tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.comments2023-06-01T08:10:04.151-07:00Patrick's Scooter Cannonball Run 2012Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-87738803182380916552013-02-17T12:21:55.834-08:002013-02-17T12:21:55.834-08:00Patrick, Congratulations on a successful Cannonbal...Patrick, Congratulations on a successful Cannonball Run. I was online looking for info about the SYM HD 200 and found your blog. Impressive testimonial. <br /><br />Keep the tire pressure up & ride safe.<br /><br />John Fabian<br />Hanover, New Hampshire<br />the-coulee.blogspot.comJohn Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591594729287289406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-70564187704730492092012-05-28T07:43:51.103-07:002012-05-28T07:43:51.103-07:00I thoroughly enjoy your blog. I just got an hd200...I thoroughly enjoy your blog. I just got an hd200 and am a former resident of Abilene so I thought it would be appropriate to comment on this post. Thanks for taking time to share your adventure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036076151396961402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-42539364805267586582012-05-18T04:22:22.079-07:002012-05-18T04:22:22.079-07:00Thanks for the reply. I really enjoy your everyday...Thanks for the reply. I really enjoy your everyday descriptions. I wish you more trips on your HD. Indeed the carb. model is better in maximum speed and the injection model in fuel economy (2.9-3 lt/100kms - 100km/h journey). Τwo models have a great reliable motor.Yannis Katsampirishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443281748064372781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-66227976013091581102012-05-17T06:06:43.274-07:002012-05-17T06:06:43.274-07:00John, thanks for the message. I didn't have a...John, thanks for the message. I didn't have any problems that didn't allow me to continue the trip. I did have one case of either bad gas or a bad fuel filter, but it was easily fixed. Eventually, something went wrong with my carb, but I could still make it work at a decent speed. I replaced the carb this week and it runs perfectly again. You shouldn't have to worry about that though, since you are fuel injected! Hope we get FI over here soon!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-30696696851321672882012-05-17T01:02:13.844-07:002012-05-17T01:02:13.844-07:00Congratulations for your ride Patrick. Your HD is ...Congratulations for your ride Patrick. Your HD is perfect. I hope you to do the same trip with same scooter next time. Any problem with scooter after 8 days' ride?<br />Hi from Greece (I have SYM HD2 200i). I enjoy little trips with it here.<br />John.Yannis Katsampirishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443281748064372781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-68107457978231282812012-05-15T20:29:55.984-07:002012-05-15T20:29:55.984-07:00I'll keep an eye on MV and see what the route ...I'll keep an eye on MV and see what the route is. I'm sure we will meet up at some point at AV!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-8504619615136019402012-05-15T20:05:55.255-07:002012-05-15T20:05:55.255-07:00The route is still being worked on by the others i...The route is still being worked on by the others in the group. Nothing is set except for the first day. I fly into Ontario, CA on Wed afternoon, pickup the GT in Wrightwood, CA and then I am on the road with one other rider early Thursday morning for a 440 mile trek up rt 395 to Reno, NV. The plan is to arrive in Lake Geneva sometime on Wed before the rally starts on Thursday. I will also be passing your way on the Monday after Amerivespa. I have five days to spend getting back to NYC, so I may go through Chicago just to see what all the fuss is about before heading to the back roads of PA...4n6iscoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853180300986641358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-4447269601108589892012-05-14T18:45:26.244-07:002012-05-14T18:45:26.244-07:00You too Matt! I plan on at least one day of Ameri...You too Matt! I plan on at least one day of Amerivespa, I'll probably ride up from Chicago for the day. Do you guys know your route out from the west coast yet? Perhaps I could meet up with you once you get in close to WI/IL?Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-91084962212071040542012-05-14T18:43:16.429-07:002012-05-14T18:43:16.429-07:00It was a pleasure riding with you! As for the ext...It was a pleasure riding with you! As for the extra 20 minutes, I was going the "official" route and not the quickest route. At least we got a break from the heavy wind during those 20 minutes...<br /><br />Hopefully I will seeing you at Amerivespa in a few weeks...4n6iscoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853180300986641358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-55733269423898800272012-05-09T13:05:49.144-07:002012-05-09T13:05:49.144-07:00I feel great. It was good to ride it for an hour o...I feel great. It was good to ride it for an hour or so today, but it's still angry and wants a tune up.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-71301636201866832602012-05-09T13:02:50.545-07:002012-05-09T13:02:50.545-07:00How are you feeling?How are you feeling?Ozzie406https://www.blogger.com/profile/18417854141581465968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-11622989404562783042012-05-02T14:17:03.081-07:002012-05-02T14:17:03.081-07:00Pat I enjoyed following you I would like to do som...Pat I enjoyed following you I would like to do something like this someday but I would like to do it on horseback..<br /><br />Now rest your coollou<br />ShellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-14355293413822770092012-05-02T07:21:33.507-07:002012-05-02T07:21:33.507-07:00Patrick! you did it! you should be proud of yourse...Patrick! you did it! you should be proud of yourself! once in a lifetime experience...Considering that detour, you were well on your way! Seriously I am proud of you, 6th is a great place to come on in way to represent Chicago and second city scooters! Call mike Hickman at SYM if you get a chance he can take care of you there, can't wait to see you back home!<br /><br />vive la aventura!<br /><br />abeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-41403545688273866462012-05-01T13:47:45.832-07:002012-05-01T13:47:45.832-07:00Thanks Gary! You have 2 years to buy a scooter an...Thanks Gary! You have 2 years to buy a scooter and prep yourself for the 2014 CBR. See you then!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-7300583326856149252012-05-01T13:46:08.583-07:002012-05-01T13:46:08.583-07:00Patrick,
Following your journey made me "alm...Patrick,<br /><br />Following your journey made me "almost" want to try something like that myself. Not sure I could make 8 days on a bike.<br /><br />It will always be one of those "I remember when" stories you can tell others when you're old and sitting on the front porch!!<br /><br />Congrats again on your accomplishment. GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-55486732869583962612012-04-30T19:46:34.172-07:002012-04-30T19:46:34.172-07:00I wanna go to Joshua Tree! Super jealous! Congra...I wanna go to Joshua Tree! Super jealous! Congrats on finishing 6th!!<br />GinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-30813452257017606352012-04-30T18:57:23.166-07:002012-04-30T18:57:23.166-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-76857808818165106252012-04-30T18:57:12.934-07:002012-04-30T18:57:12.934-07:00Thanks David!Thanks David!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-11644448488600368742012-04-30T18:05:16.012-07:002012-04-30T18:05:16.012-07:00Good job, Patrick! Thanks for sharing.Good job, Patrick! Thanks for sharing.Lindahttp://biketrashholiday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-79048231516906351572012-04-30T17:42:19.254-07:002012-04-30T17:42:19.254-07:00Enjoyed reading. Congrats on coming in 6th out of ...Enjoyed reading. Congrats on coming in 6th out of 58. It seems like you did more than a few things right. Plus playing some mind games on the other riders... bonus.<br /><br />David P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-11075863866033108222012-04-30T06:40:07.442-07:002012-04-30T06:40:07.442-07:00After thinking about it, because of our arrival ti...After thinking about it, because of our arrival times, I'll bet I did see you when I was talking to the "Salbury" group because I watched several other people pull up or drive by. I was looking for an HD with a topcase, though. Oh, well. . . .Lindahttp://biketrashholiday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-40690381528536335382012-04-30T06:20:54.899-07:002012-04-30T06:20:54.899-07:00Good job Little P! What a great adventure. I enjoy...Good job Little P! What a great adventure. I enjoyed the blog. I would love to do that ride myself. <br />Later Stringer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-85520201085505350122012-04-30T04:52:50.832-07:002012-04-30T04:52:50.832-07:00Way to go, Pat! Glad you made it to the end safe a...Way to go, Pat! Glad you made it to the end safe and sound. I can't wait to hear the rest of your stories!EJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-68222166473441496452012-04-30T03:26:23.410-07:002012-04-30T03:26:23.410-07:00Congratulations from New Zealand - loved watching ...Congratulations from New Zealand - loved watching your progress. KiwiscootAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343067589372688478.post-33901416037891659822012-04-29T19:16:11.267-07:002012-04-29T19:16:11.267-07:00Thanks David!Thanks David!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871528356392786804noreply@blogger.com