Author Topic: Cross Country on a 750F! (Read 7586 times)

fatmatt650 · « **on:** August 22, 2011, 10:01:23 PM »

Okay, so I left home (just south of San Francisco) on the 10th (3:30 pm 8/10) and just arrived at my brothers house in Lancaster, PA about an hour and a half ago (11:30 pm, 8/22). It's been about 5,000 miles so far and I still need to ride back! I took a ton of pics and have a few adventures to share but for now I'm grabbing some much needed grub and a good nights sleep. I'll provide more details tomorrow.

Gordon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:05:00 PM »

Congrats man!!! That's awesome!

Now get off the computer and have a couple (several) beers!!!

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:05:52 PM »

Here's a shot of my set-up. I randomly crossed paths w/ a buddy of mine in the middle of Oregon and he took this photo.

Gordon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:19:10 PM »

Is that a Synchro Westfalia?

HondaMan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:22:05 PM »

Ah, flying coast-to-coast on a Four....

I'm jealous, and miss it. Hmmm...

Gordon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:25:37 PM »

Quote from: HondaMan on August 22, 2011, 10:22:05 PM

I'm jealous, and miss it. Hmmm...

You've always got a place to stay if you come through North Texas!

brandEn · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:29:13 PM »

Dude pick up Godzilla and bring him to Seattle. Jealous of your ride!

CoachDoc · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:39:49 PM »

This brings back memories for me. In 1974 I bought a new 550 in L.A. and rode it across the heartland of America to NY. Twenty years later I rode the same bike from NY across the Northern states and into Canada and then down to our home in San Diego, where we had moved in 1985. It's an amazing experience, and I hope to do it again in 2014, albeit on a different ride. Enjoy your trip back.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:44:52 PM »

Subscribed. I like the setup, looks awesome.

JBMorse · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2011, 04:39:21 AM »

Cool picture! The desire to own a Westy is what initially started the idea of taking my Honda across country. We had an amazing time and I bet you did too. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!
Nice looking bike, too!

Tree · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2011, 04:42:58 AM »

Really envy you. Would love to get away like that!

dhall57 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2011, 05:12:14 AM »

Awesome fatmatt

Can't wait to see all the pictures and comments of your adventure. How are you and the 750F holding up over the long haul, any problems so far? Hope not.

Good luck, be safe, and have fun
dhall

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:12:18 AM »

Great job! I will be following this thread.

DedHed · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:39:57 AM »

RIGHT ON! A fellow skater as well, I'm sure you found some spots to shred. Although mostly these days I stick to cruising and longboarding, easier on this old body.

Watching!
Ride safe,
Phil

andy750 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:46:23 AM »

Well done!! Looking forward to more details and pics!

There should be a SOHC Cross-Country Club

...or at the least a Ride Reports section where the Cross-Country Club could be stickied...any takers?

cheers
Andy

bender01 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:49:11 AM »

I wish I could go anywhere but too work on mine! Tony Hawks going to be here in Bluffton SC thursday! Come on down. Not that far considering the miles youve already done! Ride safe!

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2011, 07:12:01 AM »

Hey Bender, I lived in Wilmington, NC for a while about 10 years ago and Tony came to town for the Mid-Atlantic Sound, Surf and Skate Symposium. I was watching San Diego band Buck-O-Nine at a little club when he walked in and leaned up against the post next to me watched the rest of the show. I gave him the "wassup" nod, he nodded back, surreal.
Dedhed, I skated many parks and even found a full pipe. My run-in w/ my westy friend in OR was great, he pointed out about 5 parks on my way that I hadn't even heard about.
Dhall - The bike and I held up great. The only real comfort issues were the result of skateboard and white-water rafting related slams. I brought along a bunch of vicodins just in case but never needed them. A few minor bike issues that I'll relate in a bit.
JB - I've been cross country in busses a few times now. In fact, last year I was coming down the Beartooth Pass in MT with my gf in our 72 hightop camper and realized I needed to come back on a motorcycle.
Gordon - Not sure if that things a synchro or not, I know he schmobs it offroad a lot but it might just be jacked up. I'm more of an aircooled guy and don't know how to tell them apart.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2011, 09:54:12 AM »

Wow Matt......ya really put some miles down dude!!! Still gotta do it all over again but I know you got it in you to make it happen. Tell me you got a 530 chain & new sprockets before you left!!!!

Freaky1 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2011, 12:43:18 PM »

I'm jealous, I'd love to make a ride that that...or even close to that! I've pretty much resigned the fact that I'm going to be doing contract IT work now so at least I have a job that's conducive to making long distance rides. Now I just have to figure out what to do with the wife and kids!!

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2011, 04:25:14 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on August 23, 2011, 09:54:12 AM

Wow Matt......ya really put some miles down dude!!! Still gotta do it all over again but I know you got it in you to make it happen. Tell me you got a 530 chain & new sprockets before you left!!!!

Haha! Nope! Still rollin' the same chain we got in Nevada and those tired old sprockets!