So, my V-Strom (and Norton) riding buddy, Dave, and I set off for a two day-er on the great roads in KY. Highlights were RT25 down to Georgetown, then southwest on back roads in horse farm country. Stopped at Pisgah Presbyterian church, on Co road 1967 near Versailles, KY, that’s been there since 1784. Rode the Valley View Ferry on rt 169 (also, circa 1780) over the Kentucky River - an old cable ferry powered by paddle wheel. We had a good lunch at the Newby Country Store (country ham and cheese sandwich - with the best tomatoes I’ve had all year!). A real treat to meet and talk with the locals. Moved on to White Hall Mansion, near Richmond. An impressive 45 room 19th century home of the interesting Clay family of business and politics (Clay Co., Clay City, etc). Headed east from there. Then, Rt 1274 out of Frenchburg, by Cave Run Lake, toward Morehead … a wonderful ride. Spent the night in Morehead, KY, and did some great roads home, with a break at Blue Lick State Park, and one of our favs, rt 19, back to the familiar Augusta ferry, and back to Ohio. All said and done, about a 500 ride.
The V100 ran like a champ. The updated fuel map from last week at the dealer really helped smooth things out… noticably improved performance. But, a couple MPG ave less - found myself stopping for gas at ~175 miles. (No worries - us old guys need to hydrate and pee anyway - the vicious cycle). The 4100rpm vibration even seems to have calmed down a bit. Life is good at almost 4K miles… blessed!
Bikes at Pisgah Presbyterian Church…
Church(2)…
Valley View Ferry(1)…
Ferry Paddle Wheel…
White Hall Mansion…
Relaxin’ on the porch at the Newby Country Store…
Great ride on the bikes!…
The V100 ran like a champ. The updated fuel map from last week at the dealer really helped smooth things out… noticably improved performance. But, a couple MPG ave less - found myself stopping for gas at ~175 miles. (No worries - us old guys need to hydrate and pee anyway - the vicious cycle). The 4100rpm vibration even seems to have calmed down a bit. Life is good at almost 4K miles… blessed!
Bikes at Pisgah Presbyterian Church…
Church(2)…
Valley View Ferry(1)…
Ferry Paddle Wheel…
White Hall Mansion…
Relaxin’ on the porch at the Newby Country Store…
Great ride on the bikes!…