Kind of been blogging about my ride experiences and thought I'd try it on this forum. So welcome to my 1st official PNWR blog. Enjoy!

Thanks to Destination Highways (no this is not an ad for them but they are highly recommended), I’ve had the pleasure of exploring a lot of back roads throughout Western Washington and several in Eastern WA. I have several local favorites, but I yearn to find new roads (well roads new to me) for that since of discovery, the thrill of the unexpected,...

mostly cleaning and clearing dirt from the frame; checked the tension of the drive chain / rear tire alignment.



things on my to do list: ( not alot but being out of work gives plenty of time and little cash)

bleed the front brake - tire not turning, will tear down if need to free the caliper

change Oil - looks like grey sludge on the dipstick....

Sounds crazy but in the last two weeks I've driven 1000 miles fetching a bike and parts for it..

So sick of driving..

Well... It's no longer Adventures of a Harley Chic Rider...

We traded my V-Rod in last year, 2011, for what you see in my pic to the left: Yamaha FZ6-R. I LOVE it! His name is SPARTACUS I think I'll change my post titles to: Adventures of a Biker Chic!

I haven't really ridden a whole lot in the past 2.5 yrs. I wrecked my V-Rod in August 2010. Not too much damage on the bike... On me however, was a total different monster. I tore up my left knee and shoulder. I didn't...

As many of you know, I am an attorney. I recently posted some tips for Oregon motorcycle riders. This is a slightly different version for Washington Riders.

DISCLAIMER (you knew there would be one): The information in this blog post is not intended as legal advice and is for informational purposes only.

BEFORE AN ACCIDENT

Safety

Rider Training: If you are new to motorcycling, or you are returning to motorcycling, rider training courses...

I finally got the 79 GS1000 ready to ride for the season.. Well almost..

I finally checked and re-shimmed the valves..
It needed it in a bad way.. all but two valves were less than .0015".. Now they are all between .0025 and .0040 and it starts runs much better..
It still needs the carbs synced and I have to put new seals in the leaky tach drive..

While I was messing with it I replaced one of the sad factory horns with one I salvaged from an...

Those of you who know me know that I am an attorney.

I will follow this with a blog entry about what to do in Washington. In the meantime, while some of the legal information will be different in other states, the basis premise is the same.

DISCLAIMER (you knew there would be one): The information in this blog post is not intended as legal advice and is for informational purposes only.

So here are my tips:

BEFORE AN ACCIDENT:
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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...

I scored this Metcal on ebay for $12
I just need to order a hand piece & cartridge and I'll be ready to rock..