"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
man, I am envious. haven't ridden in weeks now.
great looking countryside ya found!
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
heraldhamster wrote:man, I am envious. haven't ridden in weeks now.
great looking countryside ya found!
Yup! I'm blessed to live in an area with year round riding! The pics of the ocean are on East Camino Cielo, which is the road that runs along the mountain ridge in Santa Barbara. That's a 20 minute jaunt from my location.
The other pictures are off of CA HWY 33. The fog on the mountains is at the overlook facing North and East on the 33. The pics of the snow and the wash are on Lockwood Valley Rd., which is a remote mountain road between CA HWY 33 and Interstate 5 right outside of Gorman.
Take a look at a map. Its great. There are a ton of rides that are a loop. If you come out here, I'll show ya!
-x01660
"The best motorcycle is the one well ridden"
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
I went riding in the local mountains after work today.
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-x01660
"The best motorcycle is the one well ridden"
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
I threw my chain. Good thing I have tools, a centerstand, and know how!!!
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"The best motorcycle is the one well ridden"
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
The 1100 needed some love. New tire and clutch cable.
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-x01660
"The best motorcycle is the one well ridden"
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
Fred Camper wrote:Wow, many many great shots. Hard to find a favorite. Each day something different speaks to me.
Thanks! I really enjoy all aspects of motorcycling. Even reading about, buying, and going through the process of putting on my gear! Its a ritual. Something to get me into the Zone.... That, plus The Pace, and achieving Flow while riding.... yeah....
-x01660
"The best motorcycle is the one well ridden"
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
This was from yesterday, getting my van out of the shop:
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And I got goodies!!!!!
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Also, I REALLY need to get better about changing my tires before they get to this point... I know,I know... I accept being flamed for this...
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Happy Riding, everyone!!!
-x01660
"The best motorcycle is the one well ridden"
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
I got off of working a graveyard last night/this morning. Decided to take the long way home. And by long way, I mean I added about 40 miles of twisties over the mileage of the recommended trip. Whoops!!
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Also had a fun conversation with some Jehovah's Witnesses who were out proselytizing; we disagreed on the topic, but united in solidarity over teaching what we think is best for people; them in their religion, me in physics and science. It was a good human interaction.
-x01660
"The best motorcycle is the one well ridden"
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
x01660 wrote:This was from yesterday, getting my van out of the shop:
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And I got goodies!!!!!
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Also, I REALLY need to get better about changing my tires before they get to this point... I know,I know... I accept being flamed for this...
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Happy Riding, everyone!!!
I find those string/cord thingies give great traction ....
Gord(for a while)Jones
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." ~Friedrich Nietzsche