Good morning from the Gulf of Mexico

[Pick]

Took a ride down to the Gulf over the weekend. Incredibly comfortable ride, with one exception. I discovered that the high gloss paint on the inside of my fairing will reflect sunlight right into my face. Sunburned lips suck. Otherwise it was a fantastic trip.

 

[Scott14SG]

Nice pics, where did you end up? I learned the same lesson, now I always keep some SPF 30 blistex when I ride now since I live down here.

 

[Pick]

I camp off of Ft Pickens near Pensacola Beach once a year. Been doing it for about 5 years now. That ride was a lot more comfortable this year than it was on the Dyna. Except for the lips. That was a LONG ride home. Lots of stops. I finally ended up buying some paper dust masks to keep the sun and wind off my lips. Been home 3 days now and they STILL hurt. Added a tube of SPF 30 to my Pouch O' Stuff that lives in my saddlebags to prevent a occurrence.

 

[lesguns]

Great pics.when I was down there it seemed like a lake compared to the Pacific Ocean.

 

[15SG]

Nice pictures, the sunset came out great. I have lived within a couple of miles of the Gulf for many years, and never tire of riding out there. Something about the ocean or a nice lake just calms the soul.

 

[TomA]

Nice pictures and yes on the lip balm stuff for protection.

 

[MrToad]

Went down along the coast after doing Natchez Trail earlier this year. Love driving along Hwy 90. Definitely a must do.


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[Scott14SG]

I camp off of Ft Pickens near Pensacola Beach once a year. Been doing it for about 5 years now. That ride was a lot more comfortable this year than it was on the Dyna. Except for the lips. That was a LONG ride home. Lots of stops. I finally ended up buying some paper dust masks to keep the sun and wind off my lips. Been home 3 days now and they STILL hurt. Added a tube of SPF 30 to my Pouch O' Stuff that lives in my saddlebags to prevent a occurrence.

Nice, only been through there once, actually have a couple friends around the area I should get up and visit again. Yep, the Blistex has a permanent home on my bike, it's like an AMEX card, don't leave home without it.

 

[Pick]

Nice, only been through there once, actually have a couple friends around the area I should get up and visit again. Yep, the Blistex has a permanent home on my bike, it's like an AMEX card, don't leave home without it.

I will never forget it again. After a week I can finally smile without wincing in pain.

Just don't make the trip in June-July. I went first week of July last year (wasn't my first choice, weather knocked out the April trip). It was 90+ at night with no breeze. After 4 nights of laying in a pool of my own sweat and not sleeping I called an audible and packed up at 2 am and headed home. This trip the weather was in the low 90s during the day and high 60s at night. Perfect beach camping weather. Not a drop of rain the whole trip.

If finances allow, next year I want to ride down to Key West. Take about 10 days and go all the way down the Gulf Coast and then come back up the Atlantic.

 

[CrBear]

Great pics!

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