Eastbound and down... runnin' from the rain down the coast:

[Speedygg]

Great read. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Twinrivers]

I really enjoyed your RR. Back in May of 09 I took a solo trip on my Harley Electra Glide from NH to Key West and back. Your RR bought back memories of that ride and excellent tips for my next one. I rode Skyline drive but missed out on the Dragon as it was closed due to two TT units meeting each other in a tight turn. I did find an amazing ride along the Nantahala River on W. Hwy 19 and onto the Great Smokey Mountain Expressway. I highly recommend that route going to or from Deals Gap. As much fun as I had on the HD I can't wait to do a trip like this on the FJR.

 

[Linc]

Thanks for all the comments, means a lot to know y'all read it and enjoyed "riding along" with me!

Twinrivers: You'll have a great trip on your new FJR, that part of the country is perfect for a sport touring bike! Glad I could share something that might help your next trip, W Hwy 19 sounds beautiful and I'll definitely get back down there again sometime next year... hopefully without rain and with my wallet!

 

[BikerGeek99]

VERY nice ride report! Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

And you're right - all the roads in Ohio do truly suck. So, a group of us are getting together in May down in Marietta to revel in those straight, flat roads. Join us! It'll be boring as hell.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Great read Linc, thanks for sharing it and the pics with us!

I keep an extra $100 on the bike for if (when) the wallet opportunity presents itself. I do like skooters method even better, might be time for a change.

--G

 

[Twinrivers]

Maybe even keep a photocopy of your passport or license on the bike. You could put it inside one of those packing slip envelops and stick it to the inside of a compartment. I'm not sure how far a photocopy will get you but it's better than nothing. Especially if you were riding north or south of the border and lost your passport.

 

[keef]

Wow!

Thanks for the great read and pics!

 

[Redfish Hunter]

For whatever reason I am late reading this excellent Ride Report. My compliments on your ability to laugh at yourself. I did not find it too long or wordy at all. I appreciate you posting this.

 

[weekend rider]

What a great trip report. One thing about riding by yourself is the you reap the rewards whether good or bad and learn what a solo adventure has to offer up to you at the end of each day. You will have a life time of memories never to forget only to share.. I have done several twoweek rides solo and have been very rewarding... Keep on riding and you may want to consider heading west where the sun shines

 

[brady]

Great trip report. I look forward to seeing more from you. Road trips like this are something special and are a good reminder of the joys that motorcycling can provide. Thanks for sharing your adventure!