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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 05:56 AM
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I posted this in the touring forum by accident first...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...de-report.html
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by StrokedNBored
I posted this in the touring forum by accident first...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...de-report.html
Sick! My hat is off to ya! Well done!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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That is amazing and a fantastic story. I am doing Chicago to Juno via Seattle next year We have it planned for 15 Days. I cant wait.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by StrokedNBored
I posted this in the touring forum by accident first...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...de-report.html


Send a message to a moderator and ask them to move the original thread. It was a great ride one of the best I've ever read about. It should be here in this section.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by StrokedNBored
I posted this in the touring forum by accident first...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...de-report.html
Congrat's on the great ride and accomplishment! And your write-up was well worth the read. Really enjoyed it, along with the occasional humorous observations. Almost inspired to do the same...almost.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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What a trip! Hats off brother, that was totaly incredible.
Great write up. Love the picks you included.
Good luck on your next adventure.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Very cool.
I responded in the other thread but -

Congratulations!
I could not stop reading your thread.
I enjoyed your re-write of the Eagles tune.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:03 AM
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Wow - add one more ride to everyones bucket list
 
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Respect!! That had to have been crazy. I just got back from my 3rd big trip and I can say it's not as easy as it looks. Congrats!!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 02:24 AM
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A tip of the helmet to you, man. What a trip, and great write-up and pictures. I don't know what you do for a living, but you could probably do quite well as a motojournalist!
And, you're right on that all of us should do something like you did at least once in our riding lives. I'm hoping to do the USA 4 Corners tour next year, which will seem like a ride in the park compared to your trip! But, I'm on the far side of 65, so maybe not.
 
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