honky tonkin'
Trans America Trail
Afterlife
"How early is too early to plan the next trip?"
Having a hard time explaining the significance of the trip to people.
How did it change me? More self reliance, greater desire to push myself further physically and mentally.
I'd do the trip again or something like it but also think I'd like to do it with another person.
I believe my riding skills increased tremendously. I don't hesitate at unfamiliar terrain and am able to read it much more. I know the bikes quirks and capabilities so much more, as well as my own and what I can coax from the machine.
Heavier springs helped hugely. Steering damper was very handy in certain situations.
- 7500 miles
- Three rear and two front tires (zero flats!)
- Two oil changes
- One fuel pump replacement
- A few dozen zip ties
- 10,000 M&Ms
18633 miles at garage before start of trip 26112 miles back at garage after trip