Pauly

If it wasn't raining, it was hotter that hell. Even some of the rainy parts were hot. Balls out all day just to stay cool. That 1700 just pours heat. I may have found the cause of global warming. God damn! 430 miles. Most of today was spent on 23 & 119, but I did hit the gap, TN-66, 97 & 77 hitting Pennington Gap. However, 66 & 77 were both closed and I couldn't get to 58 like I had hoped. So, I lost 2 hours on a gamble and cooked for the next 5 hours on 23/119. Cruise was set at 80 mph and the bike rolled through the rain like a fat Fred Astaire. Rain doesn't faze it. I have never felt that comfortable rolling that quick on any of my previous bikes, with the Multistrada being a notable exception. It rolled in the wet, but I got drenched every time. The downpour I rode in today got me wet, but I was dry shortly after outrunning the storm. Fuck was today hot, though.

OhioRiders is Vietnam?

Road 16, 421, Roan Mtn, Green Mtn...road 450 miles today. Did 400 yesterday. Barely any slab. Almost zero rain. Now at Iron Horse planning my way north and talking my way out of slabbing it all the way just because I can.

How many miles did you get from that set?

Glad you are good, man.

This thread brings back memories... @Tonik, remember that day we rode to get Mexican food and you accidentally shit yourself in those leathers? Oh, man... loads of fun. Makes me want guacamole. Hey @Skinny guy, want some tacos?

315 miles on the Yamaha & 300 miles on the Voyager, Saturday & Sunday. 810 miles on the Voyager Monday to right meow. I just walked in the door from a service trip to Harrisburg, PA. Got a little wet last night, but hotel'd up in Somerset before the real shit hit the fan. Finished the last stretch this morning. I am absolutely infatuated with the Voyager. I was contemplating swapping the FZ6 for a FJR, but that is completely out the window as of this moment. What a fantastic motorcycle. I am not even slightly sore or road fatigued. I am tired from the lack of sleep that hotel hopping does to me, but none of that lies with the bike. I just can't sleep when I travel unless I self-medicate. The saddle could be better, but it is far from terrible. I can go a whole tank without stopping, no problem. It just could be a little firmer. I can feel the pan in my upper thighs after about 100 miles, or so. If I switch leg positions I can deal with it, but I would also like a bit of lumbar support. That will be the only major change I do to it that I can see. Suspension is what it is. I was 2-up, ripping up and down OH-800, on Sunday and it did very well. So, many thanks to @Tonik for the smashing deal on a mile chewing maniac of a bike. I promise to take good care of her. (I even bought a mitt and chamois to keep in the saddlebag. I washed it twice this week, already.)

Damn. Sorry to hear this. What happened?

Technically not double stacked.

I saw this while on a call in GA. Sign says, "BORN TO BE SEEN, LOOK FOR MOTORCYCLES" Irony is delicious.

Denny's Beer Barrel Pub, in Clearfield, PA.

Great. Just what we need. Another Tonik. First me. Now this guy.

Planning on leaving Wednesday evening and staying somewhere near the KY/OH border. I have the entire weekend off and wanted to explore the fine state of Kentucky via two-wheeled conveyance. Base camp will probably be near Prestonsburg, but I am open to any/all suggestions. Thank you.

Nordlock washers are pretty dope, too.

If I ride the Vulcan sans helmet it is much quieter than with a helmet. Earplugs are the key to quiet safety.

Forgot to photo our burgers, but lunch was good.

What helmet offers built-in hearing protection?

Awe, hell. Now there will be rolling roadblocks out the asshole down there. Tell your FJR buddies to shut the fuck up.

Pics of me dragging knee on Killboy Highlight page..Coming Soon!!

Loc-Tite and torque wrenches.

Wow. That is a very classy ride.

Hi-Ho. Hi-Ho.

His pace through the corners was quick enough to surprise me. I led down 44/542/39 and he mentioned he would like to go a little faster. I said he could lead on the way back, but to watch his entry speed and make sure to not ride faster than his eyesight can see. He zoomed along about 60mph and I only saw his brake light a couple times as he set up for the tighter corners. His lines need work, but they weren't terrible. He never had to readjust once he nosed into the turn, but he did run a little wide on a couple. He stayed in his lane, though. He needs some track time. That is my next project.

Isaac's street riding debut was Sunday.