Motorcycle Alabama

Hang in there.... Enjoy what you feel comfortable with and don't over push it.

Chuck

I haven't been riding much recently.  I had a knee replacement on July 17th.
Lynn hadn't ridden much while I was laid up, but she by had some errands to run the other day,  so decided to ride her Himalayan.
I pushed it out of the garage for her, and decided to sit on it.
No problems getting on and plenty of range of motion to be comfortable. Took mine for a spin yesterday,  other than standing on the pegs was a bit much, I'm ready to do some short rides.  I think off pavement is going to have to wait a bit though.

I sold my Tenere back in the Spring.  The new owner didn't take all the takeoff parts with her. I've got a  small pile of other parts that I have been saving for you too.
Leaving on Saturday for a couple weeks,  I'll holler at you when I get home.

I guess this is like the old flash mobs we used to have.  One of my regular riding group decided to try having a bike night at the Mexican Ice Cream place where we often finish our rides:

Bike Night Aug 28 6-8pm at Neveria Delcias San Jose (Mexican Ice Cream)
location Park Plaza, Park City TN. https://www.google.com/maps/place/N...try=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==

It's that time! And this is the 20th anniversary! Barber Motorsports is hosting the Vintage Motorcycle RFestuval and MotoAl will have our Swap Meet Booth as usual. I'm not sure how long we've been there, but I know it's at least 15 years. We will be in the same spot, Row K, booths 10-12. If you plan to attend, drop by and see us. Enjoy some hospitality. As always, there will be food and cold drinks as well as shade and a place to sit and chat.

If you have any unwanted motorcycle gear, parts, or takeoffs that are cluttering your garage, give me a holler. I'll arrange a pick up!

Also, our crew has had some scheduling conflict this year so we have two spaces available if you want to volunteer. It includes a weekend armband, food and a camping spot for 4 nights. The only hard work is set up on the first day and load out on Sunday afternoon. Everything else is incredibly flexible. Let me know if you're interested in joining this year!

Sandy was in Dyersburg, TN (Just north of Jackson, TN). After looking at the map, I decided to detour up and have lunch with her. We headed east on I40 to Conway, AR. There we took Hwy 64 over to I57 north. Hwy 412 through Paragould, then I155 to Dyersburg. We pulled into the parking lot and circled around to the office.

Some crazy redhead came running out of the office hollering, "My Husband, My Husband!". After a big hug, I asked if she saw me when we pulled in, "No I saw Chuck and his trailer". The hug released all the stress she had from the past 2 weeks and put it back on my shoulders.

I asked if she was staying til the next day as she planned. No, she finished the inspections and was heading home in about an hour. I said I'd hang around and follow them back home. I told Chuck to unload the trailer and he could head back to South Alabama. I thanked him for being a great wingman for a second trip.

As we head home, I had to get fuel and we got separated. About 50 miles later I'm cruising about 5 over on a little 2 lane road. As I top a hill, I see blue lights and slow down. Just before I get to the trooper, a gray Equinox pulls from in front of the trooper. The car looks familiar, then I notice a fire fighter tag. I realize it's Sandy in the new car she just got. She pulls over about a mile past the trooper, I just shake my head and keep going.

About 5 miles up the road a find a good place to stop, and she pulls in behind me. 4 weeks earlier I paid $200 for her doing 60 in a 45, so I asked, "How much is that going to cost me??". She got a warning this time after informing the trooper she was trying to get home to bury he MIL. She now sets the cruise control on ALL trips.

We make it home that evening. I was gone 2 weeks and a day. Had several setbacks, but a lot of memories and fun times. Put a little over 5000 miles on the bike for the trip.

it was a good ride. Clutch and water pump worked properly. The front tire had a better balance on it also. LOL

Looks like a very enjoyable ride. I'm glad you got to enjoy it!!

Chuck

Left the house and headed to Gurley for breakfast. I stopped at My Brothers Coffee Company and had a coffee along with a muffin. I didn't have a plan, just to ride.

After coffee, I went 1 block to Gurley Pike and headed north.  Right on Hurricane Creek Rd/Hurricane Rd through the hills and curves over to New Market and right on Winchester Highway. Left at Elora Tn on Hwy 121 to US 64, then right on Hwy 50 to Lynchburg Square. 

Backtracked a little to Hwy 129 over to US 231 N for a minute, then left on Hwy 129 again. On to Petersburg and north on US 431 into Lewisburg. US 31A N and then right on Hwy 64 to Shelbyville. Turn on Fairfield Pike, left on Hwy 269 into Bell Buckle. Back to Hwy 269 and head toward Wartrace. Zigzag through Wartrace on Hwy 269 to Normandy and on to Tullahoma. Left on US 41a then over to Hwy 130 in Tullahoma. Left on 476, across Awalt Bridge, then left on hwy 50. I made a loop through Tims Ford Park.

Right on US 41a to Cowen and up to the overlook at Sewanee for a short break. I headed on to Monteagle, turned back to Hwy 156 and rode off the mountain through Franklin State Forest and into South Pittsburg.

Right on US 72 and met Sandy at Warehouse 207 for a beer and wings.

All the roads were good condition. 121, 129, and 156 were all good roads with nice curves. The roads from Bell Buckle to Winchester were also good curves.

325 miles for the day in about 8 hours.

Thanks Dad