Slim - Hyder is in extream south-east Alaska. If you can find Stewert, B.C., Hyder is right next door. The nearest 'big' town is Prince Rupert, maybe 100 miles south as the crow flies, or about 250 miles by road. Hyder is "only" about 1,300 miles from Vancouver. I've ridden it 3 times, on 3 different bikes; in '03 on a '82 GL500 Honda, in '04 on a new '04 V-Strom 650 and in '06 on the Goldwing. In '04 my buddy and I left Hyder @ 6 AM and I got home (to Portland, OR then) at 4AM the next morning. Easy ride!
Willie - no I didn't. We had a major storm that weekend up here, which was part of the reason. Mostly I decided that Mrs. Kermie was right and I should wait until I get the 'wing sold (any day now...fingers crossed) before spending money I don't have. Trust me, the anticipation is killing me!
Hey, but we have art work started for my leathers & fund raiser T-shirts:
http://candyassllamas.com/OBSR/SaltGirl2Color.JPGSpeaking of leathers, we went to the Portland MC Show this weekend (just a little local thing with local dealers) and I was talking to someone about custom leathers. I was quoted around $1,600, including some graphics etc. Does this sound steep, ok, or ?? I don't want to skimp on these, but I don't want to spend 1/2 the budget on them either! For that price it seems I should be able to get custom Vanson's!
Ken