Mo miles, Mo problems

Mo miles, Mo problems

blsp-stjo Walking up in the morning I still have the issue of my lost plates. I told myself while contemplating inside my tent, “For me to get the plates I would still need the police report. Might as well push it all the way to Houston. And if they do pull me over the police report is substantial enough for me not get into trouble.” I did not hear anything from Mike about the plates. So there was no other choice but to still push on. I went back and checked the nearest sheriff office. I was expecting it to be in Pensacola but to my surprise they have one in town of Port St. Joseph. This might take extra time to do so I quickly broke camp and set out to the nearest sheriff’s office.

That would be my last day on a Florida beach. The next stops I have planned will not display the great sights Florida has already offered. I then decided to head to the beach one last time to get a good glimpse at the sun and blue ocean. It was still the Mexican gulf but it sure does leave an impression on anyone that sets an eye on the coast. I sat down the sand and stared at the people already enjoying their time. Mind you this was 8am and people were already playing in the beach. I stared at a good distance along the ocean and was just taken a back by its calm waves. The skies were filled with huge clouds forming like cotton candies and nothing that could treathen my day of riding. I reached for the sand and dug my hands in. It was very hot and I knew the rest of the day will feel like this. I dusted myself of the sand and stood up. It was about time to move on.

IMG_20150720_120912 (1)As I head back I made some final checking on the scooter and made sure everything was tight and in order. I also thought about getting an oil change soon. I have already reached a thousand miles and by that distance I sure do need to change my motor oil. I was still figuring out on my intake and thought of solutions to get much more power than usual. I then decided to just cover the whole intake again since I didn’t feel much of a change in power. I rode out the park and into the road again. I had to head out to Port of St. Jo and to the sheriff office. I set my GPS and rode once more. The road was clear and the weather was just perfect. After getting out of the park I was already worried of being pulled over. I was constantly moving my head and looking around to see some patrol cars roaming that might just stop before I can make a report. It was just my luck that it was easy for me to get to Port of St. Jo and into the town’s sheriff department. There were buildings around and was I confused where the office was. I went in and it turns out it was their DMV office. Upon entering there was a recent shooting in the Carolinas and because of this I think some counties have their security heightened up. Just going to the DMV office there was a Metal detector set up and a X-ray scanner. I could be wrong about this since their DMV is also housed in with their courtrooms. The officer asked me to take off my motorcycle jacket and my bag. I didn’t hesitate and went through the metal detector. After a second the office then asks me, “do happen to have a knife in your bag?” I completely forgot about my pocket knife and answered, “Yes sir. It’s my pocket knife.” He then instructs me to leave it with him and I can pick it up after I was done. “I then answered I don’t think I would forget that knife now since it serve me more than any tool I have with me.” He nodded and smiled and pointed where the DMV office was.

There were plenty of doors but the door at the end of the hall way was the office. I asked them on dealing with a lost licenseplate and the clerk asked me for my registration. She then looks at it and asks me “is this an out of state license.” I nodded my head and gave her a question. “Is there anyway I could get a notice or something from your office that I lost my lic see and I will have a new one to be sent soon?” She told me that they don’t really do that and I have to ask the sheriff office to file a lost plate report. I thanked the clerk and went to the next building to the sheriff office. And off course on my way out I asked for my knife back. At the sheriff’s office no one was around but their clerks. I asked where I could file for a report and told me to sit and wait while they radio an officer in duty. The officer came after 20 min of waiting. It was almost 12noon and I am getting concerned on my timing and my next destination. I didn’t  have much of a choice but to go through with it or else I will would be in trouble. The officer that took care of me was officer Richards. I explained to him what had happened and told him where the plate would have been lost. He then asks me questions about the make, model, and off course asked my registration, lincense and insurance. He even went beyond the description and even did a picture of what the scooter looked like and even my nationality and most of physical attribute. I guess since there were. I plates he doesn’t want any cops pulling me over thinking I just stole the scooter and threw the plates away. He printed the report and signed it. I asked him “Would other state officer recognize this because the plates will be shipped to Houston, Texas. He answered “It should be good enough and if they run through our system this report will show its full detail.” He then asks me again “Did you really rode this scooter all the way from New York?” I nodded and gave him a smile. He then replies “You got a lot of balls of travel the country with this.” I started to laugh and told him “that’s why it’s an adventure.” I told him if he was interested to read more he can visit my website so I wrote it down for him and he gave me his card.

I really felt confident now that even without my plates I can reach Houston. As soon as I started riding I saw a autozone and decided to get my motor oil. I bought two this time since the scooter need more than a quart. The last time in Miami was a disaster and I don’t want that experience again. My next destination now is still Florida but this time am nearing the end of it. It’s a state park near Pensacola crossing to Alabama. I decided to change my oil once I reach the park. I was heading to Big Lagoon State Park. This park is located at the border of Alabama and Florida. I can tell by now the wear and tear of the scooter, the exhaust, intake, and other small parts are continuously giving me problems. I though about buying a clamp to keep my muffler cap from vibrating and being loose much more. I just couldn’t find anything that could fit it or even be a substitute for it to hold on. I just pushed on.

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I was starting to realize how the trip was eating up and tearing me into pieces. I want to go as much as I can but at the same time money and time was against me. I could have stayed on the road and cover more miles, gain more experiences and write but at the same reality also is trying to knock on my door and I know I can’t leave my life in New York.

IMG_20150720_171845IMG_20150721_074528-nopm-The further I pushed the worst the exhaust was at its limit, the sound coming off from it had already crated a drastic change tha is sounded like it did not even have the anything installed t muffle the sound. Every stop light I have to stop and inspect how the muffler cap was just holding to dear life. The tip was made of aluminum being lightweight but at the same time soft and weak with vibrations and punishment it finally gave up on me when I was close to Pensacola. I knew the cap was just so loose it was bound to come off. And atfter a stop light it did, the sound was like running at 120 mph but in reality it was only 30 mph. Thas how bad the exhaust sounded. It was already in the middle of the afternoon and I was more worried on my timing to reach the camp than the wrecking sound from my exhaust. I went on to stop on some gas stations and the exhaust kept me on my toes and constantly checking.  The road also kept me at bay following a local road near the Mexican gulf. It as a grea scenic route and even clear at some part. But it became weird seeng the beach close to pure white sand and seeing the brown ocean. It just didn’t complement each other and looked like the water was polluted. No wonder it’s not as crowded as the beaches at the Atlanta ocean side. From beach houses to commercialized and residential building zones. The view is almost unrecognizable. It was no where close to Florida beach that we always picture it. I already know I was about to leave the paradise I have enjoyed. My next camp site s closing up. I have entered Pensacola and it was getting dark quick. I had to do multiple pit stops since the exhaust I had to constantly check now and the situation with the license did not keep me calm. I felt always on the edge.

IMG_20150720_193732It was getting dark and I knew I have t reach my next destination sooner. Big Lagoon state park is located near the shore line of the Mexican gulf. It basically an inlet near the main land. For you to get  there meant driving in town in pensalocala then driving south more. State parks are never located in the city but its proximity close to the city is always about 5-80 miles. It was another hour or so to reach the park but I finally made it just in time. I as so thankful about the central time change that excuse if this the park was still open. From eastern time to central time it is an hour behind this extending my time on the road to my advantage. The sun was going down quick. I went in the park and spoke to the ranger at the gate. The first thing that I asked if there were still open for me to register for camping, the ranger smiled and said “asking as the sun is up we are open.” I just responded “I love Florida state park rules and central time.” The ranger smiled and asked me where I was from. I answered “New York.” She looks at me again and look at outside the window to look at the scooter. She then says “long way to ride from NY huh.” I nodded and asked her what would be things I could while I am at the park. She told me about the sea turtles laying eggs. I told her I’ve been all over the shoreline of Florida state and never once I was there and time the turtles lay their eggs. She directed me the remaining open spots and decided to get a spot near the bathhouse. I thank the ranger me rode to my spot.

The park looked and felt like a beached area. It has the vegetation and even has the fine white sands. But looking at the map the beach is another 8 miles down the road I took to get there. The park is mostly used to preserve the lagoon area near the beach since it is timing with with wild life. It was already pass 8 and it was dark. I finished setting up my camp and thought of a way for the scooter to get fixed first thing in the morning. I searched online using my phone to check if there was dealer or at least something that will actually  take the scooter. There was none near the area or even in Pensacola. I stil a few spots I though I could try out. You never know with these shops to what they have in sock for parts. I went to bed and thought about handling my day and my next destination

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