I needed this!

robertglines1 · February 24, 2011, 05:40:43 PM

80 and sunny! Sitting next to a fine MCI 9 (Hi Yo Silver) Mini rally 2 buses. In Sunny Ocola Florida. Close to 800 miles and oil never dropped a fraction on dip stick. Slowed down to late 60's and gained at least 1/2 mile per gallon. Life is good.... prob off topic but we all need a break and realize most of our trips are uneventful. There was a revitalized excitement when I hit the road I didn't remember the great feeling but sure came back quickly. Bob

Hi yo silver · February 24, 2011, 05:47:31 PM

Yeah...what Bob said! LOL Come on down!
Dennis

Chopper Scott · February 24, 2011, 05:57:05 PM

It's snowing here, temps down into the lower teens, I am working on my bus and keep moving it in and out of the shop. I have to plug the block heater in and even then it is not real cooperative! You know I really don't like you guys anyways!!!!

robertglines1 · February 24, 2011, 06:01:36 PM

Scott about 150 Harleys in walmart lot this evening didn't see you. Good trip and still haven't figured out defroster motor. Well got a month to figure it out. Any Idea's?

Chopper Scott · February 24, 2011, 06:35:43 PM

I did find someone that might be able to help you out Bob....... Red Green Show - Heated Windshield (17)

As far as Hi Yo Silver...... Well one of my best friend's last name is Silver and he's the President of our Yaht Club. He wears shorts over longjohns when it gets hot out. Maybe they are related. But as I am snowblowing the driveway and sidewalk people drive by and wave. Eventually someone stops with a beer or wanting to borrow one. Before you know it we decide that it will be melted off tomorrow anyways, the wife reminds me that I forgot the steps, and it starts snowing again. It's a good life indeed!!!

Ace · February 24, 2011, 06:57:13 PM

Where in Ocala are you guys at?

Are internet cyber bullies welcome?

If I can get away this weekend, might drop in for a minute or so!

Why all the Harley's? Something special happening? Maybe we could ride ours up there when we come!

Chopper Scott · February 24, 2011, 07:13:42 PM

Daytona Bike Weeks , Ace!! Last year a bud of mine hauled 2 bikes and the women down there with the bus to fulfill a lifetime (okay.... a 1 year) dream of mine. Spent 1 day in Daytona (3 hours

) and the rest at theme parks around Orlando. Next trip is sans wives!!!! I could have been watching a wet T shirt contest but instead I was riding in a floating imitation sippy cup listening to "It's a small small world"!!!

Fredward · February 24, 2011, 07:26:08 PM

Well Bob its nice to hear its nice there. We had 16" over the weekend here in Minnesnowta. I'm getting the itch also and will be pulling the bus into the heated side of the shop to get going on some tinkery things and a pesky leak before we head down Kentucky way the end of March. So thanks for rubbing it in.
Fred

Ace · February 24, 2011, 07:42:05 PM

Scott dang I knew about Bike week but forgot all about it being so soon!

Been working a lot lately and then coming home to work on my old 750 Honda spirit so I can ready it to sell it off. Pulled the carbs and cleaned them because I let it sit too long. What a job! Almost done though!

opus · February 24, 2011, 07:56:13 PM

About 0 here and a foot of new snow. Heading to FL 2nd week of March, thanks for the tease. Havent been in FL since '65....not really excited about it aside from a little bit or sun and warmth.

ruthi · February 24, 2011, 08:04:23 PM

We were just in Florida. Got to go to Clearwater Beach. Love that beach. Beautiful!

opus · February 24, 2011, 08:07:34 PM

We are going to ft pierce, wherever that is.

JRandall · February 24, 2011, 08:33:15 PM

I have been waiting for a post like this... I am a bus wanna-be, but have been reluctant to jump in with both feet because of the nature of this forum mostly covering troubles and not the good trips. I knew there had to be those good trips where nothing broke...gives me some hope now. I was beginning to wonder if I could ever just travel worry free and enjoy the journey.

niles500 · February 24, 2011, 10:16:59 PM

Bob - You need to go down the street to El Toreo and have a couple Margarita's (can't remember if it's 2 for 1 on Tuesday or Wednesday - call ahead and ask) We'll be along shortly

artvonne · February 24, 2011, 10:29:54 PM

Quote from: JRandall on February 24, 2011, 08:33:15 PM
I have been waiting for a post like this... I am a bus wanna-be, but have been reluctant to jump in with both feet because of the nature of this forum mostly covering troubles and not the good trips. I knew there had to be those good trips where nothing broke...gives me some hope now. I was beginning to wonder if I could ever just travel worry free and enjoy the journey.

I dont own a Bus yet either, but I think I have a tentative deal and need to go down there and consumate it. IMHO, most of the big problems can be headed off before every leaving home. Engines dont generally just blow up out of the blue, transmissions, at least manual ones dont suddenly break without warning, and neither do rear axles. At least its not normal. Greyhound would have moved away from Detroits in a heart beat if they were a problem. The fact they used them almost exclusively for over 60 years should be a testament in itself, seeing as they could have used anybody elses.

IMHO, someone mechanically inclined that can get in there and go through all the inspections and adjustments and know the machine, by the book, will have fewer big problems. IOW, know your Bus. Just my $0.02. Many older buses havnt been serviced or inspected well since they came out of service. Some were simply converted into a camper without any thought to what was rolling underneath it. If it runs, some think thats enough. And if you read, many of these old dudes have, or had, very questionable radiators. Start at the ground and work your way up.

But you'll never travel worry free. Just about the time you think you can, fate will sneak up and getcha. Complacency is the mother of all evils. Always have a plan B. And maybe even a plan C.

I needed this!

artvonne