Quickie

The post detailing the trip from Steamboat Springs to Rock Springs was late. The Internet connectivity was nonexistent last night. I was finally able to update as we sit in the Yamaha dealership in Jackson Hole. And that's a whole different story...

The odd tire wear is due to improper tire inflation. Ryan runs the tires at 38psi. The manufacturer recommends 42. He read in a magazine that 42 makes the ride too stiff and that 38 works just fine. We have discovered that is not the case. The back tire is not too bad. We are going to increase to 42 and keep an eye it. The front tire would be fine on dry roads, but has enough wear that it would not be safe on wet roads that we are sure to encounter. It is currently being changed. We should be back on the road in about 45 minutes to an hour and the peace of mind will make the rest of the trip that much more enjoyable. The lesson learned is not to follow recommendations read in a magazine. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation in the owners manual.

We are still planning on going to West Yellowstone for the night, but we'll have a later day than we've had so far. Weather is still gorgeous and we'll update again later.