Utah

Headed to Utah along Colorado river. Beautiful canyon run down to Moab. Then northwest to Springville. Hot and long days are taking till on these old bikes. They are also running us on more highways and interstates, which makes you push these motors to much.

Another good day, and got the bike serviced and prepped for tomorrow. Looking forward to the Bonneville Salt Flats!

Colorado

Made a successful pass thru Colorado. Leaving Golden, we immediately started climbing. The cold air definatley helped keep the bikes cool, and after about 6500 ft of climbing, we crested Loveland Pass. Very special moment for me.

We continued to a lunch stop in Leadville, and on to Junction City. 280 miles on probably the toughest day.

Bike is still running well, with only small areas of concern. Still on perfect score, and pushing west.

Loveland Pass

Stage 9

Burlington to Golden. First half a steady climb with a strong headwind, but all went well. After lunch in Colorado Springs, we headed up into the mountains. Did 2 8500 ft passes, and rode some beautiful canyons. The bike is definitely feeling the altitude, and tomorrow will be interesting. 3 passes over 10,000 ft. Spot malfunction has been cured.

Dinner at David Uhls studio, and we each got a signed print. Again, it seemed the whole town turned out.

Tomorrow we are headed up.



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Burlington Colorado

Crossed into Colorado after a long cold day in Kansas. Temps were 37 degrees when we pulled out sat morning. Heavy, wet fog also hung around till about 9, making it difficult to see.

Bike is still running well with no known issues. Fuel quality remains a problem for everyone. Still listening close to each new noise and following maintenance procedure. The next couple of days in the Rockies will tell the tale. Monday we do Loveland Pass at 12,000 ft, on top of an almost 300 mile day.

The crowds at the stops are unbelievable. It seems the whole town turns out. And all along the route people are parked watching us go by, and turn out to see the bikes.

Today our destination Golden Co. Headed West.

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Kansas