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  1. Carmen

    Sport Touring Suggestions

    PLease pm me. I have some ideas for you
  2. Carmen

    Pics of California Tour

    Looks beautiful. California rocks. It should be on every body's bucket list. I will be Palm Springs next week. I only wish I would be closer to the ocean to enjoy some of that spectacular scenery.
  3. Carmen

    Is it unethical to walk to a bike dealership and....?

    You should never feel guilty about browsing around a motorcycle dealership. If the sales rep isn't busy chances are he'll enjoy the interaction. Sales is about forming relationships. Car salesmen sell cars to make a living, not necessarily because they love cars. Motorcycle sales people are...
  4. Carmen

    Your Opinion: Super 8 Lodging

    I have stayed in many and find they are good for the most part, keeping in mind that these are for the budget minded traveler. The worst one I stayed at was in Summerset PA. The finest was in Clearfield PA. The ones in Front Royal VA and Elkins WV for example are good but not spectacular...
  5. Carmen

    Anyone for a Sandy tour ?

    I think you'd need 4 wheels on the ground. Elkins West Virgina got a blizzard today, and is expecting another 6 inches Wednesday with temperatures in the low thirties.
  6. Carmen

    2 day Pennsylvania Ride

    I think you've ridden to more places than I have.
  7. Carmen

    2 day Pennsylvania Ride

    I usually stay in Wellsboro at the Canyon Motel. Prices are $75.00, they are spotless and smell great. You get what you pay for. I also highly recommend the Wellsboro House for dinner in Wellsboro. Great food, and prices and friendly staff. It is a hidden jewel. Trip Advisor gives 4 stars. The...
  8. Carmen

    2 day Pennsylvania Ride

    Looks like we missed each other again. I just got back from PA today. Left Saturday afternoon. Stayed in Batavia NY first night, then toured Letchworth State Park Sunday morning before heading to Wellsboro PA for the night. Spent Monday night in Warren PA before heading home. Letchworth was a...
  9. Carmen

    2 day Pennsylvania Ride

    The rooms at the back of Paul's Citgo aren't fit for dogs. As you mentioned very musty smelling and worn out furnishings. Never been to the newer rooms though.
  10. Carmen

    fun way to adirondack, ny ?

    Some times I take 7 east and exit south on 38 at Sharbot Lake. This road leads you back to the 401 in Kingston, minimizing your 401 time. It will add 90 minutes to your trip however.
  11. Carmen

    Any touring groups?

    The "Ideal Situation" is to have one riding partner who rides at your pace and can leave at a moment's notice. However, this is next to impossible, so I choose to ride alone. Last long weekend I went to WV. I arrived at the Buffalo border at 5:20 am yet still had to wait a half hour. A riding...
  12. Carmen

    Unexpected adventures when touring (my time hiking through PA)

    I'm not sure what road you were on, but I also ended up on a loose gravel road that went for 8 kms towards Hyner View. There were no downed trees, but it was very loose gravel and my bike proved a handful. My clean bike became very dirty and my brand new chain acquired a nice layer of thick...
  13. Carmen

    Best Price & service for tire change in GTA????

    Your right about Ted's attitude. Some times he's all smiles and some times he looks like he wants to kill you. I was there a month ago for a tire change. He was quiet but not rude to me that day. An old guy shows up with a power auger that he couldn't get started. He didn't speak very good...
  14. Carmen

    Scouting West Virginia

    The only road in the area with heavy truck traffic I encountered is 219 in WV. Aggressive cowboys in pick up trucks were not an issue for me this time, but there is an easy solution for these encounters. Just pull over when it's safe and wave them through. We don't know the roads like they do...
  15. Carmen

    Scouting West Virginia

    Glad you had a good time. I am in love with WV. I never tire of it. I just got back from there and can hardly wait to go back. I really enjoyed 33 between Harrisonburg VA and WV. Some really challenging mountain roads. The best part WV is on the east/central part. There are many beautiful...
  16. Carmen

    Changed magneto gasket and oil, bike not starting

    I had the same problem with my starter spinning freely but not engaging. It ended up being a loose crank bolt which allowed the engine gears to be mis-aligned with the starter gears.
  17. Carmen

    Vermont. 3-4 day trip...help

    Go to Gorham New Hamphire (home of Mount Washington) the most spectacular mountain in the east. Hwy 2 will get you there in 2 and 1/2 hrs. I suggest you find hwy 112 (kankamangus hwy) and ride it as part of your route.
  18. Carmen

    What's your biggest fear?

    My biggest fear are deer. They're unpredictable.
  19. Carmen

    Fz6

    The steering head bearings are known to fail prematurely.
  20. Carmen

    Colorado New Mexico Trip Report

    Wow Beastie Girl, you're my hero. I thought I was the only one liked 4:00 am starts. Btw, beautiful pictures!
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