RFAR's First Tour

I named the bike "Gertie" and it is one of the RFAR bikes. I do not anticipate that I will ever do this ride alone. Another Ketchikan Rotarian has pledged to join me on the "RFAR" adventure. He will get his ride together as we plan this adventure.

Also, "RFAR 1" is a 2004 BMW R1100S and is currently waiting in Denver.

The Gertie bike is ready. (BMW R75/7) We don't have the RFAR markings yet, but this is the test ride to make sure the original RFAR bike is ready. The fairing is repaired, painted and installed. Installation and fit was a bit of a struggle, but it all came together. I also installed a new switch and did some other electrical upgrades, so now all the electric functions work! Horn was the last to get fixed.

Our test ride will be from Ketchikan 6/30 on the ferry to Prince Rupert then on to Hyder Alaska and then back to Smithers BC on highway 17. We will spend a few days exploring around Hyder and Smithers then expect to return by ferry to Ketchikan by mid July.

One of my long time friends from Thorne Bay, Alaska will join me with his new Harley Sportser 883. This is his first experience with a long ride.

Let the adventure begin...