Allright, we are three days away from take off. Lots of the ladies have done LOTS of work to/on their bike to get things ready. Me? I've done a few things. New detachable sissy bar...and that's it. That was enough.
You know, when you buy a new Harley - there is a term you become rightly familiar with - Harley Poor. Everything is so expensive and of course you just have to have it and sometimes you need it - like new handle bars. I did that with my first Harley - this one - not so much. I'm not going through that again. I have been spending lots of mula on trip items though - you know trial size this and that, new shirts, socks, other stuff. I can't bring too much though - on a motorcycle trip there is no room for "might need this item" which then travels around with you, never use and takes up valuable space for the thing you did need, which you forgot anyway.
I put together my bags - I'm essentially all packed and ready to go. I'm only bringing three pairs of pants, 1 pair of shorts, three t-shirts, swim wear, and a sweatshirt, (Law Tigers of course - they are the best as they were the first to jump on board and help us out as a sponsor). That's 5 days for each pair of pants/shirts. I'll let you know later if this is enough clothes for a 15 day road trip!
I checked with two mechanics and since I just serviced my bike not too long ago I'll not be getting another service until we return. As for my tires - I have 5/32 tread on the back and 9/32 on the front. More than enough to get to Graceland and so I'll check the rear tire then and get it replaced in Memphis if needed. I was going to spend $400 on new tires - but why? The front is perfectly good and the rear is suitable for over 3000 miles and I'll get it changed at 2000, that $200 I'll save will be better spent at the casino at the craps table...I mean at the...ya, that's what I meant - at the casino! That's the last day of the trip - two days in Laughlin!
All in all, I'm ready! Let's rock and roll.
2 comments:
Hey Jett:
I am Harley Poor!! LOL
Remember, there will be laundry facilities at our stopover hotels.
That's why I'm only bringing 2 prs of jeans plus the one I'm wearing on takeoff. A few t-shirts, my hoodie, boardshorts, chonis, socks, brazierres (hee hee) and a couple of long sleeved shirts. I will wash every 3 days.
I can't believe it's almost here. Seems like we've waited an eternity. Worth the wait, fo sho!
"that $200 I'll save will be better spent at the casino at the craps table"
What a trip...I cannot wait!
Lots of motorcycle riding, great company and plenty of gambling opportunities! Horse racing at Bluegrass Downs, Mississippi Riverboat Casinos and Laughlin. I can hear the dice calling already :-)
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