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Post by newguy on May 17, 2011 9:32:43 GMT -5
Today, I am in New Mexico, Already been to Arizona, Turned around because bad road. Yesterday I left Taos NM. And rode 200 miles. Scoot is doing well. I also ran off the road at 40 MPH. That was not fun. Too much enjoying and looking around to see curve ahead!  I kept it up rite, And just rode it out with light brakeing. Well I gotta go Comp. Batt is DEAD Talk soon. Attachments:
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Post by piccola on May 17, 2011 13:06:42 GMT -5
Hey newguy!!! Glad you and the scoot weren't hurt. Watch out for those curves. They account for almost all one vehicle accidents. Good luck on the rest of todays ride.
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Post by bobbyb on May 17, 2011 19:28:19 GMT -5
newguy
Northern NM is my playground. I love riding in that area. Still snow on the peaks. We had a storm up there at the end of Turkey season ( May 10 ) and barely got out. We got lots of fresh snow.
I wish I could have hooked up with you and did a ride out with you. Oh well, next time.
Where was that pic taken.
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Post by newguy on May 18, 2011 17:13:36 GMT -5
Hi All I am in Sho-Low Arizzzzzzzzona The weather is the worst I have seen on this trip. 50+ MPH wind
has blown me off the road 3 times. I get it up to 15 MPH. Get blown off the road. Traffic is very light.
Hit rain about 15 miles from here. Now sitting at Mc Donnald's haveing coffee, And TRYING to dry out.
Had really violent shivering from cold. I can't believe this is Arizzzzzzzzzzzzzona in the middle of May!
It should be 80+. Now 40. Went 15 miles burned a 1/2 tank of gas, Because of the wind. I think it's
warmer in Wyoming than it is here. Bike is running well. OHHH! Look! Is that SUN I see? Nahh, It
went away. Was planning to be in Black Canyon City by tomorrow, Not going to happen.
The picture above was taken in Colorado, Just west of Walsenburg. Some sort of mill.
Will post more pictures later, When I am warmer, And in better spirit's. Good Bye for now.
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Post by jeffreyhunter117 on May 18, 2011 18:05:06 GMT -5
yeah its been raining in southern california. and really windy. looks like its been heading south east of here. i know everybody folling you like me cant wait to see more pics! good luck and ride safe!
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Post by piccola on May 19, 2011 14:50:42 GMT -5
So sorry to hear you are wet and cold. It has been raining here for over a week. Haven't ridden either the Mod Quad or Silvano in quite a while.
Were you able to find a campground, get into dry clothes and warm up? I usually give up riding in the rain if I can. When I was riding home from Maine last summer, I couldn't find a hotel for about 25 miles and had to just keep going in the rain and hail. Was really glad to finally find a place. It had begun to pour!!
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Post by shalomdawg on May 20, 2011 10:48:24 GMT -5
howdy, thanks for the follow-ups on the progress. i have made that cold ride across northern arizona. stopped in flagstaff and rested in a service station service waiting area, then on to the south rim of the grand canyon at daybreak. wonderful shivering memories---lol
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
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Post by feralsparky on May 21, 2011 6:49:58 GMT -5
And this is why I have rain gear hehe
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Post by robb on May 24, 2011 19:25:30 GMT -5
Suspense is killing me! Did the scooter detonate? How does this story end ?
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Post by newguy on May 25, 2011 12:31:46 GMT -5
I am in Black canyon city. Scooter made it fine. Had to treade my laptop for a room
when I got caught in a snow storm up past Payson AZ. Have been here for about 4 days now.
I also lost a bag that had my clothes in it. So I am sitting here in the clothes I have been wearing for the last 7 days. Be glad to get out of these. My last paycheck should hit the bank today..
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Post by jeffreyhunter117 on May 25, 2011 13:23:28 GMT -5
sucks to here the misfortune! good luck with your adventure and we'll read when you get to update again... oh yeah, you having fun at least?  |
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Post by newguy on May 25, 2011 13:30:31 GMT -5
You know it, Bro. This trip has been really nice so far. I'll be here for a while.
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Post by bobbyb on May 25, 2011 14:44:20 GMT -5
newguy
I have an aunt and uncle in Payson. If worst comes to worst, let me know. They would probably help out. One stipulation. You gotta chew tobacco and drink Pabst Blue Ribbon. They are of the Okie persuassion, if you get my drift.
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Post by piccola on May 26, 2011 12:59:46 GMT -5
Hi newguy,
So sorry to hear about your troubles. Having to trade the laptop for a room is the pitts, but losing your bag is even worse. Last summer I was lucky my husband was riding behind me. Saved me from losing my bag. I have worked out a way to reconfigure my bags for my trip out to MI, so hopefully, I won't loose a bag on the trip. What state is Black Canyon City in? (We easterners don't always know about those out west places).
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Post by jeffreyhunter117 on May 26, 2011 13:19:10 GMT -5
Black Canyon City is in Arizona i believe
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Post by newguy on May 27, 2011 2:26:18 GMT -5
Black Canyon City is in Arizona i believe Yep...Arizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzona it is.. |
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Post by newguy on May 27, 2011 2:33:06 GMT -5
But all-in-all The scooter has held up well. I almost fried the clutch in Newmexico because I never changed the gear oil that resides there....OOOPS! It started slipping! So warning to you all...KEEP FRESH OIL IN THERE. Or you will wish you did. I changed it Blacker than a catfish
in mud, On the side of the hi-way in newmexico, Never heard from it again! Simple as fried
green tomatoes. Took 10 min. So easey, A human can do it!
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Post by piccola on May 28, 2011 22:03:28 GMT -5
newguy,
Are you back on the road again or still in Arizona? Where is your next port of call? Did you have access to your paycheck?
Your post about money made me do some checking with my credit union. I found that they have business partners in many parts of the country. If I need money and am near one of their partners, I won't have to pay ATM fees. I'm pleased about that. Don't want to be carrying much cash with me on the scoot. Don't want to lose it or leave it laying around a motel room.
I need to remember to contact my local shop and order new tires for the Mod Quad and have them give it a complete mechanical check up. My husband keeps making remarks like, "You must have lots of money. That is an '08 scoot, tires are fine." But they have over 4000 miles on them and I will put over 2000 miles on them on my trip. I don't want to have a flat tire or blow out. So I would rather replace the tire now than get stuck with it in the middle of nowhere.
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Post by newguy on Jun 1, 2011 14:13:51 GMT -5
I am still in Arizona. Will be for a while. I sold a motorhome to a buddie about 5 years ago,
And am going to buy it back! He only put 3,000 miles on it. Ireally missed that old coach.
Well she's mine again! Still has the bike rack on it, So skewt will fit right in. It's a 77 Dodge
22' Mobile Travler. So Skewt can have a MUCH deserved break, And be carried instead of carrying me. Will post a pic later
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Post by piccola on Jun 3, 2011 12:43:14 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are ok. Having a motor home is really nice. I used to have a big old motorhome and I really enjoyed it. But it got too old and had too many miles on it. I'm sure the scoot will enjoy a ride home too.
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Post by shalomdawg on Jun 4, 2011 21:08:32 GMT -5
howdy, ain't adventure wonderful? been there done that. have started on trips then had to get a temp job to get the resource to continue. but---that's for the young -or young at heart. i just don't have it anymore. i was in alaska last week and up from skagway and up the white pass railway, then over through carcrosse to nearly white horse. i'd love to just hop on my scoot and go up 97 then over and catch that road back to skagway. the piaggio has the range between fill-ups to make it. when ya do that , ya have to watch for bear jams on the road. that's where everyone stops to watch the bear and the road is jammed up.--lotsa miles and smiles to ya
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Post by newguy on Jul 10, 2011 1:28:50 GMT -5
UPDATE: Back on the road. My buddy and his wife are splitting the sheets. Could not take the
constant fighting. I left Black canyon city @ 11:00 PM on July 6. Made Prescott the next morning.
Made Wickenburg AZ that afternoon. Then out hiway 60 to 72 toParker AZ whereI am now.
Bought a netbook in Prescott, So I can post on progress again. Today I was headed up the CA.
side of hiway 95, and the drive belt let loose. Stuck for 6 HRS. in 113 deg heat. Could not even get to the damnd river. The place I broke down at wanted $35.00 to go swimming!!!! in the Colorado river? I mean, COME ON! It's friggen broiling out here! No dice. I took the side cover off to make sure it was the belt, And not the clutch or variator. Bike is hidden in the bushes till monday when I can get a new belt.
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Post by jeffreyhunter117 on Jul 11, 2011 12:45:01 GMT -5
UPDATE: Back on the road. My buddy and his wife are splitting the sheets. Could not take the constant fighting. I left Black canyon city @ 11:00 PM on July 6. Made Prescott the next morning. Made Wickenburg AZ that afternoon. Then out hiway 60 to 72 toParker AZ whereI am now. Bought a netbook in Prescott, So I can post on progress again. Today I was headed up the CA. side of hiway 95, and the drive belt let loose. Stuck for 6 HRS. in 113 deg heat. Could not even get to the damnd river. The place I broke down at wanted $35.00 to go swimming!!!! in the Colorado river? I mean, COME ON! It's friggen broiling out here! No dice. I took the side cover off to make sure it was the belt, And not the clutch or variator. Bike is hidden in the bushes till monday when I can get a new belt. that sucks!!, especially how hot it is out there. stay hydrated and i hope you find a belt, was reading the other thread you made about the belt. grrrr! good luck |
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Post by newguy on Jul 11, 2011 16:21:02 GMT -5
Got a belt on eBay! How cool is that? Price is $9.95!!! Shipping $25.50!!
If you want it FAST Ya gotta bend over!
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Post by piccola on Jul 12, 2011 15:15:08 GMT -5
Hey newguy,
Really good to hear from you again. So sorry about the belt and the heat.
I'm now on my great adventure, my prelude ride. I'm going to write a thread about it after I finish this note to you.
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Post by shalomdawg on Jul 12, 2011 19:43:35 GMT -5
yup, great ya are still in the land of the living even though it's cooking out.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
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Post by newguy on Jul 14, 2011 13:29:38 GMT -5
Well, It's thursday, Still NO belt. Tomorrow will be a week that I've been stuck in this hell hole.
I sure hope to get that belt, Hitch hike the 37 miles back to the bike, And get the thing fixed,
That's if the bike is still even there!
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Post by jeffreyhunter117 on Jul 14, 2011 13:45:39 GMT -5
dang! figure what you paid for shipping, that the belt would be there in a couple days top! hope you hid the bike good in the bushes, plus if its just road and scenery then your bike should still be there right? good luck with that!
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Post by newguy on Jul 15, 2011 12:16:32 GMT -5
That dumb ass that sold me the belt gave me a phony tracking #. Took my money and ran.
Called the P.O. It's there, But tracking # is invalid. Soooooo, Should I rip him a new one, Go to
ebay and cry, Leave neg. feedback?
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Post by Pony66 on Jul 15, 2011 15:13:10 GMT -5
Let me know if you need anything. I have about every tool or I can just lend a hand. If you just need my garage for a while, no problem.
oops Im such a noob. I thought you were in Black Canyon Colorado. I just thought you went on a little road trip to the North.
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