Since Lifanda's front wheel was disabled, we decided it was best for Weld and me to ride back to Idaho the next day, so Weld could retrieve his vehicle to trailer Lifanda back home to Abbotsford.
Riding back toward the ghost town of Kelton, I asked Weld to check the Zong's oil level. Preserving his privacy, I snapped a photograph of him balancing the bike as his checked the sight glass.
The oil level was a bit low, so we added some oil.
Later, we stopped to hydrate, and I snapped another photograph of the road winding eastward toward the horizon.
Returning to Kelton, we paused to visit the historic Wheeler Survey Marker, which was the beginning of the country's first geographic survey west of the 100th meridian.
Here are several photographs of the historic survey marker.
Continuing eastward and northward, the XR650L and the faithful Zong safely returned us to Idaho.
I took Weld to the local ranch supply store, where he purchased some additional hardware for his bike carrier. After installing the hardware we said our goodbyes, and Weld drove back to Wendover to reunite with Tom and Sam.
I had a great time riding to Bonneville, and back, with Weld and Sam. I also had a great time visiting with Weld, Sam, and Tom as we explored Wendover and experienced Speed Week at the world famous, Bonneville Salt Flats.