This is for you, Bart!

This blog, and the adventure it describes, are dedicated to my friend, co-worker and fellow adventure lover, Bart.
Bart would prefer to be riding his Moto Guzzi down a scenic road, but unfortunately he is limited by health issues.

My hat (helmet) is off to you, my friend, and I hope you will get some enjoyment from reading about my little adventure until you are well enough to get back to planning your own.

Cheers,
Rick.
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.
- Helen Keller

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
but I have promises to keep,
and miles to go before I sleep.
- Robert Frost
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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Utah Spring! What?

Springtime in Utah isn't quite like it is back home.  :-)
 
 
 
 
The forecast calls for snow all day with a high of 37F and a low tonight of 27F.
Rain tomorrow, and getting all the way up to 43!
It looks like I'll be in this motel an extra day.
Depending on the elevations, I may have to plan a different route around Capital Reef N.P.

The guy at the front desk said some bikers just came by and then continued on toward Bryce Canyon.
=:-o
That will take them over 9,600 Ft. Boulder Mountain that I came over yesterday.
Here in the snow in Torrey, the elevation is only 6,800 Ft.

I can't risk riding in slippery conditions without rear brakes.
The rear brakes started to go away back around Lake Tahoe, and have been intermittent ever since, fading between 20% and 0%.
I've checked the fluid and bled the line, but haven't seen much improvement.
My front brakes are fine, but you really need rear brakes in tough conditions or at low speeds.

Odometer update: 6,592 mi.
 
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2 comments:

  1. RickMay 12, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Oh brakes maybe you could put it in the shop and get the brakes fixed while you wait for snow to clear. All your brakes working would be wonderful. Btw it is 88 and sunny in NC. Love you, S.

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  2. BobMay 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Rick,

    If you plan to come thru Colorado Springs after May 19th, we will be there. Just let me know by email.

    Bob K.

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