I have returned the bike safely.

I'm afraid if I had to ride the bike another hour I may have dropped it.
Ok, I stopped it at the indian reservation casino.  as I was maneuvering the bike on a slanted hill I laid it down.  Today the bike  was very very very heavy.  I just could not hold it up.   when I left the casino I still have about 35-40 miles more to ride. I was afraid I wasn't going to make it, as I pulled into the rental place I almost dropped it again.  

however, all is well, I returned it with no damage reported and I am clear and alive.   No, I don't want a big bike.  I liked riding it, but it's to big and too much work.  I'll have to ride with someone who has shopping room on their bike and maybe get a sound system installed.

Thank you for following me.  I've enjoy having you along for the journey.   I was never alone.

Slide show, drinks and dinner on Tuesday Aug 16, at my house.   Everyone welcome.