JustinNck1

Caffe Rel photo dump to remember his great creations.. first time I didn’t realize I needed a bowl not this little cup.

Sorry, just saw this thread, been too busy to get much riding in. It looks like you guys had a blast.

Upgraded my bar end to a heavier one that doesn’t say R1 😂

I’m really like the Lexus stuff. The wife and I are looking at the new TX.

Got the FJR out for a little ride today. The roads are far from ideal, but it was nice to enjoy the 60 degree weather in February.

Got the bike out today and cleaned it up, then tore apart my Shoei and assessed the damage. I dropped it at the hotel at Deals Gap last fall and scratched the shield pretty bad. Probably due for an upgrade but helmet prices are just stupid.

Kawasaki had a similar recall due to higher ethanol fuel causing the pumps to swell. My KLR got the fuel pump replaced due to that. I didn't see anywhere if it said certain manufacturer dates/codes, or all the goldwings?

Got a new tank bag, a little larger than I expected. Haven’t got it fully mounted yet though.

As someone who carries only one pair of pliers and a valve wrench at work, Knipex has really made me a believer. I carry a 10" adjustable Knipex cobra grip. Never going back to channel locks.

Tim is on an Alaskan cruise, I’m going to the Caribbean.

Sorry, I'll be getting on a cruise ship the 16th so I'll be out of town.

We came from the West at Ripley across 119, then 16 south the whole way.

We rode 16 from Ripley to BOTD and it was blah until you get below Beckley. Made for a long day but no highway.

I really like the eastern sections of WV around Seneca rocks. We did ride through Hawks Nest over by Fayetteville and it was rough as shit though.

Yeah he had a helmet, knocked out cold for a minute or so, our friend said he the guys eyes were severely swollen, bleeding from the nose, compound fracture on his arm was really bad, bone sticking out, sternum was broken, he was making noises rolling around but didn’t seem there. Ambulance got there in about 25 minutes cause they were just down at the hill climb in Robbinsville. They called for a helicopter but a storm rolled in and they wouldn’t fly. Closest trauma centers were 2 and 4 hours away they said.

The lady was very shaken up, she said she tried to swerve but it was too late. It was literally the last corner before the straight stretch in front of the resort. We were sitting in front of our room and heard the impact. Our buddy is an EMT so we went up with his med kit but the trauma was severe. The guy went head first into the A pillar of a Cadillac Deville. I couldn’t even recognize the bike it hit so hard, but later found out it was a 2023 Hayabusa.

Home safe from my gap trip. 1400 miles for the weekend. I did witness a fatal crash on Saturday and it was definitely an eye opening experience. Stupid decision by the motorcyclist trying to pass in a blind corner and hit a car head on.

We had a big breakfast and ended up getting to Franklin at 11 when they opened. The Opal Basil Shrimp was also amazing as always.

IYKYK

Down here having fun…

Loaded up and heading south for the smokies. Took 16 through WV/VA, staying in Abingdon, VA tonight. Staying at the gap store the next three nights.

It’s crazy how busy that road has gotten. When Tim and I went across it there were no reservations or anything. It was busy but nothing terrible, road was in good shape too. We hit a few spots of road like that in I think Yellowstone where they just completely removed the road and left mud.

Oh I can feel the anger hahaha

Got out for a little shakedown ride. The FJR is all ready to go for the trip to the gap. 555 has some fresh chip and seal on the southern end. It’s not the normal chip and seal, a lot smoother.

Tim and I experienced the same thing coming south out of Sturgis. The relentless wind takes a toll on you.