Big Ride Is Closer Than Ever!

Hey! I need to work in Phoenix. Wanna "ride" down with me? Sure, your truck big enough?





72 days until we leave on the Big Ride for 2008.
Trevor is very excited: He just got his bike worked on and ironed a few things out on the old XS850. It is running better than ever and he is itching to put some miles on the WW.
Luke took his bike to Phoenix for a week of riding to and from work in the heat. I haven;t heard how the weather treated him yet.
Shawn was supposed to go and meet Luke down south and ride back...Looks like there was a change of plans.
I don't think I've written about my latest transaction. I sold the CB1100F and picked up a 1999 ZG1000 Concours made by Kawasaki. I just put a new tire on and and hoping to put some serious test miles on before June. With a 7.5 gallon tank, I am thinking about calling it the Camel or Kamel, not that naming bikes is my thing.
Jim, the '72 Guzzi rider is not accompanying us on this trip. He may be excecuting another Yellowstone trip with a certain stereotypic Harley rider that isn' pack friendly. They are made for each other.
I haven't heard from Tyler. He is interested in a wash and ride to get and share tips on washing and waxing.
The family and I took the cafe around the Oquirrs today and back around through Eureka. I think that will be an excellent first leg for the Big Ride. I am so excited!

I read an article in a motorcycle magazine that made me reflect on life and the joys and dangers of motorcycling. I would just reiterate:

Be smart, Be Safe, Be Around.

I look forward to warmer weather, to Greasy Spoon Rides, to 7 Dam Rides, to full moon Paul Revere Rides... and more.

JP