Monthly Archives: April 2012

NOTHING LIKE RIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF UTAH

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Admin
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THE TRIUMPH HAS BEEN DELAYED!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Admin

I just found out that the Triumph is not scheduled to ship until June so time for plan-B. I’m going to have to buy a KLR 650 (less money) to make the trip with instead. This is probably for the … Continue reading →

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10,000 MILES, TWO OLD PEOPLE, A SCHNAUZER AND A TRIUMPH

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Admin

We have agreed on the route, found some landmarks to visit, got the motorhome serviced and ready to go, so now all we have to do is get the rolling hotel to Utah by June 6th to launch this puppy!

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MOTORCYCLE TRIP TO ALASKA

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Admin

Motorcycle to Alaska

It is Sunday April 15th, 2012 and I am in Michigan where my parents live to finalize the details of our upcoming two month trek to Alaska. We will be finalizing details about the route, food, fuel costs, maintenance costs, sites to see and whether or not my parents can get along for that period of time in a tight space.

I am supposed to be riding my new Steve McQueen Triumph but the delivery date has been pushed back to June (the date we are to depart) and that makes me nervous. I do have a back up plan to purchase a used KLR-650 Kawasaki if that happens. Stay tuned…

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FINAL PLANNING FOR ALASKA TRIP

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Admin

Next Tuesday I leave for Michigan to finalize plans for my Alaska adventure. I will be staying with my folks until April 25th. So far here is a breakdown of expenses; Fuel- $6,000.00 Food- $2,200.00 Maintenance- $1,500.00 Entertainment- $2,000.00 Utilities- … Continue reading →

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ALASKA MOTORCYCLE TRIP 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Admin

I’m going to jump to the present day on my new blog but don’t worry we will be back to fill in the blanks later. As of this writing my Mother, Father, Benz (my dog) and I are about to … Continue reading →

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MY FIRST MOTORCYCLE

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Admin

This was my first motorcycle, I was 5 years old. It was a 1966 Rupp minibike, it had a 4 hp Tecumseh motor and the brake was a steel paddle that rubbed up against the rear tire to slow you … Continue reading →

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