Mogan's Big Adventure

[Mogan]

Some of you may have already seen reference to my big trip on other threads. I just started a five week trip from NJ to Western Canada....

I'm on day 3 and am having the time of my life. The bike (and farkles) are working flawlessly (knock on wood). Whatever success I'm having I have to attribute much to the fine gents on this site that have elevated my knowledge of the bike and helped me doing many things I could not achieved on my own. To help say thanks, I'd like to do some sharing.

Before my trip, I setup a blog for my family. I later extended it to close friends. On the condition that any comments be kept clean for kids, etc. I welcome all of you to come along on this great trip via my blog.

Web address:

https://corknshutter.typepad.com

username: corknshutter

password: fjr1300

Please be respectful of the family audience on the site and ENJOY!

Many Thanks, Mogan

 

[FJRPierre]

Sounds like you're off to a good start. I love the pic of your bike on departure! Looks like you are going around the world! Enjoy! I think the route you finally chose maximizes the nice stuff

 

[BrunDog]

Oh my gawd! Too cool Mogan - you go boy!

Oh, can I borrow the K bike while your gone? Have a great trip and ride safe.

-BD

 

[TheAxeman]

Mogan,

I really appreciate the access to the blog and will be following your adventure closely. Great pics by the way. Be safe and try not to smile so much...everyone is going to think your having fun...

 

[devanator]

Enjoy the trip mogan. Man am I envious. A 5 week bike trip sounds awesome.

devanator

 

[Mogan]

Sounds like you're off to a good start. I love the pic of your bike on departure! Looks like you are going around the world! Enjoy! I think the route you finally chose maximizes the nice stuff

Thx! I planned what to pack for about a year. And, I don't think there's much difference between packing for 5 weeks or for 50 weeks. Part of what takes up space is all the camera gear I have... Next time I may try 50 weeks! This is a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mogan]

The ride is done guys. One of the most memorable experiences of my life. The bike performed almost flawlessly...having a front brake failure attributable to a fluid leak in the t-banjo area below the headlights. Bad install.

I subjected it to tremendous abuse in all kinds of terrain and weather. NO farkle failures of any kind. Can you believe it? I did end up tossing my waterproof duffle halfway through the trip, trading it in for a GIVI V46. The big "wow" discovery for me was how much better the engine ran after a throttle body synch.

Anyway, feel free to visit my blog if you want to follow the trip. Mogan

https://corknshutter.typepad.com

username: corknshutter

password: fjr1300

 

[devanator]

The bike performed almost flawlessly...having a front brake failure attributable to a fluid leak in the t-banjo area below the headlights. Bad install.

https://corknshutter.typepad.com

I actually had the same happen to me with my stainless line at the same joints. Had to retighten. Noticed it while I was on my MN1000 ride. Made it home safe though.

But anyway, too cool. Thanks for the link and letting us ride with you.

devanator/Mike

 

[Rickster]

very nice --- cool link.