Friday, March 18, 2011

Ralph & the Fajita

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Ralph showed up a little later. His fajita was steaming hot. He had a nice ride up also. He started with another fellow who had some mechani...

Corydon Indiana

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Corydon was the original state capital of Indiana. Apparantly they are very proud of this fact.

Riding to Lunch

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Three of my friends were able to make it this morning for the ride to Corydon for lunch at The Real Enchilada.
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Rooster Run

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I took my first ride of any real length on the new bike. I was watching Princess Bride afterwards on the couch and fell asleep. When I woke,...
Sunday, March 6, 2011

River Road Saddle Bags

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Alice (my 2008 Suzuki Boulevard) came with saddle bags already installed by the previous owner (PO).  Not only had he burned a bit of the bo...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

I rode my motorcycle in the rain...

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Kat took this pic of me last week when I picked up Alice from the shop. Yes, I have decided to...
Monday, February 28, 2011

Finally got around to taking a few pix of the new bike.

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I hope you enjoy these. I may actually get to ride tomorrow!!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011

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I picked up the new bike today. Between the repairs and the belated first service that the jac...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Parts (aka UPS sucks)

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Well folks, I (though very uncharacteristic of me) optimistically went by the Suzuki of Lou today to check on the (as yet unnamed...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Torn apart...

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My bike is completely torn apart and ready for when the parts come in. They expect they will ...

Clutch pads, springs, etc.

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I got a voicemail from the mechanic at Yamaha-Suzuki of Louisville.  The estimate is $450.  He has to replace the clutch pads, springs, flus...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Trailering…yet again

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Monday after class, Ralph and I run up to get the bike.  Its good on the way up…Ralph is a very intelligent guy with lots of varied experi...

Initial thoughts while on the side of I-65

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My primary thought was that I would REALLY like to get my hands around the throat of the guy who sold me this bike.  Quickly aft...

The Suzuki Boulevard C50

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I found a couple of these around the area, but didn’t find any right in Louisville.  I wanted to go see one near Munfordville on the week...

A new(er) bike…

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I have already resolved the motorcycle vs. scooter issue in my brain.  I will always hold scooters first in my heart.  They are easy to r...

Molly title issues

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Sadly, the guy I am (still) trying to buy Molly from has not been in contact with me about the title.  The 81 GS850 is originally from Tenne...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Sad...

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This weather is depressing me. ...
Thursday, February 3, 2011

Wiring Harness

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I got the wiring harness for my Garmin done. Now I just have to attach it. I'm in no huge ...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Molly rocks!

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The weather has been for shite the past several days so I have not ridden. Last time I rode the choke kept sinking back down and she was dyi...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Grrrrrr....

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Finally after almost three months I get some wheels and then... . Day 1: rode it home Day 2: r...
Sunday, January 30, 2011

Is she gonna start???

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My worst mechanical fears were not realized (for once). Molly, on full choke, grumbled awake w...
Saturday, January 29, 2011

Molly (named by Kat)

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This is my 1981 Suzuki GS850G purchased today in Pendelton, KY and ridden home to Louisville.  I gave Kat the honor of coming up with a name...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Some other ideas

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The thing is...there are just a LOT more motorcycles out there than scooters... Some more examples: 1983 Honda VT500 Ascot - $1800   1...

1986 YAMAHA RADIAN 600

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1986 YAMAHA RADIAN 600 So, what do you think about this? It would need some saddlebags and a case immediately..

This would probably be my new dream bike.

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http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/2155921768.html The touring package on this bike is pretty awesome.  Too bad it’s about $4K more...
Saturday, November 20, 2010

Vince on Goldwing

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While Vince and I was at Station Park Honda picking up the broken mess that used to be my bike...
Thursday, November 11, 2010

Joe at Station Park Honda

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Joe at Station Park is a heck of a guy. He said I have to let him know soon whether he's t...

Epic Fail

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My bike is toast. Damage to crank shaft, piston, rings, cams, cam holders, cylinder head. This...
Sunday, November 7, 2010

What to do?

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I contacted all of my mechanically inclined friends for advice. Most of them said "get it...

Blown engine?

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Some of you will know that my bike has been in the shop for over a month now. This is prime r...