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[fresh oil and pipes]

I live about 40 minutes south-soutwest of Okla City should not have any trouble unless we get one of those 2 - 3 day cold spells the long range says temps about 10 above normal for the most part. If  you are going to stop overnight in OKC or want to do lunch let me know I can meet you and will prob even buy. I might consider taking the I-240 South loop around the dowtown elevated section of I-40 that section is old and has a lot of stuff falling out of it and there can be unexpected holes in the road and by holes I mean you look down and see the ground or streets underneath some are big some are small all are dangerous to bikes. I do not ride that portion of the Interstate at all any more they are building a new one but not be finished prior to your arrival. Congrats on the new ride.

[BANDANAGIRL]

   OR Don sells his 09 roadglide to Sid and buys and 09 yellow roadglide  that way we would see Don and Sussie comming from miles away-----AK

Andy,
You don't think that with me riding that Orange RG and Soozie riding the Banana we won't be noticed, it could blind you.

[The Bolvine Gigolo!]

Andy,
You don't think that with me riding that Orange RG and Soozie riding the Banana we won't be noticed, it could blind you.

I was under her name with this post!

[The Bolvine Gigolo!]

Thanks for all the help everybody, as much as we want to ride we will have to drive because Mark has so many parts off the bike new and old we could not fit it all in the bushtec,  and Cobb if it works out we sure would love to meet up with you!

[Wanna ride]

Well it looks like Soozie and I are headed back to Tennessee, we will be driving back and here's what I need to know! We will be taking interstate 40 thru AZ, NM, OKLA, and so on, and I know every year is different but what could we expect in weather leaving maybe around the middle of Dec. Calif to Ariz is a piece of cake it's the rest of the trip I need help with.
Thanks in advance   Don

I've taken that trip many times and at several different times of the year. Unfortunately though, it was never on a bike. I'll try to help...

- Arizona... Kingman has a great Cracker Barrel, north of the highway, right in the center of town, next to the K-Mart. Don't eat at the Petro truckstop on the west end of town... it's nasty.
Flagstaff, expect cold. Drastic changes there from the lower elevations. Absolutely beautiful there, but it can get cold.
Try not to stay the night in Winslow. They have a lot of vagrants, with sticky fingers.

- New Mexico... west and east of Albuquerque can be windy, and sometimes chilly. There's a cool little casino about 15-20 miles on the west side of     Albuquerque. Awesome buffet, and it's only like $8. It's on the south side of the interstate, you'll see it before the exit when you're headed east. I just can't remember the name of it right now.
 
-Texas panhandle... more wind, almost guaranteed. When you come into Amarillo, resist the urge to order a steak at the Big Texan (north side of the interstate, headed east) Their other food is good, but their "world famous" steaks, well, suck. There's a good Sonic across the street from Sam's Club, it'll be on the south side of the highway, bout half-way through town. Oh yeah, pretty cool giant white cross on the south side of the highway, just before you cruise into Amarillo. And there's more wind all the way to the O border.

- Oklahoma... more wind into Oklahoma City. On the north side of the interstate, as you head into Oklahoma City, is a cool HD dealer. There's a lot of stores and restuarants at that exit too. I'll suggest the Texas Roadhouse near the HD dealer, just a block or so away. Oklahoma City traffic can get a little crazy at rush hour, it's because of the interchange. The wind's usually not as bad once you get east of OKC.

Once you cross into Arkansas, it's pretty nice riding. Bad news is... you can get ice. the rest of the trip is pretty easy from here, but the temps may start dropping.

Enjoy the ride, take a lot of pics, and be sure to share them with us! Hope this helps!

[LarryB]

But I can still ride Dons Cherry!

and how does Don feel about his cherry being ridden, huh. had to

[The Bolvine Gigolo!]

and how does Don feel about his cherry being ridden, huh. had to

Soozie left that one wide open!

[The Bolvine Gigolo!]

I've taken that trip many times and at several different times of the year. Unfortunately though, it was never on a bike. I'll try to help...

- Arizona... Kingman has a great Cracker Barrel, north of the highway, right in the center of town, next to the K-Mart. Don't eat at the Petro truckstop on the west end of town... it's nasty.
Flagstaff, expect cold. Drastic changes there from the lower elevations. Absolutely beautiful there, but it can get cold.
Try not to stay the night in Winslow. They have a lot of vagrants, with sticky fingers.

- New Mexico... west and east of Albuquerque can be windy, and sometimes chilly. There's a cool little casino about 15-20 miles on the west side of     Albuquerque. Awesome buffet, and it's only like $8. It's on the south side of the interstate, you'll see it before the exit when you're headed east. I just can't remember the name of it right now.
 
-Texas panhandle... more wind, almost guaranteed. When you come into Amarillo, resist the urge to order a steak at the Big Texan (north side of the interstate, headed east) Their other food is good, but their "world famous" steaks, well, suck. There's a good Sonic across the street from Sam's Club, it'll be on the south side of the highway, bout half-way through town. Oh yeah, pretty cool giant white cross on the south side of the highway, just before you cruise into Amarillo. And there's more wind all the way to the O border.

- Oklahoma... more wind into Oklahoma City. On the north side of the interstate, as you head into Oklahoma City, is a cool HD dealer. There's a lot of stores and restuarants at that exit too. I'll suggest the Texas Roadhouse near the HD dealer, just a block or so away. Oklahoma City traffic can get a little crazy at rush hour, it's because of the interchange. The wind's usually not as bad once you get east of OKC.

Once you cross into Arkansas, it's pretty nice riding. Bad news is... you can get ice. the rest of the trip is pretty easy from here, but the temps may start dropping.

Enjoy the ride, take a lot of pics, and be sure to share them with us! Hope this helps!

Hey! Wanta!
You did everything but leave a tip for the waitress thanks that will really help, and as far as the pic's go you've never been around Soozie shes like a little chinese person just off the bus clicking pic's.

Don.

[Rooster]

Hey! Wanta!
You did everything but leave a tip for the waitress thanks that will really help, and as far as the pic's go you've never been around Soozie shes like a little chinese person just off the bus clicking pic's.

Don.

[Hotrodstitcher]

   OR Don sells his 09 roadglide to Sid and buys and 09 yellow roadglide  that way we would see Don and Sussie comming from miles away-----AK

[arcticdude]

The OKC HD dealer is either at exit 145 or 146, I can't remember which.  They're pretty good in there.  There's a really good Italian restaurant a couple of exits east (exit 135ish) or a couple of exits west (about exit 150ish- they've got 3 locations).  Let me know if you guys plan to stop in OKC or just pass through.  We live here and can get you what ever you need.  Also have a couple of trailers, if it gets bad.

[Wanna ride]

You did everything but leave a tip for the waitress

Ahhh, I always tell 'em, "Don't run with scissors".

I've been all over this great land of ours (and our neighbors north of the border), so don't hesitate to ask if you're headed out on a trip somewhere else too.
Glad I could help. Enjoy, and ride safe!

[JCZ]

I was under her name with this post!

I'm on the bottom once in awhile, too.

[ak]

Andy,
You don't think that with me riding that Orange RG and Soozie riding the Banana we won't be noticed, it could blind you.

  For Sure the best seen colors....I,m really liken the yellow seeg.......I,m happy with my silver but all 3 colors of the 09 seegs are great---AK

[Twolanerider]

Just thought of something Don.  Remember you asking about a cherry SEEG tour pak recently.  Does this make MJ's bike and trailer the most expensive King tour pak anyone ever bought?