Chicago to Virginia and back

[Tanker]

That was a great report Marty. I'm glad you are OK after the "get off".

Enjoy the new 08' and keep the shiny side up.

 

[0Face]

I'm struggling with whether or not to get a Roadcrafter or maybe the the light version.

 

[petey]

Marty, as this was a bummer to go thru.... I like a story with a happy ending. B)

 

[airboss]

I'm struggling with whether or not to get a Roadcrafter or maybe the the light version.

Go to Aerostich, what ever you chose they'll fit you and make it right. Plus an extra 10% for showing up.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Bump...for an awesome read.

 

[bigjohnsd]

Bump...for an awesome read.

Without this Bump I'd have never seen this and always thought of Oface as a guy in his underwear. JSNS

 

[gixxerjasen]

Yea, this one was pretty much an instant classic.

 

[airboss]

Thanks for the bump.

Reread Marty's ride report just to be sure I would know when and if I was having a bad day.

About Chicago traffic. I kind of miss it.

After being in Tucson for a few months, kinda feels like some of the excitement is gone.

 

[0Face]

Bump...for an awesome read.

Just when I thought it was over....

 

[wheatonFJR]

Thread's not deleted. It is never over. Quite frankly, except for your personal tragedies on this trip, this is one of the best reading RRs ever. I especially liked the part about you trying to get a rent a ride from Jimmy Johns!

 

[LCB]

I didn't know about this until this thread got resurrected. And here I thought I had some "interesting" adventures.

Good on ya Marty for making lemonade out of lemons!

 

[Gurock]

I went down on a trip like yours only I managed to go down on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Same thing, I wrecked the bike, but walked away just very soar. Same thing, the insurance said I had more farkels than coverage, so I went and got the RDL seat, side cases, Ram mount, and such before I Virginia. My insurance had travel interruption so they paid for my rental car, hotels and meals to get home. The also gave me $10,500.00 for the bike that I'd bought 8 months and 25k miles earlier for $6,200.00. I couldn't complain about Foremost Insurance, but still hated losing the bike.

Glad you were OK and took it in stride.

BTW Ilive about 20 minutes from you and go to Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio about once a month for a Friday through Sunday. If you are interested ever let me know.

Also, something you probably already know, there is an old fashioned drive in on the east edge of Tell City, IN (on IN 66) that makes incredilbe shakes and malts.

 

[Intech]

I had to read through it again. Hey Marty, it looks like an adventure now, right?

 

[escapefjrtist]

Missed this one the first time around...damn Marty, you do have some adventures!

--G

 

[Tyler]

Missed this one the first time around...damn Marty, you do have some adventures! :coolsmiley02:
--G

Me too... Jeezus, Marty...

 

[Gramps]

Marty's a survivor, an inspiration and an all around MacGyver kind of guy.

I've always tried to follow his

wisdom to keep me safe.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I'm sorry. But I just like him calling Jimmy Johns and trying to negotiate a ride. I would loved to hear both sides of that conversation. And his wife's comment to knock it off, yer creepin' everybody out...Priceless.

That just cracks me up!

 

[Niehart]

I'm sorry. But I just like him calling Jimmy Johns and trying to negotiate a ride. I would loved to hear both sides of that conversation. And his wife's comment to knock it off, yer creepin' everybody out...Priceless.
That just cracks me up!

+1

 

[Tyler]

Marty's a survivor, an inspiration and an all around MacGyver kind of guy.I've always tried to follow his

Just watched that... :lol:

 

[0Face]

Life is all negotiation my friends...