I delayed my departure from Virginia Beach on Monday because I was up very late the night before reviewing my route and doing other things before leaving. Almost all day Monday was spent in the rain but it wasn't coming down very hard so it just meant going slower and not making as good of time as I wanted. I got into Kittery, Maine and the hotel at midnight so I slept in a bit to get caught up and start fresh. There is no real departure time. With a ride like this I can leave when I want and the clock starts with the first receipt. I would prefer leaving real early in the morning because I don't like riding at night, especially after midnight.
On the way up I noticed that the water temperature sensor was reading hot when the bike was in stop and go traffic. Normally, that would be OK and the radiator fans (I have two, one on each side) would kick on and cool it done pretty fast. However, now the temperature on the bike shows very hot before the fans kick on. I am worried that the sensor is failing and at some point the fans won't come on. Not good... I will call Honda of Norfolk and see what they say.
As it stands, I still plan on doing this so the states today are:
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tomorrow:
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
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Good luck Gregg and be safe out there. David J. Dupuis on the HZGRAY Goldwing.
ReplyDeleteGo Gregg!!
ReplyDeleteMaria
Gregg - best of luck and ride safe! I plan on leaving for my 48 Plus! on June 19, heading out from Stafford, VA to Maine to start the same historic Ron Ayres route you are taking. Would love to chat with you after you return and rest up. I will watch your progress with great interest and look forward to chatting about your successful ride after you return! Gary wgsharp@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi Gregg, I have a friend who rides a Honda Goldwing. He sent me your link to check out... been watching your progress, I'm right off the Ohio turnpike(I-80/90 & I-75), just south of Toledo, OH. Good Luck! Have a great ride, be safe!
ReplyDeleteI see you're taking a break in beautiful downtown Lusk, Wyoming. Hang in there Gregg and I'll keep tracking.
ReplyDeleteJim W.
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