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Putting a 2011 C50 to the test - mega road trip

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I figured the way to really get the most out of the bike was to go on a 2 month long jaunt across the country. Back roads the whole way

Started in Boston.

1st leg destination is Sioux Falls, SD for a few beers with a buddy.

The circuitos route:

  • Woodstock, NY ✅
  • Harrisburg, PA ✅
  • Philadelphia ✅
  • Pittsburgh ✅
  • Columbus, Oh
  • Lexington
  • Cincinnati
  • Indianapolis
  • Chicago
  • Tunnel of Trees, MI
  • Minneapolis
  • Sioux Falls, SD

God I love this bike
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Wow that is a bummer! Glad you were able to get it together. Some day we have to reverse your bolts and use wing nuts. That way, you do not have to try to thread it though the frames. To do that, you have to remove the rear tire. Make sure you have lock washers on those.
got a lock washer this time. Luckily all the other bolts are seized, so it works 🤣

which I also have a nice new set of metric wrenches in my bag.
hope you also got a can of seafoam in that bag in case you pick up some bad gas along the way and the ride starts acting funny. If not...put a can and measuring cup in your bags somewhere.
hope you also got a can of seafoam in that bag in case you pick up some bad gas along the way and the ride starts acting funny. If not...put a can and measuring cup in your bags somewhere.
I don’t but will add to the kit.
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Wild West Viriginia and long as open grate bridges. That’s one way to start your morning.
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great state for riding...enjoy.
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picked a random town in Ohio to run back roads to. The motorcycle gods smiled.

Ended up in a town completely shut down for a giant car show. Sweet!

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Nailed it. There will be fries on that burger!
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Columbus was great. There’s a lot of great rides outside the city. Long straightaways with sharp turns to miss a field or something.

Inside the city bikes are cruising everywhere.

Fun time.

Made it to Cincinnati. Let’s see what this place has to offer.
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love the artwork on the side of that building...
Hope you're staying mostly dry. We had beautiful weather in NC/SC/TN/GA/VA this weekend.
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Sorry guys got wrapped up in Indy and forgot to update. So I made Cincy and then moved onto Indy. Hanging out in Indianapolis for a few days.

Second roadside repair performed when I discovered that my low beam was no working one night on a twisty Ohio road. Sorry other drivers, your vision is gonna get it.

Cincy was a kick ass town. That area of KY and OH is twisty road on hillside goodness. Highly recommend a visit if you get the chance.

Indiana is another story. Heading to Chicago later this week.

Cincy:
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Are you still in Indy? I'm on the south side of town. We could meet up if you wanted.
Are you still in Indy? I'm on the south side of town. We could meet up if you wanted.
Oh hell yeah. In town till Thursday morning than off to Chicagoland.

would love to grab a beer or three
Are you still in Indy? I'm on the south side of town. We could meet up if you wanted.
If you’re on the South side, I dug the Slippery Noodle. How about tomorrow evening (Tuesday)?
Nothing like roadside repairs to keep a trip interesting. Stay safe.
Sorry guys got wrapped up in Indy and forgot to update. So I made Cincy and then moved onto Indy. Hanging out in Indianapolis for a few days.

Second roadside repair performed when I discovered that my low beam was no working one night on a twisty Ohio road. Sorry other drivers, your vision is gonna get it.

Cincy was a kick ass town. That area of KY and OH is twisty road on hillside goodness. Highly recommend a visit if you get the chance.

Indiana is another story. Heading to Chicago later this week.

Cincy






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Skyline chili 5 way. I made 4 way last week :D

I lived in Cincy in '79 for 11 months. I was at the famous WHO concert.
Skyline chili 5 way. I made 4 way last week :D

I lived in Cincy in '79 for 11 months. I was at the famous WHO concert.
You poor bastard.

it’s not the onions and beans, it’s the substandard chili under that mess of cheese.
Fresh crunchy onions is real good on that stuff. I skipped the beans this time. They make spice packs called Cincinnatti Chili that work real well for at home.
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Fresh crunchy onions is real good on that stuff. I skipped the beans this time. They make spice packs called Cincinnatti Chili that work real well for at home.
Gonna have to give it a try. If I ever get home. 😛
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