Part-time Saddle Tramp - Page 4

Mr Lefty · 02-17-2012, 02:27 PM

Got up early and on the road by 0830 knowing that the route would be clear, and would be warmer than that I've dealt with for the last 4 days.... Well I THOUGHT. Made it about 30mins before I had to stop and warm up my hands. it was 17* in Ontario when I left. I stopped in the next town, Baker City, and bought some more toe warmers, and this time... some hand warmers. Grabbed some Subway and hit the road again at about quarter after 9. Just before I got on the bike, I got a text from my Dad telling me Cabbage Hil and the Blue Mountains require chains to be carried, and may require use. I wasn't too worried after yesterday morning, but the Law states if Chain's are required, motorcycles can't travel. I'll watch my mouth on this blog, but F*** that I'm not going back to just go around.
Turns out... I had nothing to worry about... the roads were completely clear.

The ad-hawk grip heaters worked well... so much so that I'm gonna keep a pack in my tool kit just in case (along with a set of toe warmers) my fingers still got cold... but with warm palms, all I needed to do was flex my fingers a bit, and they'd warm back up.

The ride was very un-eventful but filled with memories... The Ukiah exit, that leads to my favorite hunting grounds as a kid, Starkey. Pendleton, which has always been a favorite point along I84... no idea why, but it just really reminds me how close I am to home. The John Day and The Dalles Dams, (wanted to stop for pictures but was low on gas and wanted to Fuel up) The town of The Dalles, where my Dad went to High School and plans on retiring. Cascade Locks, and the Bridge of the Gods (though quite a bit smaller than I remember. Multnomah Falls, Crown Point. both of which I stopped to take pics, but the damn rain and fog had hit, and obscured any sight of it...
here is the last photo of the trip to Portland taken on the route to Crown Point.

So this is the end of this portion of the trip. I'll be updating less frequently over the next week and a half, but hope to gather a couple decent photos of my home city before I start the trip back to Mississippi.

marko138 · 02-17-2012, 03:27 PM

Good stuff Ebbs.

azoomm · 02-17-2012, 11:14 PM

Looks like a great trip, despite the crappy weather.

Holy crap you stop more than I do. I mean, a lot more.

Gas Man · 02-17-2012, 11:20 PM

Awesome man!!!

Mr Lefty · 02-18-2012, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoomm

Looks like a great trip, despite the crappy weather.

Holy crap you stop more than I do. I mean, a lot more.

LOL well this trip it's been fuck'n COLD... and I'm try'n to slow down. past trips I only stop for gas and lunch... average about 600miles a day...

I'm try'n to stop now for pics more often.

Gas Man · 02-18-2012, 08:41 AM

Slowing down or more so, having the time in your schedule to slow down is a big part. I suffer from time constraints often. Sucks but oh well! May your odometer be higher than your post count.

azoomm · 02-18-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

LOL well this trip it's been fuck'n COLD... and I'm try'n to slow down. past trips I only stop for gas and lunch... average about 600miles a day...

I'm try'n to stop now for pics more often.

Just an observation, your pictures are awesome. Please stop as often as you need

askmrjesus · 02-18-2012, 10:02 AM

Nice write up, and a ton of candidates for pic of the month.

Welcome to the Five Stroke Club, (one for you, four for the bike).

JC

RACER X · 02-23-2012, 09:01 AM

good stuff man!

Mr Lefty · 03-01-2012, 12:04 AM

So I made it to Portland alright... with plans for photos and trouble shooting the bike. Very little of either happend.

Instead I spent the time with family. I hadn't seen my entire family in the same location in two years since my brother Brian's wedding in May '10. It was amazing to see them all, but it meant not much was done to entertain you guys...

Here are some photo's from my Sister's Wedding.

My brother Beau the commedian.

Keep'n the eyes on the prize, his Girl 'Ina

My baby bro John Wayne and his girfriend Courtney (she's a duck)

Behind every good man is a good woman... behind her... a stalker.

Two funniest MF'ers I know.

Brother Brian do'n what he does best.

My gorgeous Date

The Bride and Groom

Normally I wouldn't give a shit about the cake... but it wsa done by my amazingly talented date

Back to the bike.

I was able to do the HID swap, after busting the housing. I looked up what a new part was... $300 from Ron Ayers... FUCK THAT. tried super glue but no luck... so JB Weld it is... works great!

Never did get get the time to figure out what was going on with the heated grips or the fog lights. As it ended up I just disconnected the fog lights all together.

I'll be hitting the road tomorrow, just gotta change the oil in the AM. It's a short day so I probably won't leave until around 11 or so.

Anxious to hit the road again.

02-17-2012, 11:14 PM	#3
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02-17-2012, 11:20 PM	#4
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02-18-2012, 08:41 AM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Slowing down or more so, having the time in your schedule to slow down is a big part. I suffer from time constraints often. Sucks but oh well! May your odometer be higher than your post count. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-18-2012, 10:02 AM	#8
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	Nice write up, and a ton of candidates for pic of the month. Welcome to the Five Stroke Club, (one for you, four for the bike). JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

02-23-2012, 09:01 AM	#9
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02-17-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Got up early and on the road by 0830 knowing that the route would be clear, and would be warmer than that I've dealt with for the last 4 days.... Well I THOUGHT. Made it about 30mins before I had to stop and warm up my hands. it was 17* in Ontario when I left. I stopped in the next town, Baker City, and bought some more toe warmers, and this time... some hand warmers. Grabbed some Subway and hit the road again at about quarter after 9. Just before I got on the bike, I got a text from my Dad telling me Cabbage Hil and the Blue Mountains require chains to be carried, and may require use. I wasn't too worried after yesterday morning, but the Law states if Chain's are required, motorcycles can't travel. I'll watch my mouth on this blog, but F*** that I'm not going back to just go around. Turns out... I had nothing to worry about... the roads were completely clear. The ad-hawk grip heaters worked well... so much so that I'm gonna keep a pack in my tool kit just in case (along with a set of toe warmers) my fingers still got cold... but with warm palms, all I needed to do was flex my fingers a bit, and they'd warm back up. The ride was very un-eventful but filled with memories... The Ukiah exit, that leads to my favorite hunting grounds as a kid, Starkey. Pendleton, which has always been a favorite point along I84... no idea why, but it just really reminds me how close I am to home. The John Day and The Dalles Dams, (wanted to stop for pictures but was low on gas and wanted to Fuel up) The town of The Dalles, where my Dad went to High School and plans on retiring. Cascade Locks, and the Bridge of the Gods (though quite a bit smaller than I remember. Multnomah Falls, Crown Point. both of which I stopped to take pics, but the damn rain and fog had hit, and obscured any sight of it... here is the last photo of the trip to Portland taken on the route to Crown Point. So this is the end of this portion of the trip. I'll be updating less frequently over the next week and a half, but hope to gather a couple decent photos of my home city before I start the trip back to Mississippi.

03-01-2012, 12:04 AM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	So I made it to Portland alright... with plans for photos and trouble shooting the bike. Very little of either happend. Instead I spent the time with family. I hadn't seen my entire family in the same location in two years since my brother Brian's wedding in May '10. It was amazing to see them all, but it meant not much was done to entertain you guys... Here are some photo's from my Sister's Wedding. My brother Beau the commedian. Keep'n the eyes on the prize, his Girl 'Ina My baby bro John Wayne and his girfriend Courtney (she's a duck) Behind every good man is a good woman... behind her... a stalker. Two funniest MF'ers I know. Brother Brian do'n what he does best. My gorgeous Date The Bride and Groom Normally I wouldn't give a shit about the cake... but it wsa done by my amazingly talented date Back to the bike. I was able to do the HID swap, after busting the housing. I looked up what a new part was... $300 from Ron Ayers... FUCK THAT. tried super glue but no luck... so JB Weld it is... works great! Never did get get the time to figure out what was going on with the heated grips or the fog lights. As it ended up I just disconnected the fog lights all together. I'll be hitting the road tomorrow, just gotta change the oil in the AM. It's a short day so I probably won't leave until around 11 or so. Anxious to hit the road again.