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  1. Calimusjohn

    Am I alone? Why are there so few ride reports?!?

    Hi, Thanks guys. This is what I was talking about at the beginning of this thread . . . sharing. I love hearing other folks experiences and how they solved a problem when umpteen miles from home. I would have missed my wedding rehearsal after a tire went flat on my Harley a...
  2. Calimusjohn

    Am I alone? Why are there so few ride reports?!?

    Hi, Reminds me of being caught in a snowstorm in Illinois. I pulled into a gas station and wrapped my body in layers of newspaper for insulation. Covered the newspaper with plastic trash bags for wind protection and made it home. Newspaper, plastic bags and duct tape can be life savers.:ohyea:
  3. Calimusjohn

    A 4,000 mile Spyder ride tale in segments

    Ah! Thanks, Bamajohn. I had something enjoyable to read with my first cup of coffee this morning. I'm looking forward to reading ensuring segments. :read:
  4. Calimusjohn

    Am I alone? Why are there so few ride reports?!?

    Navydad, You don't have to be a "writer!" Imagine you're sitting by a campfire or on a patio or even a lakeside dock. Tell us in your own words and style about the time you got caught in a thunderstorm in Left-turn-ahead, wherever. You don't get graded like we are in school. We all...
  5. Calimusjohn

    What's best - Pulling a Camp Trailer, Motel-ing, or Camp-Cabining??

    I've done a fair amount of motorcycle touring. I've camped with tents and trailers. As I've aged (85), I've learned to appreciate the convenience of swapping a few more dollars than campgrounds charge . . . for a large bed, air-conditioning, Color TV, and a bathroom a step away featuring a...
  6. Calimusjohn

    Am I alone? Why are there so few ride reports?!?

    Hi ARtraveler, Your last post is what I'm looking for. Great photos. It's a beautiful sunshiny day in eastern Tennessee. So, three of us ( A Ryker, a Sea to Sky, and a Honda Africa-Twin) braved the 48-degree start of a 100-mile loop around Kingston. Trees are sporting new leaves...
  7. Calimusjohn

    Am I alone? Why are there so few ride reports?!?

    You sir an an exception. Scott's report on his Alaska adventure is also top-notch. I would just like to see more participants. John M.
  8. Calimusjohn

    Am I alone? Why are there so few ride reports?!?

    Am I alone? I’m disappointed. With so many Spyder Lovers on this forum, why are there so few ride reports? I’ve read all of the previous entries. I’d like more. Who has done Pike’s Peak? Whitney portal? Death Valley? Sturgis? Maggie Valley? Bike week? The SCMC Four Corners Tour –...
  9. Calimusjohn

    Passenger fell asleep!

    When my wife was undergoing chemotreatments for lung cancer, she would occasionally fall asleep on the back of my Goldwing. I attached a sidecar. She hated it. The spiked hubcaps on 18-wheelers scared the bejesus out of her when they were at eye level. When I "flew" the sidecar on a sweeping...
  10. Calimusjohn

    What makes a Spyder's smoother ride vs. Ryker?

    Touring on a Ryker is like riding in an old pickup truck. That's a lot of fun, but tiring. Touring on my Sea to Sky is like riding in a limousine. I rode 9,313 miles in 27 days and enjoyed the ride. Oh, I'm a mere 85.
  11. Calimusjohn

    Gold Canyon, Az to Kitt Peak National Observatory and back

    If 300 miles are too much. Stop at 299. :rolleyes:
  12. Calimusjohn

    New Rider - New Bike - Delivery

    New Bike Beverly, a new neighbor, said she would like to have a demonstration ride on my Sea to Sky. After two short jaunts, she said she would like to get a machine of her own. :dg2: Financial restraints wouldn’t allow acquiring an RT or F3. I suggested she check out the Ryker. She...
  13. Calimusjohn

    Here be a newbie - with a bunch of questions about riding, twitchy handling, & brakes

    Hi, poprivit, I rode two-wheelers for 70 years. When I discovered I couldn't pick a Goldwing up after it took a dirt nap, I started looking at alternatives. I tried hanging sidecar on the Wing. It worked fine, except my wife hated sitting at eye level with the rotating sabers found on...
  14. Calimusjohn

    Lead, Follow or Git Outa the Way!

    Yes, pegasus 1300 Nothing hurt or damaged other than my ego. With an ego as big as mine, I could afford a small donation. :helpsmilie:
  15. Calimusjohn

    Lead, Follow or Git Outa the Way!

    Here is a photo of a memorable moment.
  16. Calimusjohn

    Lead, Follow or Git Outa the Way!

    Another memory. OOPS!
  17. Calimusjohn

    Lead, Follow or Git Outa the Way!

    Well Pegasus 1300, here are a few memories . . . When I mention that I ride my motorcycle in Mexico, people often ask, “Aren’t you afraid?” “Afraid of what?” “Crooked cops. Kidnapping. Food poisoning. Everything.” “No! My first ride to Cabo San Lucas occurred in 1976. I’ve been back many...
  18. Calimusjohn

    Lead, Follow or Git Outa the Way!

    Day 25 Why does my TomTom GPS have a woman’s voice? I noticed when leaving the Dalton Highway, that when the lady said, “Turn right,” the screen showed an arrow pointing left. So? I will get to see some unfamiliar territory, no matter which way I go. Normally, I went west on I-84. TomTom said...
  19. Calimusjohn

    Lead, Follow or Git Outa the Way!

    Are you guys suggesting that I switch to this size print?
  20. Calimusjohn

    Lead, Follow or Git Outa the Way!

    Day 20 At 11:20 p.m. an explosion rocked the motel. I thought the gas station next door had blown up. A bolt of lightning struck the ground a hundred feet away when I opened the door. Raindrops the size of golf balls drummed on the roof, splashed off, and washed layers of mud and grime from my...
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