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Picking up my bike. Fly and Ride!

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Friday morning I am boarding a flight to Port Clinton PA to pick up my new Classic.

I ordered some hand guards this week. I ordered a Cross country seat from a dealer in IL, Hoping it gets to PA in time.
My nephew is picking me up at the airport, I can crash at his place if needed.

Once the bike is mine, I am heading to the north east side of MA to see my brother and show him my new bike. After that, I am heading back through Vermont, and across the Adirondacks. Next stop is My moms in Black River NY, then home which is a little west of Rochester NY.

I will be playing TAG in NY and possibly other states as I pass through.

I will take some pics and you can come along on the ride.

Packing my stuff. Helmet communication is charged, I have a balaclava to keep my head warm if its too cold. I have insulated riding pants, and one change of clothes.
For the bike, I have a small "Motopumps" air compressor and I think I will get a small tube of slime. Space is limited, so soft luggage to get me there.
 
Great !
You'll go through nice places specially Vermont & Adirondacks, NY !
Pics are mandatory !
 
That sounds like a great to get rolling on a new R18. There are some great roads in up-state NY.
 
Talked to the dealer l bought the seat from. It shipped today. Should be there Friday. I have insurance.

David
 
You should have a great time. I wish I lived near your route I would join you for some of the ride
 
The seat is at the dealer. Handguards will be at my home on Monday. Going with out.

Leaving tomorrow morning. Should be riding by 4:00 pm.

David
 
Enjoyable ride from the dealer to my friends house in PA. This thing is a hoot! Brakes are better than I expected. Better than the one I test drove. I did drag a peg once. It will do 100 easy. Everything works as it should. I can not find the engine temperature gauge.
Tomorrow is a 400 mile day. Heading to the north side of MA.
I will write more then.
So far. love it!
 
This morning in PA.
 

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Lunch in New Jersey.
 

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Sun is out now. Switched to lighter gloves.

Connecticut
 

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