Joined a group of Goldwing riders gathering in eastern West Virginia, trying to find a straight road. They failed!
Was the first opportunity to really try the Honda DCT transmission on twisting winding roads with a fast riding group of heavy bikes. Being the only sidecar rig was a challenge to keep up with the other Wingers on the narrow mountain roads, but switching to Sport Mode, adding a case of water ballast in the sidecar and applying the sidecar control tips learned from Marcus Renfro, was able to hang with the faster riders. A spirited ride does give your arms and upper body a workout.
No photos taken during the ride, but grabbed several when we stopped for lunch.
First time seeing a Heisler V-twin steam locomotive. Has six axle gear drive to climb the mountain rails. Now is a scenic train fro tourists, but in its' day, hauled logs off the mountain.
Captain who owns Bent Metal motorcycle shop in Rupert WV said WV has alot of straight roads.
Straight up and straight down.
