Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Fairbanks, AK: Bob is the MAN!

Our quick trip from the campground to Fairbanks was uneventful--the usual morning moose sighting. After some coffee, we headed up the ridge to see Bob, a guy who is the man to see for KTM woes in town. He was the former KTM dealer in Fairbanks for years. His shop was something else...

His business came complete with a vicious guard dog, Frodo. He was easily subdued with belly rubs and ear scratches.
Bob also had a phenomenal collection of vintage BMW's, even one with a sidecar!

Here is a photo of the vicious guard dog, the cat (who performed an 11 point inspection on my motorcycle by climbing all over it) and Bob's daughter.

While Bob and Mark worked on his motorcycle (putting on a new chain and sprocket and other various things), I changed the oil and filter on my motorcycle. Bob was nice enough to offer to keep some of our stuff to lighten our load as we head up the Dalton Highway toward Deadhorse tomorrow, as we will be back in town on our way south in a few days. He got Mark all fixed up and I headed to the Suzuki shop to pick up an extra chain and sprocket for myself. I ran into the four Mexican guys again at the motorcycle shop and they asked me if I had left my husband. I paused and said, "Not yet." We will certainly see them on the road tomorrow.
In short, Bob is an all-around great guy and has the KTM back in tip-top shape. Hooray Bob!!
Odometer: 4461 miles

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5 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 23, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Great update. I had been waiting with baited breath. Chris

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  2. JenBJuly 23, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Frodo, the vicious beast. Good thing you had the bear spray.

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  3. markandannesmotorcyclediariesJuly 24, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Fairbanks seems to be the happening place. Glad you are all set to continue the amazing adventure. Can't wait to read the next chapter in your journey. I have fallen for Frodo despite his vicious reputation. Alice

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  4. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Hi: Great to hear from you from the top of the world(almost). Am anxious to see the next batch of photos. Your blogs have made me a beliver in vicarious living. The wedding (my reason for being in CA) was lots of fun and very sweet. Have been doing a little touring yesterday AM and pretty much all day today. Spent a few hours at the Huntington Lib./museums/and grounds yesterday. Saw a Guttenberg Bible and other fabulous lib. holdings and wonderful paintings there, and today spent time in Old Pasadena and at the Norton Simon Museum - another GREAT art museum.
    Anyway, am taking the red eye back to Boston tonight. Take care and stay warm. Love to you both. Mom/Chris XXXX

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  5. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I finally logged on and looked at your whole trip to date! How amazing!! Anne, I think you missed your calling as a travel reporter/book writer....I love the blog. Of course, I love the pic above of the cat on the back of frodo! Stay safe on your travels...miss you guys.

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