In conclusion, it was a terrific trip, I discovered that I can enjoy the journey on my own, and my Harley rumbled faultlessly. Jean enjoyed her week and I very much her company for it. She's an excellent pillion, sits still, doesn't complain, and didn't need much luggage space either! French drivers are the most courteous to motorcyclists; Italians are the most impatient although the Croatians are mounting a challenge. Austrian bugs are the largest and stickiest, but Croatian bugs are the hardest and can leave your fingers stinging, even through leather gloves! Will I plan a cross-USA trip based on this experience? I will have to investigate the economics first - ship, buy/sell, lease a bike - along with all the other detail, which will take time. Some say such a trip takes 2 years to plan. Meanwhile, next year's rally is in Cascais, Portugal, which I visited last year during a C&W reunion with others in Carcavelos. It should afford some fine riding in the Picos Mountains for starters.
Took the Harley for its 15,000 mile service afterwards and have found out that I have managed to slightly warp the front disk through overheating on long steep descents! I thought I had used it a bit excessively a couple of times when the brake became spongy, usually an indication that the fluid is overheating or boiling. Note to self - stay off the hills, or use the gears and engine more in future.
Took the Harley for its 15,000 mile service afterwards and have found out that I have managed to slightly warp the front disk through overheating on long steep descents! I thought I had used it a bit excessively a couple of times when the brake became spongy, usually an indication that the fluid is overheating or boiling. Note to self - stay off the hills, or use the gears and engine more in future.
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