To Bring the Motorcycle or Not?

If you read my earlier post about buying our RV you know that being able to trailer the bike was a big deal. Turns out we don't bring the bike that much. Depends on the type of trip we have planned, the weather forecast, and the hassle vs. benefit factor.

Our first and only long trip so far was a 2 week trip to Yellowstone. The bike really came in handy. Nice to be able to park and use the bike to explore or grocery shop (our bike has big saddlebags). Did you know Bison approaching you on the road look much bigger from a motorcycle than they do if you're sitting in an RV? We had no way to turn around... so Dave told me to hold on. I said wait a minute and grabbed my camera so I could shoot as we went by. Figured at least there'd be evidence left.
That trip we also found out how quick the weather can change. We went into the 'museums' in Cody during sunshine and came out to 1/2 inch of snow. That was a fun, luckily short, ride back to camp.

That trip we learned that it isn't fun to back up with the trailer connected. Like most trailers it likes to back one way only. So we bought a wheel hitch thing for the trailer so we can unhook and roll it around easily. We also learned it's hard to back the bike off the trailer when the trailer is unhooked from the motorhome. Even if I'm standing on the hitch of the trailer trying to counter balance the bike. I'm sure we've created some interesting entertainment for our camping neighbors.

The bike was really nice to have when we took a week vacation to Eastern Oregon (Wallawa Lake State Park). Nice to tour through Hells Canyon and then go into Joseph for a shopping trip.
Usually on weekend trips we leave the bike at home. Unless, that is, we think we might use it. In a few weeks we'll be heading to Klaloch. If the weather forecast is even close to good the bike is going. I can't wait to explore the beaches.