Last updated 10/22/09

I found a really clean 1992 Yamaha TDM850 on ADVRider in December of 2008.  Since the bike was located in Salt Lake City, and me in Florida, I immediately started dreaming of a fly & ride.  As you can see by the picture below, the weather in December in SLC wasn't conducive to riding, so I was able to work a deal with Glenn, the seller, to keep the bike for me until April when the weather would be better for a ride, and the plan was hatched.  Following is the story of my journey, the places I stayed, and the people I met.

Day 1, Salt Lake City, Utah to Escalante, Utah

Day 2, Escalante, Utah to Tuba City, Arizona

Day 3, Tuba City, Arizona to Show Low, Arizona

Day 4, Show Low, Arizona to Silver City, New Mexico

Day 5, Silver City, New Mexico to Guadalupe NP, Texas

Day 6, Guadalupe NP, Texas to Big Bend NP, Texas

Day 7, Big Bend NP, Texas to Rock Springs, Texas

Day 8, Rock Springs, Texas to Martin Dies Jr SP, Texas

Day 9, Martin Dies Jr SP, Texas to Desoto NF, Mississippi

Days 10 & 11, Desoto NF, Ms to St. George Island, Fl to Christmas, FL

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