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Changing a Headlight

The fricking low beam headlight on the Suzuki blew out a couple of days ago. I went to the dealer and picked up a replacement light. I checked the service manual for the procedure on changing the bulb but there … Continue reading

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Trip to Pick Up Rita’s Bike

July 27th to August 2nd 3154 Miles Rita had been searching for something that’d work better than her Honda Shadow. She’s not getting the hang of riding the bike and wants to get a trike. After weeks of searching, she … Continue reading

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Ride to Nederland

Now that I have the new bike, I wanted to take a short but nice ride to see how she feels but without giving me the opportunity to push the corners and wipe out. I am a careful rider but … Continue reading

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Poudre Canyon Ride

Pre-check The night before the trip, I checked the weather channel. Both for the local weather but also the weather in the Rocky Mountain National Park. The low in the park was to be 30 degrees with a high close … Continue reading

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New York Wedding

=== Sunday departure === It was drizzling a bit on Sunday as I followed Rita and Jasmine down 495 to Huntington and Rita’s brother’s house. The nice thing on the GSXR is the bit of protection from the elements. While … Continue reading

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New York Wedding

=== Thursday Departure === Man, that was different. We were invited to New York to attend my niece’s wedding. A very nice affair (some would say “perfect”). I know how the ladies are. “We’re leaving at 5” which turns into … Continue reading

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Ride to Westminster

Ah, another ride report. This time there is a bit of a difference and a first for Rita. The first difference is that Rita planned this trip entirely. She even had the maps. The plan was to head up to … Continue reading

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Schelin Family Reunion

My brother organized a family reunion for Saturday and he lives west of Richmond. Rita wanted to go out on her new bike for a weekend ride and to get familiar with it. She broke out Streets & Trips, turned … Continue reading

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Westmorland State Park

I talked Rita into going down to Westmorland State Park in Westmorland county. We headed out on the bike at about 10am. Beautiful day for a ride. I got off at Stafford and took 640 to 608. I made a … Continue reading

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Northern Ride – Day 16

August 23rd04:45-18:15Bradford PA to Woodbridge VA341 miles And I arrived home. It was a long and enjoyable ride. And an interesting tan of course. Mostly wind burn 🙂 Until next time.

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