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The Long Ride....
« on: June 11, 2025, 12:40:36 AM »
I turned 74 last month.  I left home yesterday morning at midnight and rode 872.4 miles non-stop other than gas, to Jim's (HD-dude) shop, Metal Dragon for the 90k mile service.  13 1/2 hours in the saddle and it wore me out but this ol' man's still got it when I need it.  I've always said use it or you loose it.

Having said all of that let me just say that I'll not be riding back home just as fast.  As a matter of fact, I left Jim's shop this evening an only made it 176 miles before I had to get a hotel.

Love this motorcycle.  I've said it before, more than once, it's the most reliable Harley that I've ever owned.
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2025, 10:24:22 AM »
Congrats! Long time no talk. Glad you did that trip, we are same age and understand, did 700 in rain & cold in May and it kicked butt.
Sometimes we have to prove to ourselves "still got it" no matter what the cost!! :)
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2025, 11:29:21 AM »
You, of all people, surely know the rulez

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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2025, 12:31:32 PM »
JC,

Can you stop by for a visit?

Mark
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2025, 07:03:24 PM »
Quote from: Ironhorse on June 11, 2025, 12:31:32 PM
JC,

Can you stop by for a visit?

Mark

It was a turn around ride.  Didn't get to see anybody.    I left there yesterday.  Spent last night in Kettleman City.  I stopped in Blythe this afternoon, it's 108F!  I"ll be leaving here about 3 a.m.  It'll still be 100F but at least the sun will not be out.  I should be home around 8 a.m.
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2025, 11:40:25 AM »
Quote from: 2k on June 11, 2025, 11:29:21 AM
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2025, 11:47:51 AM »
This quick three day ride ended up being 1,763.6  miles and resulted in one speeding ticket.  95 in a 70.  One of those new CHP vehicles that doesn't look like the typical highway patrol car and he didn't have his radar on until after I flew past him.  Kind of a start charcoal Gray Dodge SUV that was all black out.  Fortunately i'm eligible for traffic school, so zero point on my record.
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2025, 12:51:58 PM »
You still "got it" JC.  But I'm sure you knew that.

Keep riding your dream ride, and we'll continue to enjoy reading all about your adventures.

Take care & ride safe,
Mike

PS - Happy belated Birthday and many, many more.
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2025, 11:42:38 AM »
Quote from: JCZ on June 12, 2025, 11:47:51 AM
This quick three day ride ended up being 1,763.6  miles and resulted in one speeding ticket.  95 in a 70.  One of those new CHP vehicles that doesn't look like the typical highway patrol car and he didn't have his radar on until after I flew past him.  Kind of a start charcoal Gray Dodge SUV that was all black out.  Fortunately i'm eligible for traffic school, so zero point on my record.


One thousand seven hundred miles round trip.  Just a few more rides and it's time to ride back to see Jim again. I'm not surprised at the ticket. You probably could have gotten away with 80mph, maybe 83mph.  But 90mph, that's just begging for a ticket.
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2025, 07:06:28 PM »
Quote from: Ironhorse on June 13, 2025, 11:42:38 AM

One thousand seven hundred miles round trip.  Just a few more rides and it's time to ride back to see Jim again. I'm not surprised at the ticket. You probably could have gotten away with 80mph, maybe 83mph.  But 90mph, that's just begging for a ticket.

Yea, he (the CHP officer) said they were doing 80 mph when I flew by him.  When you play....you pay!  I've never been accused of letting any dust settle.   :nixweiss:
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Re: The Long Ride....
« Reply #10 on: Yesterday at 10:45:43 AM »
Good to see you still tearing it up JCZ wear the ticket as a badge.  Not a bad 3 day ride but a little hot.
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