Not a simple reason. Background: First Saddlesores done in 2002, a few more in the following years.
Then in 2006 I planned a 50cc, West to East, LA via I-40 to Wilmington, NC. My BMW R1100S was fully prepped including a custom 3 gal aux tank. Rode out to LA. Departed LA, rode to Barstow, and headed east. In NM a shaft which goes thru the clutch 'lost' its splines. Shipped the bike (and me) back to Phila. A very expensive ride, and BMW did not absorb any of the shipping or repair costs. So I've had this bug for 10 years. In April I rode down to JAX to depart for a 50cc but the weather in TX was dreadful and I rode back home.
So this was really my third attempt. Went to Tybee, got my witness and sand/water, found a working ATM in Wilm Island (close to Tybee). Got a starting receipt at 4AM and was heading west. As I approached Dallas around 9 PM ET my bike and body were doing fine but my brain was not 'in it' - decided I really didn't want to ride all the way to SD and THEN turn around and ride all the way back to Richmond. Was also having some dental 'issues' and something didn't feel quite right. So I checked into a hotel and checked out of the 50cc. Had a nice ride back over 2 days, off the clock. Ended up having periodontal surgery ($$). And pretty disappointed about my mission.
Thinking again about this ride and maybe in the fall when the weather is cooler?
Stuart
Then in 2006 I planned a 50cc, West to East, LA via I-40 to Wilmington, NC. My BMW R1100S was fully prepped including a custom 3 gal aux tank. Rode out to LA. Departed LA, rode to Barstow, and headed east. In NM a shaft which goes thru the clutch 'lost' its splines. Shipped the bike (and me) back to Phila. A very expensive ride, and BMW did not absorb any of the shipping or repair costs. So I've had this bug for 10 years. In April I rode down to JAX to depart for a 50cc but the weather in TX was dreadful and I rode back home.
So this was really my third attempt. Went to Tybee, got my witness and sand/water, found a working ATM in Wilm Island (close to Tybee). Got a starting receipt at 4AM and was heading west. As I approached Dallas around 9 PM ET my bike and body were doing fine but my brain was not 'in it' - decided I really didn't want to ride all the way to SD and THEN turn around and ride all the way back to Richmond. Was also having some dental 'issues' and something didn't feel quite right. So I checked into a hotel and checked out of the 50cc. Had a nice ride back over 2 days, off the clock. Ended up having periodontal surgery ($$). And pretty disappointed about my mission.
Thinking again about this ride and maybe in the fall when the weather is cooler?
Stuart