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Finally Home

Great trip and an adventurous ride home. Another great year.

Back on the road

After an all morning hunt for the right battery, and tightening Al's terminal cables, we're back on the road. 95 miles to go.

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Ok, this time it IS my bike.

Dead at a gas station outside Scranton. After tearing it down to check wires, we put it back together, pop started it, and I putted 9 miles thru PA construction in the dark with no headlight to a Comfort Inn. Napa is around the corner. Hope they have the battery I need. 170 miles to go tomorrow. Boy am I ready to get home. 

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Limping Home

Al's starter problem resurfaced today, and now mine is having the same problem. 320 miles to go and we won't be shutting them off for any reason. The last start for both of us was a push / pop start. Not easy with a 900 lb bike.

Down but not out

One more repair as Al's air cleaner goes skipping across the lane in front of me and into the grass. A little walk back to grab it, a few screws tightened, and we're back on the road. At least it wasn't a saddle bag.

And not a mile earlier at lunch he commented that you have to talk to your horse. "You take care of me and I'll take care of you".

Today's Route

Last Day (we hope)

Might make it home from Sturgis in a day if we crank. Some rain pushing behind us and a chance in front of us. It always seems to rain on the first and last day. Hopefully we avoid it all today.

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Long Day

Stopped in Sturgis Michigan for the night. Ran 650 miles today after losing an hour to the time zone again. Tired, cold, and ready for bed. 750 miles to home. Should be able to make it tomorrow as long as there are no delays. Thankfully we don't lose another hour.

Location:Indiana 9,,United States

350 down, 300 to go

No, it's not my bike this time.

Al's bike down for the count Friday, waiting for me to get back from Rapid City with a new battery. Today it's in the shop at a Des Moines Harley shop with the same problem. Looks like a bad starter relay. Grabbing lunch and we'll be back on the road in no time.

Almost on DesMoines

Quick pit stop. Lunch and gas in an hour in DesMoines.

Saturday

After a morning delay yesterday, we rode til about 9:00 and made it almost 500 miles to Sioux City IA. Our goal today is South Bend IN, about 600 miles. Not sure we can get home Sunday, but we should be closer for an earlier arrival on Monday.

Tim

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Stopped in Wall SD

Al's battery is dead. Looks like an hour trip back to Rapid for a new one. Not gonna make Desmoine today.

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Friday

Leaving the hills today. Great week with lots of fun riding. See everyone soon.