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12-31-2017, 02:54 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
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Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
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Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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OT - 2017 Motorcycle Trips
Maybe I'll be able to add "Skoolie Trips" to this, in future years:
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12-31-2017, 03:09 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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You came really close to outlining Texas, but those other states are going to need a little revision.
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Nobody's Business
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12-31-2017, 03:39 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SE Florida
Posts: 1,108
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 65 pax
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I bet that was awesome!
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12-31-2017, 03:48 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
You came really close to outlining Texas, but those other states are going to need a little revision.
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I outlined Texas on a ride called the RAT (Ride Around Texas)
It was 3300 miles and took me 67 hours.
I also completed a 1540-mile Ride Around Kansas without entering Kansas. That took 23 hours.
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12-31-2017, 04:15 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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You must have a much better seat on your bike than I do. After several hours of riding I can't wait to get off that thing.
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Robin
Nobody's Business
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12-31-2017, 04:38 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
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Year: 1999
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Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
You must have a much better seat on your bike than I do. After several hours of riding I can't wait to get off that thing.
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I have a Russell Day-Long custom seat. It wasn't cheap but I can sit on it for anything up to 30 hours.
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12-31-2017, 05:03 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
I outlined Texas on a ride called the RAT (Ride Around Texas)
It was 3300 miles and took me 67 hours.
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Meh, that's only like 49 Mph. I bet if you had a faster bike, you could get that time down.
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12-31-2017, 05:13 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
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Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
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Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
Meh, that's only like 49 Mph. I bet if you had a faster bike, you could get that time down.
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I'll ride with you, when you make the attempt
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12-31-2017, 05:16 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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After connecting all the dots I can clearly see Texas. Also a whale with FL as it's tail. There is also a thumbs up on top. And there seem to be a few amorphous shapes just to throw us off.
I bought a used state police bike, a Honda ST1100, which is a good bike. It's been funny to chase other motorcycles with a has-been state police bike. That seat has got to be a major reason why they got rid of these hondas.
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Nobody's Business
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12-31-2017, 05:17 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
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Year: 1999
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Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
After connecting all the dots I can clearly see Texas. Also a whale with FL as it's tail. There is also a thumbs up on top. And there seem to be a few amorphous shapes just to throw us off.
I bought a used state police bike, a Honda ST1100, which is a good bike. It's been funny to chase other motorcycles with a has-been state police bike. That seat has got to be a major reason why they got rid of these hondas.
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The trip into Canada (Winnipeg) and down to Key West was completed in 6 days as part of the Iron Butt Rally
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12-31-2017, 05:44 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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That's an impressive amount of riding. I don't have the iron butt to be capable of doing that. Maybe if I'm in the sidecar. I take it on those trips you don't stop for a beer very often?
I like to stop every time I see something interesting on the side of the road. Traveling straight through is what I've done all my life while working. This bus stops at all points of interest, considering I actually get out on the road eventually.
I'm getting rid of my road bike. I've had to many close scares caused by other drivers.
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Nobody's Business
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12-31-2017, 06:24 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
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Year: 1999
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Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
That's an impressive amount of riding. I don't have the iron butt to be capable of doing that. Maybe if I'm in the sidecar. I take it on those trips you don't stop for a beer very often?
I like to stop every time I see something interesting on the side of the road. Traveling straight through is what I've done all my life while working. This bus stops at all points of interest, considering I actually get out on the road eventually.
I'm getting rid of my road bike. I've had to many close scares caused by other drivers.
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I do it to challenge myself.
I ride for pleasure too, often with my wife.
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12-31-2017, 09:02 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Was that trip around Texas on an off road bike or are there roads following the border?
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12-31-2017, 11:04 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Was that trip around Texas on an off road bike or are there roads following the border?
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The route is all on public roads. Some of them not so great
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01-01-2018, 07:48 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
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Year: 1991
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dang thise look like some of the trips i take in my school bus! just get out on the highway and drive for hours and hours, stop lots, enjoy the scenery and hit many places.
-Christopher
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01-04-2018, 05:31 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 973
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
You must have a much better seat on your bike than I do. After several hours of riding I can't wait to get off that thing.
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My is a 150...a scooter...rides like a rock
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01-04-2018, 05:53 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
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Year: 1999
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Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jdawgsfanasty
My is a 150...a scooter...rides like a rock
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Might not be so rough if you put air in those round rubber things.
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01-04-2018, 06:06 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 973
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Might not be so rough if you put air in those round rubber things.
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Lol...old pic...only one I could find...
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01-04-2018, 07:12 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jdawgsfanasty
Lol...old pic...only one I could find...
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Are you a Ga. Dawg fan?
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01-04-2018, 07:17 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
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We have a couple of scooters too.
A Sym RV250 and a Kymco Like 200i
They don't do quite the miles, but will be great on the bus. Both of us have "M" Endorsements.
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