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Nice and rested now so time for a picture commentary!
Pic 1 - KCCO: Just figured I would jot down some things that did not make it in before or that I remembered after the fact. I figured a few recollections of the trip would be fun to look back on later, so here they are.
Pic 2 - The Need for Speed: While the highest speed limit, 85, may be in Texas, I found that Utah drivers are the fastest drivers. This is especially true of people in Salt Lake City, UT. When I went through Salt Lake City doing 100 mph, people rode my butt and passed me like I was standing still! I couldn't keep pace because of high winds making it too dangerous! I either need to go through this town at night or when there is no wind so I can keep up! I was talking to one biker who flat out told me that people in Salt Lake City hate motorcycle riders. I don't know if this is true but it didn't feel friendly on the roads there.
Pic 3 - Tailgaters: I talked to many bikers about the dangers of riding through Salt Lake City and other places where people will tailgate. Some bikers said they carry spark plugs, ball bearings, and even rocks in their pockets. They say they toss them over their shoulder at tailgaters to get them to back off! They claim to be very effective with this technique. I did NOT do this! I can imagine pissing off someone with a 2 ton vehicle while riding an 800 pound bike with little protection! No thanks!
Pic 4 - Real Riders: A topic with other bikers that came up often was about how many miles you average daily. According to several, the Hell's Angels say you aren't a real biker unless you cover 400 miles a day. While I am not sure I would ever call myself a real biker, I definitely met this benchmark most days!
Pic 5 - Stinkers: I found that northern states have really dumb skunks! At some points, I had to weave between squashed skunks! Trust me; you know they are skunks before you see them. In a car, it takes a while before you know you passed a dead skunk. No such luck on a bike! Talk about instant.....gratification? So, why did the skunk cross the road? He didn't. He got squashed!
Pic 6 - Dummies: While the north has dumb skunks, the south has dumb armadillos! That armor shell may look tough but it just didn't do them any good against cars. While I may not think of this critter as cuddly, I don't like seeing them squashed either!
Pic 7 - The Road Less Traveled: Yes, riding a motorcycle is a bit dangerous, but the views are awesome by comparison from a car. But, for God's sake, don't stop on gravel! That was my one huge mistake and most embarrassing moment on this ride. Now, just the final pics coming!
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