trip...

. Have fun Jared and ride safe my friend. We are still in BC returning from the Canadian Rockies Rally, which was one of the best yet for me personally. Just had a fabulous week in Alberta and really hated to have to leave. I'm bummed you couldn't make it up. Bud had a great time too. He rode up to Jasper and came back with stars in his eyes....

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Are you kidding? No way I'd miss meeting Man. In fact, I'm planning on spending the night in his spare room. It will probably the highlight of the trip!

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by oldrampy

jared, on your way to edinboro if you need anything i am about 30 miles south on rt 19. 19 and 98 are good roads from pitts. to edinboro. be safe have fun

Thank you very much. We have family in Edinboro and in Pittsburgh, so if I run into any problems while in that area, I'll keep you in mind.

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Jared,

Looked at your website and saw your packing list. Have to ask you about 1 item

COMB????

You don't have enough hair to use a comb. Well, at least on your head.

I haven't trimmed my eyebrows for 3 weeks! There getting pretty shaggy.

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cheriann

WOW! I am so jealous! I have SO MANY more states to ride in before I can even come close to the 46 you have ridden in!!!!

We just came back from our trip to Maine, but we didn't go far enough in to recommend anything.

Be safe!

Time for you to see the west coast!

jrecken · 07-20-2012, 09:45 PM

Just this month one of my riding buddies from Canada finished riding in all 48 of the lower states. That is very impressive and I hope you have good luck on your adventure.
He rides a 2005 Gold Wing and when he travels he runs in the high rps if you know what I mean.
Most importantly have a safe trip.

fudd · 07-20-2012, 10:03 PM

If ya happen to be around terre haute for lunch I would buy you a burger at the Moonshine Store. Have to be there between 11-12:30......

**minst7877** · 07-20-2012, 10:09 PM

Jared avoid Chicago Take the ferry across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee and go down thru Michigan.

DC

07-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#16
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Yea Chicago in the morning and evening are a Pain on the bike. Wife and I went there to see family a few years ago and between construction (which is 24/7/365... BTW) traffic and just plain stupid drivers, it was not a pleasant trip on the bike. We were on the 80/94 and the 294 however. __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-20-2012, 03:18 PM	#17
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	There aren't any good times to go through Chicago. Between traffic and construction, it's miserable. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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07-20-2012, 05:41 PM	#19
oldrampy Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: hadley,pa Posts: 64	jared, on your way to edinboro if you need anything i am about 30 miles south on rt 19. 19 and 98 are good roads from pitts. to edinboro. be safe have fun __________________ Jim hadley,pa. 2011 Voyager 1700 VBA. #01941 ROK
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07-20-2012, 05:59 PM	#20
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Sounds like a great trip. Be safe and enjoy it... what am I sayin', you'll love it! __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-20-2012, 06:51 PM	#21
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Jared, Looked at your website and saw your packing list. Have to ask you about 1 item COMB???? You don't have enough hair to use a comb. Well, at least on your head. __________________ 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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07-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#22
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	WOW! I am so jealous! I have SO MANY more states to ride in before I can even come close to the 46 you have ridden in!!!! We just came back from our trip to Maine, but we didn't go far enough in to recommend anything. Be safe! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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07-20-2012, 08:00 PM	#23
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	I can't imagine riding all that way and not meeting up with Mac somewhere. That would make the whole trip.... Have fun Jared and ride safe my friend. We are still in BC returning from the Canadian Rockies Rally, which was one of the best yet for me personally. Just had a fabulous week in Alberta and really hated to have to leave. I'm bummed you couldn't make it up. Bud had a great time too. He rode up to Jasper and came back with stars in his eyes....! __________________ *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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07-20-2012, 09:45 PM	#28
jrecken Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mt Clemens, Mi Posts: 76	Just this month one of my riding buddies from Canada finished riding in all 48 of the lower states. That is very impressive and I hope you have good luck on your adventure. He rides a 2005 Gold Wing and when he travels he runs in the high rps if you know what I mean. Most importantly have a safe trip.
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07-20-2012, 10:03 PM	#29
fudd Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SE IL Posts: 183	If ya happen to be around terre haute for lunch I would buy you a burger at the Moonshine Store. Have to be there between 11-12:30......
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07-20-2012, 10:09 PM	#30
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Jared avoid Chicago Take the ferry across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee and go down thru Michigan. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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