WI, MI, Ontario, NY, PA, OH folks - Page 2

Captain Morgan · 08-18-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Looks like a nice trip, just too far out of the way for me

Well, you do have a little one on the way, so I'll let it slide.

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Originally Posted by derf

I'll be up at 3 mile bay NY on friday and albany on sat if you swing that far east

Probably won't make it to Niagra until at least Saturday or Sunday, so won't be able to make it over to albany.

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Originally Posted by caveman

While in St Ignace stop at the Mackinaw Grill on business 75. Great fish there. don't stay at the days inn in St ignace it sucks. the place I stayed back in 07 was awesome think it was the comfort inn just up the street.

I'm hoping to avoid hotels and stay at some campgrounds. All depends on weather when I stop, as well as timing of the stops. Thanks for the advice on food!

Porkchop · 08-18-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Well, you do have a little one on the way, so I'll let it slide.

Probably won't make it to Niagra until at least Saturday or Sunday, so won't be able to make it over to albany.

I'm hoping to avoid hotels and stay at some campgrounds. All depends on weather when I stop, as well as timing of the stops. Thanks for the advice on food!

When you get to ohio camping wise, I suggest three places depending on how north south you will be. South of columbus I would suggest checking out camp grounds near Old Mans Cave. Up north of Cbus is Moheican state park, which is near Mid ohio racetrack. Then if you are super north, aka east of cleveland, I would check out Geneva on the Lake. I believe they have some campgrounds, a neat little town, and some killer back roads....

As far as whats to do, that just depends on which one you pick.

racedoll · 08-18-2010, 05:25 PM

When you in OH on 71 north between Mansfield and Akron, let me know as I'm in between (Lodi is closest). I'll stop and meet you for lunch or supper if I'm able. I'll PM my number to you.

Porkchop · 08-18-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

When you in OH on 71 north between Mansfield and Akron, let me know as I'm in between (Lodi is closest). I'll stop and meet you for lunch or supper if I'm able. I'll PM my number to you.

Are you kidding me??? Do you live near the Lodi outlets??? I didn't know you lived that close to my grandma.

racedoll · 08-18-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Are you kidding me??? Do you live near the Lodi outlets??? I didn't know you lived that close to my grandma.

Yep. It takes me about 10-15 minutes to get the outlets. I went to elementary school in Burbank.

Porkchop · 08-18-2010, 11:08 PM

Wow, my family comes from Grafton. Like 15 minutes from Lodi outlets. When I took over the Mansfield store for 8 weeks I was driving 303 to 83 to 71. (Normally 303 to 301) I was just there for 4 days last week.

Captain Morgan · 08-18-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

When you get to ohio camping wise, I suggest three places depending on how north south you will be. South of columbus I would suggest checking out camp grounds near Old Mans Cave. Up north of Cbus is Moheican state park, which is near Mid ohio racetrack. Then if you are super north, aka east of cleveland, I would check out Geneva on the Lake. I believe they have some campgrounds, a neat little town, and some killer back roads....

As far as whats to do, that just depends on which one you pick.

I'll keep those in mind, but I don't expect I'll be camping in OH. I'll likely just leave the Buffalo area Monday morning and ride straight through back home.

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Originally Posted by racedoll

When you in OH on 71 north between Mansfield and Akron, let me know as I'm in between (Lodi is closest). I'll stop and meet you for lunch or supper if I'm able. I'll PM my number to you.

If the trip goes as expected, I'll likely be through there around lunch time Monday. Thanks for your number, I'll PM mine to you.

wildchild · 08-19-2010, 04:54 PM

oops just seen this, by now you've already blown by me. good luck on the road trip though. looks like a good route. i was wondering about the New London stop until I read your post about a friend.

Gas Man · 08-20-2010, 02:26 PM

I'm 50 times too late...

but you should have gone to the HD Bike Museum in Milwalkie. And way to go within 1hr of me.

I can't give you any advice cause you are gone. Oh... I'll text ya.

Captain Morgan · 08-21-2010, 10:26 PM

Stopped at hotel near the falls. God, it's expensive. But, by tent got extremely soaked last night and the waterproofing apparently didn't work. The storm was pretty bad and we got a ton of rain. Had to pack up a wet tent, sleeping bag etc. and had no way to let them dry. Plus, it rained on me even more on the ride over to the falls. My phone is on roam up here in Canader, so I haven't been sending pics to FB since crossing the border. I'll post up a full ride report when I get back home Monday. It's been a pretty damn good trip, aside from paying for this hotel. Probably should have said hell with it and slept in wet gear.

Seems like I missed everyone from the forum.

Oh well, next time.

08-18-2010, 11:08 PM	#16
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08-20-2010, 02:26 PM	#19
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08-18-2010, 05:25 PM	#13
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	When you in OH on 71 north between Mansfield and Akron, let me know as I'm in between (Lodi is closest). I'll stop and meet you for lunch or supper if I'm able. I'll PM my number to you.

08-19-2010, 04:54 PM	#18
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	oops just seen this, by now you've already blown by me. good luck on the road trip though. looks like a good route. i was wondering about the New London stop until I read your post about a friend.

08-21-2010, 10:26 PM	#20
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Stopped at hotel near the falls. God, it's expensive. But, by tent got extremely soaked last night and the waterproofing apparently didn't work. The storm was pretty bad and we got a ton of rain. Had to pack up a wet tent, sleeping bag etc. and had no way to let them dry. Plus, it rained on me even more on the ride over to the falls. My phone is on roam up here in Canader, so I haven't been sending pics to FB since crossing the border. I'll post up a full ride report when I get back home Monday. It's been a pretty damn good trip, aside from paying for this hotel. Probably should have said hell with it and slept in wet gear. Seems like I missed everyone from the forum. Oh well, next time.