Michigan, Penn., N.Y., N.E., Ontario, N.S.

[Miles Long]

Leaving Monday or Tuesday for Nova Scotia (Cape Breton, Halifax, south shore)
If that goes well....I'm on the mend from a nagging groin strain......I'll press on via Maine and New England to upstate New York, Pennsylvania, winding up (hopefully) in the u.p. of Michigan. Then back east via Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Cornwall, and Maine.
As usual, I have no set time schedule, and only a rough idea of my route (the scenic ways for sure) Probably about a three week tour.
Anyone in those areas that would like to hook up, or suggest good routes to take, P.M. me with your contact info. I carry a cell, but it's not of the "smart" variety.
Cheers!

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Sounds like a great trip Miles. Enjoy and be safe!

 

[dannymax]

Sounds like a great trip! If you find yourself in central NH try and take in the Kancamagus Highway, Rt #112, runs east/west from North Woodstock NH to Conway NH. Absolutely breath taking scenery, hairpins, switchbacks, high elevation riding....well worth it!

Also, if you find yourself on the Mass/NY border where #I-90 crosses give me a call....I'll meet you and ride along for a ways if it works out.

I'll PM my ph #

 

[marsmax85]

sounds like fun !! I want to buy a gen 2 in the spring I'm hoping to find the right one maybe across the the U S so I can fly buy and ride back . Have a safe trip

 

[Redbone]

Sounds like fun Miles, as I said in the PM, if you can spend a extra day or two in my area I can show around to some our local sights.
Sending good weather wishes for your trip!

 

[Miles Long]

Michigan, Penn., N.Y., N.E., Ontario, N.S.-DID IT!

GREAT TRIP!
Went as "planned" (in my case, a very rough concept of routes/time). Started out with a warmup around the entire coast of Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton. Only coastal routes - I saw every little fishing village, wharf, lighthouse, etc., in the province. Breathed in so much salt air that I went to Ziebart to have my lungs rustproofed.
Before tackling the south shore section of N.S., I stopped into Halifax to see my good friend and forum brother "Toolman", otherwise known as the "Sean Morley of Canada" A long-time Max/Venture rebuilder, he is also a renowned polisher. He synced my carbs, and helped with some minor body repairs on my bike (although scenic, many of the coastal roads are broken up, if paved at all)
T.M. and his friend Terry (also a V max/Venture owner), then rode with me toward the south shore. Thanks guys!
For those who think scenic Nova Scotia is comprised only of Cape Breton, and it's famous Trail - think again. Get off the highways, and hug the coasts. Incredibly beautiful, if you dig marine scenery.
Then off across New England, upstate New York, Pennslyvania, and Ohio.Took nothing but scenic routes. Highlights were the wine country of N.Y. (rt.14, thru the "Finger Lakes" region), and rt.6 across northern Penn. The "Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania" is a must-see.....Thanks to Mike in Penn. for suggesting this, a few years ago.
Then across the corn belt of Ohio, and up thru Michigan, where I once again connected to the coastal routes of the east side. I had to keep reminding my self that I wasn't on the Atlantic ocean, but that Lake Huron is fresh water. Similar scenery (although much more populated than N.S.), but lacking that salt-air smell.
After a few enjoyable days, finally hit that big-ass bridge to the Upper Peninsula ( the "U.P.", populated by "Yoopers"). Here I connected with Brian Evans, a.k.a. "Redbone" Stayed a Brian's place for three days. He took me on tours of the scenic areas of the western U.P., including a boat tour of the Painted Rocks National Seashore. Also a little trip to an abandoned airfield, where local people go to "play" with their wheels. Frankenmax's best 1/4 mile pass was 9.9 secs/@158mph. The extra weight of the touring add-ons slow the bike down considerably.
THANKS, Brian, for showing me a groovy time!
From the U.P., I took the Canadian route back home. The lighter traffic routes of Canada are always enjoyable, but gas is more expensive - an average of four dollars more to top up the tank.
21 days, 9300 km. Four days of rain. Three mornings of see-your-breath cold, But an enjoyable ride, for sure. So much so, in fact, that Frankenmax is being left in it's touring mode, ready for an early (mid-May?) start next year.
Providing that this old body holds together for a spell longer, I would like to head out west again, perhaps doing the Pacific Coast Highway along it's length.
Thanks to all that provided phone numbers and route suggestions. My route didn't allow me to hook up with everybody.
And special thanks to Toolman and Redbone!
Cheers!

 

[leecifer]

Sounds like you had good time. Wish I could go on a trip that long with out set plans or time frames. Glad your trip was safe. Post more pics those places have some great scenery.

 

[Redbone]

Re: Michigan, Penn., N.Y., N.E., Ontario, N.S.-DID IT!

GREAT TRIP!
Went as "planned" (in my case, a very rough concept of routes/time). Started out with a warmup around the entire coast of Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton. Only coastal routes - I saw every little fishing village, wharf, lighthouse, etc., in the province. Breathed in so much salt air that I went to Ziebart to have my lungs rustproofed.
Before tackling the south shore section of N.S., I stopped into Halifax to see my good friend and forum brother "Toolman", otherwise known as the "Sean Morley of Canada" A long-time Max/Venture rebuilder, he is also a renowned polisher. He synced my carbs, and helped with some minor body repairs on my bike (although scenic, many of the coastal roads are broken up, if paved at all)
T.M. and his friend Terry (also a V max/Venture owner), then rode with me toward the south shore. Thanks guys!
For those who think scenic Nova Scotia is comprised only of Cape Breton, and it's famous Trail - think again. Get off the highways, and hug the coasts. Incredibly beautiful, if you dig marine scenery.
Then off across New England, upstate New York, Pennslyvania, and Ohio.Took nothing but scenic routes. Highlights were the wine country of N.Y. (rt.14, thru the "Finger Lakes" region), and rt.6 across northern Penn. The "Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania" is a must-see.....Thanks to Mike in Penn. for suggesting this, a few years ago.
Then across the corn belt of Ohio, and up thru Michigan, where I once again connected to the coastal routes of the east side. I had to keep reminding my self that I wasn't on the Atlantic ocean, but that Lake Huron is fresh water. Similar scenery (although much more populated than N.S.), but lacking that salt-air smell.
After a few enjoyable days, finally hit that big-ass bridge to the Upper Peninsula ( the "U.P.", populated by "Yoopers"). Here I connected with Brian Evans, a.k.a. "Redbone" Stayed a Brian's place for three days. He took me on tours of the scenic areas of the western U.P., including a boat tour of the Painted Rocks National Seashore. Also a little trip to an abandoned airfield, where local people go to "play" with their wheels. Frankenmax's best 1/4 mile pass was 9.9 secs/@158mph. The extra weight of the touring add-ons slow the bike down considerably.
THANKS, Brian, for showing me a groovy time!
From the U.P., I took the Canadian route back home. The lighter traffic routes of Canada are always enjoyable, but gas is more expensive - an average of four dollars more to top up the tank.
21 days, 9300 km. Four days of rain. Three mornings of see-your-breath cold, But an enjoyable ride, for sure. So much so, in fact, that Frankenmax is being left in it's touring mode, ready for an early (mid-May?) start next year.
Providing that this old body holds together for a spell longer, I would like to head out west again, perhaps doing the Pacific Coast Highway along it's length.
Thanks to all that provided phone numbers and route suggestions. My route didn't allow me to hook up with everybody.
And special thanks to Toolman and Redbone!
Cheers!

It was great to meet you in person Miles and it was a lot of fun checking out the local area attractions, gives a new appreciation for where I live. Your always welcome to come back to see more of and a chance to ride the road between Munising and Grand Marais. I still haven't made it over there with all the rain we've had lately but hoping to first clear weather day.
I really would like to get up to your neck of the woods as well, it has always looked like interesting geography and the two people I have met from the region (you and Sheldon) leads me to believe it would be an interesting and memorable trip for sure!
We still need to email each other our pictures so you will be getting a PM sometime today.

 

[95spfldmax]

Sounds great.....so jealous.....