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I broke in the Triumph Tiger on a 2,000 mile trip from Houston to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Unfortunately it was not a sight seeing trip. It was a marathon run there and back just to spend 3 full days with my dad, step mother, sister and niece. Even though I was in a bit of a hurry I did have fun.
I left on my birthday, Tuesday, October 15th at around 5:00 AM in the morning. My first stop was at Rudy's BBQ in Waco, TX. because they have the best freaking breakfast tacos of anywhere I have ever been. Spicy chopped beef with egg & cheese is my favorite.
After passing Fort Worth I had 300 miles of rain and wind. The Avon Distanzia tires did well. I cruised along at 80 even in the rain and never had even one slip.
600 miles after I started on the 15th I reached my destination for the day, Amarillo TX. 600 miles is a personal best for me in a siongle day on the bike. I wasn't even sore. The triumph is much more comfy than my FZ1 or VFR was. In Amarillo you really have no choice but to go to Big Texas for dinner. Nice filet with crumbled blue cheese was a nice finish to my long day.
Day 2 - October 16th. What should have been a fairly easy 280 miles in to Albuquerque. The rain, sleet, hail and snow followed me all morning. Every 25 minutes or so it got dangeraous enough that I needed to pull over and let it pass. I was read for cold and I was ready for rain but not both at the same time. New boots, gloves and heated grips are being budgeted for.
I did get to do some motosploring between Amarillo and Albuquerque. I bought a book on Route 66 and took a few detours on the way.
My first stop was a nice little diner that claims to be the half way point on Old Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles. As you can see this was another stop to get out of the rain. I was there for two hours and made lots of friends.
Food is freaking awesome. My green chile omlet was one of the best I ever had.
Take it with a grain of ssalt. The owner of the diner tells me that this is the generally accepted half way point "post Santa Fe", whatever that means.....
My Wolfman dry bags held up well. I am very happy with them. They took about 45 minutes or so to get setup just right. Once setup they come off and go back on pretty quick and easy. These babies help 4 bottle of home made wine for my trip out there. Lots of green chili for the ride back.
Just because I like this photo.
I took this photo at a horse trail riding facility named Broken Saddle. My niece, stepmother and sister had an appointment. I came by to take photos of them.
This is off of 14 in New Mexico.
While everyone was on their 2 hour horseback ride went on to Pecos National Forest (North East of Sante Fe) to get my mountain ride fix.
I left on my birthday, Tuesday, October 15th at around 5:00 AM in the morning. My first stop was at Rudy's BBQ in Waco, TX. because they have the best freaking breakfast tacos of anywhere I have ever been. Spicy chopped beef with egg & cheese is my favorite.
After passing Fort Worth I had 300 miles of rain and wind. The Avon Distanzia tires did well. I cruised along at 80 even in the rain and never had even one slip.
600 miles after I started on the 15th I reached my destination for the day, Amarillo TX. 600 miles is a personal best for me in a siongle day on the bike. I wasn't even sore. The triumph is much more comfy than my FZ1 or VFR was. In Amarillo you really have no choice but to go to Big Texas for dinner. Nice filet with crumbled blue cheese was a nice finish to my long day.
Day 2 - October 16th. What should have been a fairly easy 280 miles in to Albuquerque. The rain, sleet, hail and snow followed me all morning. Every 25 minutes or so it got dangeraous enough that I needed to pull over and let it pass. I was read for cold and I was ready for rain but not both at the same time. New boots, gloves and heated grips are being budgeted for.
I did get to do some motosploring between Amarillo and Albuquerque. I bought a book on Route 66 and took a few detours on the way.
My first stop was a nice little diner that claims to be the half way point on Old Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles. As you can see this was another stop to get out of the rain. I was there for two hours and made lots of friends.
Food is freaking awesome. My green chile omlet was one of the best I ever had.
Take it with a grain of ssalt. The owner of the diner tells me that this is the generally accepted half way point "post Santa Fe", whatever that means.....
My Wolfman dry bags held up well. I am very happy with them. They took about 45 minutes or so to get setup just right. Once setup they come off and go back on pretty quick and easy. These babies help 4 bottle of home made wine for my trip out there. Lots of green chili for the ride back.
Just because I like this photo.
I took this photo at a horse trail riding facility named Broken Saddle. My niece, stepmother and sister had an appointment. I came by to take photos of them.
This is off of 14 in New Mexico.
While everyone was on their 2 hour horseback ride went on to Pecos National Forest (North East of Sante Fe) to get my mountain ride fix.
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