Second first day, better results than the first, first day.

Rode to Columbia MO, 580 miles. Good weather all the way. Tire holding up. Took me half a day to trust the new tire, just being paranoid I think. paid 4.09 for gas, took over $25.00 to fill the wing (running on fumes). Gonna get worse.

The Fix

Got up early Thursday morning and got the wheel off and took it to the shop and got another tire put on the rim. by the time I got the wheel reinstalled and trailer reloaded it seemed too late to leave. Looks like leaving #2 will be on Friday Morning.

90 miles from home and what happens

MAjor Blow Out with brand new tires, ripped a 4 inch chunk out of the tread. Called for reinforcements and went after the truck and trailer. Goldwings are not meant to be hauled. We put the wing in the trailer and the trailer in the truck. I've never hauled a bike that big before, worried me like crazy hauling it home. Those tires only had 340 miles on them.

Leaving Wednesday

Our neighbor took these as we were pulling out. Every thing was going fine until we got just above Manchester TN.

Getting Close

Finally have a draft of the tentative beginning route. We changed from starting across the south to beginning with a northern route. As the map below we will head for the Bad Lands of South Dakota and really start the touristing from there. Form Chattanooga to there it will be interstate and making time. After the Bad lands on the Yellowstone and from there to Glacier Nat. Park. (If you double click the maps or pics they will enlarge)
Went and got the Bushtec trailer today, don't even know it is there when pulling it unloaded, we will see about the loaded part later. There is no question the crew at Bushtec have it together. Think now we will have room for cold and warm weather gear and camping, and clothes, and, and, and, and,....
Moved the departure date up to Wed 25 June. Got some more vacation approved we are toooo ready to go. Thanks Boss!

More later...Jim

Travis and Tanner and the Aquarium

More pics of the Chattanooga Adventure

Reds new travel buddy.

Route Starting goal...

Trip west to San Diego, the long way, looks like we are going North first.

New Niece Evie S.

Night Fall Chattanooga Bikers Night Out

Proud new parents, my how life is going to change!!

Where are these Guys from?? Could be Mars

The Girls

Panama City Thunder Beach 5-087