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08-07-2008, 11:44 AM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,118 Re: Gene and Don  Bryan wrote:  Otherwise, guess it comes with age, or just finding myself more of a homebody lately You ain't the only one. Yesterday was my highest mileage day of the year - 140 Km round trip to Peterborough to go to the wreckers via dropping Matt at work in Lindsay and another 60 KM to pick him up after work. GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

08-07-2008, 12:07 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 528 Re: Gene and Don I hear you Bob ...... I just checked and only put on 352 km since I got my bike inspected on July 8th - so averages about 12 km per day ...... most of that is to the beerstore n' back ....... otherwise farthest I've gone this year is about 75 km - way back when the sun was shining I went to Peggy's Cove ..... "wow" ..... things gotta pick up - as I'm running outta projects to do around the house ..... on a good note: one of my parcels is at the post office - but gotta pick it up tomorrow - so either it's my new carb kit - or the compression tester ????? Cheers, n' Happy Trails, Bryan  Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

08-07-2008, 4:06 PM Gene McCall Joined on 03-02-2006 Murfreesboro Posts 654 Re: Gene and Don Tonight we are in St. Stephens, NB, at the border.  Tomorrow we cross back into the US!  Ron, if you could give me a call on my cell, 615 293-4940 I would appreciate it.  We are stretching the rear tire and think it will reach your place OK.  We may purchase a tire from Logue's and need a place to install it.  Also, we are down to half a headlight on low beam, no headlight on the sidecar and no brakelight on the sidecar.  Since we still have other lights we are safe but hope to replace those when we reach your place. Phil, we may reach the Amish early.  As I recall you said that was OK as there is not a party there as last year.  BTW I checked with Amy just to be on the safe side that her work had changed again.  I know you will miss her.  Depends on how hot it is, I may sleep in the camper since there are no sheets. David W. the race is on, if you beat us to Amish please don't lock the door at night.  Phil does that when he is there by himself so the spooks won't get him. We are now over 13,000 miles for the trip.  Don is a little under the weather with flue like symptons but tonight we are in a motel so he should bounce back quickly! Gene  I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid!    Report

08-11-2008, 4:52 AM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,118 Re: Gene and Don Sorry I haven't posted the Spot reports lately. I've been taking the 650 apart and ordering & picking up parts for it &c. Thursday Latitude:45.21 Longitude:-67.2428 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/07/2008 19:49:03 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=45.21,-67.2428&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 Friday Longitude:-70.7979 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/08/2008 21:12:55 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=44.4195,-70.7979&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 Saturday  Latitude:42.6241 Longitude:-72.7929 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/09/2008 22:27:15 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=42.6241,-72.7929&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 Sunday  Latitude:41.8237 Longitude:-75.6855 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/10/2008 22:45:32 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.8237,-75.6855&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

08-11-2008, 7:02 AM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 585 Re: Gene and Don Gene called me this morning and they are here: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/nmfpa?_requestid=243943 They are in need of a back tire and are going to try to limp in to Williamsport to have it changed at Bob Logue Honda. Sounds like the cords are close to showing so keep your fingers crossed. If all goes well, they will be staying in Williamsport overnight. Ron in PA    Report

08-11-2008, 9:07 AM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,118 Re: Gene and Don I'll re-post the link so it is clickable  http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/nmfpa?_requestid=243943 That tire was put on in Alaska. It wasn't what they wanted but the dealer said it was all he could get that would fit. Neither of them were happy with it's handling either.  By the time they got here it was well on it's way to what I call "sidecar pattern baldness" and I offered to see what the local dealers had in stock but Gene wanted to try to make it home on it so he could get the tire he prefers. Hopefully they have one there. GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

08-11-2008, 5:31 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 585 Re: Gene and Don A new tire should arrive overnight if all goes as planned. If not, there are two tires that will fit it at the next dealer up the road, about 25 miles away. Either way, by the end of the day, they will have new skin. They feasted on a great steak dinner at the Hoss's Steak and Seafood House in Williamsport tonight. My wife and I picked them up in the car and gave them a short tour of the town on the way down to the restaurant. Don got to speak to the Myron Schroeder, the specialist at Bob Logue's who fixes all the bikes up for the museum. He stressed that the bikes are not restorations, they are all originals that he meticulously took apart, cleaned and polished to a high degree. All of them are functional and could be ridden. Myron is a WWII Vet who had something to do with B-24 Liberator Bombers. He sitll rides a Pacific Coast. Ron in PA    Report

08-17-2008, 7:04 AM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,118 Re: Gene and Don Latitude:41.0321 Longitude:-77.0024 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/17/2008 00:13:54 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.0321,-77.0024&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 They have been here for several days so this must be the Amish rally. After all that time on the road, they deserve to rest in the woods for a few days. I have been busy taking the 650 apart. Due to family chauffeur duties I only have an hour and a half per day to work on the 650 and spend on the internet during the week right now so I won't be around much for the next few weeks. GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

08-17-2008, 2:55 PM TonyG Joined on 04-05-2006 Posts 194 Re: Gene and Don I must admit. Your GPS coordinator is quite accurate. The "A" in the following map is the exact point at which Don/Gene have set up camp and tent. How did you know their coordinates? Did they have a GPS locator? http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.0321,-77.0024&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=41.032169,-77.002181&spn=0.000896,0.001717&t=h&z=19    Report

08-17-2008, 3:27 PM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts 328 Re: Gene and Don  TonyG wrote: I must admit. Your GPS coordinator is quite accurate. The "A" in the following map is the exact point at which Don/Gene have set up camp and tent. How did you know their coordinates? Did they have a GPS locator? http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.0321,-77.0024&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=41.032169,-77.002181&spn=0.000896,0.001717&t=h&z=19 Gene and Don have one of these which is set up to email their updates to him. 1983 CX650 C 1983 CX650 T    Report

08-17-2008, 4:14 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 585 Re: Gene and Don They ought to send one of those SPOT devices to bin Laden. Put a sign on it> "Push here for a direct line to Allah." Ron in PA    Report

08-19-2008, 6:00 AM Gene McCall Joined on 03-02-2006 Murfreesboro Posts 654 Re: Gene and Don I am not sure Bin L. would know how to operate Spot, you do have to press the correct button! Night before last we stayed at the Green Acres (remember the old TV series?) rv campground, just off I76 in Ohio. We spent last night with my son and his family in Columbus and will leave tomorrow for the last leg of the trip. We will stop for a visit with one of Don's old mates (now I am talking like an Aussie!) in Bellwood, Ohio, near Dayton. Don't know if we will stay the night with him or not. At this point on the trip we have rolled up almost 15,000 miles, 14,920 to be exact. Since the Boro is still over 400 miles away we will definitely top 15,000. It has been a wonderful trip, not only because of the country we have seen but also because of the support of our friends! I will make a final post to this thread when we reach home. Don's trip will not be over until he reaches Melbourne on the 30th of August. He leaves Nashville on the afternoon of the 28th. The 29th of August is a day that will never exist for him! I am sure he will make a final, final post to this thread when he gets home. Gene I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid!    Report

08-20-2008, 6:03 PM MidTNJasonF Joined on 07-22-2007 Smyrna, TN Posts 92 Re: Gene and Don My computer gave it's last breath yesterday. It is in a box headed to California to get repaired. I hope to see it in a week or two as good as new. Sorry if you have not been getting the email update but since the travelers are almost home I guess that is no big deal.     1973 Honda GP350 WERA Vintage ride 1982 Honda CX500 Custom 1996 Suzuki Bandit GSF 600 A couple cars A couple trucks    Report

08-24-2008, 7:07 AM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,118 Re: Gene and Don I've been busy lately, but I guess I should post these before Don lands in Aus.  ;-) Sunday  Latitude:41.1068 Longitude:-80.9412 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/17/2008 22:18:08 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.1068,-80.9412&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 Monday  Latitude:39.8299 Longitude:-83.022 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/18/2008 16:38:36 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39.8299,-83.022&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 Tuesday  Latitude:39.8299 Longitude:-83.0221 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:08/19/2008 00:32:54 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39.8299,-83.0221&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 Gee guys - you haven't been putting on much mileage lately, have you  ;-) GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

08-30-2008, 3:02 PM Gene McCall Joined on 03-02-2006 Murfreesboro Posts 654 Re: Gene and Don The trip is now officially over! I just received an email from Don. He had a good trip home. We traveled a total of 15,356 miles and were on the road for 76 days. We camped around 54 days and stayed with friends or in motels the rest of the time. Between the 2 of us we have around 3,000 pictures and hours of audio notes to transcribe! We will both try to publish something for our friends and to post on boards, just don't expect it soon. Gene I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid!    Report

08-30-2008, 3:25 PM Len in PA Joined on 03-31-2006 Bristol, PA Posts 232 Re: Gene and Don Glad you're home safe and sound! It was a pleasure seeing you again at the Amish Rally and meeting Don. What a great adventure. Looking forward to all the info when you get it all together. Take care. Lynn '82 GL500i...nearing 100,000 miles    Report

08-30-2008, 3:27 PM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,118 Re: Gene and Don  Gene McCall wrote: We traveled a total of 15,356 miles That's 15,356 miles by sidecar outfit. Don went another 19,000 miles or so by air. I'd bet he needed the 76 days on the road between those flights ;-} GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

08-31-2008, 4:36 AM JB in SC Joined on 03-02-2006 Irmo, SC Posts 142 Re: Gene and Don Congratulations Gene and Don! 2007 Burgman 650 1983 CX650C    Report

08-31-2008, 5:52 AM WayneDW Joined on 07-28-2006 Minneapolis Posts 661 Re: Gene and Don Way to go guys. What an adventure! I am impressed and envious. Look forward to that write up. Wayne 1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate WWW.fossilapostles.com    Report

08-31-2008, 6:35 AM DaveF Joined on 06-11-2008 Lawrenceville, GA Posts 278 Re: Gene and Don Wow, what a ride!  Congratulations on completing such an epic adventure.  I'm also eagerly anticipating your trip report. My Home Page 1981 GL500I 1982 GL500I 1983 GL650I    Report

08-31-2008, 10:06 AM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 528 Re: Gene and Don Aye Gene n' Don - Much congratulations on your trip - yet see your still keeping spry with the dancing girls <grin> ..... whereas, another friggin' rainy day here in Halifax - and must admit during your 76 days of adventure - I still only put on about 150 miles - mostly to the beer store and home and mostly between the rain drops ..