SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
If you have payed attention at all, you know that I, my girlfriend Jane, and over 20 other folks traveled to the north rim of the Grand Canyon 8 days ago. Read about it HERE. Most will also probably remember that Jane's Kawasaki Vulcan 500 did not return from the trip, stranded at Jacob Lake with a flat tire. Well this Labor Day weekend we again traveled to the area to retrieve her poor, lonely motorcycle.
I decided the best course of action was to upgrade my AAA membership to RV+ so I could get the towing for motorcyles (Up to 100 miles). So I did that, and early on Friday morning we left two-up on my FJR for the return trip and Vulcan rescue.
The wildflowers were blooming all over the Flagstaff area. The below photo just doesn't capture the essence, but the best I could do.
Once we arrived at Jacob Lake, it was only a short wait for the AAA flatbed to arrive. It was the same guy that towed the BMW motorcycle mentioned in my ride report from the week prior. He had a long drive to Salt Lake City and back delivering that sick Bimmer. Needless to say, transportation of the two wheeled variety has been keeping him busy.
He towed the Vulcan the 36 miles to Kanab, UT. Below is a photo of the view on the way down the mountain.
The Vulcan's flat was repaired at Kanab Country Motorsports - a small Yamaha and Polaris dealer in Kanab. They installed a new tube (old one had several holes in it) and once again, Jane's Vulcan 500 was ready to strike fear into the hearts of all who dared get close enough. Or at least into small, furry rodents and even that might be a stretch.
We stayed overnight in Kanab, a delightful little town in the middle of nowhere, but with all kinds of great scenery nearby. The evening weather was perfect and a pleasant respite from the Phoenix heat. We enjoyed a nice walk around town. If ever passing through Kanab, a nice place to get a bite to eat is the Three Bears Creamery Cottage. I highly recommend the black licorice ice cream and apple pie. Mmmmmmmm.
We were up early the next morning and before making the trip back to Phoenix, we first diverted to Zion National Park. It's not far from Kanab, and Jane had never been there. So, off we went. This is where my words finally end, and lots of photos begin........
The beautiful Zion National Park behind us....
An uneventful ride home for the two of us thank goodness. Jane's Vulcan is back safe and sound, but she won't be riding it much anymore. But that story is for another post.
If you have never been to Zion, I highly recommend it. The views are incredible. Just be prepared for some heavy traffic during peak summer season. It wasn't too bad for us, but I have seen it much worse.
I decided the best course of action was to upgrade my AAA membership to RV+ so I could get the towing for motorcyles (Up to 100 miles). So I did that, and early on Friday morning we left two-up on my FJR for the return trip and Vulcan rescue.
The wildflowers were blooming all over the Flagstaff area. The below photo just doesn't capture the essence, but the best I could do.
Once we arrived at Jacob Lake, it was only a short wait for the AAA flatbed to arrive. It was the same guy that towed the BMW motorcycle mentioned in my ride report from the week prior. He had a long drive to Salt Lake City and back delivering that sick Bimmer. Needless to say, transportation of the two wheeled variety has been keeping him busy.
He towed the Vulcan the 36 miles to Kanab, UT. Below is a photo of the view on the way down the mountain.
The Vulcan's flat was repaired at Kanab Country Motorsports - a small Yamaha and Polaris dealer in Kanab. They installed a new tube (old one had several holes in it) and once again, Jane's Vulcan 500 was ready to strike fear into the hearts of all who dared get close enough. Or at least into small, furry rodents and even that might be a stretch.
We stayed overnight in Kanab, a delightful little town in the middle of nowhere, but with all kinds of great scenery nearby. The evening weather was perfect and a pleasant respite from the Phoenix heat. We enjoyed a nice walk around town. If ever passing through Kanab, a nice place to get a bite to eat is the Three Bears Creamery Cottage. I highly recommend the black licorice ice cream and apple pie. Mmmmmmmm.
We were up early the next morning and before making the trip back to Phoenix, we first diverted to Zion National Park. It's not far from Kanab, and Jane had never been there. So, off we went. This is where my words finally end, and lots of photos begin........
The beautiful Zion National Park behind us....
An uneventful ride home for the two of us thank goodness. Jane's Vulcan is back safe and sound, but she won't be riding it much anymore. But that story is for another post.
If you have never been to Zion, I highly recommend it. The views are incredible. Just be prepared for some heavy traffic during peak summer season. It wasn't too bad for us, but I have seen it much worse.
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