[Flem]

Just got back from an amazing road trip.

Day 1 : Raleigh, NC to Front Royal, VA via Appomattox & Skyline Drive
Day 2 : To Philadelphia, PA via Harpers Ferry, Antietam & Gettysburg
Day 3 : To NYC
Day 4 : To Chinqateague, VA via Staten Island, NJ, DE & Cape May Ferry
Day 5 : To Raleigh via Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Caught two Red Sox games - 1 in Philly and 1 at Yankee Stadium. Weather was perfect - didn't have to break out the rain gear once. Traffic into Philly & NYC was terrible and Jersey has some of the worst road surfaces I've ever experienced - but rest of the ride was fantastic.

Some pictures ...

 

[afcop97]

Sounds like an epic trip. I especially like the 0 highway part.

 

[IDStryker]

Nice!!!

 

[J4patrice]

Nice trip and pics.. I was just in Front Royal on May 23rd. Hubby and I met up with someone from the stratoliner forum. We were in Winchester, va all week.

 

[11Stryker]

Thanks for sharing the pics- Always good times when weather cooperates!

 

[Teadancer]

Most awesome Flem!

 

[wayne]

Nice. I haven't done a long trip like that in quite a few years. Maybe it's time again soon. glad the weather cooperated.

 

[deputystryker]

Nice. You have any more pictures?

 

[jmwinf146]

I'm jealous!

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[RetiredUSAF]

Impressive. I wish I could make a trip like that

 

[wes]

NJ and NY have the WORST roads around here!

Go Redsox!

 

[11Stryker]

NJ and NY have the WORST roads around here!

Go Redsox!

Salt, Frost, Politics!!

 

[BuckeyeStryker]

Now that my friend, is a roadtrip. Props!

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[Guest]

Sounds like a great way to spend a week!

 

[raoul]

Looks like a great trip, Flem. I'm originally from the Baltimore-Washington corridor, so I'm familiar with a lot of that area.

Here's the inevitable question...what bag is that? It looks like a great option for solo riding.

 

[JesterAZ]

What a cool trip! *jealous* thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[afcop97]

NJ and NY have the WORST roads around here!

I think Michigan would give them a run for their money. Some potholes here are easily mistaken for sinkholes.

 

[Flem]

Looks like a great trip, Flem. I'm originally from the Baltimore-Washington corridor, so I'm familiar with a lot of that area.

Here's the inevitable question...what bag is that? It looks like a great option for solo riding.

The bag is a Saddlemen Sport Tunnel Bag. Unfortunately I can't recommend it as the straps used to keep it secured just don't do the job well enough. It was constantly shifting to the left or right - not so much that I thought it would fall off - but enough to be annoying and need regular adjustment.

Here's a link if you're still interested, though ...

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/saddlemen-sport-tunnel-bag

 

[Blackvapor]

The bag is a Saddlemen Sport Tunnel Bag. Unfortunately I can't recommend it as the straps used to keep it secured just don't do the job well enough. It was constantly shifting to the left or right - not so much that I thought it would fall off - but enough to be annoying and need regular adjustment.

Here's a link if you're still interested, though ...

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/saddlemen-sport-tunnel-bag

I'm glad someone asked you about that... I've had this bag in my wish list for months. It's really looks like the ultimate tail bag. I wonder if there's a way to modify how it attaches to the bike for a more secure fit?

Amazon has it for about $10 bucks cheaper, with free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Saddlemen-TS1450R-Tunnel-Tail-Bag/dp/B0041QFOWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370532625&sr=8-1&keywords=Saddlemen+TS1450R

 

[Flem]

I'm glad someone asked you about that... I've had this bag in my wish list for months. It's really looks like the ultimate tail bag. I wonder if there's a way to modify how it attaches to the bike for a more secure fit?

Amazon has it for about $10 bucks cheaper, with free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Saddlemen-TS1...=1370532625&sr=8-1&keywords=Saddlemen+TS1450R

Yeah, was thinking about that. I think I can probably fix the problem by glueing the straps that go around the seat to the pad that the bag attaches to. That should prevent the sliding around. I hope that works because otherwise it's a really nice bag.


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