The first day of riding went fine after I got through West Jefferson, Ohio. When I left this morning, my gas tank indicated I could ride 80 miles...I should have filled up before I left. I ran out of gas on I70, right before the 142 exit. I coasted up the exit and pulled over. A few minutes later, I great guy on a Harley stopped and said he would get me gas. About 20 minutes later, he returned and my bike "Red Velvet" fired up. I proceeded to fill up in West Jefferson. The rest of the day went fine, it was a bit hot but I motored on. Illinois is as boring as Indiana but at least in Ohio and Indiana have speed limits of 70, Illinois and Iowa is oppressed at 65. I only saw two police officers all day. I think my mileage for the day was 525 miles. Crossing the great mighty Mississippi River was cool this evening. I finally found a hotel room after stopping four times...got the last one with a king size bed (perfect) and swam in the pool after taking my stuff to my room. I'm hoping to make it to Fargo, North Dakota.
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