KTMrad 512 Posted August 15, 2008 We're in West Pueblo having out rear tires changed. Tomorrow we start the TAT. Left Tuesday night at 9:00pm, got to Gila Bend, AZ at 1:30am.....300 miles. Wednesday, close to 500 miles to Cortez, Colorado. Thursday, close to 400 miles to Salida, Colorado. Today, just 150 miles for tires, then to the start from Cotopoxi, Colorado. Ron and I did one short dirt pass in Colorado at 11,000 feet, and we came to the conclusion our bikes were too freakin' heavy for 2 weeks of off-road, so we bailed on the camping idea. We shipped our stuff to the Oregon Coast to his ex-wife, will pick up on way home to camp going south. I saved only 24 pounds, while Ron saved 60 pounds..........that was huge for him. Did some great twisties in Colorado. On one, I passed a bunch of stopped cars at road construction, riding on the double yellow, then when traffic started coming in one direction, I passed more on the shoulder to get to the front of the line. Some a$#@%^* in a car called the cops on me, so in Ouray, he pulled me over. Then the a$#@%^* showed up to confirm it was me....I was going to walk back and tell him he's an a$#@%^*, the cop said "don't do it". After the a$#@%^* left, the cop walked over without a ticket, just a verbal warning......COOL. I shook his hand and said thanks for being cool. That's about it for now..........later, RAd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted August 15, 2008 Have fun and hope you don't run into any more @$$****s on the rest of your trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted August 15, 2008 Seems like Utah and colorado always have construction on some twisty 2 lane road... I guess it's because they are covered in snow so many months, and the ski people don't want the tfaffic frustration... have fun Randy.... and... it was Rob that started it (picture thread) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted August 15, 2008 I think perhaps the California plate had something to do with it. It seems like most people from other states seem to have a grudge against Californians. Just jealous of our weather I guess. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride-Orange 2 Posted August 16, 2008 Too bad the worl has a-holes in it, but at least you met a cool copper (I think most of 'em really do like catching bad guys rather than harassing the general public ) Have a great trip and post some pics along the way brother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted August 16, 2008 A cool cop? No way, that can’t be. Where are the trip pictures? I want more…more…more. Randy have a great and safe trip. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the Ride Report. Have fun and we will see you when you get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 512 Posted August 25, 2008 Sitting here in Eureka, NV. As were getting gas, 3 other guys from Oklahoma pulled up, also doing the TAT. I'm on they're laptop (they have a chase truck ). Trip is awesome so far, over 2500 miles with a lot left to go. Group has gone from 7 to 6 to the 3 Amigos from San Diego, to Ron (Dual BMW, aka Spiceman) and I. Mostly, the group has split up due to time constraints, maintenance issues, nothing major. No major problems, awesome scenery, awesome riding, etc, etc. Don't have time to write much, we have some cold beverages to throw down our necks, and some bench racing to do :cray: Have not had much motivation to get on the internet while in small towns, too busy having fun !! That's it for now, Rad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted August 25, 2008 Keep having fun and post lotsa pictures when you are done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
