I used to ride year round, first by choice, then out of necessity.

I guess riding out of necessity ruined it for me. I found myself wanting to ride less and less.

Now, a new job has keep me away from my bike for months.....

Don't really miss it....

I do hope I get back that feeling I once had.... I used to long for the ride, find excuses to ride....

I thought everyone knew that you can't get along with everyone all the time.

Guess not.

Seems some adults think they are still in grade school.

I've always spoken my mind, and I know I may offend some by doing so. I would rather be honest, than lie, just to keep someone happy.

Anyone who knows me, knows this, and knows I prefer the same.

I have found, especially on this site, some people are so spineless, they have to do...

Now that I have a computer, I,m going try to blog more.....if anyone cares....

OK, the April Meet is in the books!

What a weekend! Dyno'd 30 bikes in two days! Nels was working his ass off! LOL!!



Really had a great turn out, got to meet a bunch of new people.






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I just wanted to write a little about my Maintenance Meet-Ups.


I did a review once, but got timed out of the forum and lost it! Bummer!


So, it all started as a thought to get people together to work on their bikes, that don't have the place to do it, i.e. apartment dwellers, like me.

Then, I figured, why not have those who don't know how, but want to learn, come too? So I did. It was good!

After two events, third one...

Yep, without going into the details, I have some hours in community service to do...yaaaa!

Like my Wife said, you play, you pay!

So, being the animal person that I am, I decide to do my time for the Seattle Humane Society.

WOW!

I gotta say, this was an experience, almost spiritual I guess.

As I was cleaning kennels, I reflected on why these Animals were there.

I think it is great that we have an organization...

Well, there I was, all geared up, ready to enjoy a beautiful day!

Pulled out of my apartment, up to the stop sign, stopped, made left turn................and just before I was upright from turn, tire spins, I lowside! FUCK!!!!

I didn't deserve this, I wasn't hot rodding it, just made the turn like a thousand times before.

It happened so quick, I am not sure what happened. Unlike cars accidents I have been in, where everything seems to slow down, this...

Hey everybody, how's it going?

I have been enjoying the weather lately, did a decent ride last weekend, that's always good.

So on to the title. Last Sunday I rode to Portland, in the rain. Ya!

I learned a lot aboout my gear though.

I ride everyday to work, but I am not in the rain for long periods, so I haven't really tested my gear in the elements.

First..Helmet. I have been having problems with my helmet and visor. ...

That's right! I gotta get the funk out!, of my helmet that is!

I guess with the wet weather, and the fact that I store it in the helmet bag while at work, the wettness has caused some smells

Literally over nite! Put it on Friday morning for work, and damn! Of course I didn't have time to do anything about it, so I got to ride to work and back with that beautiful aroma!

The linner is curently laying out in front of the fireplace drying.
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Well, it has been a while, but got to get out for a short ride Sunday!

I ride every day, and still enjoy pleasure rides. I can't wait till Spring/Summer.

I got to meet some members from PNW, that is always cool, and I must say, Monroe FJR did an awesome job of leading my ride. He definitely knows the backroads out that way, better than I do, I am glad he had no problem with leading.

Everyone rode very profesionally, a great...