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Chief Joseph Rally, John Day, Oregon
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Gillie Dog
Old and Tired
That photo jogged my memory for sure
Nice photo and thanks for the memory jogger.
In 1977, on a brand new GL1000 with Vetter Fairing and Krauser bags, loaded for a 30 day around the US trip I got a flat rear tire just south of where the picture was taken. Pulled the nail, put in new tube, slipped back into Lakeview to an ATV/Dirt bike shop/hole in the wall I saw when riding by the first time, right on 395, fully aired up the tire, bought a new tube (close to correct size) and off again. Carried tire irons, front and rear tubes in those days and that was the only time I ever used one.
It was so hot that day I have never forgotten changing that tube in the dirt on the side of the road and wondering when I was going to pass out even having lots of water to drink, got sun burned to. Only a couple cars went by the whole time I was on the side of the road fighting that tire.
Lonely stretch of road in those days.
Thanks for letting this old man reminisce.
GD
Nice photo and thanks for the memory jogger.
In 1977, on a brand new GL1000 with Vetter Fairing and Krauser bags, loaded for a 30 day around the US trip I got a flat rear tire just south of where the picture was taken. Pulled the nail, put in new tube, slipped back into Lakeview to an ATV/Dirt bike shop/hole in the wall I saw when riding by the first time, right on 395, fully aired up the tire, bought a new tube (close to correct size) and off again. Carried tire irons, front and rear tubes in those days and that was the only time I ever used one.
It was so hot that day I have never forgotten changing that tube in the dirt on the side of the road and wondering when I was going to pass out even having lots of water to drink, got sun burned to. Only a couple cars went by the whole time I was on the side of the road fighting that tire.
Lonely stretch of road in those days.
Thanks for letting this old man reminisce.
GD
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It's still a pretty lonely stretch of road.
I've a vivid memory of that area too, although it's from another season. I was going south through heavy rain and wind. I was so cold when I arrived in Lakeview (?) I had to wait a bit before buying fuel - couldn't get my hands to work properly. Somewhat later I discovered my rain suit was ripped down the spine and I was soaked. Never seen that before or since! These days I think twice before riding down that stretch of 395 when conditions are dodgy.
It's still a pretty lonely stretch of road.
I've a vivid memory of that area too, although it's from another season. I was going south through heavy rain and wind. I was so cold when I arrived in Lakeview (?) I had to wait a bit before buying fuel - couldn't get my hands to work properly. Somewhat later I discovered my rain suit was ripped down the spine and I was soaked. Never seen that before or since! These days I think twice before riding down that stretch of 395 when conditions are dodgy.
