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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 07:11 AM
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Ive done similar trips.. All as mentioned above. Just keep an eye on the rain and the next gas and potty stop.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BRKLYN1955
Thank you all, praying for that rascal. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Pretty soon he'll be making regular trips to the Keys and partying with the tourists down there.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 09:46 AM
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Pretty soon he'll be making regular trips to the Keys and partying with the tourists down there.
As long as he ends up at the Hogs Breath, he'll be ok!!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BRKLYN1955
Hi all, you iron butts chime in. My brother bought a home down in Fl. He’s planning on riding his 2014 Street Glide to Tampa. Mind you I think he made have 500 miles round trip under his belt, and is 65 years young. My question is things he should know and tips some of you may have? Thanks a bunch, this is his big brother 🤠
hour ago was 40 north of Richmond, he pressed for time stayed on interstate 👍🏻
 
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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BRKLYN1955
hour ago was 40 north of Richmond, he pressed for time stayed on interstate 👍🏻
I'm just a hair north of Richmond, pretty bad thunder boomers and heavy rain getting ready to start, hope he stays clear.

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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 01:12 PM
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This is the wrong weekend for riding down here.

We’re supposed to get 8-10 inches of rain by Sunday morning.


 
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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 01:35 PM
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Wish him well, looks like he’s riding into some really bad weather.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2022 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead Pat
What area of Tampa is he going to be in? He must keep his head on a swivel, drivers down here are terrible!!!!
You beat me to it, I try to avoid Tampa and I have lived here for over 30 years.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2022 | 06:50 AM
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You beat me to it, I try to avoid Tampa and I have lived here for over 30 years.
Spring Hill is destination, he come ove 10 and onto 301 then on 275 south. The crazy drivers are everywhere man, lot of rental car drivers in Fl though. Thank you again. * Badbagger are you in the area? If so hope to meet up someday, along with Hammerheadpat.

 
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Old Jun 7, 2022 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BRKLYN1955
Spring Hill is destination, he come ove 10 and onto 301 then on 275 south. The crazy drivers are everywhere man, lot of rental car drivers in Fl though. Thank you again. * Badbagger are you in the area? If so hope to meet up someday, along with Hammerheadpat.
That I am, I am just North of Spring Hill in Homosassa. Shoot me a PM, some great local spots up here for a quick drink or lunch and truly beautiful.
 
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