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Be careful with that number 57 limestone. I threw that down last year for some base for a garage I plan to build in the future. When I park on it now after it rains, it makes a mess. Has a tendency to stick to car tires and shoes. It’s the small tiny pieces of it that stick. On the other hand, I have multiple drives I built out of crushed asphalt and it’s awesome. It’s solid as a rock and it has almost melted together as paved asphalt. It’s not the prettiest stuff but it’s really functional.

It didn’t seem top heavy just flinging it around standing over it. The Kawasaki Concours, that was top heavy. At speed that Kaw could chew up some asphalt though. Man I miss that bike.

My dad just bought a Sportster 1200. It was delivered to his house Saturday. 1st Harley I ever sat on. It felt surprisingly light. I only sat on it and started it. I could only laugh as it sat there shaking and vibrating under my butt. Not for me, but he’s excited. No he won’t be riding it with me. I’m scared enough for him to be back on 2 wheels. I don’t need to have him trying to follow me and my antics.

It’s so weird for me to see a valve train on the side. Anything I’ve ever worked on has always been on top.

My dad picked up a 2006 Goldwing trike this summer. It looks similar to what you have there in that picture of the black one. I rode it home for him and I didn’t find it particularly difficult to ride. I did try to corner aggressively on it. I definitely shifted my weight and such but you’re for sure not taking corners as you would on a motorcycle. It didn’t feel tippy to me at all. Definitely took more arm strength however than riding a two wheeled bike.

It’s right down the road from my house.

Couldn’t resist. My thoughts are with all the rain we had recently the salt was pretty much gone from the roads. Fun times. I also love the new door lights I installed. 

^ good stuff Dan

We’ll have to make it happen this summer.

Dude thanks for helping me out years ago with positioning and turning me onto Keith Code. I learned so much from your 30 second, “hey man I don’t want to tell you you’re doing it wrong, but you should be cornering with your head in you’re mirror. Try it, Keith Code is the guy I listen to”. I split from the group at that point because I had to be home and immediately tried to implement what you were saying. Noticed a difference right away. Then I read Twist of the Wrist 2 and found all kinds of things to work on. What a learning curve it’s been. Thanks for being willing to share your knowledge. Hope all is well.

Please don’t I’d miss out on so many posts

The Goldwing in its current state Spotted this on marketplace and it gave me some inspiration. Started the transformation with removal of some parts awhile back. Did some priming and painting today. Cleaned up some chrome accent piece as well. Before cleaning and after photo. I’ll pull the wheels and tires after Christmas. Santa is bringing me a motorcycle jack for this pig.

Is this Danimal?

Thanks for sharing @Uncle Punk. It’s rough seeing guys go down. My friend is now in a rehab center and still has never made it home yet. I feel bad at times because I’m home going about life and he can’t. I can tell when I talk to him now the reality of it has set in more than it did shortly after the accident. He told me at the accident scene he did not blame me. He also told me when I visited him in the hospital the same thing and that he remembers me telling him multiple times to ride his pace. Still wears on me. I did make it out since his accident on the CBR and cleared my head a bit. I did have thoughts run through my head, however. Not sure why anyone would ever want to follow me when I’m on that bike doing the things I do when riding it. My own daughter even told me, “dad I know you can’t help yourself when you ride the CBR”. Hopefully some folks will post some rides and I can join in. I think I’ll be okay following.

I also swung by the scene of the accident today and could see Kevin was very fortunate to not hit any trees. The area or he went down the embankment was one of the very few clear areas in that corner.

Went to see my friend Kevin in the hospital last night. It was something I was dreading. I was afraid I was going to feel terrible that I really messed up this guy’s life. It ended up being a great visit. He definitely has a long road to recovery. Broken femur, both tib/fibs, couple ribs, finger, and shoulder. Leg with femur break has had surgery on both femur and tib/fib repaired. Waiting for swelling to go down on other leg. He received quite a few units of blood and is fortunate to still be here. He mentioned multiple times how much fun he was having and sounded like a little kid talking about how much enjoyed 164,9,646. His plan is to ride again. I hope that comes true. Already has a goal to be able attend a church youth event in February and share his story.

Started the day off at 8AM on the CBR. Home around 1 after 300 miles. Then hopped on the Goldwing with Ame, met up with some friends and headed to Presque Isle. Home at 7 with 140 miles. Good day.

Minus the ticket looks like you all had a great day. Would have loved to join but the wife wanted to ride today.

Did this happen prior to meet up or was it one of those I don’t have to be fast just faster than the Goldwing deals?

Looks good

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen. Still sucks, but helps a bit. Below is my most recent update. That is as of last night around 5pm.