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[70_GTX]

 Just got back from an 1810 mile trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan. We went up through Wisconsin, where I had my closest encounter with a deer. No time to react and he was already across the road. Found a good steak house in Ironwood, Mi. called Maplewood Steakhouse. The trip along Lake Superior was beautiful even though we had to contend with cool temps and mist.
 We stopped for a day in Mackinaw City. Mackinac Bridge was under construction so we couldn't ride on the concrete half of the lane, we had to ride the metal corrugated side that made things interesting. We went over to the island and had a good time. No motorized vehicles allowed. Lots of history from the war of 1812 and the fur trade. Saw two people with bicycle wreck injuries. Amateurs on bikes, one going too fast down hill, the other spooked a horse that knocked her over. Of course we had to buy some of their famous fudge.
 We rode the thumb of Michigan and the road was good but only had a few glimpses of Lake Huron. One stop had some history about a white rock in the lake that was important to Indian history and a treaty.
 In the Detroit area we went to the Chrysler museum. There were some interesting cars there but they only display 75 at a time. We ate lunch in Waterford, Mi. at another very good restaurant across the street from ABC Harley Davidson. The name of the place was the Lions Den. Really good food and reasonably priced. We decided to go all the way home after the museum and that amounted to 492 miles.
 All in all, a very nice trip.

[Rio]

Hopefully you rode the tunnel of trees and got a chance to ride Rt 2 along the northern shore of Lake Michigan.

[Chains]

Have made that trip before, beautiful scenery, sounds like you had a great time.  Nice setup on the bike and trailer 

[Jock]

Hopefully you rode the tunnel of trees and got a chance to ride Rt 2 along the northern shore of Lake Michigan.

That sounds interesting...guess I need to perform a Google...

[Buy early]

Sounds like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing. Did the Lake Superior circle tour last year. Great rides up there!

[HDSLK]

We did the UP trip two weekends ago. Every time I'm up there I am in awe! We started out in Traverse City. Did Harbor Springs and the tunnel of trees then crossed the bridge. Fortunately for us, we were able to ride on the concrete across the bridge both ways. Next up to Taquamenon Falls and then overnight in Marquette. Gotta stay at the the Landmark Inn!

Day two was down to Iron Mountain, around eastern Wisconsin, then back on US 2 along Lake Michigan. Overnight in Mackinaw City and then home to TC.

Great ride and I would recommend it to anyone!

[reo]

Hopefully you rode the tunnel of trees and got a chance to ride Rt 2 along the northern shore of Lake Michigan.

I remember that we had an awsome ride through there when we rode around lake Michigan...thanks for the memories

[FLSTFI Dave]

I did a MI trip in July.  Went up the west cost of MI, Stayed a night at Warren Dunes with my parents.  Then rode up to Muskegon for Bike Times on the 15 and 16th of July.  Then rode the coast of lake MI up to Mackinaw.  I did do Bear Dunes, then up 119, the Tunnel of Trees, and stopped at Leggs in for the Polish food and Beer.  Then I went into Mackinaw for the night.  Crossed the bridge in the morning, had to ride about 1.5 miles on the metal grating, not as bad as I thought.  Went on in to Tequaminon falls and whitefish point.  Then over and Spent the night just out side Marquette.  Pictured rocks lake shore was great, along with several sets of falls around Munising.  After that I followed the lower shore to Duluth MN,  and then dropped down to Milwaukee to do the Harley museum and then on home to TN. 

I loved the cool weather in MI.  It was a 3100 mile trip for me.

[North Star]

We just got back yesterday from the around Lake Superior trip as well. 2,145 miles all together- For those who haven't done it, it is definitely worth it. I'll post another topic with some pics later.

[Keithincda]

Sounds like a great ride! I need to add that to my bucket list. 

I've got the 05 Teal Seeg as well, where did you get the trailer and who painted it for you?

[70_GTX]

It's an N-Line trailer, got it from a dealer in Memphis, Tn. I don't know if they are still in business or not. I had a local painter do the trailer. It came out pretty nice. I had the trailer shipped from the dealer to the painter shortly after I bought the bike new.

[Hotrod50]

I want to see your GTX, please.

[Fast FLHX]

I went in the fall....cold as hell.

[bbrown]

it is cold up der

[70_GTX]

just went to the Mopar Nationals with it last week.