Cannonball! Coast to Coast on a '28 Indian - Page 43

icebox · 09-17-2012, 06:12 PM

After Doug's SPOT started moving North I waited untill I could figure out which way West he would turn, when he turned left I jumped on my bike and headed into Madison Jct. headed North and saw Doug just leaving Gibbon Falls, did a quick U turn and caught up to him going down the road at about 35 mph on the far right side. You could smell the bike, a nice faint aroma of burnt oil and leaded gas.

Caught up to him again at Firehole Canyon Drive

and introduced myself at another pullout on Fountain Flats. The old and the almost new in this image

Further down the road got the "salute"

and a wave

The bike was running fine the last I saw him. I went on to Old faithful but must have missed him there, it's a big place and it wasn't a mandatory stop.

icebox · 09-17-2012, 06:29 PM

A bunch of other bikes went by in the "entourage" including number 52 on a trailer, a 1928 BMW R52

The number 33 1921 Harley of David Cava looked pretty serious

Some bikes seemed to be along for the ride without numbers

Randy Aron's 1914 Harley is almost a bicycle with the pedals and slim frame.

The 1913 Excesior I think is the oldest bike in the rally

a few more

Got Brakes?

Jeffy · 09-17-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icebox

After Doug's SPOT started moving North I waited untill I could figure out which way West he would turn, when he turned left I jumped on my bike and headed into Madison Jct. headed North and saw Doug just leaving Gibbon Falls, did a quick U turn and caught up to him going down the road at about 35 mph on the far right side. You could smell the bike, a nice faint aroma of burnt oil and leaded gas.

and a wave

The bike was running fine the last I saw him. I went on to Old faithful but must have missed him there, it's a big place and it wasn't a mandatory stop.

Great pics. Thanks for sharing!

indianscout · 09-17-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icebox

The 1913 Excesior I think is the oldest bike in the rally

He is the reighing champ from CB 2010

Barnone · 09-17-2012, 06:48 PM

#52 is a 1928 BMW R52 not a 1925 JAP.

icebox · 09-17-2012, 06:48 PM

Just a few more shots and I had to get back to work, as frustrating as it was figuring out where the route was, seeing the bikes roll by was worth it

that's it for now. Hope every one stays safe and keeps rolling under fair skies.

icebox · 09-17-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnone

#52 is a 1928 BMW R52 not a 1925 JAP.

got the info off the website, but was about crosseyed from posting and sorting, don't know how some guys do as much as they do.

Mr. Magoo · 09-17-2012, 06:56 PM

Thanks!

Tar snakes · 09-17-2012, 07:00 PM

icebox, thanks for sharing that great bunch of pics - really appreciated.

Juan Loboe · 09-17-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tar snakes

icebox, thanks for sharing that great bunch of pics - really appreciated.

Yes. Me too. Thanks for the pics!

bk brkr baker · 09-17-2012, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icebox

got the info off the website, but was about crosseyed from posting and sorting, don't know how some guys do as much as they do.

Easy to see how it got confused . The first # is the rank at the moment in the rally. Then comes the bike #.
Glad you got to see them and let Doug know someones watching.Thanks for the pics.

rtwdoug · 09-17-2012, 08:20 PM

icebox, was nice to meet you today. sorry I didnt see you at the big spew.

I met several other guys from here today, as I said before, its always nice to meet you guys. sorry if Im not able to hang out much.

The bike is running great. I hope no more issues. the last 2 nites, all Ive done is drained & refilled the oil in the crankcase.

no wrenching.

what a nice break

you'd think Id have more time now to update my ride report, but I'm usually helping other guys with their bikes when I have extra time.

But I am uploading lotsa pics now, so maybe I can post some soon

Doug

charlie101 · 09-17-2012, 08:29 PM

We're greatful for all the time you can take, to update us! Pics is nice but mostly from days gone, the really interesting is the recent ride or recent trouble or recent experience.

bk brkr baker · 09-17-2012, 08:39 PM

[QUOTE

The bike is running great.

Doug[/QUOTE]

Oh, Yeah !

orbiker · 09-17-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icebox

Just a few more shots and I had to get back to work, as frustrating as it was figuring out where the route was, seeing the bikes roll by was worth it

that's it for now. Hope every one stays safe and keeps rolling under fair skies.

Hi Icebox

I was standing with you when you took these pics. I sat on the HD just before you took the pics. I'll post some of mine soon. I went with the pack down to Jackson, stopping and talking to as many riders as possible. I talked to Doug a couple times too.
The scenery today in Yellowstone NP was not the wild animals. It was all the old metal shaped into very cool machines.

09-17-2012, 06:12 PM	#631
icebox Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: West Yellowstone, Montana Oddometer: 914	Monday in Yellowstone After Doug's SPOT started moving North I waited untill I could figure out which way West he would turn, when he turned left I jumped on my bike and headed into Madison Jct. headed North and saw Doug just leaving Gibbon Falls, did a quick U turn and caught up to him going down the road at about 35 mph on the far right side. You could smell the bike, a nice faint aroma of burnt oil and leaded gas. Caught up to him again at Firehole Canyon Drive and introduced myself at another pullout on Fountain Flats. The old and the almost new in this image Further down the road got the "salute" and a wave The bike was running fine the last I saw him. I went on to Old faithful but must have missed him there, it's a big place and it wasn't a mandatory stop. __________________ motorcycles are like fly rods, you need way more than one.

09-17-2012, 06:29 PM	#632
icebox Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: West Yellowstone, Montana Oddometer: 914	Old Faithful A bunch of other bikes went by in the "entourage" including number 52 on a trailer, a 1928 BMW R52 The number 33 1921 Harley of David Cava looked pretty serious Some bikes seemed to be along for the ride without numbers Randy Aron's 1914 Harley is almost a bicycle with the pedals and slim frame. The 1913 Excesior I think is the oldest bike in the rally a few more Got Brakes? __________________ motorcycles are like fly rods, you need way more than one. icebox screwed with this post 09-18-2012 at 01:53 PM

09-17-2012, 06:48 PM	#635
Barnone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: WNC SWFL Oddometer: 2,394	#52 is a 1928 BMW R52 not a 1925 JAP. __________________ Vince @ SWFL or WNC 2001 Kawasaki W650 2012 Ural Yamal

09-17-2012, 06:48 PM	#636
icebox Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: West Yellowstone, Montana Oddometer: 914	Yellowstone Just a few more shots and I had to get back to work, as frustrating as it was figuring out where the route was, seeing the bikes roll by was worth it that's it for now. Hope every one stays safe and keeps rolling under fair skies. __________________ motorcycles are like fly rods, you need way more than one.

09-17-2012, 07:00 PM	#639
Tar snakes Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Down Under Oddometer: 119	icebox, thanks for sharing that great bunch of pics - really appreciated. __________________ tarsnakes.com.au

09-17-2012, 06:56 PM	#638
Mr. Magoo Follow me; I'm lost! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sandhills of NC Oddometer: 4,287	Thanks!

09-17-2012, 08:20 PM	#642
rtwdoug ^OP prominent underachiever Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Alabamski Oblast, Redneckistan Oddometer: 3,024	icebox, was nice to meet you today. sorry I didnt see you at the big spew. I met several other guys from here today, as I said before, its always nice to meet you guys. sorry if Im not able to hang out much. The bike is running great. I hope no more issues. the last 2 nites, all Ive done is drained & refilled the oil in the crankcase. no wrenching. what a nice break you'd think Id have more time now to update my ride report, but I'm usually helping other guys with their bikes when I have extra time. But I am uploading lotsa pics now, so maybe I can post some soon Doug __________________ 2011 Magadan (I hope!) (03 Harley 1200 Dirtster) 2010 Europe & the Middle East (75 Harley Bobber) 2009 Around the World ('62 Harley Chopper) 2008 Europe (TDM & Guzzi Falcone) 2007 Europe (TDM850) 2006 Around the World ('48 Indian Chief) 2005 Europe & N Africa (KLR650) 2004 Europe (KLR650) www.motosapiens.org My bike hotel in Bulgaria. ADVriders get 1st beer free!

09-17-2012, 08:29 PM	#643
charlie101 Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Oddometer: 69	We're greatful for all the time you can take, to update us! Pics is nice but mostly from days gone, the really interesting is the recent ride or recent trouble or recent experience.

09-17-2012, 08:39 PM	#644
bk brkr baker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Oddometer: 4,139	[QUOTE The bike is running great. Doug[/QUOTE] Oh, Yeah ! __________________ RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run

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