“Troy is riding his motorcycle from Prudhoe Bay to the tip of South America…I think we should join him on his way back and ride part of the way with him. I’m giving you nearly two years notice so don’t tell me you can’t do it.” That was the statement made by my former college... Continue Reading →
Last ride on the Harley before AK!
I went on a nice 100 mile ride on the Road King today. It will be the last time I ride it until I return from Alaska. We are only, away from the trip. Next weekend will be set aside for packing and any last minute adjustments . The longest trip I have taken was... Continue Reading →
Welch Village Route from Redwing
Sunday morning ride by HC Allen (filming) and HC Brian (High Vis) on our way back from a quick jaunt to Redwing, MN. This is a gorgeous ride that takes you through the small hamlet community of Welch Village along the Cannon River. The roads are two lane and they are in great shape.... Continue Reading →
First Vid with Sena 10C
1st ride of the season in MPLS with a new Sena 10C camera. https://youtu.be/WTiUsYxrtGQ
Choices when its February in Chicago
Could not pass up a ride in the 68 degree weather we had here this weekend https://support.google.com/voice/answer/115061?hl=en&ref_topic=1707989
My Ride
2014 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000A All black OEM paniers OEM touring windshield OEM crash bars (which I have used!) Oxford heated grips Givi Blade top case Fly Racing tank bag Mitas E-07 tires OR Metzler Karoo 3 (up for debate) No farkles Sena 10C comm set with camera Mosko Moto Scout 60 duffel HJC FG-17 helmet
Handsome Chap Allen Tells His Story
My first bike I rode a motorcycle, once, when I just graduated from college. A Honda Nighthawk 650 I think. A friend of a friend showed me the ropes. I hopped on, he hopped on the back and onto the highway we went. Not my smartest move but we survived. That was around 1989. Never... Continue Reading →
Riding Gravel in Southern Wisconsin
Man do I love riding gravel. I am terrible at it and I go pretty damn slow, but I sure do get a kick out of it. Must be the tires I am running. Surely, it isn't my skill. Right... Gravel takes you places that you normally wouldn't go. It takes you down roads that... Continue Reading →
