FZ1inTX
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On the FZ1 anyway!!!
So, yesterday morning I packed up the Cortech tribags with stuff for the weekend and went to work. I knew it was going to rain that afternoon and into the evening. So, I put the rain covers on the luggage and carried in the one with my rain gear in it.
I got lucky because at about 6pm, the heavy rain let up and it turned to a drizzle. I still put on the full rain gear knowing the overspray from cages and wheelers would be heavy. Glad I did! I ended up slabbing it all the way to Old Town, ME from Portsmouth, NH. I got one stretch of a couple miles where it rained in Freeport but the rest of the ride was light misty stuff and overspray as I passed vehicles.
The Easy Pass failed when I entered the turnpike, but I said screw it and kept going. It is velcro'd and plainly visible. I figure if a cop did see it and come running, I'd claim ignorance and just point to the obvious pass in the bike. No one came after me though. I'll likely see a DOT "ticket" in the mail, which I'll attach a pic of the pass on the bike, sign and sent it to them so they can take their money.
There were zero idiots out for the night! I didn't have a single problem with anyone trying to cut me off. I think the added reflective piping all over the rain suit was a big plus. Most cages just moved over to let me pass and pull back out behind me.
I only saw one LEO in 200 miles and he was clocking southbound traffic. Even if we was clocking me, I was in a small cluster of cars and only doing 8 mph over according to the GPS.
I really wish we had a more visual warning, like a bright light, for low fuel. When I noticed I was flashing and running on F Trip, I already had 21 miles turned! I dove off the very next exit which I happened to almost pass by as I was glaring at the guage.... Made it to the station and filled up. (Note to self... have ALL gas cards handy and not in your wallet under a rain suit, motorcycle overpants and jeans beneath!) That took some digging!
The remainder of the trip was just as uneventful. I only saw one critter and that was in the last mile of I95 before the exit to my Mother's house. It was a bobcat. Big one too. He came out to the white line and saw me coming, then turned and went back down the embankment as I passed by. Beautiful cats even in the dark with headlights only!
So, the first night trip.... in not so great weather on the FZ1 was surprizingly enjoyable! I return Sunday during the day and will be taking back roads to go to NH from here. Can't wait for that part of this tour!
Off to clean and lube the chain which is NASTY after that evening ride!
Safe riding all! Enjoy the nice weather if you are lucky to have it.
So, yesterday morning I packed up the Cortech tribags with stuff for the weekend and went to work. I knew it was going to rain that afternoon and into the evening. So, I put the rain covers on the luggage and carried in the one with my rain gear in it.
I got lucky because at about 6pm, the heavy rain let up and it turned to a drizzle. I still put on the full rain gear knowing the overspray from cages and wheelers would be heavy. Glad I did! I ended up slabbing it all the way to Old Town, ME from Portsmouth, NH. I got one stretch of a couple miles where it rained in Freeport but the rest of the ride was light misty stuff and overspray as I passed vehicles.
The Easy Pass failed when I entered the turnpike, but I said screw it and kept going. It is velcro'd and plainly visible. I figure if a cop did see it and come running, I'd claim ignorance and just point to the obvious pass in the bike. No one came after me though. I'll likely see a DOT "ticket" in the mail, which I'll attach a pic of the pass on the bike, sign and sent it to them so they can take their money.
There were zero idiots out for the night! I didn't have a single problem with anyone trying to cut me off. I think the added reflective piping all over the rain suit was a big plus. Most cages just moved over to let me pass and pull back out behind me.
I only saw one LEO in 200 miles and he was clocking southbound traffic. Even if we was clocking me, I was in a small cluster of cars and only doing 8 mph over according to the GPS.
I really wish we had a more visual warning, like a bright light, for low fuel. When I noticed I was flashing and running on F Trip, I already had 21 miles turned! I dove off the very next exit which I happened to almost pass by as I was glaring at the guage.... Made it to the station and filled up. (Note to self... have ALL gas cards handy and not in your wallet under a rain suit, motorcycle overpants and jeans beneath!) That took some digging!
The remainder of the trip was just as uneventful. I only saw one critter and that was in the last mile of I95 before the exit to my Mother's house. It was a bobcat. Big one too. He came out to the white line and saw me coming, then turned and went back down the embankment as I passed by. Beautiful cats even in the dark with headlights only!
So, the first night trip.... in not so great weather on the FZ1 was surprizingly enjoyable! I return Sunday during the day and will be taking back roads to go to NH from here. Can't wait for that part of this tour!
Off to clean and lube the chain which is NASTY after that evening ride!
Safe riding all! Enjoy the nice weather if you are lucky to have it.
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