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Aug 12, 2009 | 09:53 AM

Heritage123

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Upper Pennisula

Just got home. Over 2,400 miles – from southern Ohio; over into Indiana and Illinois; up through Idaho (along the mighty Mississippi), over into Wisconsin (absolutely beautiful state), up around the Michigan Penn, and back down into Ohio. 6 days, averaging 11 hours a day on the bike. Great ride. Already looking forward to my next trip. Colorado here I come!!!

Aug 12, 2009 | 09:56 AM

Doc Intrepid

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Good for you! The UP is a goal of mine. Glad you had a good trip.

Aug 12, 2009 | 12:18 PM

asm481

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Originally Posted by Heritage123

You went to the UP by going through Idaho??? Woulda been quicker going through Iowa.

Aug 12, 2009 | 05:40 PM

Heritage123

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You went to the UP by going through Idaho??? Woulda been quicker going through Iowa.

You sir are correct. It was Iowa. I guess I had potatoes on my mind; or it could be the fact that like my butt, my mind has grown numb from all that riding...

Aug 12, 2009 | 06:11 PM

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So, how was the ride? Any issues with the bike. Anything you'll change before your next long one?

Aug 12, 2009 | 09:31 PM

Heritage123

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So, how was the ride? Any issues with the bike. Anything you'll change before your next long one?

A great ride. Lots of rain - a little sunshine now and then. Before I go on the next one I will own a real good rainsuit. The one I had just didn't cut it.
I had a couple of issues with the bike. #1. My front end wobbles really bad at all speeds, but especailly below 45. I was actually startled at one point when I took my hands off the bars to adjust my glasses. I'm going to look into it - heard someone say it was normal, but I've never noticed it before and I don't believe its normal. #2. Upon down shifting my shifter wouldn't spring back up when I got to 2nd and 1st gear. Soemtimes I had to take my foot and manually push it up (I took the heel shifter off when I bought the bike). I read in my manual that I may need to replace a spring...