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[benswing]

Monarch Honda fixed me up bright and early and I got on my way.  Currently in Idaho heading to Driggs for the night before enjoying Yellowstone tomorrow. 


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[MostlyBonkers]

It's great to hear that you were able to get back on the road quickly Ben.

My son is quite happy watching the occasional bit of footage about bikes; Isle of Man TT, YouTube reviews and of course your road trip.  I thought you'd like to see a little of his reaction to one of your episodes we were watching the other day:

[benswing]

Thanks Bonkers!

Who was riding their yellow Zero S on Alaskan Way in Seattle around 2pm today?  You rode right by me as I was walking to Elliot's Oyster House!


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[KrazyEd]

Any chance that your trip will bring you through Vegas?
Too hot here for comfortable riding this time of year.
If you do, though, it would be nice to say hello.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Thanks Bonkers!

Who was riding their yellow Zero S on Alaskan Way in Seattle around 2pm today?  You rode right by me as I was walking to Elliot's Oyster House!

Ah, I've met this person once but they weren't on the forum! I miss Seattle.


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[benswing]

Any chance that your trip will bring you through Vegas?
Too hot here for comfortable riding this time of year.
If you do, though, it would be nice to say hello.

Not this year, I'm afraid.  Going through Texas after heading straight down the coast.


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[benswing]

Mission accomplished!!!  First to ride all the lower 48 states on my Zero electric motorcycle.  What an incredible journey!!!  Thank for the support from Hollywood Electrics, Electric Terry, Brandon Nozaki-Miller and the swing dance community for places to stay.  Cheers!



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[NEW2elec]

Way to go man.  That may be the most exiting thing to ever happen in Oregon
Be safe and keep riding!

[protomech]

Way to go man.  That may be the most exiting thing to ever happen in Oregon
Be safe and keep riding!

The Brammo team is still in Oregon, I believe. Any chance to look them up?

[benswing]

Way to go man.  That may be the most exiting thing to ever happen in Oregon
Be safe and keep riding!

The Brammo team is still in Oregon, I believe. Any chance to look them up?

I wanted to visit them in Talent Oregon put simply didn't have time that day. Wish I could have.


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[benswing]

More video!  Here is the story from Park City, UT to Driggs, ID (near the Grand Teton Mountains) and the resolution to my drive belt issue thanks to Monarch Powersports.



Now that I have been in Austin for the weekend I had a chance to put another video together.  Will be in Florida next weekend.  Cheers!

[ElectricZen]

Hey Ben!

I am loving the vids!  I have even gotten my father watching your videos with me.  It's really inspiring, thanks for doing them!

We were wondering if you could spend 5 seconds or so to show a little more about your charging setup or even just a quick look at your dash or phone while charging.  As a DSR owner with a supercharger on the way, I can't help get a little annoyed when you cut away from the charging aspect or telling us how fast or how long you are charging at your stops.  Haha! 

I think other Zero riders might feel same and even ICE riders would like just a wee bit more info on the charging aspect(how fast and how long).  Just a thought

Again outstanding vids we are rooting for you, be safe! 

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[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Note that Ben is actually less coy about charging with the Supercharger than I was.

The time numbers are not really critical info beyond "this many kilowatts". At that point, you just have an exercise in how to spend your time and plan it throughout the day around these charging periods. Ben covered some of that last year in his 6.6kW dual-Elcon run, which was interesting. I'm getting some insight, too, now that I can use it.

[benswing]

Thanks for the feedback electricZen.  I included that information in my most recent filming, and they will be up a little later the summer.  [emoji2]


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[mrwilsn]

As long as you're taking suggestions...more cow bell! Haha Sorry I was just watching one of your videos when you were singing and couldn't resist. 😀

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