The last riding day was Friday, Tour Day 12. The tour has come to its riding end at Ashford, Connecticut. With Chirac’s [Ashford Motel Manager] assistance, I hope to pick up a Budget 10’ Rental Truck from Plainfield, Connecticut later today. Budget’s rates are substantially better than U-Haul’s.
I caught Davis at the Bath Bicycle Shop before he shipped my trailer. I’m have it shipped to the Ashford Motel. I also stopped a package that was to have been shipped from home. Now, I only have the items Gary is shipping. For costs and his time, they can be shipped to Fayetteville.
My planned departure is Tuesday after I receive my SPOT Batteries from Zeke and the trailer boxes from Davis.
So, this tour was from Bar Harbor, Maine to Ashford, Connecticut. Not nearly as far as I wanted, even after riding on my own. But far enough for Ashley Guy to obtain useful information for subsequent modifications to this quad design. Once those are made, I’ll strike out again to see how well they work. Thanks to Ashley for his support, both as the builder and his personal financing of much of this tour. Thanks to my BROL friends who also assisted financially. Without you, we would not have made it this far.
I hope I have brought you a little piece of the Northeast USA and one’s cyclist journey along the way. The people I met and their willingness to help where they could. I am blessed to have met them and graced with the protection they gave. This is an experience to treasure for the results are so positive. Thanks to all my readers for following along. Now, stay tuned for the Fargo mods.
I received this from Ashley this morning:
My response to Ashley:
My latest from Ashley: [He had not seen my decision yet. We are in sync!]
Well, it seems it is time to “call it a day” and benefit from what has been done and tested to this point. It sure helps us all learn that sometimes the best laid plans GET CHANGED! As you well state, the experience has been invaluable and you have life experiences you wouldn’t have had sitting at home in Fayetteville.
We’ll look forward to the ongoing Tales of Fargo! Be safe getting home!
Zeke
Hi Zeke,
It is. Ashley and I have talked and are of the same mind. The Fargo story continues–mods and back on the road. Thanks to a re-energized SPOT, you should be able to track my drive home. I’ll be waiting for those batteries tomorrow. Thanks and I’ll be in touch. –jim
I interpret Ashley’s first remarks as being that he wants to get Fargo back in his shop for “hands on” review and remodel. I’m pretty sure you won’t be riding Fargo there so I guess that means boxing her up and shipping back to Utah. It’s a good thing you saved the shipping crate!
Zeke
Not exactly. I’ll send the rear-end [the IGH,differential, short chain, axles, and wheel hubs]. He will mod and return. We will make other adjustments to the design and go back on the road. –jim
Ah! Much easier than sending the whole package back!
Zeke
Jim,
As you can imagine I was saddened by your decision to abandon the ride home with Fargo. Although knowing nearly first hand your situation, and some of what would be involved to keep going I understand it.
If your departure on Tuesday is not too early in the day, perhaps I can get your bail out items to you before you leave to drive home. I’m not sure about attempting the drive to you tonight yet, although if you can eat barbeque again I maybe could rearrange things.
If we don’t connect I’ll say so long friend, and Happy Trails.
Gary
Hi Gary,
My Internet connection was dropped and my previous reply lost. Here goes again. Thanks for the offer. I’d rather pay for shipping than have you use your time to drop those items here.
Please do not think of the tour as being abandoned. We obtained valuable information and will use it for the next Fargo ride. There are exciting mods ahead.
I was to get the rental truck today. That will now have to be tomorrow. I do not expect to leave early. I’ll be waiting on 2 packages.
Thanks again! I’ll give you a call soon.
Jim
Jim, I am so sorry.
When I m home, we should have a serious talk about Quad tech.
Mine works. Off road and ON ROAD.
Its going to work a whole lot better … close to ideal.
Hi Terry,
Please do not be sorry. We have what we need to make adjustments. We will make those adjustments and return to the road. It is good yours works for you. In time, the Fargo design will also. I am pleased to have ridden, met the people I did, and now have the opportunity the continue the development of this machine. Thanks! –jim