Triumphrat

ohiorider · 05-26-2006

My good riding buddy Grebmrof and I will be loading the Bonnies with tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, and other assorted stuff, (can't forget clothes) for an extended ride. We'll be leaving the middle of next week from Cleveland, Ohio for points southwest by way of KY and TN, then swinging right (west) thru Missouri and Texas, and on to N Mexico. Then the fun begins. We plan to head north thru AZ, UT, Idaho, Wyoming, possibly Montana.

Ultimately, another right turn will have us headed back East, through South Dakota, etc, etc., until we eventually make it back to Sweet Home Ohio.

We plan to be on the road for approx 3 weeks. Best guess at this time is that we'll ride 4500+ miles.

I'm leaving a perfectly good, time-proven R100GS in the garage in favor of my 2003 T100. My buddy is leaving his Suz VStrom 650 and riding his 2001 Bonnie. We're not planning on doing the typical BMW banzai trip of 600-800 mile days, but have decided to limit daily travel to around 300-350 miles, which should be perfect for our Bonnevilles.

All our bikes have to do is keep firing plugs, mixing gasoline, and keep the wheels turning and we'll be a couple of happy guys.

Hey, if I made it from Charleston WV to Brownsville TX in 1966 on a BSA Spitfire Scrambler (yes, Scrambler) it should be a piece of cake on the new Bonneville. Forget the fact that was forty years ago, back when I didn't know any better! Greb's no sloch either .... he's taken off on road trips in a Guzzi sidehack outfit that only a glutton for punishment would attempt. Came to his senses after a couple of years and got back on two wheels!

Can't wait to get started!

Bob

dcpyatt · 05-26-2006

Safe Riding, my Buckeye Brothers... Be sure to take lots of pictures to share upon your return!

50yrDream · 05-26-2006

Have a great trip--Be safe!!

Rempke · 05-26-2006

Absoultey! Ride carefully and be safe..! Take lots of photos of your adventure! I'm envious of your option and I'll be thinking about the long rides while I'm stuck at work. =)

Mike

ChuckofTahoe · 05-26-2006

Awesome plan.

Ride fast and Godspeed.

desertrider · 05-26-2006

For best climate stay north in AZ...thru Flagstaff, Winslow, Holbrook. But if you think you want to come through tucson (100) and need a place to stayover let me know. Greg Hale '01 Bonneville

Mancha · 05-26-2006

Sounds like you'll be riding right through El Paso. If I weren't heading off on a ten-day vacation of my own, I'd insist that you stop and let me treat you to Chico's Tacos. Instead I'll just have to wish you the best of luck. Take pictures.

tba-golfer · 05-26-2006

Ohio- If you need a place for a shower or a cold beer in Mpls., let me know.
And do do do stop by at Zelmo's in Joliet on the way home.
After 4000 miles on the road you should fit right in!

Send us a postcard.

triumph_955_st · 05-26-2006

We need to get a list on here of people who will open their doors for folks just like these guys to stay at while doing trips like this. I'm getting a new house built right now, but when it is done, the door and garage will be open for any Triumph riders.

ohiorider · 05-27-2006

Thanks to everyone for the positive comments, good wishes, and generous offers. Looks like we'll be hitting it Wed or Thur morning. The RennTech will be loaded to the max, I'm using the stock seat, since the flat passenger portion makes a nice platform for a TourMaster bag. Hard bags are on. I'd like to find a tank protector before strapping on the tankbag. Just finished installing the Progressive fork springs this morning, 440 shocks earlier this past week.

To paraphrase Popeye, 'we've done all we can do, 'cause we can't do no more. Time to hit the road!

Bob