Departure & Trip Prep
May 23, 2024: Depart Arizona
May 25, 2024: Arrive Indiana
May 26, 2024: Prep Work Complete
We departed Arizona loaded with two bikes on a trailer: Royal Enfield Classic 350 and BMW F900 GSA. We made our way to Greenwood, Indiana to begin preparation of three bikes for the trip, including an additional Suzuki VStrom 650. With the Classic & F900, our primary prep was luggage systems, aftermarket hyperlites, and general readiness. However, with the VStrom 650, we got into it deep. Oil change, readjusted the throttle, installed lights on switched power (Baja S1), installed Garmin Zumo XT on switched power, brake pads & brake flush, air filter, and a redo of the cockpit.
Once complete, we started making individual preparations for seperate rides. The scheme of maneuver looked like this:
Christian would leave for Team Strange 2024, making his way as far east as Grantsville, Maryland to then join two of his riding companions in West Virginia for two full weeks with them.
TheOldSheppard would fly from New Mexico to Indianapolis, stay for a few days, then leave with Skipio on a shorter tour through Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
At the end of two weeks, we would meet together at Mountain View Motorcycle Campground near Elk Park, North Carolina.
