by radioman | Jul 27, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Left Darby, Montana and the Westfest Gathering and rode to Kalispel to have dinner with GS gal who is another ADV rider. Very nice meeting her and talking about South America and south Africa. Monday July 25th said goodbye to Sasquatch and his dad! Had a great time...
by radioman | Jul 31, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Got back to Atlanta and picked up my bike (Thanks Marty Hill). Road the 250 miles up to Charlotte, NC to visit my Aunt and Uncle. while passing through South Carolina, stopped in at the BMW factory for a look. They had a few bikes on display. Old to newer stopped by...
by radioman | Aug 4, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
On my way riding up to see Cuttle, I had the chance to stop by a Starbucks. One of the guys I have coffee with at home, gave me a Starbucks coffee card in case I needed to stop and take a break. Thanks Mike ! I was able to stop and upload photos and get the ride...
by radioman | Aug 4, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Decided to meet up with my Wifes Cousin Jim who I had spoken with but never met. We had dinner and talked for several hours about the family, Alzheimer’s Disease, and my motorcycle ride. It was a really great time to be together. Jim was interested in this next...
by radioman | Aug 8, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Arrived back in Stecoah, NC on Wednesday August 3rd for the Horizon Unlimited gathering at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. First, I met Paul (DMH65) who was on the final week of his 5 month ride from South America/Prudhoe/NewFoundland/keywest. He was great to share...
by radioman | Aug 9, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Got up this am, and Porkbutt gave me a nice riding tour out to West Virginia and back. He was on his Ducati Motard, He is a very smooth rider on the twisties of the Virginia mountains. Old barn has seen better days We road to the state line of Virginia and West...
by radioman | Aug 11, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Arrived to spend a few days with my Nephew Josh and His wife Susan. It has been great to see them again! August 9th I rested up, did laundry, caught up my ride report, contacted some ADVriders along my route, and rode a few errands. It was good to have a day for this...
by radioman | Aug 13, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As I ride up the East coast I have had the honor to meet up with some other inmates that i have gotten to know online. The only hard part is that I cannot see everyone that has made generous offers It is still amazing how great this community of riders is. It has...
by radioman | Aug 15, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a great visit with MoBill and Family. It is really amazing how through the internet and ADVRIDER.com you can make friends that just work. Very Very Cool. After the repair on my leaking valve cover…. we had to go for a test ride to see how it went. Bill give...
by radioman | Aug 17, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As I have continued this Blog, I have had some great feedback about sharing my journey. In all future posts I will start with some data about the day, Where have I ridden, Mileage etc, hopefully it will make it easier to follow. Decided to start my daily posts with a...
by radioman | Aug 18, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Stayed in Newton and changed rear break pads. Miles ridden 0 Weather: First order of business for the rear brake pads. Let this go too long….. New pads go in… I stayed at a cool B&B. Craig the owner is architect and builder. His attention to detail is...
by radioman | Aug 19, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Stayed a second day in Newton. Was able to do a few things that needed adjustment on the bike, and waterproofing of an electronic controller for my radar detector that was causing me problems in very heavy rains. Thanks to the owner of the B&B he had a hot glue...
by radioman | Aug 21, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Was ready to be back out riding Mileage for the day: about 300 Weather: Sunny, warm with afternoon thundershowers. Rode to Max’s North Hampton BMW to buy a set of Knobby tires (TKC80) for the upcoming Trans Labrador road that has about 800-1000 miles for gravel...
by radioman | Aug 21, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Brunswick, ME to Eastport, ME (the furthest east of any city in the USA), then a ferry to Deer Island, NB Mileage Approx 225 Weather Partially Sunny and mid 70’s. Perfect riding weather!! Started my day riding on “Maine” street in Brunswick. Enjoyed...
by radioman | Aug 22, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Deer Island, NB Canada to Penobsequis Mileage: 184 KM Weather: was Marine fog with Sun Woke up in Canada. And had a chuckle over the coffee maker branded as Tim Hortons (a famous Canadian coffee/donut store) After an amazing day yesterday, awoke to heavy marine fog...
by radioman | Aug 23, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Rode through Fundy National Park, to Hopewell rocks and then onto meet up with Craig and his family in Nova Scotia (he is an ADV rider that had been following my life with Chris) Mileage: around 350 KM or 250 Miles Day was mixed sun and clouds, but the wind really...
by radioman | Aug 24, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
How many times can I say that the ADV community is awesome! You can meet them on the road, follow their posts/threads online, or meet that at an ADV gathering the connections are amazing to me. They really have been a very important part of my ride!! Only wish I could...
by radioman | Aug 25, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sydney, Nova Scotia. met up with Fireman651 Day ride to Louisburg, NS and along the coast, and then arrived at the Ferry terminal for the boat to Newfoundland. Mileage for the day…. Approx 150 Miles Weather. Sunny 20 degrees C Really Nice day! Started my day...
by radioman | Aug 26, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Was on the Ferry to Newfoundland for 14 hours or so. Riding Miles for the day about 150 Miles. Weather was partly sunny and around 18 C The ferry was used as a cruise liner somewhere before becoming a ferry. I claimed a spot in the forward lounge. broke out my...
by radioman | Aug 26, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
August 26th. St John, NL to New Melborne, NL Rode to the very eastern point in North America!! Wahooo! Then Skibum69 who is out of town told me where his keys to his house were…. And let me use his garage to do my 6,000 mile service! What a great guy. Thanks...
by radioman | Aug 28, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Awoke early to another beautiful day. Know the Hurricane Irene is going to be coming ashore the US and heading north. So I decided to ride across NL to Gros Morne Park to see it in the sunny weather Mileage about 450 Miles Weather Sunny and mid 70’s. Perfect...
by radioman | Aug 29, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Started my morning in Gros Morne by taking a boat trip on the Western Brook “Pond” and then while the weather was still sunny rode up to St Anthony’s, NL to see the Iceburgs in the bay, and then near the viking settlements to see the museums of the...
by radioman | Aug 30, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
August 29th l’ Anse aux Meadows to Plum Point, NL with a stop in Englee to see some more iceburgs Mileage approx 150 Weather: The weather was coming up from Hurricane Irene, so I knew there would be rain and lots of wind. Stayed at a motel just because of this....
by radioman | Aug 31, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
August 30th St Barbe to Port Hope Simpson Started my day waiting for the ferry to Labrador. Was at the parking lot at 6am for the 8am boat. But the winds were blowing 100KPH in the strait and the 8am boat was canceled. was not sure if it would go today at all. Mileage...
by radioman | Sep 1, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
August 31st Port Hope Simpson to Goose Bay First full day of riding Gravel in labrador toward Goose bay. This is the remote part of the ride. During the first 100 miles I saw 2 other vehicles and two graders. The Labrador sign said “Welcome to the Big...
