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    Eastbound & Down - Going to Texas

    Had to take some time off work so I decided to load up the Ape and go visit my buddy in Katy (outside Houston). To get there I basically hop Interstate 10 and head straight there (1,500+ miles each way) via AF-1 of course. My Toyota gets exceptionally crappy mileage, so to make the best of it, I put my stock wheels back on, and took off the shell. I'll be picking up a very clean RZ350 while I'm there in need of a new top-end. I helped a friend buy the bike 25+ years ago and now she's coming back home. More pics as the journey progresses.

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    Go to http://torchystacos.com/ in Austin and get the queso for sure.

    Oh and if you cut down 290 to visit Austin, which I suggest, you can hit the zip lines. http://www.wimberleyzipline.com/zipline-info/index.htm
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    OH SNAPP!!! you coming to HOOOSTON area... Nice RSV1000

    I might come out and watch a trackday or two

    Dunno what all you got planned but have fun... I soooo wish i could be out riding right now!!!
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    So I made it to Katy in 2 days. Went by AF-1, but it was nearly 7pm. Will post pic later. Refueled there for $3.05 a gallon.

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    Did you stop anywhere else Rob?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrx_02 View Post
    Did you stop anywhere else Rob?
    Staying at my buddy's in Katy. Going riding tomorrow. He's got an R1 and I've got my Ape. Went to his buddys house who has like 100+ obscure bikes from Ariel to Zundapp and everything in between. I mean weird stuff. Load up the RZ tomorrow.

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    Dude call me if you are inthe hood today. We are officially closed down in NB on Saturdays but I will be her swirling on a cruiser and finishing up weeks dyno workload in cooler morning air. I will PM Cell number to you.
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    Hey thanks Micah, I really wanted to get to AF1 during office hours, but couldn't make it. I half felt like unloading my bike in front of your shop and hitting the hill country for a few hours, but that would've delayed my arrival in L.A. by a day. Saw a ton of bikes on 46 and bought another 24 gallons of your $3.05 Walmart gas.

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    2007 Aprilia SXV 550 - Plated
    1999 Aprilia RS250 - Plated
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    2006 Honda CRF450 - Fun Toy
    1970 Honda Z50 - Plated (pretty clean)
    GoPed Sport - Conquered IOM TT in 2000

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