After believing in my fix on the variator and belt, I set off for Portland. Although my top speed had climbed to 45, it still felt like it was surging. Not good. Fortunatey it made it over the 205 bridge and into Portland. It was a brief but much enjoyed visit with the Ronstadts. Amazing how fast Bode Danger is growing up. The following morning as I crossed into downtown, the bike neary died and I limped into a parking garage where I discovered the root of the problem all along, my female spade on the coil had opened up and worked loose. Tightened down and it was safe until Bay Center. I spent a few days in Bay Center taking advantage of the good weather to help Ken with some last minute projects before he heads up to AK. He appreciated my help and I could use the work to pay for some fresh parts and tires. With a fresh rear tire installed, new front axle, air filter and checked coil wire, I felt trusting in La Tortuga for the adventure north. "Everything is ahead of me, nothing behind, as is always the case on the road" Kerouac I feel as though I can hit reset on the pace of my travels for the next few months. It feels as if I have been rushing around from one destination or friend to the next and despite their comfort and hospitality I cherish, my heart grasps for the wilds and unexpected nature of traveling with a direction instead of plan. After a restful night along Porter Creek in the Capitol State Forest outside Olympia, I picked up my parts in Centralia and narrowly escaped a lightning storm which I rode under in Morton. Views of Mt. St.Helens and Ranier are plentiful as I head east to the mountains.
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Chris aka mica
5/5/2017 06:36:28 am
Good stuff as usual!
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T & D
5/5/2017 08:16:55 am
So glad ya found out the woes !
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5/13/2017 11:23:02 pm
Fantastic Adventure
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Mike SaundersIn May 2014 I quit my job to ride a Honda Ruckus over 69'000 mi and counting. Wild camping most nights and cooking most of my own meals, I keep the costs low and the landscape changing. Archives
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