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Apr 4, 2010 | 07:14 PM

#21

CURTYS06FLHX

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From: Illinois

Motel for sure, tried that camping thing last summer at Badlands and Custer Park. Dont get any rest at all. After

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:15 PM

#22

Roadman56

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From: Empire State

I have camped and brought the bike on the trailer so I could ride during the day and do some meals at the site. The bike at the time was a Dyna and was easy to load/unload and didn't have much carrying capabilities. This way I had the equipment you could not carry on a bike so I had the best of both worlds. I always wanted to try camping by motorcycle but have yet to do so.

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:15 PM

#23

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

Cheap motel is rough enough for me....I'm a Hampton Inn kinda guy and so is the OL

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:19 PM

#24

GymRat523

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From: Bel Air Md

hotel, motel all the way, pack lighter and less hassle. Plus I'm old

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:22 PM

#25

VETERAN75

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From: SC

I've spent enough nights/months/year in tents with the army. If I aint flat broke and busted I'm gettin a room.

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:24 PM

#26

fripple

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From: down south

Quote:

Originally Posted by ybnorml

Camping days are over for me.......hotel / motel all the way. Its hard to
beat air conditioning, hot showers, and walking distance to a pub / tavern
after a long day in the saddle.

My thoughts exactly....

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:34 PM

#27

DeafUltra

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From: Brockport, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notgrownup

Cheap motel is rough enough for me....I'm a Hampton Inn kinda guy and so is the OL

X2. Must have swimming pool and free contential breakfast before my Linda and I begin another riding trek.

Thorey

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:43 PM

#28

bigdumbnoitall00

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i always look for the old roadside mom and pop joints.

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Apr 4, 2010 | 07:43 PM

#29

flhxkiller

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From: se michigan

The closest I come to camping these days is during sturgis, stay in a campground with rustic cabins (bunkbeds/electric/no water/bring your sleeping bag) that has a nice bathhouse and the owners serve a nice breakfast/dinner each day. A freind used to drag his toyhauler there each year, until he realized I was paying less money than he was and getting meals too boot.( and no dishes!!) Last year he left the toyhauler home and rode out for the first time with me. We're heading back this year for the 70th, can't wait..