Beaufort Run

We decided to head to Beaufort with Chad and Lynn Sunday, March 25. We started out at 11:30AM and took Hwy 70 to Havelock and then Hwy 101 into Beaufort. We stopped at the Dock House on the waterfront in Beaufort for a quick lunch. From Beaufort we rode to Atlantic Beach and took Hwy 58 into Maysville. From there it was Hwy 17 back to New Bern. Saturday had been wonderful with highs in the 80's but today it reached only to about 70, was mostly sunny and there was a good bit of wind. This is a nice route to take any time of the year when you need a leisurely 100 mile ride along the beach and river areas. The Bogue Banks road is almost depressing with developments. I learned to surf here in the early 70's. At that time you just parked on the side of the road and walked to the beach. The majority of the hotels and motels I remember from years ago are being torn down to make room for condos. In a few years no one will have access to the beach unless you own some property. In contrast the Emerald Isle to Maysville road is a back country two lane with little traffic except in summer.


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We hit over 1000 miles on the odometer so it's time for the 1K service. Carried her in on Tuesday afternoon and will pick her up Wednesday after work. I sure hope they take good care of my baby.





I just realized that until now there has not been a picture of our Ultra, so here it is. Dressed in Vivid Black with a few goodies here and there. Riding is more of a pleasure with each passing day. Photo taken at the waterfront in Beaufort.




Breaking News.....

Chad installed some Vance and Hines pipes on Lynn's bike last week and man do they sound great. She also had the local Harley shop do the Stage One with the Thunderslide and air cleaner. Either the bike's faster or Lynn is a little more cocky and the best part is the hesitation at idle take off is all but gone. The Sportster has a really good sound and Lynn REALLY likes the new hardware.



Debbie tried her hand at in-motion photography on the trip from the co-pilot seat and took some great pictures.


Here is Chad on the infamous Street Bob taking in the scenery at 60 mph or so (yeah right). For legal purposes he was only going 55 and I was just rounding up. Poetic license if you will. I read about people that ride above the speed limit on motorcycles and I am appalled.






Here is Lynn cruising along on Hwy. 70 East between New Bern and Havelock. Like Chad, Lynn is very observant of the posted speed limit. The fact that her Sportster would run the ass off a Cheetah does not mean she would try.










Keep the chrome shining, stay right of center and keep an eye on the rear view.