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I am convinced that Forrest can make it happen. I have complete faith that the flag will move soon. I just wish my GPz had carried the flag. I am tempted to quit my job and ride out for glory to carry the flag again. I always dream of doing the ride across the USA. The midwest states are hard riding. Long straight roads. That is where the big bikes rule. Has it really been to 36 states? The 14 left will be the hardest. Those are the guys with stones in their sacks. This is America and those guys are out there, they just need to be found. I believe that if the "lower" 48 plus canada and mexico are accomplished then it is mission accomplished. AK and HI are attainable only for the rich, retired, or truly crazy KZ Riders. Well, most people would say we are all crazy for riding them darn things. Never forget that most of the great discoveries came from people labeled crazy. On a lighter note, when I am in my 4 wheeled vehicle and I see a pedal biker, I say to myself, "pedal forrest pedal", But right now I am saying "RIDE FORREST RIDE!" You can do it!

Never say never, GTB. If some sunny day in 2015 that flag makes it's way up here finally, I might just whip it up to Alaska for you boys. Be kinda fitting for a Canuck to nail that last State for you all.

Eh!

Hey, I really appreciate the good humor going on here. This whole relay thing should be fun and a great experience for all involved. I am digging this.

It would be great to move the flag and even hit all Canadian provinces. That would be worth another year on the road. It is the North American KZ Relay after all! It would even be awesome to go to Canada and even Hawaii!

I should clarify that the 905 miles I completed a couple of days ago were on a 2011 Concours 14. I will say that I accompanied Tom on his 1992 Voyager XII on the downhill leg. I did make the return leg solo and averaged 10 mph faster. The leg with Tom would be closer to my pace on the KZ. If I was still not a working stiff and had more free time. I would just run this flag out to the Left Coast.

Any chance this could help move the flag???

kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/589779...r-summer-trip#595384

650ed wrote: Any chance this could help move the flag???

kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/589779...r-summer-trip#595384

Possibly.... Begs the question why this new member has not been directed to The Relay Threads?

I don't know, but it might be worth PM'ing him and goodfastncheap (I think he still has the flag?) to see if something can be set up. Ed

I am not comfortable endorsing a novice rider travel 1,000 miles on his own let alone on a vintage bike with a flag when even experienced riders have not stepped up. I can help him locally and possibly long haul.

Footnote: I really appreciate his enthusiasm and attitude.

grantorinobro wrote: Eh!

take off eh was good having a brew in malone with ya

So finally, the truth comes out? You are a tip touching turd punching and enjoying watching "The World's Fastest Indian" while you fap away.

trianglelaguna wrote: I will be able to join in also,but first i need to build a forge and melt down some beer cans and then make piston molds,and then maybe carve some cams out of some tracor axles...other than that it should be ready to go by friday..of course friday is when we get together and play poker and the guys loose all their clothes and we drink grape soda....maybe saturday would be better...oh oh, saturday i promised to give my boss a car wash and maybe mow his lawn ,so maybe sunday,but really....sunday is no good for me because.....

kz "rider"

OK! You guys don't know Forrest or Saxjonz very well. Now, my kz isn't finished yet and only due to financial issues cause I have seriously overextended myself but I have a roadworthy bike and if Forrest is up for the ride to make it "legal" then I will ride with him all the way to Helen back. Of course I would go all the way for those of you timid riders who post about riding yet may be a bit skeered about the daunting task. I do, afterall, have family in Cali. I will go all the way on my bike this week coming up if those of you who ride the ride agree with the fact that I am a KZ owner who's bike is being returned to better than new status but the timing is bad. Forrest and I will save the day. Just because we ride for whatever reason. Why? Cause that's who we are. I would do a double iron butt just because I know I have the will power to do it. You guys talk about doing things, it's time to play Tom Cruise and once in awhile you just have to say, "Fawk it!" It is what it is. Just say the word and it will happen.

drunk again aye Larry