Epilogue

“The Ride” was an adventure in every sense of the word. Three great friends traveling more than 5,000 together seeking the spirit of the open road.

Our motorcycles operated without major problems. My turn signals failed in Las Cruces, New Mexico due to a short in a connector. It was repaired by simply bypassing the connector. Vger’s erratic idling problem was solved with a few short twists of a screwdriver. Batman’s issue of bugs running into the back of his jacket has a remedy…roll that throttle! Lol!

The trip was not without its ups and downs, though. We faced all types of weather. There was the searing heat of the southern Arizona desert, the torrential downpours of a tropical storm in northeast Florida, the humidity of the southeast, the gusty winds of north Texas, and the freezing cold of northern Arizona.

At times, we pushed our bodies and abilities to the limits. Most days were ten hours or more in the saddle. When that bitch, Mother Nature rained on our parade and tried to keep us from our intended mission, we fought back and won. Perseverance was the key.

That old saying about the best laid plans is true. You must have a plan, but at the same time, you need to be flexible.

We had our differences in opinion too. Some were more heated than others, but the point is that we are all still the best of friends and look forward to taking another trip together in the future.

Spending 24/7 with someone is the best way to get to know them. I learned a lot about my friends and even more about myself.

If I ever have a chance to take a ride like this again, I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else.

So, to Batman and Bailey, Sludge and Vger, thanks for the camaraderie and the great times we have shared. I will never forget them.

Thanks for being my friends.

Vito


p.s. If there is anyone that has questions on how to prepare or what to expect on a ride of this magnitude, please feel free to email me at yellowbullet2@yahoo.com.