I'm not sure they have anything running, but there are a lot of static exhibits. That said, one of the Meccano exhibitors had brought along a fully functional (albeit not actually steam powered) showman's engine that I thought was very good.
Where did you ride today?
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ardykay54
Russ "NeonMan" Knock
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- Hopkinton, Iowa
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- 22 Kaw Z900rs 50 ann
- 2025 Miles
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Quick ride to Walmart today to pick up some meds, marshmellows, and kitty litter.......mix them together and you have a cocktail you will never forget 
......explains why I am the way I am!!?? Russ.
......explains why I am the way I am!!?? Russ.
Likewise. Short trip to Costco. I got a chance to fully use the Shad SH38X side cases and Shad 58X top box. The side cases collapse to about 25L and the top box to 46L. When expanded, you get 38L in each side case and 58L in the top box.
I learned a lesson though. The bike was really top heavy and the CG had shifted quite a bit rearward. Almost dropped it. I think if I had, the front end would've come off the ground before the bike pirouetted on its side.
I learned a lesson though. The bike was really top heavy and the CG had shifted quite a bit rearward. Almost dropped it. I think if I had, the front end would've come off the ground before the bike pirouetted on its side.
I can't imagine why. 
Put the heaviest item on the passenger seat.
Put the heaviest item on the passenger seat.
It's called "laziness". New cases. And can it handle something like this? I put a Costco sized box of bird seed in a top case on a scooter years ago and it did just fine. But I suspect the weight was just a tad forward.I can't imagine why.
No one said I was smart. I'm just alive for some reason. I've never had "expandable" cases before. I've always had fixed capacity cases. And with the potential of 38L+38L+58L...what will that do? Well, I found out.
Chris
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I eliminated that problem by adding a trailer. I take that shopping now. Haven't come close to filling it with what I take out of the store yet.
drrod
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Gourds valley in Portugal. This is where the grapes for Port are grown. Lots of fires in the area which is a shame as the views are spectacular.
ardykay54
Russ "NeonMan" Knock
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- Hopkinton, Iowa
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- 22 Kaw Z900rs 50 ann
- 2025 Miles
- 008190
150 mile ride to pick up oil, filter, and top off the tank....Ready for an early morning start to go to ArkanSTOC....Russ.
All in THC close to home. Rode from Kerrville, TX to Center Point down US 27. Hung a right in Center Point, went through "downtown", picked up bumpy narrow Elm Pass Road and rode that to Bandera Highway. Turned right on to Bandera Highway and rode that a short distance up to 2828. Turned left on to 2828 and rode some nice sweepers. At the end of 2828, I hung a right on Highway 16, went through Medina, and took a beautiful diversion of 9 miles to the end of 2107 and then back to 16. Continued on 16 over the "mountain" with it's horrible washboard road surface. Turned right and zipped down Lower Turtle Creek road with its long curves and then hung a left at the end on to Bandera Highway and came on home.
Go Hogs!
Mike
Queen wilhelmina park in Arkansas, via Talimena scenic drive, only one car the first 40 miles.
Then, a Ferrari rally at the lodge.
Then, a Ferrari rally at the lodge.
^^^^ Joe you're not helping my island fever any.
Sadlsor
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I rode around Queen Wilhelmina years ago with the Chain Gang.
(BMW F650 group.)
It is amazing!
(BMW F650 group.)
It is amazing!
wjbertrand
Ventura Highway
There is a guy here on a dr400 talking about that, Taylor from Louisiana.
Odie1
Site Supporter
I love going over the Talimena scenic drive - and work it in every time I head to SE OK. (I live in NE OK), so, three or four times a year.
Another thing I like is to haul my xr650l down there and ride all the dirt roads from the top to bottom on either side of the drive as well as the other un-paved roads in the area
Odie1
Another thing I like is to haul my xr650l down there and ride all the dirt roads from the top to bottom on either side of the drive as well as the other un-paved roads in the area
Odie1
drrod
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Ride through the wine country in Portugal. Ended up back in Spain at Ciudad Rodrigo.
ChucksKLRST
Team Colorado
As most of every one knows today was the day I completed 75 revolutions around the Sun. So I decided I needed a Birthday Ride down on some of my favorite Foothills ride areas. I left the house around 07:15 and spent the next 40 minutes dodging sleepy eyed morning commuters and doing some testing of the new law that allows for lane filtering, to get across town to the foothills.. Found out I need more practice before I feel comfortable with lane filtering on my Big Versys 1000.. Turned off of Highway 285 onto South Turkey Creek Canyon Rd. and headed up the canyons on my way to the South Platte River. As I have said many times before I immensely enjoy riding along the South Platte, especially early on a crisp September morning. Enjoying the chill in the shadows of the road and then feeling the warmth as I entered into the rising sunlight again. The smell of the wood burning in the fire places as I passed by the houses in the canyon, and the occasional whiff of bacon and egg aroma filtering across the road. Gotta Love riding Colorado in the early morn. Anyway I want to thank everyone for the gracious Birthday wishes and hope I am around next years for more.
Here are a few pictures of today ride.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLCi8KaLYkyPn6EE9
Stopped at a local Bicycle Rest Area to adjust my heated liner and gloves. Was a bit chilly this morning. No bicycles out today this early.
Some of the early morning residents along the canyon roads.
The foliage is starting to change colors along the river.
Beautiful morning along the river.
Stopped at the country store at Decker's Corner for a cup of coffee and conversation with the locals.
More views along the river.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLCi8KaLYkyPn6EE9
Stopped at a local Bicycle Rest Area to adjust my heated liner and gloves. Was a bit chilly this morning. No bicycles out today this early.
Some of the early morning residents along the canyon roads.
The foliage is starting to change colors along the river.
Beautiful morning along the river.
Stopped at the country store at Decker's Corner for a cup of coffee and conversation with the locals.
More views along the river.
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