• The End (For Now)

    July 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F

    I am very sad to say that my whirlwind tour of the Pacific Northwest has come to an end. After having more electrical issues this morning in the middle of nowhere Oregon (bike started and runs fine), I have made it back to civilization (I-84) and have reluctantly decided to head to Texas for extensive service.

    These 21 days have been very successful despite some setbacks. I am very happy that I completed all of my goals except the last 5 stops for the PNW Grand Tour. A summary of my trip stats is below, and I expect to get a few more HDs and maybe a TOH state stop or two on the way back to Texas.

    Out for now.

    Trip: 12,453.5 miles total
    - Daily average: 566 miles (goal was 550)
    - Two break downs with one tow
    - Two scheduled services

    Lodging: 20 nights
    - 12 nights freecamping
    - 8 nights paid lodging for total cost of $851.17

    PNW Grand Tour 83%: Total 25 of 30 (8 WA, 7 OR, 4 ID, 3 MT, 3 CA)

    Lap of the 48 100%: Sault St Marie MI, Warroad MN, and Neah Bay WA

    Harley Dealerships 100%: 90

    HOG's 10 Rides for 2024 100%: SD, WY, and OR

    Tour of Honor 100%:
    - States Completed: Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin
    - Other State Stops: SD 3; ND 4; IN 4; ID 3; IA 2
    - Additional Rides:
    1) Searching for the Lost Generation (Doughboys): 14 for a total of 50
    2) Gold Star Family Memorials: 6 for a total of 50
    3) Veterans Cemeteries: 10 for a total of 50
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