tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post1591545043585945858..comments2024-03-02T10:36:11.734-06:00Comments on Everyday Riding: Great River Ride – Day 7 – Memphis and MississippiChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-64656727046478133852010-08-14T20:20:46.776-05:002010-08-14T20:20:46.776-05:00Sharon: Yea, the GoPro lets me cheat slightly and ...<b>Sharon:</b> Yea, the GoPro lets me cheat slightly and get shots I never would have been able to get otherwise. It's working really well. I can show you how to do it if you like.<br /><br />Yes, putting the big miles in made it so we could get a hotel in Venice.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-53840217561961388552010-08-14T14:30:52.512-05:002010-08-14T14:30:52.512-05:00Oh, I see my question on flickr has been answered ...Oh, I see my question on flickr has been answered here--some of the shots are from the GoPro. <br /><br />I love the long days in the saddle. It's such a great feeling to push on when you want and to cut out miles elsewhere when you want. I'm almost catching up to you guys!Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-24596353246451073662010-08-12T22:03:56.544-05:002010-08-12T22:03:56.544-05:00Bob: I got your comment in email, but I don't ...<b>Bob:</b> I got your comment in email, but I don't see it above. Strange. <br /><br />Yes, it has been hot, but we're surviving nicely. Regular stops seem to be the trick. <br /><br />Some of the photos are frame extracts from the GoProHD, so don't shudder too much. :) <br /><br />The SV650 and DL650 do have a similar engine. I believe the DL650 is slightly detuned from the SV. 5k rpm is nice, but 4500 yields slightly better gas mileage.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-85646878464239818752010-08-12T21:51:07.524-05:002010-08-12T21:51:07.524-05:00Gary: LOL! See the Day 8 post. We got wet without ...<b>Gary:</b> LOL! See the Day 8 post. We got wet without going in :) We're going to see the beach tomorrow, but apparently the oil is gone??<br /><br />It was cooler today with the rain. I think it was only 80-95F. Lots of humidity too. LOL 96F was chilly when we finally encountered it yesterday!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-83944956395664404872010-08-12T13:40:01.509-05:002010-08-12T13:40:01.509-05:00Chris:
Wow, those are HOT temperatures. We hit a...<b>Chris:</b><br /><br />Wow, those are HOT temperatures. We hit around 100F on our Oregon trip but only stayed in the desert for a couple of days, then over to the COLD coast. I can't imagine a whole week in boiling heat.<br /><br />I shudder to think you are taking those photos while riding, a lot of photos to show us what it was like.<br /><br />I also like the shadow picture. You have the same engine as on my Wee and 5,000 rpm's seem to be around the sweet spot.<br /><br />tomorrow our forecast is for a heat wave, temps will be up into the high 80's + , and that is hot enough for us. We get cool breezes off the water. It is always hotter inland.<br /><br />ride safely and enjoy the rest of your vacation together<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wet Coast Scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-70489750296538969182010-08-12T10:53:49.422-05:002010-08-12T10:53:49.422-05:00I have two pieces of advice for you for when you g...I have two pieces of advice for you for when you get to the Gulf...<br /><br />1. Don't keep riding, or you will get very wet.<br />2. Mind the oil when you go for a swim.<br /><br />I hope it cools down a bit for you. It was only 96F in Sturgis yesterday which is chilly compared to the temperatures you are having.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-45126206503637355252010-08-12T09:30:06.783-05:002010-08-12T09:30:06.783-05:00Thanks you for the comments. I do appreciate them....Thanks you for the comments. I do appreciate them. It is making the trip more interesting for us. <br /><br /><b>Eve:</b> It was a long ride, but the four lane road and higher speed limit made it easier. I actually enjoyed the southern part. Even though it was a four laner, it was flowing and empty. No cars or trucks. Got sick of trucks in AR. I do see the rain. It seems to be avoiding baton rouge at the moment, so we'll stay here a bit longer and look around before trying to get to the end of the river.<br /><br /><b>Keith:</b> Shame that the pyramid is now empty. The tourist info place told us it wasn't used anymore which is a shame. It is a good looking building. The city really didn't speak to us either, so we left. You should take him to the mountains in china/south america where they do the terrace farming. :) He might enjoy those. <br /><br />It is cooler here. Only 90F instead of 100+!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-40873910452485970042010-08-12T06:00:11.961-05:002010-08-12T06:00:11.961-05:00As Eve said, "That was a very long ride!"...As Eve said, "That was a very long ride!" Especially in this heat. I trust you taking in lots of fluids.<br /><br />I see you got to see the Pyramid. Used to go to Memphis once a year to play in a Lacrosse tournament. Ate BBQ and that was about it. Never befriended the City.<br /><br />My Dad is a farmer and he'd have loved all the farm land you went through. He is so funny. Take him to the mountains and he can't wait to get out of the useless land back into farm country where there is something to look at.<br /><br />May you soon find some cool ocean breezes.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-33916650113620666612010-08-12T05:35:52.132-05:002010-08-12T05:35:52.132-05:00That was a very long ride Chris! It's too bad ...That was a very long ride Chris! It's too bad your aren't right on the river all the way. Too bad you had to pick the record hot year for the trip!! Who knew!! I see there is rain on the coast this morning. Hope it goes away. We have rain tomorrow and for the next three days in the forcast. (well, so it says, many times it passes us by.) I love the shadow photo!!<br />Ride safe and hopefully stay dry!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.com