tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post2621758523597779760..comments2024-02-11T03:17:28.641-05:00Comments on Motorcycle Touring - Riding on my V Star: Better Today Than Next SundayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-90874683336588883392012-07-03T23:32:47.677-04:002012-07-03T23:32:47.677-04:00Geoff, you are right - it always happens this way....Geoff, you are right - it always happens this way...but repairs are underway and I expect to be on the road on schedule (thanks Ken, for trucking my bike to the shop). Yikes, Only 4 more sleeps - I should start to pack (nah, I've got lots of time!)I hope to take lots of photos - I will be taking my time, much of the time.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-61043945152842169482012-07-02T23:14:15.205-04:002012-07-02T23:14:15.205-04:00Karen,
I think it's some sort of natural law t...Karen,<br />I think it's some sort of natural law that things fall over just before an important event! I've had an identical tyre experience. Vulcanising the inside of the tyre with that sort of puncture is a safe (and permanent) repair.<br /><br />Have a wonderful and safe trip, I'm envious! Lots of photos please!!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-11186004739906126312012-07-02T20:05:20.924-04:002012-07-02T20:05:20.924-04:00Trobairitz - I know it's going to be fun ... a...Trobairitz - I know it's going to be fun ... and I'm hoping the weather fairies continue to ride with me this year. See you soon.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-14883570917512730922012-07-02T20:03:00.068-04:002012-07-02T20:03:00.068-04:00Thanks Dar, I hope so.Thanks Dar, I hope so.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-83044874667013497482012-07-02T11:36:38.743-04:002012-07-02T11:36:38.743-04:00Think of it this way - at lest you get all of the ...Think of it this way - at lest you get all of the bad luck out of the way before you leave - this way the trip will be nothing but good luck and good times.<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to meeting you too. I think Hells Canyon just has a scary name and we'll all have fun. There will be a few of us all wanting to ride sweep so it won't be a fast crowd.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-17273229765404131212012-07-02T09:24:57.569-04:002012-07-02T09:24:57.569-04:00Wow, another big trip! Looking forward to hearing ...Wow, another big trip! Looking forward to hearing all about it.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-86604929984147722212012-07-02T02:41:15.185-04:002012-07-02T02:41:15.185-04:00Happy Canada Day!
They say things come in 3 and...Happy Canada Day! <br /><br />They say things come in 3 and you have just had your 3! You should be good to go for your trip now. Enjoy your ride and I can hardly wait to read everyone's blog posts!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-40965386598308638802012-07-02T01:14:50.706-04:002012-07-02T01:14:50.706-04:00A perfect excuse to return to the west - Can't...A perfect excuse to return to the west - Can't wait to meet "you all."VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-22807182973747751122012-07-02T01:02:53.543-04:002012-07-02T01:02:53.543-04:00Wow, you could have ridden anywhere and you chose ...Wow, you could have ridden anywhere and you chose to join our little gathering. Like Bob says we still have 2 and a half weeks. <br />Looking forward to meeting you.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-55029658858257851532012-07-02T00:46:39.302-04:002012-07-02T00:46:39.302-04:00Nothing opens up til Tuesday here, but I have some...Nothing opens up til Tuesday here, but I have some exceptional mechanics/technicians who I know will have me back on the road in no time (it's just getting the bike to them!)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-6457133569494149992012-07-02T00:29:13.096-04:002012-07-02T00:29:13.096-04:00Bob - on the big map it looks a lot further (Googl...Bob - on the big map it looks a lot further (Google tells me it's only 4,213 km, looks really short on the little map.)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-40843209303435951192012-07-02T00:24:04.986-04:002012-07-02T00:24:04.986-04:00Bummer with the flat tire, especially a new one. I...Bummer with the flat tire, especially a new one. I hope it can get fixed soon, so that you can get on the road.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-70351616655777369082012-07-02T00:13:32.103-04:002012-07-02T00:13:32.103-04:00Karen:
Wow ! only 6 more sleeps. You are coming...<b>Karen:</b><br /><br />Wow ! only 6 more sleeps. You are coming from such a long way away. I am down to 2 and a bit weeks.<br /><br />In my car I also had a slow leak, it was the "seal", they have to dismount the tire, clean the rim and then reseal it with some "goop" <em>(<-- technical term)</em><br /><br />Ride safely<br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com