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Dec, 15th. The End of the One-Man Band I resolved the towing issue although not satisfactory. Instead of leaving the bike for eight days in their repair shop, I opted for a one-time cash settlement of $350 for the damages. This doesn’t even come close to the actual cost but I had no desire to stick around and try my luck with the bureaucracy of our justice system. I fixed the bike in Bakersfield and aside from the paint damage, it is up and...

I drove through Bakersfield this past Thanksgiving on the way to AZ from Northern California. I can see why Cynthia would want to leave! Worst smog I'd seen in forever in the US! But talk about sweeping a girl of her feet! In what, a week? I thought you needed a Ducati or Harley to be able to do that! Have a great adventure you two. Post Edited (GAJ) : 12/16/2009 12:01:47 AM GMT

I would go to Deals Gap AND trailer the bike down. I have been there twice rode there once and trailered once. Trailing the bike was faster , I don't enjoy slabbing too much. If I had the time to ride the Blue Ridge that's different.

Bakersfield isn't my favorite place. I've been to worse places though... Much worse. I won't name them. People in those states/towns would only feel incensed by my insensativity. (How's that for a juxtaposition of quasi-homonyms?)