Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 55

IceCreamSoldier · 09-25-2011, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman

Really sorry it did not work out. But now it will have to happen on the my return trip.

Is it too early to book the "RadioMan Returns" session at the school

Just would like to let everyone know that Mark had those kids ( and the two teachers ) spell bound. Wouldn't be surprised if Chapter Four for our travelin' man has something to do with elementary education

rtwpaul · 09-26-2011, 12:33 PM

Bon Voyage...good talking with you today, see you on the road somewhere around the world

Radioman · 09-26-2011, 04:25 PM

Today was travel day, meeting up with Sam who is joining me riding south and then getting to my brothers house in Tucson.

Mileage: about 235

Weather: it was in the 90's at 7am. just kept getting hotter. reached 105 on the ride to Tucson

I was packing the bike in front of the hotel, and Gary walks by and gives me the "nice bike"..... We start talking about the ride, motorcycles, life etc. Turned out to be a real great meeting!!

He is a sculpture and he and his wife were down selling his sculptures from Utah. He left, but came back while I was still packing and gave me one of his Stainless steel Necklaces. The image is of two hands grasping each other.

Had to get a photo as the dialog and meeting was special.

Here is the Necklace: The Statue of Responsibility http://www.sorfoundation.org/
Based on Dr Viktor Frankel Meaning of Life which I had read 20 years ago.

Just before I left, his wife came out and we were talking about Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving and family. Amazing how many people are effected with this disease.

Sam and I meet up for breakfast in Tempe and me David who rides a GS, he was interested in our trip and wanted a photo.

Then roll on down the hwy to my brothers house.

My brother and I catching up.

Getting the bikes unpacked in the garage, I notice a sticker on Sam's bike........

Radioman · 09-26-2011, 05:19 PM

Was a day off from riding, time to evaluate the gear and then doing some Bike maintenance.

Miles 24 for the day

Weather Hot and Sunny 90's

Hung out with my Brother Bruce, had lunch together and then Czfcathy invited us over to work on our bikes and for dinner!

Her Husband Skip has a collection of old Penton Motorcycles that he has restored

Sam was really excited as he raced once against John Penton (who was Skips neighbor growing up!)

Look it was the precursor to KTM

Then we jumped right into Bike maintenance. Sam needed to change his front tire, and Skip was showing us a different way to spoon on the tire.

always time to learn.

Then onto Oil changes for both of us. Skip and Cathy jump into action to help Sam after he dropped a bolt and then a tool into his KTM

(of course they helped me replace a couple flanged nuts that had worked themselves loose on my GS)

Sam finishing off his oil change.

The hospitality of our hosts was amazing! The helped get our bike work done, then prepared a great meal as we talked about motorcycles, travel, and life. What a great afternoon and evening!

They sent Sam off with a "hello Kitty" with instructions to take her to Bolivian Salt Flats

Cathy's Hello Kitty saying goodbye to Sam's Hello Kitty

Thanks Skip and Cathy for the wonderful time!

More great times with generous ADV community!

Radioman · 09-26-2011, 05:50 PM

Another day relaxing and getting rested for the ride.

We took a little ride to get coffee and take a few photos amongst the Suguaro's

The Catus are very sharp. Ouch!

Had ordered a new Windscreen and it arrived via FedEx. It is a Britannia Composites ltd Mirage 2. It was really hot in my brothers Garage for guys from the PNW. So what would you do.... Bring the bike inside

through the front door and into the living room.

Much better working temps!! Hope my brother does not see this post

Getting the instrument cluster attached to the new windscreen.

Getting it all bolted in place. This should give me better wind management and adjustability.

Getting it all tighten down.

Then Sam and Radioman had a little fun!!

Then getting all the gear settled and taking some time to rest and finalize some details.

sector · 09-26-2011, 06:28 PM

It looks like you guys are getting off to a good start! I can tell you're going to have an enjoyable trip, for sure. I'm glad Sam is riding along for this leg of your journey. It will make for some entertaining stories, I'm sure!

MoBill · 09-26-2011, 06:50 PM

Hats !!!

And

for new windscreen...mebbe don't clean this one with HD sandpaper?

good luck man...loving the mods, trip and especially "mileage for the day, 24"

Signal · 09-26-2011, 09:32 PM

Where's the third amigo

Radioman · 09-26-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Signal

Where's the third amigo

Two was all we can handle

Radioman · 09-26-2011, 09:53 PM

As we continue our rest and preparations. Decided we need to watch Cycle South.

Bike of the 70's ...... had fun watching this movie on the eve of us heading further south.

AceRph · 09-26-2011, 10:21 PM

rpage11 · 09-27-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman

Was a day off from riding, time to evaluate the gear and then doing some Bike maintenance.

Miles 24 for the day

Weather Hot and Sunny 90's

Hung out with my Brother Bruce, had lunch together and then Czfcathy invited us over to work on our bikes and for dinner!

Her Husband Skip has a collection of old Penton Motorcycles that he has restored

Sam was really excited as he raced once against John Penton (who was Skips neighbor growing up!)

Look it was the precursor to KTM

Then we jumped right into Bike maintenance. Sam needed to change his front tire, and Skip was showing us a different way to spoon on the tire.

always time to learn.

Then onto Oil changes for both of us. Skip and Cathy jump into action to help Sam after he dropped a bolt and then a tool into his KTM

(of course they helped me replace a couple flanged nuts that had worked themselves loose on my GS)

Sam finishing off his oil change.

The hospitality of our hosts was amazing! The helped get our bike work done, then prepared a great meal as we talked about motorcycles, travel, and life. What a great afternoon and evening!

They sent Sam off with a "hello Kitty" with instructions to take her to Bolivian Salt Flats

Cathy's Hello Kitty saying goodbye to Sam's Hello Kitty

Thanks Skip and Cathy for the wonderful time!

More great times with generous ADV community!

That was a lot of fun. You guys are always welcome. Cathy and I had a couple good chuckles the next day. Take care and have fun, Skip

Pansy · 09-27-2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceRph

Anyone want to make book on how long will it take before that shiny new windshield looks like this one ?

Glad to see you are off on another exciting Adventure, Mark

Idahosam · 09-27-2011, 10:43 AM

So what's the odds, 3 to 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pansy

Anyone want to make book on how long will it take before that shiny new windshield looks like this one ?

Glad to see you are off on another exciting Adventure, Mark

Idahosam · 09-27-2011, 10:49 AM

Hey Radioman H0w's this for a Theme

"Dos Amigos paseo del Sur, No se preocupe No hay prisa"

09-26-2011, 12:33 PM	#812
rtwpaul out riding... Joined: Feb 2011 Location: in a holding pattern Oddometer: 1,281	Bon Voyage...good talking with you today, see you on the road somewhere around the world __________________ RTW on a thumper...KTM - LC4 Round the World ADVenturization...on hold while i do the KTM build!!! KTM LC4 Adventurization build thread www.ridingrtw.com

09-26-2011, 04:25 PM	#813
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,163	September 24, 2011 Quartzsite, AZ to Tucson, AZ Today was travel day, meeting up with Sam who is joining me riding south and then getting to my brothers house in Tucson. Mileage: about 235 Weather: it was in the 90's at 7am. just kept getting hotter. reached 105 on the ride to Tucson I was packing the bike in front of the hotel, and Gary walks by and gives me the "nice bike"..... We start talking about the ride, motorcycles, life etc. Turned out to be a real great meeting!! He is a sculpture and he and his wife were down selling his sculptures from Utah. He left, but came back while I was still packing and gave me one of his Stainless steel Necklaces. The image is of two hands grasping each other. Had to get a photo as the dialog and meeting was special. Here is the Necklace: The Statue of Responsibility http://www.sorfoundation.org/ Based on Dr Viktor Frankel Meaning of Life which I had read 20 years ago. Just before I left, his wife came out and we were talking about Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving and family. Amazing how many people are effected with this disease. Sam and I meet up for breakfast in Tempe and me David who rides a GS, he was interested in our trip and wanted a photo. Then roll on down the hwy to my brothers house. My brother and I catching up. Getting the bikes unpacked in the garage, I notice a sticker on Sam's bike........ __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430 Radioman screwed with this post 09-26-2011 at 04:48 PM

09-26-2011, 05:19 PM	#814
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,163	September 25, 2011 Rest day in Tucson Was a day off from riding, time to evaluate the gear and then doing some Bike maintenance. Miles 24 for the day Weather Hot and Sunny 90's Hung out with my Brother Bruce, had lunch together and then Czfcathy invited us over to work on our bikes and for dinner! Her Husband Skip has a collection of old Penton Motorcycles that he has restored Sam was really excited as he raced once against John Penton (who was Skips neighbor growing up!) Look it was the precursor to KTM Then we jumped right into Bike maintenance. Sam needed to change his front tire, and Skip was showing us a different way to spoon on the tire. always time to learn. Then onto Oil changes for both of us. Skip and Cathy jump into action to help Sam after he dropped a bolt and then a tool into his KTM (of course they helped me replace a couple flanged nuts that had worked themselves loose on my GS) Sam finishing off his oil change. The hospitality of our hosts was amazing! The helped get our bike work done, then prepared a great meal as we talked about motorcycles, travel, and life. What a great afternoon and evening! They sent Sam off with a "hello Kitty" with instructions to take her to Bolivian Salt Flats Cathy's Hello Kitty saying goodbye to Sam's Hello Kitty Thanks Skip and Cathy for the wonderful time! More great times with generous ADV community! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

09-26-2011, 05:50 PM	#815
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,163	September 26th Tucson. repacking and New Windscreen. Another day relaxing and getting rested for the ride. We took a little ride to get coffee and take a few photos amongst the Suguaro's The Catus are very sharp. Ouch! Had ordered a new Windscreen and it arrived via FedEx. It is a Britannia Composites ltd Mirage 2. It was really hot in my brothers Garage for guys from the PNW. So what would you do.... Bring the bike inside through the front door and into the living room. Much better working temps!! Hope my brother does not see this post Getting the instrument cluster attached to the new windscreen. Getting it all bolted in place. This should give me better wind management and adjustability. Getting it all tighten down. Then Sam and Radioman had a little fun!! Then getting all the gear settled and taking some time to rest and finalize some details. __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

09-26-2011, 06:28 PM	#816
sector Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: S Oregon Coast and Kootenays BC Oddometer: 2,819	It looks like you guys are getting off to a good start! I can tell you're going to have an enjoyable trip, for sure. I'm glad Sam is riding along for this leg of your journey. It will make for some entertaining stories, I'm sure! __________________ 09 KTM 105 XC 07 Yamaha XT225 - Std Color 07 BMW F650 GS - Black Checkout the Barnacle Bistro, Gold Beach, OR http://www.barnaclebistro.com

09-26-2011, 06:50 PM	#817
MoBill Smiles when says dat Joined: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Oddometer: 12,710	Hats !!! And for new windscreen...mebbe don't clean this one with HD sandpaper? good luck man...loving the mods, trip and especially "mileage for the day, 24" __________________ WR250R Data Thread Pix: Sets for 2007 DL650 Build. , Custom Wolfman Tank Bag..Yamaha Super Tenere Build and now 2012 DL 650 Bulid

09-26-2011, 09:32 PM	#818
Signal Cynical Idealist Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Utah Oddometer: 7,764	Where's the third amigo __________________ Day Trippin'- Endless Utah

09-26-2011, 09:53 PM	#820
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,163	As we continue our rest and preparations. Decided we need to watch Cycle South. Bike of the 70's ...... had fun watching this movie on the eve of us heading further south. __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

09-26-2011, 10:21 PM	#821
AceRph Stossel for POTUS Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Where the stupidest people on earth run things Oddometer: 23,763	__________________ Equal to all of you of roads and good luck! - krokodil al-kashi “We are turning into a nation of whimpering slaves to Fear—fear of war, fear of poverty, fear of random terrorism, fear of getting down-sized or fired because of the plunging economy, fear of getting evicted for bad debts or suddenly getting locked up in a military detention camp on vague charges of being a Terrorist sympathizer.” —”Extreme Behavior in Aspen,” February 3, 2003

09-27-2011, 10:49 AM	#825
Idahosam Set Adrift Joined: May 2006 Location: Here and There.. but mostly in the Desert Oddometer: 3,804	Hey Radioman H0w's this for a Theme "Dos Amigos paseo del Sur, No se preocupe No hay prisa" __________________ My Ride South of the Border To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. Aldous Huxley Idahosam screwed with this post 09-27-2011 at 04:33 PM

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