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« on: May 20, 2009, 05:28:54 PM » |
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The trip is now officially underway after spending an hour to get through airport security at Ted Stevens International. Can't wait to see if the 650 will start after sitting for the winter... I'm giving it a 98.6% chance that it will.   Now it's hurry up and wait... wait... wait... Oh, and that's not me in the picture with the neckbrace on, thankfully. |
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2009, 06:50:18 PM » |
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Get er done Frostbit!!!! Standing by....
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2009, 02:01:56 AM » |
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Frostbit!
Way to go!! Let us know how quickly she starts up!... enjoy the vacation in the Ohio/MI area... We will be following your travels with interest and I am really hoping to catch you on the road! I am guessing at this point ... we have at least a 75% chance!
Pat in NH
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2009, 04:21:28 AM » |
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The flight out of Anchorage went right over our house in Eagle River and made for a cool way to start off a trip...  After two flights I find myself in Texas... Texas?? Yes, Texas!! Just one more flight to be reunited with...  Oh yeah, and family. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 04:29:29 AM » |
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The flight out of Anchorage went right over our house in Eagle River and made for a cool way to start off a trip...
After two flights I find myself in Texas... Texas?? Yes, Texas!! Texas seems out of the way for someone traveling to Toledo!!  Pat in NH |
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2009, 04:55:13 PM » |
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The flight out of Anchorage went right over our house in Eagle River and made for a cool way to start off a trip...
After two flights I find myself in Texas... Texas?? Yes, Texas!! Texas seems out of the way for someone traveling to Toledo!! Pat in NH Boy you said it Pat. It's been a mighty long day on planes that didn't instill confidence in America Airlines maintenance program or their concern about customer comfort...  I left Alaska for this? I must have lost my mind...  I may have overstated the odds of my bike starting right up by just a little bit. The battery wasn't only dead but dead and not willing to come back to life. Number 1 on tomorrows to-do list - GET NEW BATTERY.  Next time the battery tender stays plugged in all winter. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2009, 05:57:52 PM » |
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Well,obviously you are now there!! Thats a good thing  Too bad about the battery.. if thats the only issue, you will be all set! Did you getthe message with my cell?? I have yours in my phone already... Pat in NH |
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2009, 07:29:18 PM » |
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Wow! Frostbit was in my State, Texas! Cool! That is a sweet bike! So perfect for your adventure. Thanks for keeping us posted. It's neat to be along for the ride - virtually Cheers, Patrice |
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2009, 04:13:04 AM » |
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So you're really going to ride that thing as a unicycle the length of the TLH? Wow, we are impressed!!!!    Now go get that battery swapped out and get this party started!  We're riding with you in spirit. Mike and Kim |
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« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2009, 07:27:16 AM » |
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Well,obviously you are now there!! Thats a good thing Too bad about the battery.. if thats the only issue, you will be all set! Did you getthe message with my cell?? I have yours in my phone already... Pat in NH Pat, I have your cell also and yes, if the battery is the only issue I'm shitting in tall cotton. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2009, 07:30:21 AM » |
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Wow! Frostbit was in my State, Texas! Cool! That is a sweet bike! So perfect for your adventure. Thanks for keeping us posted. It's neat to be along for the ride - virtually Cheers, Patrice This my third time through Texas and I've yet to get outside the airport. I need you to show me around sometime Patrice. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2009, 07:35:35 AM » |
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So you're really going to ride that thing as a unicycle the length of the TLH? Wow, we are impressed!!!! Now go get that battery swapped out and get this party started! We're riding with you in spirit. Mike and Kim I was only going to do the unicycle bit because I thought that you rode the TLH that way. Hell, if you didn't, I might just as well put the front wheel back on. I'm on my up to Canton MI to get the new battery.....................................................Now. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2009, 09:59:47 AM » |
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Cool, Frostbit.... My wife is expressing an interest in owning a dualsport bike.
So who knows - maybe I will have a loner bike - if you are ever down this way.
Have a great trip!
Cheers, Patrice
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« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2009, 03:59:41 PM » |
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I was only going to do the unicycle bit because I thought that you rode the TLH that way. Hell, if you didn't, I might just as well put the front wheel back on. I'm on my up to Canton MI to get the new battery.....................................................Now. Which place in Canton?? I used to work in Plymouth.. lived in Livonia and Redford... Pat in NH |
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2009, 07:01:40 PM » |
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I was only going to do the unicycle bit because I thought that you rode the TLH that way. Hell, if you didn't, I might just as well put the front wheel back on. I'm on my up to Canton MI to get the new battery.....................................................Now. Which place in Canton?? I used to work in Plymouth.. lived in Livonia and Redford... Pat in NH It was the BMW Motorcycles of Southeast Michigan on exit 25 (Ford rd.) off of 275. They are very helpful people in that shop. So now I have a new battery that I got 1/2 installed before we went out for dinner. Once back from dinner I put the faux tank on and then a bunch of neighbors came by to visit. It was starting get dark by the time they left and I was overly eager to get out for a ride. Jumped on the bike, started it up and headed down the driveway. As I started into a right turn the throttle pegged itself. I was quick on the clutch and stopped but leaning too far into the turn to keep from laying down the bike at the bottom of the driveway. No harm done but one heck of a wake up call. What happened was that when I dropped the forks out of the triple tree the throttle cable rerouted itself and I didn't notice it when I slide the forks back in. So my lesson for today is pace yourself and when there are too many distractions to be thorough on setting up a bike... don't ride. Class dismissed. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2009, 08:22:23 PM » |
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Wow. Frostbit, I am glad it was a wake-up call and not a wake-up accident.
I totally understand how the adrenalin is flowing when your working on the bike at the start of
the adventure. Distractions are not good when the forks are being put together.
Cheers, Patrice
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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2009, 08:55:22 PM » |
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Cool, Frostbit.... My wife is expressing an interest in owning a dualsport bike.
So who knows - maybe I will have a loner bike - if you are ever down this way.
Have a great trip!
Cheers, Patrice
Patrice, I hope your wife's interest blossoms. It would be beyond excellent to have a constant riding companion... just ask 2TTW. As for the wake-up call... I'm now pacing myself and will be checking chain tension, tire pressure, look over all cables and generally get reaquainted before tomorrow's ride. |
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2009, 05:49:19 PM » |
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Jeeezzz Frostbit, we all like a bit of an adventure, but day-um, not that kind. We're glad to hear all is well and that you are getting ready to go. All the scares are out of the way now, so ride on! Mike and Kim |
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« Reply #18 on: May 24, 2009, 04:56:35 PM » |
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Well I think that my bought with extreme stupidity has finally past. The bike is now loaded and tonight's test ride went well. Troy has been having similar battery issues today in Iowa but things are looking up for him and he should be getting here tomorrow evening. I'm going to post the SPOT link for this trip a little early just in case there are glitches to workout with it. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/gogl.jsp?glId=0uUqfd5UTp3BWn8nYIi6LXYMLrrKyhncs |
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« Reply #19 on: May 24, 2009, 05:32:05 PM » |
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I checked the link.. It loads up fine.. You should send a SPOT Ok Signal just tobe sure it all works... Pat in NH |
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« Reply #20 on: May 24, 2009, 06:12:38 PM » |
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I checked the link.. It loads up fine.. You should send a SPOT Ok Signal just tobe sure it all works... Pat in NH Thanks Pat... I'll go out and do just that right now. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 24, 2009, 06:33:27 PM » |
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Thanks Pat... I'll go out and do just that right now.
Just checked it.. the POINT shows up just fine.... I must have gotten a message crossed somewhere... at one point I thought you said you were leaving for HV-GB on the 18th.... With me leaving the 25th... we would have crossed.. I see now that you are flying back the 14th... Does not look like a meeting will occur unless you guys come bythe world HQ of 2TTW! Do you have "tracking" set up on the SPOT or do you just hit the OK button at intervals?? Pat in NH |
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« Reply #22 on: May 24, 2009, 06:55:23 PM » |
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It worked for us too.  Let the adventure begin. To celebrate, I'm having a cup of that freshly ground Frostbit/AKTroy coffee in the AM when I get up! Good luck and have fun! Mike and Kim |
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« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2009, 06:58:36 PM » |
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Thanks Pat... I'll go out and do just that right now.
Just checked it.. the POINT shows up just fine.... I must have gotten a message crossed somewhere... at one point I thought you said you were leaving for HV-GB on the 18th.... With me leaving the 25th... we would have crossed.. I see now that you are flying back the 14th... Does not look like a meeting will occur unless you guys come bythe world HQ of 2TTW! Do you have "tracking" set up on the SPOT or do you just hit the OK button at intervals?? Pat in NH I'll have it on tracking mode for the entire trip and I might show up on 2TTW's doorstep on the way back because I heard mention something about a single malt scotch... As for the 18th... my fat fingers probably misspoke. |
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« Reply #24 on: May 24, 2009, 07:24:59 PM » |
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