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I ran up to a Harley show at Sound Harley in Marysville,Wa this morning.
weather apps said not even a CHANCE of rain for the trip up (about 50mi) but I hit some mist and then basically a monsoon north of Northgate until Lynnwood
Thanks weather apps! Youre awesome!
I entered in the Softail class but had some stiff competition, did not end up bringing home a trophy, but I did win a Harley Gear basket for a $5 ticket! (Actually 2 for $5 tickets, and the second ticket is the one that won, so score!)
Im going back tomorrow to pick up my winnings.
Im now kicking back at Golden City Buffet in Monroe, relaxing and grabbing a bite before I continue on home to Tukwila.
the weather turned for the better and its super nice out right now, 70s-80s with partly cloudy skies.
May take my time going home with some nice back roads. For the record, I voted for the Knuckle!
Rode 2 of the last 4 days and got rained on each day. Not a big deal, it’s hot summer weather here in NC that leads to pop up storms. Total about 250 miles of smiles.
Thursday evening I went to the OTR bike night in Mooresville NC, about a 110 mile ride. The storm kept the attendance low, but still a decent turn out. Couple of vendors on site including Sawicki Speed and Driven Customs, both local to the area. Local vendor making brick oven pizza and it was GREAT!
Yesterday rode done to Speedway HD for their annual Biker Bash. Sawicki Speed was there as well as JRI Shocks and RickRik, all local to the area. Also had a free mobile dyno. Hot temperatures kept the numbers a little low, but a ‘23 RGS pulled 172hp/149tq, NOT MY BIKE. Free food by the Speedway HOG chapter and a cheesecake vendor set up. Tried the Banana Pudding Cheescake, it was FANTASTIC!
FYI - the dyno sheet below is not my bike. That was a highly built ‘23 RGS, mine is just stage 2.
Link of my bike on the dyno..
Sunday.....280 miles of Ohio River byway and 2 lane twisty backroads. Picnic lunch in Reedsville, OH. On the way home we played reverse whack-a-mole with the rain. We were the mole and tried to avoid getting whacked. Radar check....sky check...route change....etc. Almost made it but finally got whacked (hard rain) 15 miles from home. We bitched and laughed in the same breath. No photos. I never stop for pics....I'm the most boring guy you could ever know. 😆
None today, I was out for several hours on both Friday and Saturday. It was sunny and temps in the low/mid 90*F range. Miserable if/when you had to stop...
I was up multiple times over night sucking down fluids, apparently I was somewhat dehydrated from the wind/sun/heat. Decided I'd take a break today.
Stopped at the Sportsman Club to pay my dues, then from there to Lou Lous diner on Rt 30 near Raccoon State Park(PA) for lunch then a leisurely ride home.
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Still mid ride!
Free food by the Speedway HOG chapter and a cheesecake vendor set up. Tried the Banana Pudding Cheescake, it was FANTASTIC!
