Thanks for posting and congrats again!

 

Haa, I like your line "Too old for cold." I'll think of that each time I put on the Gerbing jacket and gloves. 50deg is my cut off point. Below that and it is heated gear. LOL.
Your story reminds me of the time I rode my 74' sporty on a week long road trip with my friend. We both had chopped our bikes (hardtails and raked necks) We had a simple plan , just go ride.
Now I am the epitome of the "pussification of american biker" Large windshield, heated grips and gear, full fairing hard bags. trunk etc.
But believe me I am bragging way less than complaining.

Great pics and you have a fine looking grandbaby.

 

Great ride report, especially liked the part about finding gas for your bike.

 

Great story. First overnight trip is now in your memory bank. I think over time you will lean towards a touring bike that maybe more suitable for long rides. Sure makes things a lot easier and comfortable. Love your story.

 

Congrats on the new grandchild and on your adventure to see her!!!

Really enjoyed your write up, thanks for sharing!

 

Thank you for sharing...congrats on the Granbaby...mine is almost 9 now...they live 2 miles down the road...we are getting her for the weekend...Kids are on a cruise.

 

Thanks all, like I said, it was a blast. And as far as leaning towards a touring bike...........probably not...........but you never know.

 

That is one cool sporty!!

 

Great story about running out of gas. Had a some what similar experience on a sunday morning in eastern Co a couple years back. I was east bound on 36, getting low on gas,
the gas stations in the small town's I passed thru were closed, as in out of business. Somewhere
a little west of Idalia I was running on fumes, when I saw a sign that said gas. A mile down the road I see a building with 2 pumps out front, with a sigh of relief I pulled in.
Tried to fill up then realized it a farmers co-op station, so I couldn't access the pump, Sh#t so there I sat. After 20 min a pickup comes down the road and I'm praying it pulls in, but the driver looks me over and rolls right on by, again I'm thinking crap! Another 20 min passes and here comes the same truck, this time it pulls in. The farmer asks if I'm stranded, and I say yes sir I am, he then turned the pump on using his own credit card.
That guy really pulled my bacon out of the fry pan that morning so I gave him $50 for
that tank of gas. Thank goodness for people willing to lend a helping hand!!!!

 

way too cool...