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The Tank · Jul 14th, 2012, 11:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post

We are sitting on our balcony at the Andrew Jackson hotel in the french quarter of New Orleans now

....

Coming into the french quarter we got into one of those terrible uneven spots at the beginning of Royal street where the concrete,asphalt and cobblestone meet.Got onto the raised and dropped section at the same time.The back tire went into the hole between the surfaces and the bike stopped dead on a cantor.Being fully loaded and off balance I told my wife to watch her legs and I laid it down gently on the crash bar.Picked it up,swallowed my pride and rode on.

Oops, we have all been there.

Slow maneuvering speeds with road hazards don't help matters.

Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post

Donned our raingear this morning to head out here,should have been a 3 to 3 1/2 hour ride at the most.Took us 7 hrs. the traffic was horrible.

Wow, you should make Phoenix, Arizona in about 4 hours at that rate. Keep coming West. You can't miss us.

fin_676 · Jul 15th, 2012, 04:53 AM

I feel your pain in having to lay your bike down
However if you do a lot of miles it is almost very likely that you will at sometime get into a situation where the bike will end up on it's side

Brian

Jack Klarich · Jul 15th, 2012, 10:52 AM

Steve, it aint no thing as long as you and Barb are OK, it is way to hard to prepare for the unexpected road surfaces like you were on Ride safe and enjoy your trip

HDDon · Jul 15th, 2012, 03:45 PM

Totally agree, No Harm No Foul. Ride safe friend.

STEVE07 · Jul 17th, 2012, 08:16 AM

We left New Orleans yesterday morning and we are in Jackson Mississippi this morning.Hopped on the Natchez Trace at the southern entrance and rode 85 miles of it yesterday.I have only rode it before in the fall.It is equally as beautiful in full summer foilage.We will run it for one more tank of fuel this morning then get back on the main highways and make a beeline for home.

R_W_B · Jul 17th, 2012, 09:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post

We left New Orleans yesterday morning and we are in Jackson Mississippi this morning. Hopped on the Natchez Trace at the southern entrance and rode 85 miles of it yesterday.I have only rode it before in the fall. It is equally as beautiful in full summer foilage. We will run it for one more tank of fuel this morning then get back on the main highways and make a beeline for home.

Sounds like a fun trip Steve. If you get a chance I would like to see some pics of New Orleans. That place is on my Bucket list eventually.

Jack Klarich · Jul 17th, 2012, 09:44 AM

Ya all are having TOO much fun

Have a safe ride home, Thanks for coming down again

joyflyin · Jul 19th, 2012, 11:37 AM

I have to say that Steve & Barb seem to always bring some rough weather with them through the Cincinnati area when they come through here, but finally, it worked out that I could meet up with them. They were staying about 23 miles from my house, (only about 6 miles from my office) so I ran down to visit with them. Had a great time hanging out with them. I was too chicken to ride my bike over, but the jeep did great. Looking forward to seeing them again, hopefully in Florida on their next run.

It was nice to get a break from working on the house, that's twice this week that I have gotten to blow off 'work' for fun! It's not helping us get to Florida any sooner, but it is nice to have a break.

STEVE07 · Jul 20th, 2012, 07:24 AM

On Tues.we went back on the trace and ended up riding it to the 390 mile mark before we got off,from there we rode to Columbia Tenn. where we spent the night,beautiful but very hot ride from there to Cinncinati when the sky turned black and they issued stay inside warnings on the radio.Took the first exit and found a motel.I posted this on fb.where I have been posting so my kids would see we are fine and Joy responded to the post.I told her where we were at and she came over to the hotel.It was great to finally meet you Joy!

Yesterday morning we set out on the last 450 mile leg of our ride.Started overcast and soon became heavy rain and it rained on and off the rest of the way.Got home about 7 pm. yesterday.I will post a few pics. in the next couple of days.

Jack Klarich · Jul 20th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Get some rest now, GOOD to see you again, Thanks for making a special Birthday for me

Jul 14th, 2012, 11:47 PM	#121
The Tank Super Moderator Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Feb 21st, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,710 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post We are sitting on our balcony at the Andrew Jackson hotel in the french quarter of New Orleans now .... Coming into the french quarter we got into one of those terrible uneven spots at the beginning of Royal street where the concrete,asphalt and cobblestone meet.Got onto the raised and dropped section at the same time.The back tire went into the hole between the surfaces and the bike stopped dead on a cantor.Being fully loaded and off balance I told my wife to watch her legs and I laid it down gently on the crash bar.Picked it up,swallowed my pride and rode on. Oops, we have all been there. Slow maneuvering speeds with road hazards don't help matters. Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post Donned our raingear this morning to head out here,should have been a 3 to 3 1/2 hour ride at the most.Took us 7 hrs. the traffic was horrible. Wow, you should make Phoenix, Arizona in about 4 hours at that rate. Keep coming West. You can't miss us. __________________ Need Help? Please read the Self Help Information & Tips - HDTalking AMSOIL Support from Tank Oils Last edited by The Tank; Jul 15th, 2012 at 11:07 AM. Reason: Removed repeated word. Duh...

Jul 15th, 2012, 04:53 AM	#122
fin_676 Moderators Ride: 1992 Softail Custom Join Date: Dec 21st, 2008 Location: Banffshire,Scotland Posts: 3,995 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip I feel your pain in having to lay your bike down However if you do a lot of miles it is almost very likely that you will at sometime get into a situation where the bike will end up on it's side Brian

Jul 15th, 2012, 10:52 AM	#123
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,606 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip Steve, it aint no thing as long as you and Barb are OK, it is way to hard to prepare for the unexpected road surfaces like you were on Ride safe and enjoy your trip __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Jul 15th, 2012, 03:45 PM	#124
HDDon Retired Moderators Ride: 2005 FLTRI Join Date: Aug 28th, 2009 Location: Suwannee, Fl Posts: 4,071 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip Totally agree, No Harm No Foul. Ride safe friend.

Jul 17th, 2012, 08:16 AM	#125
STEVE07 Super Moderator Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,455 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip We left New Orleans yesterday morning and we are in Jackson Mississippi this morning.Hopped on the Natchez Trace at the southern entrance and rode 85 miles of it yesterday.I have only rode it before in the fall.It is equally as beautiful in full summer foilage.We will run it for one more tank of fuel this morning then get back on the main highways and make a beeline for home.

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Jul 17th, 2012, 09:37 AM	#126
R_W_B Community Guru Ride: 2007 Dyna Street Bob Join Date: Oct 14th, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,475 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post We left New Orleans yesterday morning and we are in Jackson Mississippi this morning. Hopped on the Natchez Trace at the southern entrance and rode 85 miles of it yesterday.I have only rode it before in the fall. It is equally as beautiful in full summer foilage. We will run it for one more tank of fuel this morning then get back on the main highways and make a beeline for home. Sounds like a fun trip Steve. If you get a chance I would like to see some pics of New Orleans. That place is on my Bucket list eventually. __________________ "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." ~Martin Luther King Jr. "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."~Einstein

Jul 17th, 2012, 09:44 AM	#127
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,606 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip Ya all are having TOO much fun Have a safe ride home, Thanks for coming down again __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Jul 19th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#128
joyflyin Moderators Ride: 2007 Road King Classic Join Date: Jan 5th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,730 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip I have to say that Steve & Barb seem to always bring some rough weather with them through the Cincinnati area when they come through here, but finally, it worked out that I could meet up with them. They were staying about 23 miles from my house, (only about 6 miles from my office) so I ran down to visit with them. Had a great time hanging out with them. I was too chicken to ride my bike over, but the jeep did great. Looking forward to seeing them again, hopefully in Florida on their next run. It was nice to get a break from working on the house, that's twice this week that I have gotten to blow off 'work' for fun! It's not helping us get to Florida any sooner, but it is nice to have a break. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 20th, 2012, 07:24 AM	#129
STEVE07 Super Moderator Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,455 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip On Tues.we went back on the trace and ended up riding it to the 390 mile mark before we got off,from there we rode to Columbia Tenn. where we spent the night,beautiful but very hot ride from there to Cinncinati when the sky turned black and they issued stay inside warnings on the radio.Took the first exit and found a motel.I posted this on fb.where I have been posting so my kids would see we are fine and Joy responded to the post.I told her where we were at and she came over to the hotel.It was great to finally meet you Joy! Yesterday morning we set out on the last 450 mile leg of our ride.Started overcast and soon became heavy rain and it rained on and off the rest of the way.Got home about 7 pm. yesterday.I will post a few pics. in the next couple of days.

Jul 20th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#130
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,606 My Mood:	Re: Steve 07 and Florida trip Get some rest now, GOOD to see you again, Thanks for making a special Birthday for me __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

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