Hello from Texas

And welcome from another western Washington guy.

I know exactly were Mineral Wells is. I was working at an Oklahoma State Univ laboratory back in 08-09 after Navy retirement and bought a VStrom DL1000 from an FAA guy in Oklahoma City. I rode it to my Air Force daughter's home in San Antonio in late June of 2009 and, man oh man, was it hot. I stopped in Mineral Wells for a break and thought it a lovely area, one in which I'd like to live. It was about 106 that day and I think I made it to Marble Falls before almost passing out with heat exhaustion. I saw a motel with a swimming pool and decided I WAS DONE. It was a memorable ride though.


Like my neighbor 1olbull, I just love Texas.
 
Hello EM549 and welcome from a displaced Texan in Virginia. I grew up In Pampa, Gray County about 4.5 hours north by pick-up or 3.5 by Rocket.
Forgive my tardy response, how many miles have you racked up since you got her?
 
Hello EM549 and welcome from a displaced Texan in Virginia. I grew up In Pampa, Gray County about 4.5 hours north by pick-up or 3.5 by Rocket.
Forgive my tardy response, how many miles have you racked up since you got her?
Hello Boog. I’ve traveled about 2K miles thus far. This weekend I traveled 900 miles round trip from my home West of Fort Worth to the Texas Hill Country where my friends and I rode the Three Twisted Sisters. The Rocket is one hell of a bike. It effortlessly ate through the twisty roads. If my friends riding Harleys let me take the lead I would have to stop so they could catch up.
 
Welcome from Rowlett Texas!