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I have talked about riding to the west coast and back forever! I always make excuses to not go. Too expensive, take too long, the bike might break down, I might need tires part way. No more! I am 58 and could fucking drop dead tomorrow. The only thing that can stop me is the money. As long as we can swing that I am going this summer. I figure 2 to 3 weeks. My plan is hit the Badlands and other places going west to eventually ride the pacific coast. Then head east across the Southwest. Not sure if I want head up to Colorado or just stay south. My sister has lived in the San Fran area for 30 years and I have never been out. Figured I’d stop and bother her while I am out there. I have a cousin out there that says he is going to Sturgis this year. I want to go to Sturgis, once. Need to plan for a couple of days there. I plan on trying to camp, as much as possible. I already have all the gear for that.

Official date is now April 28th, noonish. 1054 8th Street NE Massillon 44646 Host: noun, BIOLOGY an animal or plant on or in which a parasite or commensal organism lives. So I guess that's me, because in defiance of all that is holy I will again host the spring meet and greet or beat your meat or whatever the fuck. It's a good goddam time and I'm happy to infest my garage with you parasites. As per usual, this is a thread to suss out the best day to hold said circle jerk. Like last year, the beers will be brewed in house and you, the patrons are invited to request the variety. Last year we had an IPA, a Dortmund lager and a milk stout. Last year I smoked up some pulled pork that went over quite well, along with brats, Italian sausage and pasta. I plan on similar offerings this year unless anyone has a better idea. Post up. I want dates, I want beers, I want foods. A good host is controlled by it's infection.

Sold my 91 XR250L last night and went to WV to pick up this 03 DR650SE today. Got some things to do to it before the season gets going, but it's a pretty nice unit that doesn't appear to have seen much off road. Only 4400 miles! Need tire suggestions cuz these are roached. Rear isn't terrible but it's 13 years old. Front is original and cooked. Hard as nails. I'm stoked and can't wait to ride the wheels off this thing.

Exhaust is just a simple cat delete pipe. 2wheel Dyno Works is doing the mail tune. Getting rid of exhaust valve & AIS.

Been happy with my EBC rotors on the connie. Bolted them on and never had to think about them again. Guess that's as good as it gets.

Opened the new machine up and had a look around. Need to clean up a lot of threads that have been Hamfisted. Battery is a bitch to get to. Installing battery tender cables tomorrow amongst other things. Shes getting new handlebars, tires, tune up n shit.

In May of 2015 my girlfriend and I did this in two weeks. Experienced all four seasons, but it was awesome, wouldn't trade that experience for anything.

Did I mention I have heat in my shop?! Love it. Not crazy cold out, but a little bit of warmth goes a long way toward my motivation. I think the clutch cover is stupid expensive, but it sure would look cool and is a hell of a lot cheaper than a new clutch and associated engine bits. Maybe after I figure out how much I owe in taxes this year...

Oh how I love this pic at White sands New Mexico!!!