My Moto Hobo life

sonny said:

The comment " You meet a of the interesting people on the road" should make everything else seem everyday bull. Which I am sure it does. RIDING across America is the best way. People love something out of the normal routine and are more than happy to see you on the road RIDING. That is why you can not fill your gas tank without a good conversation with someone. That is why when you pull into a rest stop someone always comes up and starts a conversation. Pull in for food and it is Nothing but smiles and hellos. Enjoy and embrace it. Every individual that strikes a conversation with you is just showing you admiration for your spirit and wishing to share. It comes with the territory. Back in the day a lot of campsites had signs NO MOTORCYCLES ALLOWED. That was long before trailering became popular. I even remember a time when you had a problem getting a room for the night if you showed up on a bike. Nowadays things are different. You are the minority with a free spirit and people need to see that. Especially Nowadays.

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tribal said:

Negatory.

Some observations:

Touring is not cheap. I am averaging $100/day.

There is a reason free camping is free.

There are fewer approved free areas outside the southwest.

Tents are not great in the wind and there is a lot of wind in the southwest.

Generators SUKC!!! Loud Generators should be shot!

Now that I have switched to a large propane tank I can stay warm all night , spend less time than using the 2lb’rs and it is more budget friendly refilling them.

Stuff breaks. China crap breaks more.

Trailer weight distribution is crucial and hard to get right. Side-to-side and front-to-rear.

Raman Noodles make any meal more filling for 20 cents. Buy it by the case.

You meet a lot of the interesting people on the road.

Exactly how many Bonnevilles were built? It seems like I’ve met more people who owned one “back in the day” than were actually imported into America.

Stupidest questions:

Do you pull that camper with that bike?

NY, did you ride all the way here?

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snicrep said:

Whats your next stop? Do you plan or go where the wind takes you?
In case you havent already, check out texas parks and wildlife. There are ALOT of parks. Theres bound to be some along any route you take.

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sonny said:

I am 62 years old. Spent some time on the road and enjoyed it very much. Just stated an observation from past experiences with previous post.

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Mighty Mouse said:

Ha, that's so true. You walk out of a convenience store with helmet in hand and stand 2' from your Rocket and still some 'inquisitive' person will ask, "Is that your motorcycle?" "No lady, I'm a passenger on that little short yellow bus now pardon me while I put my helmet on and go sit inside of it."

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