I occasionally go out to the garage in the winter and start my motorcycle (Kawasaki Concours C10). I like to hear it and believe its good to get the fluids circulating every so often. I happened to notice extra heat coming out of the vent. I saw that the exhaust header was glowing. This was … Continue reading “Hot Exhaust – 12/23/2017”
On Friday 9/29/2017, Eric and I set out on the 5 Corners of Missouri adventure. Its a trip I dreamed up after reading about other motorcycle adventures. The plan was to ride around the state of Missouri and visit the roads that were closest to the corners of the state. I came up with 5 … Continue reading “5 Corners Of Missouri”
Two guys from the office, Jeff Hug, Eric Ent, and I decided to go for a Saturday morning motorcycle ride. Its fun to share hobbies and motorcycle people like to ride together. The plan was to ride down the river road in Illinois and catch the ferry to St. Genevieve to get back home. I … Continue reading “Saint Genevieve Ride – 10/30/2016”
My motorcycle was due for inspection to get new license plates. There are not nearly enough places that will inspect motorcycles in Missouri. So I went with a co-worker and his sister down to Surdyke Harley in Festus Missouri. We always look for an excuse to ride and they had inspections on Saturday! Corvin wanted … Continue reading “Motorcycle Inspection – 4/17/2016”
After my problems, the rest of the day was going to be smooth riding. I just knew it. In face, the perfect air and view on the San Juan mountains showed me they would be! Okay, so maybe there was something up with the perfect air. I know a fire when I see one! But … Continue reading “Colorado Motorcycle Trip, part 2 – 9/20/2015”
Today was a day of pain, opportunity, and luck. It started out as the previous two had, in a motel room quickly getting ready before the sun came up. I had about an hour’s ride before I got to Silverton, CO, the northern gem of the Million Dollar Highway. From there south for at least … Continue reading “Colorado Motorcycle Trip – 9/20/2015”
I woke up to a brisk 41°F this morning. I didn’t want to waste any sunlight, so I packed quickly and got some gas station breakfast and headed out. I made it all the way to Denver and a little past on a single tank of gas, getting 220 miles without hitting the reserve. I … Continue reading “Colorado Motorcycle Trip – 9/19/2015”
Today is the start of a multi day trip via motorcycle to Colorado. I’ve been planning this trip for a few months and the time finally arrived. The goal for the day was to get out of work and get on the road asap, making as many miles as possible the first day so I … Continue reading “Colorado Motorcycle Trip – 9/18/2015”
Okay, I swear this is the last time for a while that I do this ride! I went with Eric Ent from work and Sonora on the back of my bike. We tried to get his sister to join us, but she couldn’t make it. We made a slight variation on the last two rides, … Continue reading “Two Ferry Ride Again – 9/13/2015”
I had gone on the Two Ferry Ride the previous day, but it wasn’t enough. I have two kids and they both need time with their dad. So Sonora and I took off for a recap of the same ride. I got more seat time in and more kid time. Everybody wins, including Sonora, just … Continue reading “Two Ferry Ride Again – 9/7/2015”