My UP trip is here

[Notgrownup]

Mrs Notgrownup and I are leaving in the morning, traveling from Eastern NC up to Mackinaw City, then west and down through Wisconsin then towards Paducah then east to Somerset KY . We plan on going east in the Hills of KY and the Daniel Boone forest. Denting up in Appalachia then back home. We really don’t have any plans , just ride until we get tired, get a hotel and have a drink maybe and dinner then Rinse n repeat… I will post some pictures…

 

[DCR2013]

Mrs Notgrownup and I are leaving in the morning, traveling from Eastern NC up to Mackinaw City, then west and down through Wisconsin then towards Paducah then east to Somerset KY . We plan on going east in the Hills of KY and the Daniel Boone forest. Denting up in Appalachia then back home. We really don’t have any plans , just ride until we get tired, get a hotel and have a drink maybe and dinner then Rinse n repeat… I will post some pictures…

Good trip to you and wife. Weather in the Badger should be good for ya. We haven't had rain in many days. Temps are warm.

 

[Zammy]

Hope you and the Misses have a great trip Maurice.

 

[Notgrownup]

Weather looks to be rather nice until the end of the week when we come back into NC. We are geared up

 

[Oldster]

When you get to the U.P. be sure to have a Pastie. There is a place in Mackinaw you can get them, good stuff. There is also a H.D. dealer there, good t-shirt stop!

 

[Woody]

Keep the shiny side up and have a great trip

 

[ol' school]

Enjoy your trip and be safe!

 

[Sully]

Enjoy, Sounds like You know Where You Want To Go...Be Safe.....

 

[Gorilla]

ride safe pretty country

 

[Jack Klarich]

Safe trip, pictures if you can

You picked a good time of year for your trip

 

[Notgrownup]

Made it up to Gallipolis OH. Stayed at Hampton Inn. Try to make it to Grand Rapids today and chill. Probably start the lakeside ride up to Mackinaw City tomorrow morning.

 

[Burnerboy]

What you're not take'n me along with you ,

Ronnie
9/16/24

 

[Notgrownup]

What you're not take'n me along with you ,

Ronnie
9/16/24

You didn’t ask…lol

 

[Notgrownup]

Made it to Mackinaw City. Rode the tunnel of trees , it was nice but the roads are neglected. I compare the roads to NC roads and that’s unfair I guess.

 

[Oldster]

Just a suggestion, the light house at white fish point is really good, we spent 4 or 5 hours there. There is also a fish house real close to white fish point that is great, the fish they serve for lunch were caught that morning, fantastic! Actually, we were in Mackinaw for about 3 days, loved it. We're ready to go back next summer!

 

[Notgrownup]

We’re already down in southern Wisconsin. This is a ride. We aren’t really visiting much. Today we will ride to around Bowling Green KY, tomorrOw the Daniel Boone forest, then Saturday ride home.

 

[Oldster]

My trips were like that, but I've changed a bit. Each to their own. When I'm by myself I pretty much ride but when my wife is with me we do a lot of stopping and just fiddle fartin around. It's fun either way!

 

[Notgrownup]

In 5 years when I retire I will slow down a bit. We enjoyed around the UP and took in the sights & we are gonna slow down in the mountains of KY going home

 

[Jack Klarich]

In 5 years when I retire I will slow down a bit. We enjoyed around the UP and took in the sights & we are gonna slow down in the mountains of KY going home

Sometimes life in the slow lane is a good thing

 

[DK Custom Products]

Sounds like a great trip!

We were in Mackinaw City, and surrounding areas, earlier this year. Beautiful riding up in that part of the country.

Kevin

 

[LadyonaMission]

I have spent the last 3 summers in the UP. Lots of fun riding and beautiful scenery, sure beats riding in the Texas heat.

 

[Notgrownup]

2929 miles 11 states, The bike scared me one time where my speedometer and gear indicator quit working and my check engine light came on. I stopped at the next fuel stopped and cleared all the codes and nothing for the rest of the trip. 31.5 mpg average pulling a trailer is pretty good I think. My little converted HF trailer performed flawlessly. The Ultimate seat was great, I started the trip with a Airhawk and took it off after a while and lo and behold, it was more comfortable.
The Pro Action shocks performed great but it’s hard to miss some of the bridge uneven joints and frost heaves. The best roads we encountered were in KY,VA & NC. We have the best in our mountains hands down.

 

[Jack Klarich]

A good ride report

 

[Notgrownup]

I would go backup but I would need more time to explore. It’s beautiful. Next on my bucket list is Key West.

 

[Notgrownup]

If anyone is on the fence about a Ultimate seat… do it.

 

[seniorsgt]

live in UP town is 8 miles away and there have been times it took me 120miles to get there

 

[Jack Klarich]

I would go backup but I would need more time to explore. It’s beautiful. Next on my bucket list is Key West.

You will like ALL of the Keys, Very laid back with great beaches, Sombrero Beach on Marathon is awesome

 

[Notgrownup]

live in UP town is 8 miles away and there have been times it took me 120miles to get there

I know what you mean

 

[Notgrownup]

Here is the travel map

 

[ISP-FL]

Looks like a great trip Maurice. When you start planning that Key West run let me know. We used to ride down in the glades area a lot and there are some places you will want to go through.