1998 Sturgis Rally

I'm back after 13 mileage packed days. Let me say first that we did too much. In our defense we saw so much awe-inspiring landscape that it was nearly justified. I'm dead tired, but that will go away. The participants were the same as last time's (Laughlin Ride). Arnold, an old school buddy with about a year of riding experience (mostly dirt). Doug's, another school buddy with plenty of riding experience and ability. His only fault is he has a job. That sort of thing can ruin a fellow. Then there is Bud the old man (77, referred to as OMB), He's been riding since he was 15. His first bike was an old Harley twin with the rear cylinder removed as a means of repairing a cooling problem to the rear cyl.) Temps of 110 in Las Vegas made us decide to leave from my house at midnight in order to beat the desert heat. We were all so excited about leaving that nobody got much rest in preperation for an all night ride. The good news was that we beat the heat. The bad news wa...