Went to Springfield to check out some trikes for DW. Rode with her on a Buddy 150 and me on the Yager along with four dogs, a bird and the travel bag. Crossed the Mississippi on a ferry from Hickman, KY and stayed in Sikeston, MO for the first night. Had Lambert's "throwed rolls" take-out in the room and woke up to a flat tire on the Buddy. Being Monday all the few cycle shops in Sikeston were closed so we finally "slimed" the rear tire and made it to Springfield that afternoon. Pulled into the motel and green stuff was running out the back tire at the valve stem. Next morning took the tire and wheel to Ozark Powersports and junked the Shinko and tube for a Kenda blackwall tubeless. Ozark is a good outfit we have done business with before. Made it to the shop with the trikes only to find ya can't ride one before ya buy even if you ride in on two wheels. Went to Bass Pro and Branson to visit with friends there and get some oil filters at Hollister Cycle. Overnighted in Mansfield, MO and cruised to Sikeston again for more "throwed rolls" at Lambert's. Took the ferry the next day to Hickman and then home.
US 60 between Sikeston and Springfield is smooth as glass since MODOT has ground all the old concrete nicely in preparation for a thin skin of asphalt. Might be a dull four-lane but a pleasantly smooth ride.
Tubes in little wheels is NOT a good idea since the heat build-up kills the tube. While the Buddy 150 might not be the ideal bike for extended travel it ran flawlessly for over 800 miles as did the Yager. She is thinking about a bigger ride with a bigger gas tank and bigger tires and wheels. I think the Blur has her attention.
Karl
Beginning of trip 50 miles north of Selmer, TN
Ferry across Mississippi River at Hickman, ky
On ferry in transit to MO side
Two doggies in the box and the overnight bag
Two MORE doggies and one parrot!
Thanx to MotoRandy for teaching me to accomplish this posting of pictures! To others who have tried to teach me, I thank you too!
Karl
