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Random campsite in MN near the ND border. One week out

Been there. Good food. Gump lives a few minutes from there.

Picked up a new retirement project bike to ride the backwoods this fall.

When I bought the Ninja 400, I broke it in exactly by the manual. It took self-control, which I typically lack. It ran perfectly, didn't burn a drop of oil, etc. That said, I think the motor breaks in (rings, etc) within the first 50-100 miles. If I broke it in harder, I'd bet it also would have ran perfectly. Some new motorcycles (Ducati) are limited to a low power mode that the dealer will disable at the first service.

Nine days on the road (so far). Touring Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum tomorrow then heading to GA. Next up, cherahola skyway, deals gap, BRP, the snake and back of the dragon

Amanda and I had our maiden voyage on the RT. We took OH-212/93 to Roscoe Village for BBQ and then came home via 60/62/83 into Smithville/OH-21. Good weather. Good roads. Good food. Good day.

Weather for the start of the Arctic Circle journey was looking iffy so I did two things: I delayed the start a few days so I wouldn’t be riding through rain to start the trip, and I also booked a small cabin at Cannabis Creek Cabins in Luther Michigan. They are as affordable as a motel and includes a nice gift bag with some tasty treats! Should be a great end of the first full day’s riding on the 15th after an overnight stay at my Father’s. Sunny 2.0 is completely loaded and champing at the bit to get going. You’ll be able to track my progress through the Yukon and Alaska with this link to my Garmin Inreach Mini satellite tracker! https://share.garmin.com/HWJA4