eddiememphis
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250 Ninja was in Libby, Montana this morning at 5:45 local time to take a picture of a boid.
So, what happened to the ~12' Bigfoot statue in front of the museum at the back of the parking lot for the restaurant (that is just east of the museum) on the northwest corner where 96 tees into 299? Was it moved in the last few years to Happy Camp, or is it simply not on the list of rally bonuses? There are so many dang Bigfoot in that area (and I guess I vaguely remember something in Happy Camp), but it's the 10 or 12 footer in Willow Creek that most impressed me every time I have been through that area.No, the Bigfoot statue is in Happy Camp.Big Foot at 299 & 96 in Willow Creek?Couple of riders possibly heading to Happy Camp on 96. One of them rode across 299 from Redding. Glad to see a couple of them finally enjoying the motorcycling in Northern California this rally.
Math is not getting a holiday this July 4th.I do see some variation on routing. While Channel-Port aux Basques to St. John is mostly out-and-back (unless they are going on to Labrador....which I really doubt given less than 3 days), I think I see somebody headed to Robert's Arm while others continue. And I saw a small diversion to Corner Brook. Seems like 3 or more bonuses out here so far and probably different ways to scoop them up. I'm betting rally rider CPUs are over-clocked and their GPS running myriad "what-if" scenarios of the island AND after getting back to the mainland.
If they're coming back to the same ferry, it looks like 11:45 pm or 11:45 am again for departure with expectation of 9:45 check-in. That's 10-12 hours of riding time....or 22-24. I'm having trouble making those work efficiently....too short or too long unless they have tons of off the main route stuff to do or bonus(es) up towards the northern tip. The later ferry makes it hard to get back to the finish in time though...
Wait! Special extra sailing once a week. 6:45 am on Wednesday! Another little nugget the RM is throwing in there to separate the top runners? Could we see riders go back to their launch point around 5 am ADT?
So, what happened to the ~12' Bigfoot statue in front of the museum at the back of the parking lot for the restaurant (that is just east of the museum) on the northwest corner where 96 tees into 299? Was it moved in the last few years to Happy Camp, or is it simply not on the list of rally bonuses? There are so many dang Bigfoot in that area (and I guess I vaguely remember something in Happy Camp), but it's the 10 or 12 footer in Willow Creek that most impressed me every time I have been through that area.No, the Bigfoot statue is in Happy Camp.Big Foot at 299 & 96 in Willow Creek?Couple of riders possibly heading to Happy Camp on 96. One of them rode across 299 from Redding. Glad to see a couple of them finally enjoying the motorcycling in Northern California this rally. <
Do you think that any of those riders would go all the way out there without making ferry reservations in advance??Wonder how many have made multiple departing ferry reservations, or if their chosen route has already committed them to a particular ferry.
Mike has a tow truck coming to get him. He will tow it to Bangor and wait for the dealerships to open in the morning. Hopefully one of them has a tire for him. If we come up with a better option once he is in Bangor he'd still love to get back on the road earlier!IBR Rider in Maine needs help:
Mike Heitkamp is on I-95 50 miles west of Houlton Maine with a large hole in his rear tire. He is plugging it but has several plugs in already and it is not holding air, even long enough to move down the road. There is a truck stop in Houlton that might be able to patch it that is open today if he could get his wheel there. Otherwise he is also looking at an option to get it into Canada where there are open MC shops today.
He has a 2015 GSA. Can anyone in the area offer assistance? Please call or text me, 952-412-6235.
ST Johns looks like a dog statue in Harbourside Park. Gotta love Google street view!It looks like the Newfoundland crew is making a quick detour south to hit something in Witless Bay before heading up to St. John's but I can't figure out what. Any clues?
Is patching the tire at the truckstop not an option?Mike has a tow truck coming to get him. He will tow it to Bangor and wait for the dealerships to open in the morning. Hopefully one of them has a tire for him. If we come up with a better option once he is in Bangor he'd still love to get back on the road earlier!IBR Rider in Maine needs help:
Mike Heitkamp is on I-95 50 miles west of Houlton Maine with a large hole in his rear tire. He is plugging it but has several plugs in already and it is not holding air, even long enough to move down the road. There is a truck stop in Houlton that might be able to patch it that is open today if he could get his wheel there. Otherwise he is also looking at an option to get it into Canada where there are open MC shops today.
He has a 2015 GSA. Can anyone in the area offer assistance? Please call or text me, 952-412-6235.
Posted on adv as well.Mike has a tow truck coming to get him. He will tow it to Bangor and wait for the dealerships to open in the morning. Hopefully one of them has a tire for him. If we come up with a better option once he is in Bangor he'd still love to get back on the road earlier!IBR Rider in Maine needs help:
Mike Heitkamp is on I-95 50 miles west of Houlton Maine with a large hole in his rear tire. He is plugging it but has several plugs in already and it is not holding air, even long enough to move down the road. There is a truck stop in Houlton that might be able to patch it that is open today if he could get his wheel there. Otherwise he is also looking at an option to get it into Canada where there are open MC shops today.
He has a 2015 GSA. Can anyone in the area offer assistance? Please call or text me, 952-412-6235.
170-60-17Posted on adv as well.Mike has a tow truck coming to get him. He will tow it to Bangor and wait for the dealerships to open in the morning. Hopefully one of them has a tire for him. If we come up with a better option once he is in Bangor he'd still love to get back on the road earlier!IBR Rider in Maine needs help:
Mike Heitkamp is on I-95 50 miles west of Houlton Maine with a large hole in his rear tire. He is plugging it but has several plugs in already and it is not holding air, even long enough to move down the road. There is a truck stop in Houlton that might be able to patch it that is open today if he could get his wheel there. Otherwise he is also looking at an option to get it into Canada where there are open MC shops today.
He has a 2015 GSA. Can anyone in the area offer assistance? Please call or text me, 952-412-6235.
What tire does a GSA use?
Try posting here: https://advrider.com/index.php?threads/maine-riders.396920/page-2759
2003 13th place Finisher, Leon Bergeman?Who would have thought a little 250cc could carry a set of balls that big.
Mike is in Bangor. Chris W is 2 hours out with a 180/55-17 they are going to try and squeeze on. If they can't get that to work, Chris is also bringing a trailer so they can get the bike to somewhere that does have one.170-60-17Posted on adv as well.Mike has a tow truck coming to get him. He will tow it to Bangor and wait for the dealerships to open in the morning. Hopefully one of them has a tire for him. If we come up with a better option once he is in Bangor he'd still love to get back on the road earlier!IBR Rider in Maine needs help:
Mike Heitkamp is on I-95 50 miles west of Houlton Maine with a large hole in his rear tire. He is plugging it but has several plugs in already and it is not holding air, even long enough to move down the road. There is a truck stop in Houlton that might be able to patch it that is open today if he could get his wheel there. Otherwise he is also looking at an option to get it into Canada where there are open MC shops today.
He has a 2015 GSA. Can anyone in the area offer assistance? Please call or text me, 952-412-6235.
What tire does a GSA use?
Try posting here: https://advrider.com/index.php?threads/maine-riders.396920/page-2759
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