Loaded up

Suzy doesn't want me to go, we've bonded since the layoff

Loaded up and almost ready to go, check out the yard sale saddle bags: $5 but I had to cut off the fringes.


My son (Hollywood) testing out the ergonomics

1 Day Left!

Well, I am almost ready to venture out, I have a few minor loose ends to tie up before I can leave. Oil change tomorrow, gather up everything I will be trying to fit on the bike, feed and water the chickens, and make one last trip to Walmart for some supplies. The tires are mounted, GPS is programmed, and I think I've got everything I'll be needing. I can't wait!

The Planned Route

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Tires are here!

I got the front tire in last week, but I had a harder time locating the rear tire. It just showed up on my porch today, so now I am set. Just have to mount it. I had to make some adjustments to the front fender location, as the new tire is slightly larger than the stock size. Hopefully the rear will go smoother...I am going with these dual sport tires so I can ride on gravel or dirt roads easier. There are lots of them (dirt roads) down here, and I wanted to try something different anyway. We'll see they work. So far I like the front tire.
I still have to do an oil & filter change, but I have a few days for that.