BJayKana wrote:
> ''Bjay,I've trailered a few times. Wife and kids came along.
> Since then I've just gotten rid of the trailer and just cage it with
> the kids. Sort of felt like since I can't really take them on the
> bike, then the bike would only be around for show. And no I'm not
> going to shove my kids onto someone else so I could ride for a couple
> of hours. Their my kids and if the ride is that great then the kids
> will want to see it too!
>
> However now that they're older I will get them on the bike. Since
> I've got two boys, I'll do the sidecar bit. I was hoping to do it
> this year, but those plans went down the drain. Maybe next year.
> I really don't see a problem with trailering when you are faced with
> limited choices. It really comes down to what you want to do. But you
> really do miss the good part of the trip when you trailer. When I
> ride I stop at places I normally pass along the rode. Also unless I
> need to be somewhere
>
> I don't just take the direct routes. I'll see a small town and stop at
> the local diner or bar and just talk with the locals. You'd me amazed
> (or maybe not) of the people you meet and the hospitality you receive.
> Sometimes its the journey, other times its the destination, I guess
> that depends on the time you have available. For me its always been I
> had to get there fast, but I had lots of time to get home.'' (Elmer
> McKeegan)
>
> ''Elmer, good points. The fella that trailered his to
> Colorada, said, the trip from this area to there, was no fun on a
> bike, to him, and his wife just woodnt ride, they didnt have kiddos
> with em''' They took a lotta camping gear, and rode further north on
> the bike for 3 or 4 days, came back loaded up, and drove home, not
> ride home!''
> But I agree so much, with riding a Bike on the off traveled roads,
> when one can, and stopping at those Mom and Pop Motels, and eateries,
> along the way. When We go for bike trip, we never get in a hurry. I
> outline, how many daily miles needed to reach the destination or the
> middle point of the trip, and after that, stop and look a lot, when I
> can, then ride hard if needed, etc.
> Oy yeah, a side car, always wanted to ride a bike with one, to see how
> it is in the curves, wouldnt ever care to be the side car passenger,
> though, would YOU?
> (bjay)
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I've been a passenger on short trips in a side car. The couple I rode in
were very comfortable. I would like to say relaxing, but its hard to relax
when your not in control. But after a while of riding I think I could get
used to it.
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