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Hey Jack, all is still on. Holger and I have re-packed our gear about three times. Little by little I eliminate stuff to keep it light . Next week its one more oil- and rear tire change and of we go on July 18th 6:00am.

Right now its getting everything arranged at work before we blast off.

For the time being, it looks like we will make it through Cheyenne. We don't have reservations, execpt in Fairbanks, Deadhorse (Prudhoe Bay) and Coldfoot. We plan on making it on our first day somewhere between St. Louis and KC and the second day between Cheyenne and Salt Lake City...

We'll see if our "rear-ends" keep up with the desire to make miles...

I'll keep y ('all) posted what we do, since I'll have to take my notebook along anyway...

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

Trex63 said:

I'll keep ya posted what we do, since I'll have to take my notebook along anyway...

HEY!!!  What about the rest of us??? 

Keep us ALL posted Thomas!!

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Trex63 said:

HEY!!!  What about the rest of us??? 

Keep us ALL posted Thomas!!

Of course Pat... I'll keep y'all posted. That's what I meant anyway... If internet connection is in our favor, I'll be able to post as we go . 

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

First glitch today! Holger took his 2002 R1150GS to the dealer for a final look over and fluid change.

The diagnosis: new final drive....

Luckily, the dealership computer showed 5 final drives in the country. Order was placed. His FD should be in town on Wednesday and installed a day later.

Hey Mike/JC, what is a good BMW dealership in your neck of the woods, where we can go to on July 19th in the AM (Saturday) to get the initial FD oil change done? Anyone you can recommend to call ahead and make reservations...?

Any help is appreciated.

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

Thomas,

     On the same road about couple miles west of Mike's house we have Engle Motors BMW their number is 816-241-7554. Located @ 6633 Truman Rd.....

J ust call ahead and talk to the fine people there and I'm sure because you guys know Mike and I, if they ever want to sell us another motorcycle, they'll help you out !!

Just about mile west of I-435 and a mile north of I-70 on the Independence side of town.

GPS: N 39* 05 626'

        W 94* 30 324'
 

JC

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06 Ducati 620 Multistrada [Rabbit] ;

If you only make it to St Louis?

There is Gateway BMW

             2690 Masterson

             St. Louis, MO.

             314-427-9090

 Lat. 38.705343

Log. 90.341392

Hope this info helps you out!

Can we be expecting a short visit for BBQ while you're in town??

JC
 

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Jca said:

Thomas,

     On the same road about couple miles west of Mike's house we have Engle Motors BMW their number is 816-241-7554. Located @ 6633 Truman Rd.....

J ust call ahead and talk to the fine people there and I'm sure because you guys know Mike and I, if they ever want to sell us another motorcycle, they'll help you out !!

JC, thanx !

If all goes as planned, we'll arrive late in KC, look for a place to stay and meet you and Mike for Breakfast on Saturday morning, while the 1150GS undergoes the FD oil change... what do you think?

Holger will call the dealership on Tuesday (I guess they're closed on Mondays) to firm up the appointment.

Thanx again,

Thomas

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

Great looking route! Looks like a heck of a trip. Sorry to hear about the final drive glitch--hopefully that gets the mechanical issues out of the way for the rest of the trip.

You have my number, give me a call if you do end up near Cheyenne and I'll try to ride a few miles with you. (I re-jetted your KTM today, so she's ready to roll. )

Jack 

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"There ain't no Devil, there's just God when he's drunk." -- T. Waits

Awesome plan, Thomas.

Good luck.

C

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Another sunrise, These bright and crystal moments, Crow flies overhead.

Trex63 said:

If all goes as planned, we'll arrive late in KC, look for a place to stay and meet you and Mike for Breakfast on Saturday morning, while the 1150GS undergoes the FD oil change... what do you think?

Thomas

Hey Thomas........     

Here's the info on the hotel right down the street from me that you stayed in last time:

Olive Branch Inn

I called just a couple of minutes ago and set aside three rooms for that  Friday night.... just in case....

I've not been keeping up with this thread... sorry... let me know if I can do anything.... if you do want the rooms let me know, and I can call back and put them in your name ...and if you need more or less than three rooms let me know.... if you've already taken care of a place to stay, no worries...let me know and I'll cancel the rooms...

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******Mike****** "We choose our joys and our sorrows long before we experience them."

One1bmwnut said:

I called just a couple of minutes ago and set aside three rooms for that  Friday night.... just in case....

Hey Mike, thanx! We would need only one room with two beds. However, more than likely, we will stay somewhere inbetween St. Louis and KC. We would make it in to town first thing in the morning, drop the 1150GS off and go for breakfast... are you and JC free?

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

I'm re-packing my stuff for the Alaska trip for the fourth time and I was able to shed another 2 lb. of stuff (mostly clothing). Actually, I may have some spare room in my panniers.

Not sure if Holger still wants to share rooms with me after a week or so...

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

One1bmwnut said:

I called just a couple of minutes ago and set aside three rooms for that  Friday night.... just in case....

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Hey Mike, thanx! We would need only one room with two beds. However, more than likely, we will stay somewhere inbetween St. Louis and KC. We would make it in to town first thing in the morning, drop the 1150GS off and go for breakfast... are you and JC free?

Thomas, yes, definitely available for breakfast....

I'll cancel the rooms (they were down to three with a large group staying over so I thought it best to have them held till I heard from you). 

I'm down to one bike so no "loaner" at my house (I hate that!)... but I can pick up everyone in the Element for the breakfast trek if you like, and unless you have a KC favorite, I have very cool Diner in mind (not the Trolley - it closed temporarily) for breakfast.

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******Mike****** "We choose our joys and our sorrows long before we experience them."

Hey Thomas...

Damn! 

Wish you could have made it to KC by Friday night..... I'd comp you a couple of tickets to Anything Goes (Cole Porter musical).  Opening night is Thursday night the 17th.  I'm got two parts... the Bishop that gets thrown off the ship in the first ten minutes of the play.... and the ship Captain that hangs around the whole voyage!

http://www.bellroadbarn.com/

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******Mike****** "We choose our joys and our sorrows long before we experience them."