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2010 BMW 1200 GS' - Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
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06-18-2010, 07:37 AM
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2010 BMW 1200 GS' - Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
Going down to see Kacey? Are they flying or driving?
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06-18-2010, 07:51 AM
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Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata “Challenge” - One day, 1,000 miles and just one tank of gas…
I think switching to BMW's.
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06-18-2010, 08:00 AM
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Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata “Challenge” - One day, 1,000 miles and just one tank of gas…
I'm guessing the 2-wheeled variety of BMW, if Earthling is involved.
Very nice result from this car! I stopped at the local dealer and showed it to my wife last night, even though we won't be shopping for a while. Such a great car!
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06-18-2010, 04:46 PM
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Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
BTW:
I talked with Wayne a little over an hour ago. He and Harry are headed south on 2 BMW motorcycles. They were sitting by the road in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire on his bike. He was trying to contact someone with BMW to help them out.
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06-18-2010, 06:27 PM
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Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
Wayne and Harry left this morning for a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains somewhere in the Carolinas. I have photos I will post shortly.
They left a bit after morning drive time, and will be heading down the Delmarva Peninsula toward their first stop near Williamsburg, VA.
They have their GPSs all charged up, the bikes are packed, and they are on their way!
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06-18-2010, 06:33 PM
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Re: Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
When I go to a motorcycle school again, I've got to ask about flat tires....know just enough to realize it's NOT a snap. 
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06-18-2010, 06:56 PM
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Re: Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
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Originally Posted by Chuck
When I go to a motorcycle school again, I've got to ask about flat tires....know just enough to realize it's NOT a snap. |
If you can ream-and-plug the tire, its no big deal. A sidewall puncture leaves you with 2 options: repair truck pickup or hoping fix-a-flat from a gas station will keep the tire inflated enough to make it to a dealer.
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06-18-2010, 06:57 PM
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Re: Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
Wayne called in at 6:15pm. As mentioned above, he's stopped near Dover, DE with a flat tire. He called BMW Assist and they are sending help. The nearest BMW Motorrad service facility is in Pennsylvania, so Wayne will be heading there for the tire repair. Then he will head down to South Carolina. Harry went on to their intended destination in Virginia.
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06-18-2010, 10:01 PM
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Hasta Lavista AAA-Vee Von't Be Bach
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Re: Wayne & Harry's Excellent Adventure - Part II
Photos taken this morning, as the bikes were packed -n- prepped for the trip
Wayne's motorcycle: Instrumentation:
Wayne's motorcycle: Rear view showing storage compartments:
Wayne's motorcycle: Closer view of storage available for over the road motorcycle travel. Roomy and secure.
Harry's motorcycle: Instrumentation:
Harry's motorcycle: Rear view showing storage compartments:
Wayne and Harry ready to head down to Virginia on a beautiful sunny June morning.
...And away they go, just after 9am.
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06-18-2010, 10:05 PM
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Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata “Challenge” - One day, 1,000 miles and just one tank of gas…
Well, Wayne's second leg of this trip ran into technical difficulties. He was on his way to the Great Smoky Mountains on a motorcycle ride with a friend Harry. While passing thru the Dover, Delaware area, Wayne's bike developed a flat tire. The nearest sponsor approved repair facilty is near Philadelphia, PA.
Wayne is presently stuck at a McDonalds in Dover, waiting for the tow truck. He's okay, but complaining about a sore butt sitting in a plastic McDonalds seat for over 5 hours waiting for this fabled tow truck. 
Harry has continued on to Salisbury, MD where he staying in a motel. I assume they will be figuring out what to do after repairs are completed.
Thanks,
Bob Winger
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