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<\/a><\/p>\nI don’t know all the numbers but you would think that if the yellow states were saving tons of money, and\/or lives, with their helmet laws, the other states would get on board….<\/p>\n
I got a bit of a late start this morning, which if I must admit it, was by design. \u00a0I spent some extra time on the computer and avoided starting my ride with all the cold gear on. \u00a0It’s not THAT cold but mid 50’s is a chilly way to start the day. \u00a0SO – I waited for the sun to get a little higher in the sky, besides – it’s a short day.<\/p>\n
Good ridin’ roads with some elevation changes and turns. \u00a0It was fun to get the sides of my new tires into the game. \u00a0Pretty tame roads with some traffic here and there but overall, I was very happy to be in the hills vs. flat lands.<\/p>\n This is Gather GVL (Greenville). \u00a0It’s kinda like a food court at a shopping mall but with over 20 places to eat. \u00a0The Mexican place has a full bar, there’s Hen Dough (Chicken & Donuts), Lob Father (Lobster Rolls etc.) The Big Rinkowski (Pub food) — you get the idea. \u00a0If these buildings look like shipping containers to you – you’re right. \u00a0Cleverly placed shipping containers. \u00a0And they are busy for sure. \u00a0These open seats were all being saved by someone and every couple minutes someone else asked if they could take one or two.<\/p>\n Brandy, Jayson and I had a very nice visit and some good food to go with it. \u00a0Downtown Greenville has a lot of other stuff including a creek\/river with a waterfall that runs right through the middle. \u00a0What do you do with that – build a park around it. \u00a0Falls Park<\/a><\/p>\n Both retired from the Air Force and enjoying their new, high tech, working from home jobs. \u00a0We are very happy for both of you and look forward to seeing you more often.<\/p>\n I had a little electrical problem with the bike yesterday. \u00a0It’s acting like the voltage regulator isn’t working. \u00a0Lucky me – there is a Harley dealer here in town and they can get me in first thing. \u00a0I packed up and headed out. \u00a0When I got a block or so away, I decided maybe I should get something to eat. \u00a0Well Lookie HERE….<\/p>\n The HOT sign wasn’t on, but as you can see – they were as fresh as a donut gets. \u00a0One or two of those and a pint of cold milk was just what the Dr. ordered. \u00a0I was optimistic on my way to get the bike worked on and was outside the Service doors 15 minutes before they opened. \u00a0They were waiting for me and got the bike right in. \u00a0I thought too late that I shoulda brought a couple dozen Krispy Kreme’s with me for the service crew. \u00a0For those of you that don’t know – When you are “on the road” and need to get your Harley worked on, the dealerships move your bike to the front of the line. \u00a0I’ve taken advantage of this more than once or twice. \u00a0In fact, if I had to wait in line – I might be riding something else.<\/p>\n With over 80K miles on her, my bike is starting to wear parts out. \u00a0The electrical problem was in fact the voltage regulator but the reason it was ruined is because the stator (alternator in a car) was fried. \u00a0In addition, they found that the compensator was worn out, and a few other things. \u00a0They replaced about 2\/3 of the metal you see lying there on the lift table. \u00a0I was very lucky that they had all the parts. \u00a0This is what the stator looked like.<\/p>\n A great big shout out to L-Rod. \u00a0This guy is the Scotty Sheffler of the torque wrench!! \u00a0He got right on my bike and was happy to discuss the repair and options with me. \u00a0I was very impressed – Thanks Again L-Rod, if I’m ever here again, I’ll be asking for you.<\/p>\n L-Rod got me out of there with enough of the day left to go for a ride. \u00a0Everything was working well again and I headed for Campbell’s Covered Bridge<\/a>. \u00a0The road out there is a designated scenic route and I have to agree, best in SC so far.<\/p>\n There were nice houses all around this lake. \u00a0And, it didn’t look like they were too close together. \u00a0(remember you can click on the image to make it full size and zoom in) \u00a0I could live on a lake, but I’m very happy living on a ranch instead.<\/p>\n One more day in SC tomorrow as I make my way back to the Atlantic Ocean. \u00a0You’ve likely heard it before but I’ll leave you with this quote: \u00a0All Who Wander are Not Lost<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I have thoroughly enjoyed riding around in South Carolina for a couple days. \u00a0I started yesterday with a leisurely ride up to Greenville. \u00a0Some of my adopted family lives there and they have been stationed in Hawaii for a while … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n