| AZgl1500 Riding from Florida to Arizona ! |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 9th, 2010 06:25 pm | 61st Post |
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AZgl1500 wrote: LilJack wrote:Sounds good, I make my way into Arkansas quite often.Congrats, great looking bike. Enjoy the trip
____________________ Dan 1998 GL1500SE in Pearl White. |
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2010 01:10 pm | 62nd Post |
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Coming thru Mobile into MS. you can take hwy 63 at Moss Point north to Hwy 98. Take that west to Hattiesburg then 49 North to Magee. From there hwy 27 and 28 are nice back roads to Vicksburg. Then 5 miles to the river and head north to Arkansas. Edit to add the above from Mobile to Vicksburg is about a 4 and a half hour ride give or take. Last edited on Wed Feb 10th, 2010 01:11 pm by LilJack ____________________ Dan 1998 GL1500SE in Pearl White. |
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2010 01:36 pm | 63rd Post |
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The route will actually depend on the weather and where you guys happen to be able to meet us. I've thrown the map away (figuratively of course). We are just going to say "here we are, now where do we want to go today?"  We might get up towards Arkansas, don't know. Right now, all we know is Tampa on the 11th, leave on the 12th and head generally northwesterly and stay off of I-75.
____________________ John |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 01:46 pm | 64th Post |
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Great news John! I'll give you a call soon to let you about a whole bunch of backroads the "White Knight" needs to see. From the way it looks I'd just tell Mardonna to expect you home somewhere around Memorial Day(give or take a few weeks).
____________________ Andy 1983 GL1100 Vetter Fairing, Bags & Trunk MOTAD Stainless Exhaust 1993 GL1500 Interstate  "Always have a smile on your face, makes everyone else think you're getting away with something" If you woke up this morning, don't complain - You woke up! "It's amazing how much good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit." |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 03:20 pm | 65th Post |
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Good morning John,  Congratulations, you found yourself a very nice bike. If you happen to get off track on your trip come by and see us. We are just north of Ft. Worth. Rabbit lives close so we could all have a cup of coffee. I hope you get to ride it a million miles.    Dean
____________________ Riding Motorcycles For over 55 Years Thank you Lord for all my blessings. "Life is simpler when you plow around the stump" 84 Interstate with Ventu Craft Trailer |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 03:47 pm | 66th Post |
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Ha ha ha  Andy, I told Mardonna what you said and she smiled and giggled  Dean, you got that. All you have to do is to watch my chicken tracks on that SPOT weblink which will be in my signature line while we are on the trip. Got a 2 day shindig lined up at Comfort Suites Houston 11440 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77084 That will be on Sat/Sun 20th/21st of March. Get together time at noon on Saturday or before. I might be there the day before??? dunno now. That will allow all to ride in Saturday morning and I'm staying overnight and not leaving out until Sunday to give folks some freedom to work with on making the Meet 'n Greet We have no plans what so ever on routing. This trip is going to be one of those "wonder what we should do today?" kind of things.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 03:53 pm | 67th Post |
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All I can say John is, lucky sounds like every mans dream.Enjoy yourself and be safe.
____________________ Ron |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 04:58 pm | 68th Post |
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hey congratulations on your new ride, please dont forget to take lots of pictures
____________________ 85' GL 1200 Interstate - 40 MPG@75mph |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 05:26 pm | 69th Post |
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Better yet have Mardonna fly out to AR and you can check out the wonderful backroads around here at your leasure.
____________________ Tim CMA Faith Riders Chapter 732 Don't steal, the government hates competition. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 07:10 pm | 70th Post |
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John, Not sure if you know this or not, but once you start going through Louisiana, if you see a State Trooper, chances are you will see a lot more of them - they rarely go solo. Same thing for Texas. Be careful! Your stay in Houston is on my last weekend of Spring Break, I doubt the Wing will be ready for serious riding, but I'll 4-wheel it or ride the Burgman and come see ya'. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys from around Houston and SE Texas (and of course You John)! And that is a mighty Purty Bike!
____________________ My "other" ride is a Suzuki Burgman 400. It's a blast in "big city" traffic. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 10:18 pm | 71st Post |
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John as you probably know most over the road truckers try to make it home late Friday and start out again Sunday around noon to be at their destination by Monday morning. And of course they own the road at night, not for me anyway.
____________________ What use to be right is now wrong and what use to be wrong is now right. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 10:47 pm | 72nd Post |
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John, will be coming out your way in September to see the Grand Canyon and maybe a White Wing.
____________________ Yesterday is for memories! Today is for making memories! Tomorrow is a concept that does not exist! What are you waiting for? ... Sam-n-Elaine Just livin' the dream!!!!! Just another day in paradise!!!!! Honor above all else!!!!! Thank you Dylan Saunders for the layout of my greeting!!!! |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 10:55 pm | 73rd Post |
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If you decide to make the Arkansas detour, send a heads up ahead of time if possible. I'd much rather meet there than Houston if you know what I mean.
____________________ Frank '08 GL 1800 Pearlwhite PGR Darksider #638 BT45 front 'Stone Eucopia 422 rear "You can observe a lot just by watching" Yogi Berra |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 11:00 pm | 74th Post |
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For you guys around the Houston area, the hotel where John will be checking into is one block off of Beltway 8.....If you guys don't have an EZ tag there will be some tolls to be paid....From I-45 South take Beltway 8 North to The Clay Road exit, you will have 3 toll booths....Upon exiting at Clay Road the hotel will be a left under the Beltway, on the right....Coming from the North on I-45 take the Beltway South, you will also have 3 tolls....Exit Clay Road, at Clay Road turn right hotel on the right.... You guys coming in on I-10 either way get on Beltway 8 going North and Exit Clay Road.....Take a left under the Beltway....By now y'all should know the hotel is on your right...  ....There are several places to eat and have a Mini M&G....Before John leaves Houston I am going to take him to Jame's Coney Island.....Really want to see a BIG bunch of you guys to show up and have your picture taken.....The ones on the post office wall don't count..........What would be, I think super super nice is to have a BIG group there Sunday to ride out I-10 with John.....Give him a BIG Texas sent off.....Claude.....
____________________ THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Old Red 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Black Beauty http://www.RudysBackyard.com |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 11:12 pm | 75th Post |
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Lawdy... all this kinda makes me wanna drive out to the interstate and see if I can see the White Knight when he drives by... sorta like lining up to see the Olympic torch. Text me when you are fifteen minutes east of Seguin, TX and I'll ride out to I-10 on Maltov and salute you as you pass... Saa-lute! Terrific looking bike... T
____________________ http://www.culleynet.com "A man with nothing to lose is a powerful commodity." Me, 2001 "I'm not a biker, I'm a motorcyclist." Me, 2010 1996 GL1500A 71K-ish (Oreo Darkside and lovin' it! Rear ~ Dunlop Winter Sport 175.60.R16 ROF Front ~ Bridgestone Battlax 130/60-18 reverse mounted) 1998 Valkyrie 56K-ish ("Darkside" Goodyear Triple Tread Assurance 205.60.R16) |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12th, 2010 01:42 pm | 76th Post |
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redbaron wrote: For you guys around the Houston area, the hotel where John will be checking into is one block off of Beltway 8.....If you guys don't have an EZ tag there will be some tolls to be paid....From I-45 South take Beltway 8 North to The Clay Road exit, you will have 3 toll booths....Upon exiting at Clay Road the hotel will be a left under the Beltway, on the right....Coming from the North on I-45 take the Beltway South, you will also have 3 tolls....Exit Clay Road, at Clay Road turn right hotel on the right.... Looked that up yesterday. Looking like my wife will be at class all day so I'll be free to roam. I'll be there....... Can't wait to meet John.  Last edited on Fri Feb 12th, 2010 01:42 pm by 93Wing ____________________ Avatar: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt (Jug) Gotta love that R-2800 and big ole paddle blade prop..... I love the smell of 100 octane and oil in the morning..... Just think, this is what the Germans saw barreling in at them.... (8) 50's blazin away.... Ride safe and watch your six! |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 13th, 2010 09:56 am | 77th Post |
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Nice looking wing John,dosy- sleepy drivers may see you coming now with the colour
____________________ 1995,SE,20TH ANNIVERSARY;CANDY APPLE 2 TONE RED TRI WING TRIKE!!! Proggresive 416 shocks, American racing Anson sprint Wheels. 3 WHEELS ON MY WAGON AND ENJOYING EVERY MINUTE!! |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 13th, 2010 03:47 pm | 78th Post |
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An excellent choice of color... 
____________________ Half of being smart is knowing where you're dumb. US Navy Mustang Airedale 1962-1985 (Retired) Naval Aviation: "We haven't left one up there yet!" |
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14th, 2010 12:35 am | 79th Post |
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Just get it on the way back West before the Love Bugs start to hang around the roads in the FL panhandle and South AL.........you will have a two tone bike if not! Great looking ride! Safe travels
____________________ Served 823rd RED HORSE Unit '83-'88 USAF 'Semper Ducimus' Red Knights Alabama Chapter 2 "Loyal to our Duty" PGR Alabama Div. http://goldwingtech.info/Rudys_MC_Links.htm 1983 CX500 Custom 1981 GL1100 Standard 1982 GL1100 Aspencade 1985 GL1200 LTD http://www.instamapper.com/ext?key=5953812943818996578 |
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14th, 2010 12:46 am | 80th Post |
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Congrats John, sure look forward to seeing your route as you go or is that return. You must be a kid in a candy store just waiting.
____________________ Spider Bob GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY, GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps, it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Patriot Guard Rider |
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