Half A Million Miles On ST1100s

[Uncle Phil]

Since 'half a million' sounds more impressive than '500,000' I'll go with that.
I was down to only 60 miles left so I took sort of a 'ceremonial' ride to finish it off.
I felt like RedBird - who started it all in 1997 - was the proper machine for this milestone.
And since I love the Natchez Trace it seemed like the proper place.
When I hit 100,000 miles on RedBird I was crossing the Trace bridge at highway 96 so I decided to do the same on this one.
I still own all four ST1100s that covered those miles and they are all in running, rideable condition.
I never heard the 'siren's call' to get something else as the ST1100 does all I need a motorcycle to do - move my body and move my spirit.
Will I make the second half million?
Probably not but we are sure going to give a good shot!

 

[ST1100TX]

Since 'half a million' sounds more impressive than '500,000' I'll go with that.
I was down to only 60 miles left so I took sort of a 'ceremonial' ride to finish it off.
I felt like RedBird - who started it all in 1997 - was the proper machine for this milestone.
And since I love the Natchez Trace it seemed like the proper place.
When I hit 100,000 miles on RedBird I was crossing the Trace bridge at highway 96 so I decided to do the same on this one.
I still own all four ST1100s that covered those miles and they are all in running, rideable condition.
I never heard the 'siren's call' to get something else as the ST1100 does all I need a motorcycle to do - move my body and move my spirit.
Will I make the second half million?
Probably not but we are sure going to give a good shot!

Congrats on this epic milestone!

 

[the Ferret]

Nice number! Congrats. Unreal to me that you still have all 4 bikes.

 

[SMSW]

Nice number! Congrats. Unreal to me that you still have all 4 bikes.

And 4 more for parts. Phil is working on cornering the market for ST1100s

 

[SMSW]

Congratulations Phil. Why are you writing and not riding?

 

[Mellow]

That's good stuff right there, that's like 1 broken rib every 100k miles lol

Jk

A definite salute to the bikes and rider.

 

[Weaselinsuit]

Impressive achievement, well done!

 

[St-Gerard]

Congratulations

 

[W0QNX]

I don't know how some small little 1100 bikes can even get you down the road for a half millions of miles but good job!

That blue bike you've been riding a bunch lately sure is a nice looking bike. Enjoy them Phil!

 

[Bug Dr.]

That's good stuff right there, that's like 1 broken rib every 100k miles lol

Jk

A definite salute to the bikes and rider.

I was thinking of one hug per mile.
Mike

 

[Obo]

@Uncle Phil I think you are wrong, having done in fact two consecutive quarter million rides.

 

[Uncle Phil]

I don't know how some small little 1100 bikes can even get you down the road for a half millions of miles but good job!

That blue bike you've been riding a bunch lately sure is a nice looking bike. Enjoy them Phil!

Yeah, I'm trying to burn off the rest of that set of tires so I can put fresh ones on for ONSToc coming up!

 

[Fred Primmer]

Well done Uncle Phil!

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

BRAVO

 

[jrp]

That is quite the achievement. Congratulations!

 

[Bikeric]

Congratulations Uncle Phil, that's a great achievement.

 

[ST1100Gold]

Congratulations, what an achievement

 

[Big_Jim59]

That's fantastic!

 

[Sadlsor]

I will break form here, and make an uncharacteristic post... so without further ado, and with absolutely ZERO sarcasm, ...you have my respect, @Uncle Phil .

Well done, sir.

And with all the thrilling tasty temptresses for 2 wheeled motorized transport available today, your loyalty and faithfulness is likewise unique and laudable.

 

[MI-St1300]

Well, after reading his whole Highway 93 trip and seeing all those omelets with pig meat and the other gravy loaded meals he eats I am truly amazed he has made it this far. He must have found a way to drain that oil out his body! Wow, what a rider AND writer!