Sep 22, 2013 | Blog, Current Trip
Did 630 miles yesterday from Morristown. TN to Benton,AR. First 220 miles were heavy rain. Had to stop midway as Bates sprung a leak in his rain gear and had to change. Made good time though as there was little traffic. The rest of the day after the rain was just...
Sep 21, 2013 | Blog, Current Trip
Getting ready for 250 miles of rain to Nashville then all clear to...
Sep 20, 2013 | Blog, Current Trip
As in any trip of this magnitude, something will always go wrong. This morning after getting Bates bike to the shop, Dave realized his tires were shot and needed to be replaced. Since we were there at HD a good time. During service, they found rear brakes almost metal...
Sep 20, 2013 | Blog, Current Trip
Had to tow Bates to Winchester HD and found the problem early. Loose coil wire, but while we were here both he and Dave needed tires so the good folks here are getting us taken care of and off to York we will be...
Sep 19, 2013 | Blog, Current Trip
Well, 469 miles later and we have completed the Blue Ridge Parkway. Had a great time! The overcast was challenging at times when you disappear into the clouds but the less than ideal weather kept the road empty. We had no traffic to contend with and had this...
Sep 18, 2013 | Blog, Current Trip
Bates and I started in Hendersonville,NC this morning and after about 100 miles of yanking and banking around Saluda, Flat Rock and Lake Lure we met back up with Dave in Asheville,NC and back onto the parkway we went. Somewhat cloudy today and it rained on us at the...
