WOW How time Flies

I can't believe the last time I posted to this blog was way back in October. A lot has happened since then. A lot of miles have been put on my Goldwing since then. I have been on only 2 long rides however in that time. We went to Charleston, South Carolina back in May and just this past weekend we went to Whitewater Falls in western North Carolina. Both trips were day trips. We also had a relatively short trip to Lexington SC. All this not to mention the various poker runs and other charity events we have partaken in. I rode most all winter and never really got cold thanks to my synergy heated clothing. Now what I really need is for someone to donate me some cooler clothing or make a law for bikers to ride naked!!! However I don't think that riding a motorcycle naked would be the safest thing in the world to do.

Goldwings and Biloxi MS

Well its been a month since we were in Biloxi for the Mississippi state GWRRA rally. We met some great people there from the Memphis Area and from Monroe Louisiana. I rode my first Goldwing trike around the parking lot of the Isle of Capri in Biloxi. Thanks Buddy, now my wife wants one!!! Also would like to mention Ruth, Andy, Guard Rail and Pumpkin Butt as we had a great supper at Applebee's. Well the company was great anyway. We had a fiasco all week long with food establishments in Biloxi. I kept looking for a resturant called Aunt Jenny's but was looking in the wrong place. I thought it was off of hwy 90 but its not. I should have turned at the Buea Rivage instead and went over that bridge and it on the left, not over the bridge on 90. Since I have been back from Biloxi I have been on one large ride to the Whitten center in Clinton SC and have heard (not officially) that there were about 1200 bikes there. Now coming up we have many Toy Runs in the Upstate of South Carolina where we usually have several hundred bikers show up. Its awesome to see these parades of bikes rolling through our cities. I have logged over 17,000 miles on my Goldwing in 2 years as it has become my main means of transportation. Now I just need some synergy heated pants and I will be good to go for the southern winters.

Tourmaster synergy electric clothing

I commute on a Honda Goldwing each and everyday. I recently invested in a tourmaster synergy heated jacket liner. I didn't know how it would react and the first morning I rode with it on I left it on Medium with the temp outside around 40 degrees. I was sweating by the time I got to work and this was while wearing a short sleeve shirt. I am waiting on the gloves as I will need them soon. The controls come with these clothes whereas the competion makes you pay extra for the controls. I plan on eventually getting the pants also but that may have to wait a month or so. I also plan on getting the suit for my wife as she freezes with temps in the 50's with the leather and 2 or 3 jackets. I recommend to anyone the Tourmaster synergy clothing.

Goldwings and summer colds

Its been awhile since i have posted to these pages. I have had two disks in my back repaired since my last post but I am back at work now. I had laser surgery on my back which is not as invasive as the old way of doing surgery. I have been riding my Wing just about everyday since I have been back to work. I have found a new headlight bulb that works very well and really lights up the road. It is expensive but I think it is worth it for visibility and safety. The bulb is put out by Sylvania
and is actually an automotive bulb but the H3 also works on my 1997 GL1500 SE. The bulbs cost around $25.00 a piece but like I say the investment was well worth it. I ride in the early morning just after daybreak and can see the light from my headlights with sunglasses on. I wear some type of shield at all times to keep trash out of my eyes. I missed Wing Ding in Greenville due to just having surgery on my back and having to lay low for a little while. I have heard there were some nice rides up there. Wish I could have been there. Ride safe all.

Highway 441, A great ride

I left the GWRRA South Carolina State rally and rode up Highway 76 to 123 then over to Westminster SC then over to Clayton Ga where I picked up Highway 441 known in these parts as the Smokey Mountain expressway. I enjoyed many of the great mountain views along the way and followed highway 441 into Cherokee and through the heart of the smokies into Gatlinburg. If you decide to take this route, do yourself a favor and put on a jacket when you near Clingmans' dome. It can get quite cool up there even in the summer time. What I'd really like to do is take this same route to the Blue ridge parkway and ride it from just north of Cherokee NC till it ends in Virginia and then ride through the Shenandoah Valley. Clingmansdome is the second highest peak east of the Mississippi river at 6,643 feet. I have seen snow flurries in Cherokee and Gatlinburg and at the same time a snowstorm on Clingmansdome. This whole area is beautiful year round and one of my favorite destinations in the appalachian mountains.

State of South Carolina Goldwing Rally

The GWRRA state rally will be held May 1,2, AND 3RD 2008 IN Anderson South Carolina. I am looking forward to attending this rally as it will be my first Goldwing rally. I am also looking forward to the National Goldwing rally held in Greenville South Carolina this year during the July 4th weekend. I am hoping to be done with my back surgery by then and back to riding. Even though my back hurts dang near everyday I still ride my bike and get lots of people to tell me there is nothing wrong with my back if I can ride a motorcycle. I say to those who think that: GO GET YOURSELF A JOB IN THE MEDICAL FIELD SINCE YOU HAVE THE MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE.