As we covered the highlights of Chad's westward trip, head over to Asphalt Chasers for all the detail on the trip. Split into five segments and posted as episodes 20-24, enjoy!
https://www.asphaltchasers.com/20
https://www.asphaltchasers.com/21
https://www.asphaltchasers.com/22
https://www.asphaltchasers.com/23
https://www.asphaltchasers.com/24
Lessons learned:
* Take a small notebook to jot down thoughts, ideas, memories
* Review your overall health and condition, consider if you should make the trip at all
New bike for Chad:
* 2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000: https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2017/2017-Kawasaki-Versys1000-ABS-LT
Chads new 2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000 https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/KmDYujxr.jpg
Mini review of Corbin seat on Rich's VFR: https://www.corbin.com/honda/hvfr814e.shtml
* Rough to start, numbing in legs
* Starting to break in and will report back
* Looked at GSXS 1000 GT again, likely not a replacement for VFR just yet
New truck for Rich:
* 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman - 6.4 Hemi
2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/QFYpmPNE.jpeg
Pivot to Guns:
* Banish 45: https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-45/
* Avidity Arms PD10: https://avidityarms.com/pd10-pistol/
* MCX Spear line from Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/mcx-spear-6-8-x-51.html
* Dr. Martin Fackler and others on Terminal Ballistics: https://www.everydaymarksman.co/marksmanship/terminal-ballistics/
* NRA Annual Meeting: https://www.nraam.org/
