69th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

What could of beenAnd you all thought we didn’t make it?

Griz - 7 vs Goldwing - 0

We actually made it to the campground, but that rear tire was so bad I wouldn’t even take Miss Daisy to Mt. Rushmore only about 10 miles away.  After setting up camp I started working on removing the tire so I could take it to a Honda shop up the road in Rapid City, SD the next day.

First ones to the campground for Sturgis Griz removing the worn tire in Hermosa, SD   Too many cord showing We were riding on that Rear wheel removed Rear wheel replaced with new tire

There is a good story about this tire change that I have in a future email that I sent from Ellsworth AFB, SD. in a few days.  Meanwhile we hit the rally running with a fresh new rear tire and the front tire still looks pretty new.  The Dunlop Elite 3 seems to be a much longer lasting tire.  Too bad I didn’t have one for the rear like this new one when I started this trip.  Kathy still has no clue what we are in for, but she won’t be disappointed.  I can’t wait to show her all the neat rides and places to see.

Riding safe again! Griz hangin out @ Mt. Rushmore Crazy Horse Mt. Rushmore (evening) Sturgis before the crowds in Keystone, SD conjoined donkies 

This is one of the fun things I wanted Miss Daisy to see while traveling through Custer State Park. Only animal you can get close too and pet, even though I have seen bikers try to get close to Buffalo…really not a good idea!

Griz with Donkey Kathy with DonkeysMt. Rushmore from Custer State Park Mt. Rushmore from Custer State Park, telephoto Riding with a pack of slow riders Riding through one of the Keyholes 

Their are 3 keyholes that view Mt. Rushmore as you go through them, one vehicle only at time.

Riding through Hill City, SD Alpine Inn for some cheap and delicious steak Griz @ Deadwood Mainstreet Deadwood, SD Mountain Man Motorcycle The Bullock Hotel Kathy takin a break @ Deadwood, SD Where's my motorcycle

We hung out at Sturgis one evening so Miss Daisy could experience the difference.

Kathy @ Sturgis Main Street Griz at the Broken Spoke Saloon Buffalo Cycle We found Nemo!

Jack Pine Gypsies Hill Climb

Jack Pine Gypsies Hill Climb Those last two hills are the thoughest, few make it to the top Griz catching his breath from climbing the hill Miss Daisy is having funSnowmobile rear-end It drifts to one side

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