Where did you ride your FTR today?

JPDuffy

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Finally got ShePig ('22 S) down all Three Sisters! Next time in reverse, for funsies...
 

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Wayne

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I spent the 4th of July riding around Lake Tahoe and areas in the Sierra Nevada to the south. It was a beautiful day but after an all day trip with three fuel stops I was beat. I have a Corbin seat and Rally bars but by the end my ass was feeling it. Normally I take my Street Glide on extended trips but thought I would enjoy the FTR in the twisties a bit more. It was a good opportunity to test out the Photochromatic shield on my Shoei RF 1400. It worked great and was worth the almost one year it took to find it. Now if I could only find the 31mm cheek pads. The worldwide component shortage makes getting parts and accessories a real challenge. I saw some great scenery but didn't stop to take photos except on this secluded spot for a nature break near Silver Lake.

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FTR London

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Brick Presbyterian church across from Lagerheads Bar was erected in 1836!
No disrespect, because I enjoy your contributions in general and in particular your photographs and updates from what is a very historic and picturesque part of the States. I also defer to your obvious technical knowledge and manual aptitude - but please understand that to a European this is hilariously underwhelming - (not in any malicious way you understand).

Today I rode past a church, the fabric of which dates from 880 constructed on a mound of a pagan worship origins, likely the third century AD. Right next to it is a Roman wall built in AD160 and across the road is a 14th century pub.

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Seriously though, one thing that really boils my piss is the suggestion that America has no history. The indigenous culture fascinates me, whilst the complex geography immersive; and geologically - where in the UK can I brandish a 1.8 billion year old rock? as I have done at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
 

AaronA

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Made a loop through the central Rockies over the last week. First down to Idaho Falls, to Jackson WY, to Pinedale WY overnighted at the Wind River RV Park, a little rustic but friendly staff and cheap. On to Flaming Gorge reservoir and dam near Dutch John UT in the balmy 95F (35C). Then to Dinosaur Monument now 100F+. I'm from Montana, anything over 60F we melt. Just north of Rifle CO I tent camped at a White River Forest dispersed site. Tried to make it up to Aspen, CO but gave up after fighting the angry hordes of yuppies, hipsters and land yachts. Backtracked northeast and went to the west entrance to Rocky Mountain N.P. but got turned away. That Park requires registration 9am to 3pm. I turned back northwest, went through Steamboat Springs CO. The vacation traffic was pretty heavy but nothing like Aspen. Traveled to Craig CO, to Rawlins WY, to Muddy Gap WY, hot windy and lots of thunderstorms straight ahead. Rain and wind no problem, lots of lightning especially when you're the tallest thing for 5 miles in every direction can be a little unnerving. Arrived in Lander WY and the city park has free tent camping. Leaving a small donation helps those folks. Had breakfast at Oxbow, it's a nice Wyoming cafe with good service and low prices. Then northwest through the Ft. Washakie Reservation to Dubois Wy. About 9 miles short of Dubois I passed this huge new warehouse that had a bunch of tanks out front. So, I had to check this out. It is the National Museum of Armored Vehicles. If you are into heavy metal, you will be impressed. On to Grand Teton Park, the traffic was fairly light for midsummer. Saw just a few bison and deer. Got back to I-15 returned home.

Rode through lots of heat then cold then heat. Plowed 3 thunderstorms and got soaked. Lived off truck stop burritos and coffee. Put 2000ish miles under the bike and got home more butthurt than a social justice whiner stuck at a Trump rally All in all, a great trip.
 

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FTR London

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The Triumph factory which was hosting the World's largest female biker gathering record attempt (which was already set there previously).

Many pictures...

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mark.lb

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No disrespect, because I enjoy your contributions in general and in particular your photographs and updates from what is a very historic and picturesque part of the States. I also defer to your obvious technical knowledge and manual aptitude - but please understand that to a European this is hilariously underwhelming - (not in any malicious way you understand).

Today I rode past a church, the fabric of which dates from 880 constructed on a mound of a pagan worship origins, likely the third century AD. Right next to it is a Roman wall built in AD160 and across the road is a 14th century pub.

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Seriously though, one thing that really boils my piss is the suggestion that America has no history. The indigenous culture fascinates me, whilst the complex geography immersive; and geologically - where in the UK can I brandish a 1.8 billion year old rock? as I have done at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
No disrespect, because I enjoy your contributions in general and in particular your photographs and updates from what is a very historic and picturesque part of the States. I also defer to your obvious technical knowledge and manual aptitude - but please understand that to a European this is hilariously underwhelming - (not in any malicious way you understand).
Today I rode past a church, the fabric of which dates from 880 constructed on a mound of a pagan worship origins, likely the third century AD. Right next to it is a Roman wall built in AD160 and across the road is a 14th century pub.

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Seriously though, one thing that really boils my piss is the suggestion that America has no history. The indigenous culture fascinates me, whilst the complex geography immersive; and geologically - where in the UK can I brandish a 1.8 billion year old rock? as I have done at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
You are absolutely correct about the age of some of the castles and cathedrals in Europe. Although I have never been to the U.K. I have been to France and Paris. I was absolutely fascinated about the age and history of everything throughout the city. Norte-Dame cathedral was my favorite. The United States is a much younger country. The church erected in 1836 in Coal Center, Pennsylvania is unique because of its “brick” construction. Most structures in rural Pennsylvania in the early 1800’s are wood with a stone foundation.
This area of Pennsylvania was primarily composed of small towns built around coal mines. But the California, PA and Brownsville, PA area was also well known for manufacturing brick and glass. So in this case the church was made of brick and still stands.
 
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