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Jun 12, 2015 | 09:19 PM

#11

kokemill

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From: Wisconsin

Thanks the write up on a great ride. I relay like your idea of the 1 day membership for showers.

Jun 13, 2015 | 08:00 AM

#12

GeneseeGap

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From: usa

Nice write up! More photos!!!

And showers? ohhh...fancy. I bet you guys drink your tea w/ your pinky in the air.

That rain storm would have done the job.

Jun 13, 2015 | 08:19 AM

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nevada72

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From: PNW

Great story. I know how tough it is to make time to take pictures when traveling solo and covering ground - much appreciated! And I relate to how "big" everything is out west vs other places. Mountains, open space, pretty much everything is on a larger scale.

For a bike wash I carry 2 micro-fiber towels. I'll hit a self serve car wash (Google searched on my phone) somewhere on my route and clean the bike up there.

So don't leave us hanging - what went so wrong at Starbucks?

Jun 13, 2015 | 09:48 AM

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BigDogIdaho

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From: Boise, ID

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalm

I knew about that, but at the time I was in the middle of Dallas and there were no truck stops less than 40 miles away. A quick trip across the street to Kohls for $7.00 worth of rag and towel and I was in business. It worked out great.

Hobo shower !

Oops....I forgot you went to the gym and got all fancy schmancy!! LOL

Jun 13, 2015 | 10:10 AM

#15

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From: Centennial, CO

You happened to drop into Colorado during one of the wettest periods in recent memory.
Rode my bike more in February and March than in May and June.

Jun 13, 2015 | 10:24 AM

#16

WRE4U

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From: Bolivia, NC

A lot of miles for sure....I would be hurting all over!!

Jun 13, 2015 | 10:32 AM

#17

JustDave13

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From: Somewhere SW

Nice write up, I did 3500 in 6 days from MA to CA on my (not so dressed) Super Glide.

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Jun 13, 2015 | 11:53 AM

#18

jpalm

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From: St. Augustine, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevada72

I was tempted to do that, but I have this fear of hitting my bike with one of those high pressure nozzles and getting water into a place it's not supposed to be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevada72

So don't leave us hanging - what went so wrong at Starbucks?

Long story short, I have a business here locally which has a sideline of establishing the same business for others outside of my territory. They start out making between $3,600 - $4,500 a month from day one (no, it's not a BS number, it's accurate) and I charge $19,900 to establish it. I just got done selling one to a gentleman in Dallas. I go out of my way to drive to Colorado for a guy who sounded serious, but then tried to talk me down to less than half. As if that wasn't bad enough, he was very arrogant and cocky about the whole thing. Picture the short, fat Bob from Office Space with the attitude of Robert Downey in Iron Man. I essentially told him to pack sand.

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Jun 13, 2015 | 01:07 PM

#19

nevada72

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From: PNW

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalm

I was tempted to do that, but I have this fear of hitting my bike with one of those high pressure nozzles and getting water into a place it's not supposed to be.

Long story short,

.... I essentially told him to pack sand.

I definitely do not use the high pressure feature. I choose "soap" and cover the bike and one of the towels. Then I choose "brush" and scrub the engine and tires. By then the time runs out and I use the wet rag and wash down the bike carefully. I pump more quarters into the bay and use the "rinse" feature, but no pressure - basically a weak sprinkle. The other clean towel is used for wiping her down.

It's not perfect, but would get about 90% of those Texas hummingbirds off your windshield.

Sucks about the biz deal. At least you were on the bike and it wasn't a total loss.

Jun 13, 2015 | 01:25 PM

#20

screamn_eagle

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From: northern alabama

thats an awesome trip....thanks for sharing. one of my most memorable trips included a ride through colorado. we took independance pass through the rockies in august of 04. you are right, it is breath taking. next year my wife and i are taking a trip up north through the blue ridge pkwy. i cant wait...thanks again for sharing

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