tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61752320676515073172024-03-22T17:28:54.022-05:00Ordinary Biker OzOzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-86883491453623418752024-02-29T21:36:00.003-06:002024-02-29T21:36:36.047-06:00Arai Helmet Review<p><br />There are so many helmet manufacturers and a plethora of models. Making a choice can take some serious time and involve both online research and/or in person research. So many questions need to b e answered by each individual to help make a decision that one will not regret. Some of the questions are: What is my budget? What type of riding do I plan to do? What features do I want? Is ventilation or quietness more important? Do I want built in drop down sunglassess? Do I want full-faced, 3/4, 1/2, modular?</p><p>Taking into consideration all my answers and what I wanted in a helmet I started looking for a new helmet after I realized my <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2021/02/avg-k1-rossi-helmet-review.html" target="_blank">AGV K1</a> did not have the ventilation I desired. Ventilation locations are engineered with specific riding styles in mind and I was not riding a supersport bike so the AGV K1 wasn't what I needed. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_j2gGs3FStaXfR65N0r8QVSNBRh_k44TZhNFBnJNulKNHZJUp_v0AItpEB_oXBs5AjSXvvLLLYL761r2EkytDCwFEWxAoLIbfivwJKqNEa51QXtPuLupG2dlKGns4BCHv05_PolT-9iPHl7kopMSGQg0of0fEsXAJJ7GvzCR1UwYLTGADHOyLWTaQ/s1440/31D1C5B8-3AF3-48E9-A875-2A8D5A4DDDAC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_j2gGs3FStaXfR65N0r8QVSNBRh_k44TZhNFBnJNulKNHZJUp_v0AItpEB_oXBs5AjSXvvLLLYL761r2EkytDCwFEWxAoLIbfivwJKqNEa51QXtPuLupG2dlKGns4BCHv05_PolT-9iPHl7kopMSGQg0of0fEsXAJJ7GvzCR1UwYLTGADHOyLWTaQ/w640-h480/31D1C5B8-3AF3-48E9-A875-2A8D5A4DDDAC.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I researched and read reviews before going to three different shops in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to see and try on various brands and models. I spent a good amount of hands on time with the helmets checking features, design, fit and finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I kept going back to a couple of Arai helmets but they just did not feel as good as the only other Arai I ever owned - Arai Profile Hotrod I bought at a silent auction in late 2016, but that model was not available in the shops I visited. I decided to check online for the helmet I wanted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found a European website, <a href="https://www.motocard.com/en/" target="_blank">Motocard</a>, that had the Profile! They had a few different paint schemes including the Nicky Hayden replica. I was so happy and placed the order. In seven business days I had my helmet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrcPps_mokNplZh0qlqWwoUcCmELRihR4zgWsdwD1zILMLPEGoVrHdYebOXNbS05AMb0l-_dfoT9KcjBUavW7jVp9nQpQEowgNo9DUFDezlzEFA-Y4OmNdubTWowm_xmGHK9Hm1m6qWiYQIEPd_UycnarrwTkhbu1_XBaL7Bi5JlyDy1XCzd4DXldlHE/s560/arai-profile-v-hayden.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="560" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrcPps_mokNplZh0qlqWwoUcCmELRihR4zgWsdwD1zILMLPEGoVrHdYebOXNbS05AMb0l-_dfoT9KcjBUavW7jVp9nQpQEowgNo9DUFDezlzEFA-Y4OmNdubTWowm_xmGHK9Hm1m6qWiYQIEPd_UycnarrwTkhbu1_XBaL7Bi5JlyDy1XCzd4DXldlHE/w640-h640/arai-profile-v-hayden.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Aria Profile Nicky Hayden pays tribute to the last American MotoGP champion with a high quality design and finish. The air vents are plentiful with a big chin vent, two scalp vents, two brow vents located at the top of the visor and five exhaust vents. The removable and washable liner and the cheek pads are plush and durable. And, to top it off the helmet is designed for safety with the Arai "<a href="https://www.araiamericas.com/sites/default/files/2019-08/Arai_GlancingOff.pdf" target="_blank">glance off</a>" technology. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZaKxf4I0EhJetB0u544hqHMR-lVn52cEyLHtJ1xjllvoaM6Vaxpjy4WlxQwh44XlzlrZTzQgoO6P1acwO-U9c2usbLDCKnULoNTJz3k59YAuJqahyphenhyphent-_1ZX0w9fX5tU1HYrkVTNijKZORwjNBPA98ap2UdzpM3aOrUm0YAhof3PjjugIEr6xUe4KBBs/s1497/glance.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1497" data-original-width="1055" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZaKxf4I0EhJetB0u544hqHMR-lVn52cEyLHtJ1xjllvoaM6Vaxpjy4WlxQwh44XlzlrZTzQgoO6P1acwO-U9c2usbLDCKnULoNTJz3k59YAuJqahyphenhyphent-_1ZX0w9fX5tU1HYrkVTNijKZORwjNBPA98ap2UdzpM3aOrUm0YAhof3PjjugIEr6xUe4KBBs/w452-h640/glance.jpeg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The newer version of the Profile is easier to change the visor with its pop-off side pod. This system makes changing the visors quick and simple. The visor comes pinlock ready and the pinlock works great and is easy to install.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzVSVToBqNOakWsF7wynWBCShDfKy_2I1N1Grx3AjHZTs1uqvSfI6Ht2okrYU0OMwgFLMh162imfawSvoYFAw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now after wearing the helmet for over a year I can say without hesitation this is the best helmet I have ever worn. When riding at a "spirited" pace the road noise is less than other helmets I have owned. The vents provide good air flow keeping heat to a minimum. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmT1FKYazuHiRvWlAeZaFzjW2bBv9tw25UhXHZbHeZ7wnT1bIeD_yNoCUGtYu4u7zZBYvwSFc_irU7JDZmmPMoCeCdrzXivld-fpWpRZcNj_LvXYtdRw3J-bE49dFIWMLBLZ4Ik2FiJuGsHXmjnki4dupNpdYq-P2NqflIATZCIVn4l43s-dnqqpsnTI/s4032/IMG_4657.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmT1FKYazuHiRvWlAeZaFzjW2bBv9tw25UhXHZbHeZ7wnT1bIeD_yNoCUGtYu4u7zZBYvwSFc_irU7JDZmmPMoCeCdrzXivld-fpWpRZcNj_LvXYtdRw3J-bE49dFIWMLBLZ4Ik2FiJuGsHXmjnki4dupNpdYq-P2NqflIATZCIVn4l43s-dnqqpsnTI/w480-h640/IMG_4657.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two top vents, two brow vents and a big chin vent<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDvsIvVoZfP3MXtsTeEr3fY9HZie0wUyHO-bYbhrlNrHRs3JGeLl9BnMdPg5MMMCEApxpi0ZnbStdB_aJAhXJthF5p6L9u-QKbYoQeEP7X68MbEsY-eIFIPdOAzoc-RrozXAcoiphwNrfe8QZwxgg6T7EubqAYndc_BG2mngTJUGKqOTlBeiLkMPr0dE/s4032/visor%20vents%20open.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDvsIvVoZfP3MXtsTeEr3fY9HZie0wUyHO-bYbhrlNrHRs3JGeLl9BnMdPg5MMMCEApxpi0ZnbStdB_aJAhXJthF5p6L9u-QKbYoQeEP7X68MbEsY-eIFIPdOAzoc-RrozXAcoiphwNrfe8QZwxgg6T7EubqAYndc_BG2mngTJUGKqOTlBeiLkMPr0dE/w640-h480/visor%20vents%20open.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The big brow vents allow at airflow. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The plush interior is comfortable and wicks moisture away. Even at the end of a long day of riding (300+ miles) my face and head are not fatigued from the helmet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are looking for a quality helmet and your budget will allow $350 - $450 I highly recommend you consider the Arai Profile. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Connect and follow Biker Oz on the following:<br /></div>
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<p></p><p><br /></p>Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-78115628596181667942024-02-13T11:06:00.009-06:002024-02-14T22:02:19.315-06:00Two Wheels to Train Tracks<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Do30e-4WHFngo0rvviUErI6uzMDJrKiFIRNNJ2BM2ZuPNzKUzmd84lT9NPAxWzaNL-WmPshsqwCKDpYUUROxmrwlNp8olqD5pUGFfeJMozDWK_jMKnep-5e_8lYHdTxaaGtS3UxDGPyrWpgA7smNL44kpf2BHVVi23rArHGuST-01W5F3elWP9hqm30/s800/IMG_8129.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Do30e-4WHFngo0rvviUErI6uzMDJrKiFIRNNJ2BM2ZuPNzKUzmd84lT9NPAxWzaNL-WmPshsqwCKDpYUUROxmrwlNp8olqD5pUGFfeJMozDWK_jMKnep-5e_8lYHdTxaaGtS3UxDGPyrWpgA7smNL44kpf2BHVVi23rArHGuST-01W5F3elWP9hqm30/w480-h640/IMG_8129.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding in the Colorado Rockies, July 2023<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;"> hi</span><p></p><p>Riding in the Rocky Mountains is always a great experience. Each mountain town has something fun, unique, historic, beautiful or a combination. Durango sits on a portion of US Hwy 550 known as The Million Dollar Highway. This road is deservedly on many lists of great roads to ride. I have ridden it several times and enjoy the ride each time. However, I have not always taken the time to stop and enjoy various towns, sites, attractions and experiences that are available along the way.<br /></p><p>My 2023 Beat The Heat (BTH) tour was based out of Durango and we had five great days of riding and enjoying the breathtaking views, the unique and at times quirky mountain towns in Southwest Colorado. Over the years I had ridden through Durgango several times but had not made time to experience the Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, well in July 2023 that changed.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJPiAziUPLr-1dR9XwbvV2pUFpSVpla3RhEOISx1uPhNWxXPBu5XUFeyXzNffF3W6WeElZ84HmsETWhfzd0GC_KFBEw89xE-g75sQ7J7oYvdfUvJrExDTfy42_nmkE51mdTO0FS_1fYsDesYUn3p5I5yuX8tGC-uMIeN_YEQwjMcSC7MDb1IPa5jkdXQ/s2048/360088006_10231250931441010_6674947252944405108_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJPiAziUPLr-1dR9XwbvV2pUFpSVpla3RhEOISx1uPhNWxXPBu5XUFeyXzNffF3W6WeElZ84HmsETWhfzd0GC_KFBEw89xE-g75sQ7J7oYvdfUvJrExDTfy42_nmkE51mdTO0FS_1fYsDesYUn3p5I5yuX8tGC-uMIeN_YEQwjMcSC7MDb1IPa5jkdXQ/w640-h480/360088006_10231250931441010_6674947252944405108_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The crew is preparing the train for the day's trip.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/" target="_blank">Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad</a> has a rich history having arrived in Durango in 1881. Transporting both people and freight the train was very busy. Over time it is estimated the rail hauled over $300 million in precious metals through the years. The train is a registered as a National Historic Landmark and Hollywood has used the trains while filming various movies including <i>Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid</i>. Today the train is a popular attraction and provides year-round rides. Several differnt rides/experiences are offered, all using original locomotives and cars. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1f4NX5LTZoU53akd47kN2__P4Mk1-gssTR4R6EbkLfQYl3VmhLw9o9_IlL7Vf2fXCbQ0GdxAr4WesNTHpxqTSrVl95pBKeSUFo6t5Vg7WvpSAIBkNpHZ6OPC05IWDFCR4G4W22rcLiopd22BFoj2UDGCXHaP_iv5-d8Yxrwqju8L_SI1zislRC34HZs/s983/bcsk026.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="983" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1f4NX5LTZoU53akd47kN2__P4Mk1-gssTR4R6EbkLfQYl3VmhLw9o9_IlL7Vf2fXCbQ0GdxAr4WesNTHpxqTSrVl95pBKeSUFo6t5Vg7WvpSAIBkNpHZ6OPC05IWDFCR4G4W22rcLiopd22BFoj2UDGCXHaP_iv5-d8Yxrwqju8L_SI1zislRC34HZs/w640-h276/bcsk026.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hollywood used the train in <i>Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>We decided on the excursion day of the BTH 2023 we were going to ride the train. The most famous option is the ride to Silverton and back, but that is a 3.5 hour each way ride with a two hour layover in Silverton. We were riding the motorcycles through Silverton the next day so we opted for the Cascade Canyon ride. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4lMvz_RoBbE8qthCUcylILV2YGwOBG5w7A3qY9O06FA1UqpmTQ2SD9Y7cthyr6cicxLEu0Q8-tq8oZKYAFs1GXZeRkpg_u0TTv_jM6KAC0WUtPVaqfFhG1YWlLDk1ec9VNnEpX3-3jFj9IvlDZVSl4vNC-bPi_N5lSdAsrJjK_KJBJ5OI0R-RTEJ-Zo/s2048/Open.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4lMvz_RoBbE8qthCUcylILV2YGwOBG5w7A3qY9O06FA1UqpmTQ2SD9Y7cthyr6cicxLEu0Q8-tq8oZKYAFs1GXZeRkpg_u0TTv_jM6KAC0WUtPVaqfFhG1YWlLDk1ec9VNnEpX3-3jFj9IvlDZVSl4vNC-bPi_N5lSdAsrJjK_KJBJ5OI0R-RTEJ-Zo/w480-h640/Open.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The gondola allowed us to experience the ride in the fresh mountain air<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">I</span><br /><p></p><p>The BTH group reserved seats in one of the gondolas (roof and seats but open sides) going to Cascade Canyon. This would be a 2.5 hour ride to Cascade Canyon with a one hour lunch time stop and then the ride back to the station. We packed our own "brown bag" lunches for the day; however, an option to order a lunch in advance is provided, as well as a concession car is available during the ride.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjxwsGUjxX14smivs9tX1LSM3choSJNe_G207eA2wn5uM_ihtFehz34e6Y9smpCmHbgPrJzFoq3FPM2WSTaXpIs1Hd6FHotcPsFcJ0CNUvEoWFXc0rtgta3AKAIAsjoUeSnfuOOI4D3nAj265zyFC9Lmfi4yrewVWwzBPSMw6uySyS5d0m_2MVeRXeOL0/s2048/359509532_10231250937441160_378892477740994662_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjxwsGUjxX14smivs9tX1LSM3choSJNe_G207eA2wn5uM_ihtFehz34e6Y9smpCmHbgPrJzFoq3FPM2WSTaXpIs1Hd6FHotcPsFcJ0CNUvEoWFXc0rtgta3AKAIAsjoUeSnfuOOI4D3nAj265zyFC9Lmfi4yrewVWwzBPSMw6uySyS5d0m_2MVeRXeOL0/w640-h480/359509532_10231250937441160_378892477740994662_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are several engines and cars with rich history<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><p>We arrived early so we could view the trains, checkout the gift store and some went to the free museum. Parking was easy, but in July there are a lot of people on vacation in Durango. The staff did a great job of greeting everyone and when time for departure, ensuring we all loaded in a timely member. </p><p>With a tradition long whistle from the steam engine the train pulled out of the station. The tracks run almost parallel to CO 550 aka the Million Dollar Highway and along side the Animas River for about 16 miles. It continues to run near the river and rises in elevation through scenic San Juan National Forest in the La Plata Mountain Range.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6o0mWU2psouvlLRepNazitc4QJKQkbja44GNbkBn5_IdTdkzKXqEO-rf0BK0OVNJp97XnDBxhPREnkw9VCJ6wyZ25p2-9eY9ARBaWszchIRwrqKfzDVhspVGcJIPozmxm2Y9-AtM9J_G2edUmBw7PGlAZMJAW0r_yttye3DYKfjUfKHn7hPBWDIl47U/s2048/360092060_10231250996362633_4275433466074406129_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6o0mWU2psouvlLRepNazitc4QJKQkbja44GNbkBn5_IdTdkzKXqEO-rf0BK0OVNJp97XnDBxhPREnkw9VCJ6wyZ25p2-9eY9ARBaWszchIRwrqKfzDVhspVGcJIPozmxm2Y9-AtM9J_G2edUmBw7PGlAZMJAW0r_yttye3DYKfjUfKHn7hPBWDIl47U/w640-h480/360092060_10231250996362633_4275433466074406129_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our train winding up the canyon<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-i9fPe88wTYEX4uSf_AtfTvx_URreLN2jiyCkN-8sXEXQvNKYH68XeuqiYcW4XuqwHyqbyb4l5CeoTI-Xy-4t3VYpP2ph3iOk3DzqbQTt_Ny3eF-mDEsVlfEO0yIcIHLsJf-6V0yOsgOOPCyuB-ctS0nqrZRav5F1erdF-a2lzw0kTO1AdrtRho3-OU/s2048/359505908_10231251015603114_4722507271193088014_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-i9fPe88wTYEX4uSf_AtfTvx_URreLN2jiyCkN-8sXEXQvNKYH68XeuqiYcW4XuqwHyqbyb4l5CeoTI-Xy-4t3VYpP2ph3iOk3DzqbQTt_Ny3eF-mDEsVlfEO0yIcIHLsJf-6V0yOsgOOPCyuB-ctS0nqrZRav5F1erdF-a2lzw0kTO1AdrtRho3-OU/w480-h640/359505908_10231251015603114_4722507271193088014_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Running along the Animas River the views were breathtaking<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">I </span><br /></p><p>The train ride meanders through the forest and rises to 8,500+ feet in elevation. The train stops in Cascade Canyon allowing riders an hour to explore, eat lunch, relax, play in the river... before the designated whistle signals it's time to board for the ride back to Durango. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg92p-3QlTcqOkVOHKHZECuhyphenhyphenYL_PwnvBY-VXDTDdPE9MdtC56mMEVJZwnl__auqgDNKQnoh1kUnrIlicdGiUSL4q31w6i7rRURAOSXWD7j5i2xdmBNz-qFTnnhxIoAONpgWjodAH1_FQerXGlPCs5AZeIoQcr6ncJtFFoedObN9gymLZcrHSyCZn02jM/s2048/Cascade%20Canyon.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2014" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg92p-3QlTcqOkVOHKHZECuhyphenhyphenYL_PwnvBY-VXDTDdPE9MdtC56mMEVJZwnl__auqgDNKQnoh1kUnrIlicdGiUSL4q31w6i7rRURAOSXWD7j5i2xdmBNz-qFTnnhxIoAONpgWjodAH1_FQerXGlPCs5AZeIoQcr6ncJtFFoedObN9gymLZcrHSyCZn02jM/w630-h640/Cascade%20Canyon.jpg" width="630" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We enjoyed lunch a walk around Cascade Canyon<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGu5DQL82yv7ArqeuQPqv_qm6d_R1-UJ_Qp4AJYnEA7a9pEFHZxmepCsH2CLn8GocCYEGzK-L79rPSo834zZKpFxUPEU_41JbMIrXEIFrwRXB0EOWx6wUIGr2h-NKFOcDEtsG7lhQX9ZYm94W1bwQdAblbiybBD9FMtcAtA7jQI3i1zhQ_tn1jRnpaak/s2048/Cascade%20Canyon%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGu5DQL82yv7ArqeuQPqv_qm6d_R1-UJ_Qp4AJYnEA7a9pEFHZxmepCsH2CLn8GocCYEGzK-L79rPSo834zZKpFxUPEU_41JbMIrXEIFrwRXB0EOWx6wUIGr2h-NKFOcDEtsG7lhQX9ZYm94W1bwQdAblbiybBD9FMtcAtA7jQI3i1zhQ_tn1jRnpaak/w480-h640/Cascade%20Canyon%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from Cascade Canyon<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>Although the trip back to Durango is on the same tracks you get a different view of the mountains, canyon and river. Of course the angle of the sun illuminates and shadows different areas making the views different. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWW_HGy4yMPwXEX-ZV8TEtRiLcafQLAMGVnN7ClBjg3XAYTQwSnFik3CxWUfbpnR4UAG0BEkv9gdC3tk4fYYEHTUfx3s-p9iW29L-uBqJMG7mBGbFehnIy9wraDmKX7jEPBIDeY_HahRvQE66F4cGJ5i6EXLhgsYOTSQMSpq8o3jRVzXLq2Hnj__oqrjs/s2048/360086877_10231251020923247_2529215771077079745_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWW_HGy4yMPwXEX-ZV8TEtRiLcafQLAMGVnN7ClBjg3XAYTQwSnFik3CxWUfbpnR4UAG0BEkv9gdC3tk4fYYEHTUfx3s-p9iW29L-uBqJMG7mBGbFehnIy9wraDmKX7jEPBIDeY_HahRvQE66F4cGJ5i6EXLhgsYOTSQMSpq8o3jRVzXLq2Hnj__oqrjs/w480-h640/360086877_10231251020923247_2529215771077079745_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Animas River carves through the canyon<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>The train left the station approximately at 9:45am and we arrived back at the station about 3:00pm leaving us time to walk to Cream Bean Berry for some great ice cream!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZvHfvOb81Cp9UP3rnjJ-Jqk3dhvxOXhKkS-zMT6TDlOm8B716jmY10kApX-t_ig-4gdt0-c89bnCTFNCC-YEae9uY1tOI-3_y0SLxjVxk9uP5_3pBx1-t4gh9ANakoQJqRn9Mbdl0vsOlb0ZGb3Th2gYI1OY_XZQNIH2a41oo0fGvLf4wiUxDfzd9jc/s1360/Cream%20Bean%20Berry.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1360" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZvHfvOb81Cp9UP3rnjJ-Jqk3dhvxOXhKkS-zMT6TDlOm8B716jmY10kApX-t_ig-4gdt0-c89bnCTFNCC-YEae9uY1tOI-3_y0SLxjVxk9uP5_3pBx1-t4gh9ANakoQJqRn9Mbdl0vsOlb0ZGb3Th2gYI1OY_XZQNIH2a41oo0fGvLf4wiUxDfzd9jc/w640-h426/Cream%20Bean%20Berry.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is always time for ice cream<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>When you are riding in southwest Colorado take some time and enjoy a relaxing and scenic ride on the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train. 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<p> </p><br />Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-58010450411644715752024-01-28T16:28:00.001-06:002024-02-02T08:53:35.261-06:00Is the End of Motorcycles Near?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpSqRN2a-Nz5Bxe62A9Inybtd_IEBkzMxyWI4xvAGSurYQW0T7NUx-cQHpZotPqYTPnLcgMvPw58fojvwVyB-XgtTRMBTEFkmwrRDIS5tCG1Uc1OuGZwdF0aNGl7JpVwerUkN669KW0sVFiJGnzw407DECQWCSXUQfoN39PXx7bX3SP7eJ15aVTlqTl8/s1366/Motorcycle%20Sales%20Decreasing.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpSqRN2a-Nz5Bxe62A9Inybtd_IEBkzMxyWI4xvAGSurYQW0T7NUx-cQHpZotPqYTPnLcgMvPw58fojvwVyB-XgtTRMBTEFkmwrRDIS5tCG1Uc1OuGZwdF0aNGl7JpVwerUkN669KW0sVFiJGnzw407DECQWCSXUQfoN39PXx7bX3SP7eJ15aVTlqTl8/w640-h360/Motorcycle%20Sales%20Decreasing.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>For several years now I have seen more headlines and read more articles lamenting the end of motorcycling (as they see it). Different authors and pundits point to a plethora of stats and demographic information to bolster their case. Age of current riders, cost of ownership, declining sales, out of date image of a "biker," safety concerns and tightening regulations are just some of the "worrisome" signs for the motorcycle industry. <br /></p><p>However, as I continue to ride my experiences differ from many headlines on the topic of motorcycling. My experiences; however, are not scientific in nature or method. A little research on recent sales numbers shows positive growth in the market, although previous years had some declines.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">There
is a general push to attract younger riders. Marketing for most
motorcycle manufacturers is geared towards the 20-somethings and
30-somethings. </span></span></p><p><img alt="Motorcycle Sales Chart 2018" height="476" src="https://sf.ezoiccdn.com/ezoimgfmt/ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Motorcycle-Sales-Chart-1990-2016.jpg?ezimgfmt=ng%3Awebp%2Fngcb1%2Frs%3Adevice%2Frscb1-1" width="640" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span></span></p><p>Autoweek stated in a July article, "<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Following<span> </span></span>an increasing trend in motorcycle sales and ridership<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span> </span>started by the COVID-19 pandemic, motorcycle manufacturers are continuing to see record sales numbers in 2023." <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">MotorcycleData.com reported a 1.1% increase in sales in the first 9 months of 2023. Other publications and websites expressed similar statistics. <b>So what are we to believe?</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I don't know, but I do know I enjoy greatly riding motorcycles, talking about motorcycles, writing about motorcycles, going to motorcycle charity events, watching motorcycle racing and most other motorcycle related things.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I do believe the
more motorcyclists we have the healthier the entire industry will be. A
healthy motorcycle industry means more market competition, which means
better pricing, better products and more options for consumers. A
larger and healthier motorcycle community also wields more clout in
regards to regulations. <br /></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="How Far Can You Lean a Motorcycle? (Max Lean Angle!) - Bike Restart" height="384" src="https://bikerestart.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Motorcycle-lean-angles-1024x614.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Experience the excitement of motorcycle racing<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">So I was thinking how can we in the motorcycle community help </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">promote this sport, lifestyle, industry, mode of transportation, and community we love? How can we create a win-win situation for all of us that are involved and connected to motorcycling? </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Motorcycle Humor – Humorous Motorcycle Short Stories" aria-hidden="false" class="sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb" height="462" src="https://www.motorcyclehumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/tooncycleYearAgo.jpg" style="height: 462px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 1200px; width: 370px;" width="405" /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Below are ten ways I thought of to bolster motorcycling. I am sure there are more and I would love to hear your ideas.<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Ways to promote the wonderful world of motorcycles!<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">1) Ride - ride often, ride to any place, be seen having fun - just ride! <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">2) Assist and encourage new riders, especially on social media. I have read too many post where someone's comments are sarcastic, unhelpful, mean or anything less than encouraging. Why would someone want to be a part of that? </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">3) Support local shops, stores and dealership. This doesn't mean I don't order online at times, but I do make sure to buy some things locally. I will also give them a chance to match the price. If we lose local shops it hurts the biker community.</span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="King of the Baggers set for European arrival with new M... | Visordown" height="426" src="https://cdn.visordown.com/styles/amp_1200/s3/field/image/main_0.jpg?itok=hRWfWJOC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">600+ lb King of the Baggers on the race track!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">4) Follow, watch and talk about the various motorcycle racing series. There is some great racing of all types of motorcycles. Watch some of all and see what you like. <a href="https://www.motogp.com/en" target="_blank">MotoGP</a>, <a href="https://www.worldsbk.com/" target="_blank">World Super Bikes</a>, <a href="https://www.motoamerica.com/?doing_wp_cron=1705700190.9172849655151367187500" target="_blank">MotoAmerica</a>, <a href="https://www.supercrosslive.com/" target="_blank">Supercross</a>, <a href="https://promotocross.com" target="_blank">Motocross</a>, <a href="https://www.americanflattrack.com/" target="_blank">Flat Track</a> just to name a few. (I know some require a subscription in order to watch so it's difficult to watch them all.) The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSWtNDGQMDg" target="_blank">King of the Baggers</a> class in MotoAmerica is awesome to watch! Search YouTube because some are free to watch there.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">5) Support the sponsors of a race series - connect on social media, buy products and/or email companies and thank them for supporting motorcycle racing. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">6) Connect with riders and/or series on social media, this will increase a riders" or series' "value" to sponsors.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">7) When possible attend a motorcycle event - rally, race, show, bike night... </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">8) Host a watch party for races. For the past 8 years a good of friends and I have hosted MotoGP race watching at a local BBQ restaurant and plugged in the computer to the big TV and watched races that took place in Europe, Asia or other countries. We invited others through social media and all gathered to watch even when it had taken place hours earlier. It is fun and I met a lot of other riders and/or want to be riders.</span></span></p><p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuQ2l6uXk7DLMBYpE7LA-X5ZgD7QcaQHA3tMiQ2Ww0ZlMRxoEbPye5xE3szr9J8alFJmseBnJLeOgumlcTkml9Xrl0ZxZNu-krxXnBQqkK46qHx0d9Kw_1LysV5ieN3-ANMKi-itbbPuysJD2fEAlVvWg29VgfLKJzyfmWhDAwdG7LjgdTWNE5wOgnIU/s2048/MotoGP%20at%20Rudys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuQ2l6uXk7DLMBYpE7LA-X5ZgD7QcaQHA3tMiQ2Ww0ZlMRxoEbPye5xE3szr9J8alFJmseBnJLeOgumlcTkml9Xrl0ZxZNu-krxXnBQqkK46qHx0d9Kw_1LysV5ieN3-ANMKi-itbbPuysJD2fEAlVvWg29VgfLKJzyfmWhDAwdG7LjgdTWNE5wOgnIU/w640-h480/MotoGP%20at%20Rudys.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Opening round of the 2023 season watch party at Rudy's Country Store<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">9) Increase knowledge and skill in order to keep yourself safe and to be prepared to give correct and safe information to less experienced riders. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Use
layman terms when talking to a new or prospective rider. Some riders
talk down to new riders to show how much he/she knows. Be encouraging,
accepting and accurate, but use terms less experienced riders will
understand.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApLob5BC6F1jTKFDs8MPfwDeljW4efJpPfpLbpbdNVkyuZSnSoN-7TTDbBlsb4SBppdXRH-PKMpqWIwU3iCGPfDp4by9-kKyr_yuuXF4Dkp4BMKb1fmuy47kTLBnRAkpZyLYeTIl3vDhbRnrWMxzeKmCILZkbR9ZoEOCT2HJdNgHkjx3CzfAaO5qMTZw/s2048/helping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApLob5BC6F1jTKFDs8MPfwDeljW4efJpPfpLbpbdNVkyuZSnSoN-7TTDbBlsb4SBppdXRH-PKMpqWIwU3iCGPfDp4by9-kKyr_yuuXF4Dkp4BMKb1fmuy47kTLBnRAkpZyLYeTIl3vDhbRnrWMxzeKmCILZkbR9ZoEOCT2HJdNgHkjx3CzfAaO5qMTZw/w640-h482/helping.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Accepting and helping new riders is good for everyone.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">10) Join a motorcycle/rider rights organization - <a href="https://americanmotorcyclist.com/" target="_blank">American Motorcycle Association</a>, <a href="https://mrf.org/#:~:text=The%20Motorcycle%20Riders%20Foundation%20is,the%20state%20and%20local%20levels." target="_blank">Motorcycle Riders Foundation</a>, ABATE to name a few. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I really believe when individuals see riders enjoying life, having fun, making meaningful contributions to the community, welcoming ALL riders and getting along regardless of different make and models those individuals will be drawn to motorcycling. New riders will be good for the community. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">What ways do you see to help the motorcycling community? How can we grow the sport/activity we love? Add your thoughts in the comments. <br /></span></span></p><br /><br />Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-37300506912321440242024-01-14T11:01:00.000-06:002024-01-14T11:01:04.158-06:00Tennessee Motorcycle Roads!<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuF7KgK6cmZjJrTqzcmh1ZuwQsjT80u0l3cgiK1iaD5bym46QQlBUVxo7XHlb51GE0Xp8Hlusgt_kC3relzO74gOT65rud7zvhEetOIR4qrZALmcSecSaMwDGP6r6KXHhVGitKX7XZH9ppYy4U57pTURssFWY_AERFonkDiVQqoN_dA8PjPhBYf9MosI/s1157/tennessee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="1157" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuF7KgK6cmZjJrTqzcmh1ZuwQsjT80u0l3cgiK1iaD5bym46QQlBUVxo7XHlb51GE0Xp8Hlusgt_kC3relzO74gOT65rud7zvhEetOIR4qrZALmcSecSaMwDGP6r6KXHhVGitKX7XZH9ppYy4U57pTURssFWY_AERFonkDiVQqoN_dA8PjPhBYf9MosI/w640-h194/tennessee.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>After almost 61 years I have moved from Texas and now a home owner and resident in Pulaski, Tennessee.. Born to lifetime Texans on a 163 acre Texas farm I never had a serious plan to move out of state. But love and life has me excited about our move to Tennessee. With the intertwining history of the two states I found a lot of positive similarities between Texans and Tennesseans; the friendliness, helpfulness, the wave when vehicles pass on rural roads, the independent spirit and the love for freedom. </p><p>The rolling hills, rivers and historic sites are all around Pulaski and Tennessee in general. Northwest Alabama is just 20 minutes from the house, the Natchez Trace is about 45 minutes away and the foothills of the Smoky Mountains can be reached in 2 hours or so.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVUkJb1GC2SnXWz5NtinlnQIPnLEA63D4L04HHuIMfz3U0QBAY27o_vg3uT50Ybcte2SijMNeUKsfWZ8udp_BxsYdgS7evCVbyo_27bjoQvkPlw2ZfxkIbjimsze0PAdFKOAqjl11t8EHzxMhaxineEkLlGxjN05vj1dctw_s0KuQp2QYfLLNFwkUAYM/s1387/Tail%20of%20the%20Dragon%20US129.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1387" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVUkJb1GC2SnXWz5NtinlnQIPnLEA63D4L04HHuIMfz3U0QBAY27o_vg3uT50Ybcte2SijMNeUKsfWZ8udp_BxsYdgS7evCVbyo_27bjoQvkPlw2ZfxkIbjimsze0PAdFKOAqjl11t8EHzxMhaxineEkLlGxjN05vj1dctw_s0KuQp2QYfLLNFwkUAYM/w640-h420/Tail%20of%20the%20Dragon%20US129.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2017 BTH tour - riding the Tail of The Dragon. VFR1200 was a fun bike - wrap by <a href="https://www.novoworks.com/" target="_blank">NovoWorks</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>As I begin planning future motorcycle routes I find myself getting excited about the rolling hills, the running streams and rivers, the Smoky Mountains, the historic sites, the twisty roads and the light traffic. I also love finding the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/search?q=restaurant" target="_blank">"out of the way" eateries.</a> I am looking forward to planning, organizing and enjoying another <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2020/07/twisty-road-in-rocky-mountain-of.html" target="_blank">Beat The Heat</a> tour. I am excited to return to many of the places I have ridden before and visiting many new places.</p><p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EH96xkXDWtLxgFzA76KyygnFj2DFbU96QEfAauyH_T0m1Zg6C0PxYZTgkxDOqV1QX3ZMWTOvUQFXgz7TWziMMUbc15hydVSE3PxoHAkKpXHLo9f9KQ_65Pt8N-JMFsocOAjOkBSiYDJSllZYEz0bFojm_EBgt1qzd21KTcGRuYII9Beyq5OgQSnqoJI/s5312/20170720_110423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="5312" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EH96xkXDWtLxgFzA76KyygnFj2DFbU96QEfAauyH_T0m1Zg6C0PxYZTgkxDOqV1QX3ZMWTOvUQFXgz7TWziMMUbc15hydVSE3PxoHAkKpXHLo9f9KQ_65Pt8N-JMFsocOAjOkBSiYDJSllZYEz0bFojm_EBgt1qzd21KTcGRuYII9Beyq5OgQSnqoJI/w640-h360/20170720_110423.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BTH group enjoyed riding The Rattler<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p>All of the possibilities of great riding prompted me to reminisce about past rides, trips and tours involving riding in Tennessee and/or west North Carolina. I reviewed previous blog posts about some of those rides and smiled. Check out reports from previous Tennessee trips and/or rides. </p><p><b>Leave me a comment with suggestions of roads, sites and/or restaurants I need to riding in the upcoming months.</b><br /></p><p>One of my favorite roads - <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/08/less-traveled-great-curves-and-miles-of.html" target="_blank">Wayah Road i.e. CO road 1399</a></p><p><a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2009/09/us-129-tail-of-dragon.html" target="_blank">Tail of the Dragon </a>- of course! </p><p><a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/01/pinnacle-overlook-worth-detour.html" target="_blank">Cumberland Gap and Pinnacle Point</a></p><p><a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/08/cherohala-skyway-riding-above-clouds.html" target="_blank">Cherohala Skyway</a></p><p><a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/07/wheel-through-time-awesome.html" target="_blank">Wheels Through Time Museum</a></p><p><a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-rattler-north-carolina.html" target="_blank">The Rattler</a> <br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Connect and follow on social media<br /></div>
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</div><p> </p>Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-13752779571498167432023-12-31T10:22:00.000-06:002023-12-31T10:22:05.454-06:00Happy New Year and 2023 Review<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wq8NpmYZw1etzJwk6qmsqMzMK8GccbcmfT20IOC65a1g0E65qBJEPBFTb0nuU4q236ftppQ8RAwfHlkkPF2lVFXneJZIHMlCWQ-AP_9nLQE7BrPulGCFs711kaLLJqkq1sgfdJIsYyHcz0ymJ24TuWE_YxSPxCNgmrajTBjj5amRjlxk4_tfhCrbuxg/s1640/Remani.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wq8NpmYZw1etzJwk6qmsqMzMK8GccbcmfT20IOC65a1g0E65qBJEPBFTb0nuU4q236ftppQ8RAwfHlkkPF2lVFXneJZIHMlCWQ-AP_9nLQE7BrPulGCFs711kaLLJqkq1sgfdJIsYyHcz0ymJ24TuWE_YxSPxCNgmrajTBjj5amRjlxk4_tfhCrbuxg/w640-h360/Remani.png" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Oz and Mrs. Oz want to wish you a Happy New Year!</p><p>2023 has been a fun and active year for us. Here is a few things we did along the way.<br /></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">January</span></i></b> - We attended the <a href="https://cmausa.org/" target="_blank">Christian Motorcyclists Association</a> (CMA) South Central leadership conference in Mena, Arkansas and partnered with Jimmy A. to conduct a NETX CMA officer training for 10 chapters in Leonard, Texas</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_N9YhdpLbXU_D0Dfz4mG4XiN26G5XhZtWxmx19FPuGRScCP83T8tB3SZbtPv4OLEVOHk-tv0EYk7NgI1cVuvnSYsoAv8Q5MqF4enqQSBevTwx3pAVabdfgBbH9jNqES1-5Q6OhZ-3wxlwsEPFH-wND-lLIAmkGKa4TCbMLw3rwolHvQCtI9xIM5YH0E/s4032/image_123650291.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_N9YhdpLbXU_D0Dfz4mG4XiN26G5XhZtWxmx19FPuGRScCP83T8tB3SZbtPv4OLEVOHk-tv0EYk7NgI1cVuvnSYsoAv8Q5MqF4enqQSBevTwx3pAVabdfgBbH9jNqES1-5Q6OhZ-3wxlwsEPFH-wND-lLIAmkGKa4TCbMLw3rwolHvQCtI9xIM5YH0E/w640-h480/image_123650291.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chapter officer training in Leonard, TX<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">February </span></i></b>- Enjoyed a great trip to Lexington, KY to see our daughter. While there we attended a University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball game ,which they won (I coached girls basketball for 18 years before becoming an assistant princial). Also stopped by Bardstown, KY just to look at some of the enormous rickhouses.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNd0bTxrn6MOQ9DX6N8I5ZjPBMQieiDi2uEjbtEyeF9W8nGm7_DhvouGiB2IolMZAXxGImFwlQaj9-RD6149KWIK4brdJuc1uQrQLCp-eWP0vqygX2Uo0o7MMjA3RToybf4Co9gje-Du3bfklt_M54eVDKdvKh4dll_kNeqQquGwfYFR15Km0mOM5xJ4/s4032/image_123650291%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNd0bTxrn6MOQ9DX6N8I5ZjPBMQieiDi2uEjbtEyeF9W8nGm7_DhvouGiB2IolMZAXxGImFwlQaj9-RD6149KWIK4brdJuc1uQrQLCp-eWP0vqygX2Uo0o7MMjA3RToybf4Co9gje-Du3bfklt_M54eVDKdvKh4dll_kNeqQquGwfYFR15Km0mOM5xJ4/w640-h480/image_123650291%20(1).JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">During my years of coaching girls basketball I always enjoyed watching well coached teams</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88Qc2OkBU383YGygtmcaor76HGpETz5jzbrftpAKWRtaCQphodxodGYpTDv7MIuVA3uHfGErgqmWr2gcv3hyfz5pI5CZNCydfp1-cRWkuwXRJHKUUWBbd5VeMhG9LnkueAGWzKsxNfgMfvo4madNATX1F0D4RfQgSpqUr9aeDTcdJfJgeKPYRF87nTo4/s4032/image_123650291%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88Qc2OkBU383YGygtmcaor76HGpETz5jzbrftpAKWRtaCQphodxodGYpTDv7MIuVA3uHfGErgqmWr2gcv3hyfz5pI5CZNCydfp1-cRWkuwXRJHKUUWBbd5VeMhG9LnkueAGWzKsxNfgMfvo4madNATX1F0D4RfQgSpqUr9aeDTcdJfJgeKPYRF87nTo4/w640-h480/image_123650291%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of many Bardstown Bourbon Company rickhouses - that is a lot of barrels!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">March </span></i></b>- We took a second exploratory trip to Middle Tennessee, stepped down as CMA Area Reps in NETX since we would be moving in the upcoming months. I also began hosting the 2023 MotoGP race watching meetups at a local Rudy's BBQ for the sixth year. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdGvZPTcmRw" target="_blank">Link to the best race finishes of 2023</a><br /></p><p>Side note - If you haven't watched <a href="https://www.motogp.com/" target="_blank">MotoGP </a>or <a href="https://www.worldsbk.com/" target="_blank">World Super Bikes</a> or <a href="https://www.motoamerica.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703958064.2093501091003417968750" target="_blank">MotoAmerica </a>racing - try it. The racing is fun to watch and once you get to know some of the racers and a little history it is very entertaining. The over-the-top self promotion and "prima donna's" of so many sports is NOT there. Yes racers are confident, but they are much more relatable and personable. You can find a lot of previous races on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@motogp" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsP2_FEvcg803kuhDrTVRPFpD_fPQtKZaLXSRzSJJXaSOr3dPJq5okvqVxPT7fjp4LcsJh3KrN5-ByULp3aJCvDlylDvvsUoO0vvFfospVQu1joZCHMt9itq8rH2UezZGT37puy4AUEq_bFTl9ZE9-T3swTTbxyQ6_yH1EDruuTlNxGn8zam60__srS-4/w640-h480/IMG_6240.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While visiting Middle Tennessee we drove through part of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/shil/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm" target="_blank">Shiloh National Park</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsP2_FEvcg803kuhDrTVRPFpD_fPQtKZaLXSRzSJJXaSOr3dPJq5okvqVxPT7fjp4LcsJh3KrN5-ByULp3aJCvDlylDvvsUoO0vvFfospVQu1joZCHMt9itq8rH2UezZGT37puy4AUEq_bFTl9ZE9-T3swTTbxyQ6_yH1EDruuTlNxGn8zam60__srS-4/s4032/IMG_6240.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBBudvxO-RwwJ5XA6g7eB_k5EvJquHXFMnHYFLlr-0Yiu6DN_MUOEgzsfrrWX9xmBWE2sqebJlRMDXWzsw2uFLS9ivuIxqDSwFmhIJKqhZdPhVIMdsoHCK8q-4tW8c5YURniiLX34jkSG0Uo7_gmimPoSOkma6s53icE36ZJlvOW7HbP0fuk4RxJLXBk/s4032/IMG_6305.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBBudvxO-RwwJ5XA6g7eB_k5EvJquHXFMnHYFLlr-0Yiu6DN_MUOEgzsfrrWX9xmBWE2sqebJlRMDXWzsw2uFLS9ivuIxqDSwFmhIJKqhZdPhVIMdsoHCK8q-4tW8c5YURniiLX34jkSG0Uo7_gmimPoSOkma6s53icE36ZJlvOW7HbP0fuk4RxJLXBk/w640-h480/IMG_6305.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A large group watching the opening round of MotoGP races at Rudy's</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">April</span></i></b> - I had a great first trip to Big Bend, TX with friends and yes, I have lived in Texas for 60 years, but had never visited Telingua or that part of Texas. Also volunteered for the 5th time as a <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2015/04/motogp-at-circuit-of-americas-austin-tx.html" target="_blank">track marshal at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for the MotoGP</a> races. Always a fun time and this time I met two of the world's greatest riders, Johann Zarco and World Champion <span class="GzssTd"><span>Francesco Bagnaia.</span></span></p><p><span class="GzssTd"><span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1iTjB5WgbWkDN9d5qZ-SzW7TxTEgrEjSePJN-kCSgnPmzn_EuzDcC4IdntP0mra90usS3aHhNNR2PvjQY-8P_YVIyTmEQrBZvuh-P_hj3oASg1zI7TzzkyvbCP_6OeAU-Ck40Tc8hMk4IrIce4X-QX7O7SJQP_6dK153XCZ-4NRJfEtP7nwkHllWQZs/w640-h480/IMG_5441.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great scenery and fun roads in Big Bend NP.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p><span class="GzssTd"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbkwo2ZDbf59EHQkGWhoO_GL5E4ao875jiUF2n8UWodUEkY623CgBBav6tvoMMkoQNDkxvEIoY78B8wL9WhfiYVw0hxGoVCYYpEdLscKCG-XdeoF5X4GzOE0xB22FUrsL5tPovXcUVHBlBhiBlosBeIk51Uqv-T9QucwXIv-xHSK72hvnxR7fKbiqaxk/s4032/IMG_8297.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbkwo2ZDbf59EHQkGWhoO_GL5E4ao875jiUF2n8UWodUEkY623CgBBav6tvoMMkoQNDkxvEIoY78B8wL9WhfiYVw0hxGoVCYYpEdLscKCG-XdeoF5X4GzOE0xB22FUrsL5tPovXcUVHBlBhiBlosBeIk51Uqv-T9QucwXIv-xHSK72hvnxR7fKbiqaxk/w640-h480/IMG_8297.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sunsets in BBNP were beautiful.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHAcBb6tvAdi3rAkDHLdTilZwA5DwV6VH_4uLN8l_6tRgN8vc-j0wplVjyRJoj-abFbkhKb1lo4_WqpnkOD8CUqQWXTZhEzK64T9VojA-YOXp2PKpFT13RcK1MQuwuWnFDGsNXULJeo01BafpNGotypuq01WzJaWNi3mZxU2fijDB-m-lrJYpfxp_zy9s/s1640/Add%20a%20heading.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHAcBb6tvAdi3rAkDHLdTilZwA5DwV6VH_4uLN8l_6tRgN8vc-j0wplVjyRJoj-abFbkhKb1lo4_WqpnkOD8CUqQWXTZhEzK64T9VojA-YOXp2PKpFT13RcK1MQuwuWnFDGsNXULJeo01BafpNGotypuq01WzJaWNi3mZxU2fijDB-m-lrJYpfxp_zy9s/w640-h360/Add%20a%20heading.png" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">May </span></i></b>- Enjoyed the great weather of May and tried to put some miles on the Indian. Enjoyed breakfast with friends on various days and took time to soak in scenes that are very much "Texas" before all the growth and construction eliminates many of them.<br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbT32yPff4vhSPWQZ-grWOH6aWoGs8oKVFAubtuHTB-vBOnRfSoZVRlBZgdKaQ6jC2iUJBWWHwLqaUyASSVMI3V8rdryBTKi2d48TyXhVAjJidBALnXVIifnpdqXwOxgJ5T23fOSnWbLL0Vdsb5FaInHAZiUfYpLp13rr_5aLk-xXmDqCJWMn8oFhWUDM/s4032/image_6209779%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbT32yPff4vhSPWQZ-grWOH6aWoGs8oKVFAubtuHTB-vBOnRfSoZVRlBZgdKaQ6jC2iUJBWWHwLqaUyASSVMI3V8rdryBTKi2d48TyXhVAjJidBALnXVIifnpdqXwOxgJ5T23fOSnWbLL0Vdsb5FaInHAZiUfYpLp13rr_5aLk-xXmDqCJWMn8oFhWUDM/w480-h640/image_6209779%20(2).JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first Third Wednesday biker breakfast at <a href="https://beboscafeaubrey.com/" target="_blank">Bebo's</a>, Pilot Point, TX<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">ihihi</span><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfPaKQGGa6IG_3hJETD8wS5aIncFyMc7cuALZnx5TxTn7QdFlBFTusDQCi7T8z0CTh918BW6jSr-k_6Pd7mRMUP9Yyngk08tDum_eRfdqpewu8fI2jWp1C1aS6XRDV9rv01lsP0e-cpJkvYQgOgjXKm-VrsYjFq77HCMQK4eYyP3CoT5itJcKuCZfHNM/s4032/IMG_6792.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfPaKQGGa6IG_3hJETD8wS5aIncFyMc7cuALZnx5TxTn7QdFlBFTusDQCi7T8z0CTh918BW6jSr-k_6Pd7mRMUP9Yyngk08tDum_eRfdqpewu8fI2jWp1C1aS6XRDV9rv01lsP0e-cpJkvYQgOgjXKm-VrsYjFq77HCMQK4eYyP3CoT5itJcKuCZfHNM/w640-h480/IMG_6792.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The icon Longhorn is a pretty beast. This one relaxing in North Texas<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b>June - </b></i></span>This was a busy month as Mrs. Oz had to work out of town (what started as a couple of weeks ending up going 4 months!). We had a family wedding, a family reunion, trips to see Mrs. Oz in Arkansas and a trip to see the in-laws in Mississippi with a stop for BBQ at the historic Blues Crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vmJE9qHykxEfr7PgWG2txNyEGzt4xihml11ekcnKrtwav2o11ybsSTQPDB6BKvB6kwCw75h2bI5UsoH2QyaUoJRdjcJGJIV9qrUTeP74-yTMkFcugauWvKuVYDfwxL1MAPezlk7Yph0XFPM9WUzEbOgPq5_E-U-Y3cqLBpxlaA2ONPVJ26Ho4Ak2G1w/s3135/IMG_6872%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3135" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vmJE9qHykxEfr7PgWG2txNyEGzt4xihml11ekcnKrtwav2o11ybsSTQPDB6BKvB6kwCw75h2bI5UsoH2QyaUoJRdjcJGJIV9qrUTeP74-yTMkFcugauWvKuVYDfwxL1MAPezlk7Yph0XFPM9WUzEbOgPq5_E-U-Y3cqLBpxlaA2ONPVJ26Ho4Ak2G1w/w640-h618/IMG_6872%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staying of the interstate on my way to Little Rock to see Mrs. Oz, so I stopped by CMA headquarters<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPg0tKIICVnxs6U7teO0rv6KFqYwFLHekqcsv1wj7iq6bfepbFBVQ8Q2s8FaYQYurQl0w0evNigr6sJjpxAyWxM-EK0GLiV_3w3hBTeC2qNNdIPqvRKG3Kln4NKpob2QPQKmBMotHpqwa6PVBYB2Ua35zP-Om8_zgou0_qm5rd5KTJcfmXLiTklZkgp3E/s3737/IMG_7720.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3737" data-original-width="2483" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPg0tKIICVnxs6U7teO0rv6KFqYwFLHekqcsv1wj7iq6bfepbFBVQ8Q2s8FaYQYurQl0w0evNigr6sJjpxAyWxM-EK0GLiV_3w3hBTeC2qNNdIPqvRKG3Kln4NKpob2QPQKmBMotHpqwa6PVBYB2Ua35zP-Om8_zgou0_qm5rd5KTJcfmXLiTklZkgp3E/w426-h640/IMG_7720.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The historic crossroads where the legend has it Robert Johnson met the Devil<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8PCTGkv7KMpNtfY3hUcqVPEb4e6tXMkDBu5Wwz583dnBNUxsRD8Rxk4IW1VQFrhbuIftoBzSiM3Xnl42cHVUm2Ly2QfF9ompGJivxXHqJIG1l-zN_CbfPRpHNYaUJdnNUGnK-d_pkrSmUkb5krJd3zs_qu95DBvNrddepy6Tvde0mzOmBUDuMUDfFUQ/s3376/IMG_6875.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3376" data-original-width="3023" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8PCTGkv7KMpNtfY3hUcqVPEb4e6tXMkDBu5Wwz583dnBNUxsRD8Rxk4IW1VQFrhbuIftoBzSiM3Xnl42cHVUm2Ly2QfF9ompGJivxXHqJIG1l-zN_CbfPRpHNYaUJdnNUGnK-d_pkrSmUkb5krJd3zs_qu95DBvNrddepy6Tvde0mzOmBUDuMUDfFUQ/w574-h640/IMG_6875.jpg" width="574" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abe's BBQ sits on the corner at the crossroads and serves good BBQ</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQc5RcDWoqP_sAszEvriMlMwWhFVqkcKMiBfMdQDEr3TUkretmMi7m5rdtJqSmpZfN228tcffKEVQU1zI1UEVHqczSMqCnDsXYpo_GKsFL-17JHIrDhzj_uzChL02-W5In0MV9gZ5v4kju3FeV-SMfjZJq9s3xO63KCdKY-syRc5fJ2RyWycll4-Bx8w/s4032/IMG_7719.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQc5RcDWoqP_sAszEvriMlMwWhFVqkcKMiBfMdQDEr3TUkretmMi7m5rdtJqSmpZfN228tcffKEVQU1zI1UEVHqczSMqCnDsXYpo_GKsFL-17JHIrDhzj_uzChL02-W5In0MV9gZ5v4kju3FeV-SMfjZJq9s3xO63KCdKY-syRc5fJ2RyWycll4-Bx8w/w640-h480/IMG_7719.heic" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mural on the side of Abe's BBQ depicts the infamous "deal with the devil."<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">July - </span></i></b>Mrs. Oz and I prepped, packed, traveled and hosted our annual Beat The Heat Tour. This year we staged out of Durango, Colorado with 10 biker friends joined us for a week of fun, laughter, great rides and awesome home cooked food (Thanks to Mrs. Oz). Later in the month Mrs Oz and I enjoyed a weekend in Arkansas where we visited Eureka Springs and the Thorncrown Chapel. <br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS08leIpJSq4SO4WrRMfWHhmnFyUYxwmBX7PupbDFeWk9tpRh5352WCdMAb-IN6do9I8Bz0_ho3vyONyiw6O9M6PE-dS655XPB9NuMiVf8cG2C4t1qC5EgAX55d5aN1Gsm76UU-_F6LpU3VzbHRNDa3AEsJyWzO7lKxR3C0RZ_o9ll8cTrXuG46Ezdos/s4032/IMG_7238.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS08leIpJSq4SO4WrRMfWHhmnFyUYxwmBX7PupbDFeWk9tpRh5352WCdMAb-IN6do9I8Bz0_ho3vyONyiw6O9M6PE-dS655XPB9NuMiVf8cG2C4t1qC5EgAX55d5aN1Gsm76UU-_F6LpU3VzbHRNDa3AEsJyWzO7lKxR3C0RZ_o9ll8cTrXuG46Ezdos/w640-h480/IMG_7238.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Rocky Mountains make us smile. Molass Pass Overlook with the group.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6cH6HXDjYEm4dKUCHwNw9313AnyGjAcLwRfTCl5k5SgtuDHM5L5PBPuqD3UGxVlz_cq3NOVn_njajwT6h1dLMxsFhCqgkUVFM_NDS8lRvJmc_Dlqt8r1SeIjQSgKxN3-19AefyTMeLlydUIAFd2_6G5ECTqfBwpyPSsqPVZsxsMWWn3dQa32aN9-TDM/s4032/IMG_7050.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6cH6HXDjYEm4dKUCHwNw9313AnyGjAcLwRfTCl5k5SgtuDHM5L5PBPuqD3UGxVlz_cq3NOVn_njajwT6h1dLMxsFhCqgkUVFM_NDS8lRvJmc_Dlqt8r1SeIjQSgKxN3-19AefyTMeLlydUIAFd2_6G5ECTqfBwpyPSsqPVZsxsMWWn3dQa32aN9-TDM/w640-h480/IMG_7050.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We stopped by the Jack Dempsey birthplace in Manessa, CO.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1m4_d3NtbkWS_ai62Am_jgR3Rc6doGdAGUq61ziylKyMH4HFI4GGwI54ghyphenhyphenR2WFREjGgmUGWBrYTmKvl6uYVIIfQ9-uv_jz6l4ncOU_YVRgzf6kMqwRV7UxQFUmPYpeCEw0xPfdQ-XrFQivhAu5vpas8fZQl3A7YiRrVpk2R5qjPz-zdBrmgdF_5w4zc/s4032/IMG_7199.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1m4_d3NtbkWS_ai62Am_jgR3Rc6doGdAGUq61ziylKyMH4HFI4GGwI54ghyphenhyphenR2WFREjGgmUGWBrYTmKvl6uYVIIfQ9-uv_jz6l4ncOU_YVRgzf6kMqwRV7UxQFUmPYpeCEw0xPfdQ-XrFQivhAu5vpas8fZQl3A7YiRrVpk2R5qjPz-zdBrmgdF_5w4zc/w640-h480/IMG_7199.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Durango Train - one day we rode the train to Cascade Canyon. Awesome views!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cPLJ0ilfx8nH5Ya0YEAII0BUyJiWb23dhSOdrVrCjQY0MfBZtJ3HWPil35VnR37l7xTzu2T2Qt7y3B12PMILvVM2B_VWwcjnR2q3_wxePCbGXVa29hIvYPuJNXlZ53paSnYaaGe7804O_BYG-aBUjK7FZ7s5HvuQLB06Sm2tan80xzG9CVNyVth_-4k/s4032/IMG_7113.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cPLJ0ilfx8nH5Ya0YEAII0BUyJiWb23dhSOdrVrCjQY0MfBZtJ3HWPil35VnR37l7xTzu2T2Qt7y3B12PMILvVM2B_VWwcjnR2q3_wxePCbGXVa29hIvYPuJNXlZ53paSnYaaGe7804O_BYG-aBUjK7FZ7s5HvuQLB06Sm2tan80xzG9CVNyVth_-4k/w480-h640/IMG_7113.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Clear Creek Falls off of CO 149 (aka The Silver Thread) between Creede and Lake City<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOF2S5bA1mVKBSX-XDaY9fj-yP5nBxCh0WjWZ_p4EVgCtS7aeSIv8pc1o-6WfdzMAYG4rTD9zU3dk5_ayEBGSU5Xs_H_krz-HiZluMkktjCmOfjk1P8MRCzDqDTNS3McOYcwgOX0TpRuSrydA3PR62yWREF4xoGLhAk82-cQ5oJ-I5XP3z-L7WYsPvIMs/s4032/IMG_7303.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOF2S5bA1mVKBSX-XDaY9fj-yP5nBxCh0WjWZ_p4EVgCtS7aeSIv8pc1o-6WfdzMAYG4rTD9zU3dk5_ayEBGSU5Xs_H_krz-HiZluMkktjCmOfjk1P8MRCzDqDTNS3McOYcwgOX0TpRuSrydA3PR62yWREF4xoGLhAk82-cQ5oJ-I5XP3z-L7WYsPvIMs/w480-h640/IMG_7303.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thorncrown Chapel just outside Eureka Springs, Arkansa is so beautiful and peaceful<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-8S0cH7-bgal8qe4sD39uB3rY26jonUN5iawlRTZanVCOj9yR_TX9nrH7E5i52PjSeTFTSMqU4ho8FZnyYzRgJZcJIsgv6yhF-rptU21uKp5J7zfRJmmer7ZGlSGRQM2QPiYor_zpc0qd1DakOhykHZK7c-niNzfx2oxALIRFSytHaN78Kw-rbmrK6M/s4032/IMG_7307.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-8S0cH7-bgal8qe4sD39uB3rY26jonUN5iawlRTZanVCOj9yR_TX9nrH7E5i52PjSeTFTSMqU4ho8FZnyYzRgJZcJIsgv6yhF-rptU21uKp5J7zfRJmmer7ZGlSGRQM2QPiYor_zpc0qd1DakOhykHZK7c-niNzfx2oxALIRFSytHaN78Kw-rbmrK6M/w640-h480/IMG_7307.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The chapel is designed to draw the outdoors in and be part of the surroundings of the mountains.</td></tr></tbody></table></span></i></b><p></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">August - </span></i></b>I attended the 46th National Biker Roundup which was held in Memphis, TN (the rally changes locations each year).</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj23MlNGsvyFTwM3M9ng08CUCmf5XqzkF2hpHsMbFKaK9FuMRDnhdC8ADLaT8eLjC4UVbAprDTxFzrYS7PsbIcSpQrL1a4zsNxN23-XJ9lNMkm89_3My4Ranc38MzqhEeFvDzIkCz2c_qrdGrcs4JHZUMI3yye8I9jPzkVZAtensv6jre62gZn68_ot7o/s320/IMG_4116.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj23MlNGsvyFTwM3M9ng08CUCmf5XqzkF2hpHsMbFKaK9FuMRDnhdC8ADLaT8eLjC4UVbAprDTxFzrYS7PsbIcSpQrL1a4zsNxN23-XJ9lNMkm89_3My4Ranc38MzqhEeFvDzIkCz2c_qrdGrcs4JHZUMI3yye8I9jPzkVZAtensv6jre62gZn68_ot7o/w640-h480/IMG_4116.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While at the rally with brothers from New Boston, TX we visited longtime friend Kerry in Mississippi<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>September -</i></b></span> Attended and worked as a track marshal at my first MotoAmerica races. It was the first time MotoAmerica hosted a full round at COTA in Austin, Texas. All the races were exciting but watching the King of the Baggers live was great! Towards the end of the month Mrs. Oz got word that September would be her last month to work in Little Rock!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfD1kq34HLkuEBg8yJIfEIgfxPxx3xboeGYtqva3ui7YSZnT_zt7TGzp1yqZPoxB5gc12t3V_y59y9eVcxkMbU8d-TkYXL9I3_yvZVEGVGEpfRTYTzKrnhg5fhwWrT0CgI1f5hnO0d0mOEMJJ3yv_0IvRzBi4MJRryBaXdC30ipWoWEu2GyquE7rGw5o/s4032/IMG_7524.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfD1kq34HLkuEBg8yJIfEIgfxPxx3xboeGYtqva3ui7YSZnT_zt7TGzp1yqZPoxB5gc12t3V_y59y9eVcxkMbU8d-TkYXL9I3_yvZVEGVGEpfRTYTzKrnhg5fhwWrT0CgI1f5hnO0d0mOEMJJ3yv_0IvRzBi4MJRryBaXdC30ipWoWEu2GyquE7rGw5o/w640-h480/IMG_7524.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Factory Indian Motorcycles King of the Baggers<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTbR2SngVk2nJ-fPU7pKLGSUyTLfKElLCYeHn4S8kihtjpx1ea0r6i_YbO436iGT_B0b9CI0E2Bt6kthyphenhyphenCrzxbkRjyHDKTrqf9nMjEnZo_yX5BF_MtU3xFKMohpV7Kvlwr-QUfUFE4R1pKhTver5V4Uuff8RWub5cZqlbwbaNPZ5tP6wklFIEwTE_gHo/s1162/IMG_7552.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1162" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTbR2SngVk2nJ-fPU7pKLGSUyTLfKElLCYeHn4S8kihtjpx1ea0r6i_YbO436iGT_B0b9CI0E2Bt6kthyphenhyphenCrzxbkRjyHDKTrqf9nMjEnZo_yX5BF_MtU3xFKMohpV7Kvlwr-QUfUFE4R1pKhTver5V4Uuff8RWub5cZqlbwbaNPZ5tP6wklFIEwTE_gHo/w640-h594/IMG_7552.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Those Baggers have great brakes to shut it down to make the sharp turn 11 at COTA.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJP2OSwHwORz0VGEFW7yRdo8WzTI6kQ3hwqYyYG1lXhaJW0tzMQbCbQshpUkT9EXseAwBZ20AIpNkPJnnt3CJsdD6sD78qExSJBRHhOGQJuqud_BesINe1b7du9MBAbrQdqv8sy78PRhu5j6R5F1jSluBlVCjiPSnPFITy8FyIJB85llGhHLGN9-8ktM/s4032/IMG_7562.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJP2OSwHwORz0VGEFW7yRdo8WzTI6kQ3hwqYyYG1lXhaJW0tzMQbCbQshpUkT9EXseAwBZ20AIpNkPJnnt3CJsdD6sD78qExSJBRHhOGQJuqud_BesINe1b7du9MBAbrQdqv8sy78PRhu5j6R5F1jSluBlVCjiPSnPFITy8FyIJB85llGhHLGN9-8ktM/w640-h480/IMG_7562.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Being close to the action and seeing the skill is awesome.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></i></b></div><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">October -</span></i></b> This was a packed and packing month. After a lot of talk, prayers and planning Mrs. Oz and I were moving to Tennessee and it would begin the first of November. October was busy! I visited our son in Meredith, New Hampshire and a dear couple met me and rode with us one day. (Thank you <a href="https://www.laconiaharley.com/" target="_blank">Laconia Harley Davidson </a>for providing a Roadglide for me to ride). Held a garage sale, sold items of FB marketplace, rode in a big escort for the Chris Kyle statue to Waxahachie, Texas. The rest of the time was spent packing, storing and cleaning as we prepared for our move.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM56mbYY89CXssOlyhWi6gev9v4xV36R9JNMbAfjpUa5t2AKsIwgU-SXxRKnxle55da6apELOZdS9MF2gKJyM2epefNe0dp-4UPx7ca5muA6Nvz60msikRVGE6Uc3-dn7odggHGAA3D3HOCvK0P-jrJbhAq8664By9XcETHHriAOCReXK1rCTTlD7qGwc/s4032/IMG_7683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM56mbYY89CXssOlyhWi6gev9v4xV36R9JNMbAfjpUa5t2AKsIwgU-SXxRKnxle55da6apELOZdS9MF2gKJyM2epefNe0dp-4UPx7ca5muA6Nvz60msikRVGE6Uc3-dn7odggHGAA3D3HOCvK0P-jrJbhAq8664By9XcETHHriAOCReXK1rCTTlD7qGwc/w640-h480/IMG_7683.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Hampshire country in the fall is so colorful<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bLJHHFEjR7WV_iapyxlYk-XiMpkqK4lcnhQLhUmsPNXX84maxCb17hHpowqVv1lhTvvmrELvG6nq8CkdlU-SiICYsjOQfK3-kbhh6D7EcZpKbFfYeK2CEf9qTXJeacRLcHTiGzHTxkWt_Fo6l-j1B7X7yT_XT2EiJ4KPs3CBVfKNPx-rkF69gRM57Bs/s4032/IMG_7688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bLJHHFEjR7WV_iapyxlYk-XiMpkqK4lcnhQLhUmsPNXX84maxCb17hHpowqVv1lhTvvmrELvG6nq8CkdlU-SiICYsjOQfK3-kbhh6D7EcZpKbFfYeK2CEf9qTXJeacRLcHTiGzHTxkWt_Fo6l-j1B7X7yT_XT2EiJ4KPs3CBVfKNPx-rkF69gRM57Bs/w640-h480/IMG_7688.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friends Claud and Beverly joined us on a ride through the White Mountains.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtaZSwf2RTuPOjkkrn9Ivag_qm8V9gNpN7lmmyJhnyedW0RKNhZul9WVh3fO2KZwMVckHN5sCdzTLImUpvpbuLbkeZyNzoJhVHZ1KGmFpCpJMlvWJhPyh6M2F3Ovup2q0_KxxCMYobNyKK4V8D1jg8JXL_sp9kedUdPjNDNZAqtHik2zVmbohU4kMxx4/s4032/IMG_7718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtaZSwf2RTuPOjkkrn9Ivag_qm8V9gNpN7lmmyJhnyedW0RKNhZul9WVh3fO2KZwMVckHN5sCdzTLImUpvpbuLbkeZyNzoJhVHZ1KGmFpCpJMlvWJhPyh6M2F3Ovup2q0_KxxCMYobNyKK4V8D1jg8JXL_sp9kedUdPjNDNZAqtHik2zVmbohU4kMxx4/w480-h640/IMG_7718.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Richard and I spent some time at the <a href="https://sigsaueracademy.com/" target="_blank">Sig Sauer Experience</a> with his latest purchase<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwOWHk4IUOl8-77biWE-a626CqKCraTjK7SHsBPlk_W91u-Qtrcvt_OuWaRPis68bQWKZnsFkvjOpZFTaZKnLcN72UGz8w7vzuYnuXbrobtNa5izkq6YOGyZMGM6jWFbu0CFZvURSTF__Xmb5FclbzsPtw4HtfwBhLA9dbH6subM2ewZ04NhYCKbqYzA/s10898/IMG_7733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3784" data-original-width="10898" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwOWHk4IUOl8-77biWE-a626CqKCraTjK7SHsBPlk_W91u-Qtrcvt_OuWaRPis68bQWKZnsFkvjOpZFTaZKnLcN72UGz8w7vzuYnuXbrobtNa5izkq6YOGyZMGM6jWFbu0CFZvURSTF__Xmb5FclbzsPtw4HtfwBhLA9dbH6subM2ewZ04NhYCKbqYzA/w640-h222/IMG_7733.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice morning at Lake Winnisquam<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nEqXagDBrdpdpa6HLTUK1-9ZxkUlEXXQi5K8X8dQBD0q3g0FVXvnz10VW7pLlPRKOBOSQU5CzV_CrN6FSb9e8Z80S1ZVSe2NpOr7omMjlg-BfwS-1ab7XK1ZwJFlV59dZ9ZQsUx28QngG1CmcSFKti3EHIMrugKZfGIVjv5H5O7Pkx8G6ID8hXohnMU/s1992/IMG_7817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1992" data-original-width="1789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nEqXagDBrdpdpa6HLTUK1-9ZxkUlEXXQi5K8X8dQBD0q3g0FVXvnz10VW7pLlPRKOBOSQU5CzV_CrN6FSb9e8Z80S1ZVSe2NpOr7omMjlg-BfwS-1ab7XK1ZwJFlV59dZ9ZQsUx28QngG1CmcSFKti3EHIMrugKZfGIVjv5H5O7Pkx8G6ID8hXohnMU/w574-h640/IMG_7817.jpg" width="574" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Escorting the Chris Kyle statue was a great honor. Just five of us out of 100+ who rode.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">November - </span></i></b>After an active and stressful last weeks of October we moved into a vacation rental outside Iuka, MS temporarily while we began our hunt for a house in the southern part of Middle Tennessee. The month included house shopping, job hunting for Mrs. Oz (after an abrupt elimination of her position), driving on the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm" target="_blank">Natchez Trace</a>, visiting an Amish community and Thanksgiving with family in Mississippi. A house near Pulaski, TN found, offer made and accepted with a January closing (who wants to be moving during the holidays)!<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbpGMpNtSF5fmzDNEU_YSKq2e1kWHDGSYtsS8GK-wuV2P-3phVgbVYVAMEF8dOX9N7JHK_DuCGCdPCXL6rkIO0PS4KF2R9uYBeJPm_bOXuAvRTfVQOCx70bW61h2JiV_SX9eAFOnX8U8lT0D3WPQ8FJMHd5dv8uulVOqnWjMZ5eOmGgYo59wm7Kgio6k/s4032/IMG_0002.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbpGMpNtSF5fmzDNEU_YSKq2e1kWHDGSYtsS8GK-wuV2P-3phVgbVYVAMEF8dOX9N7JHK_DuCGCdPCXL6rkIO0PS4KF2R9uYBeJPm_bOXuAvRTfVQOCx70bW61h2JiV_SX9eAFOnX8U8lT0D3WPQ8FJMHd5dv8uulVOqnWjMZ5eOmGgYo59wm7Kgio6k/w640-h480/IMG_0002.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the colorful sunsets we have seen in Tennessee<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fdLwWw2vNuOFAscgi989Kl8hUyg70SjSCx4VXB17GIbl7XBRyCdJxzVaf_XbcPBlTuOOpSpBIOlCRmpwK26wgGAbfViIc1ErlQDxulocNTqLjbgXX8m0SlmCfWL6gdg_5AM_E-4Sxt-gSXVOOinMxMxmMFMC2tTI7tabJ3oKfiYK4lk2np9Iy5tTUrc/s4032/IMG_7881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fdLwWw2vNuOFAscgi989Kl8hUyg70SjSCx4VXB17GIbl7XBRyCdJxzVaf_XbcPBlTuOOpSpBIOlCRmpwK26wgGAbfViIc1ErlQDxulocNTqLjbgXX8m0SlmCfWL6gdg_5AM_E-4Sxt-gSXVOOinMxMxmMFMC2tTI7tabJ3oKfiYK4lk2np9Iy5tTUrc/w480-h640/IMG_7881.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Country road to where we are staying near Iuka, Mississippi<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwul6St9wl76gC93WKaMplS32ZgOQqh8bQgTmsYFcfTgp_9Oqv4Bg68VaUijeVirgplCyytilllpQNwe9ar9vv_1Y6CU0i6xTg6Cp6hcwOvNEgnbOpVqeVMwI1HI1tkDQo9Qsq4uYI6tKdrvUHlBM8bLJWXjb-UCZF2VUk5S3zC9a71Nwo_9neAx_ERI4/s3226/IMG_7899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3226" data-original-width="3021" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwul6St9wl76gC93WKaMplS32ZgOQqh8bQgTmsYFcfTgp_9Oqv4Bg68VaUijeVirgplCyytilllpQNwe9ar9vv_1Y6CU0i6xTg6Cp6hcwOvNEgnbOpVqeVMwI1HI1tkDQo9Qsq4uYI6tKdrvUHlBM8bLJWXjb-UCZF2VUk5S3zC9a71Nwo_9neAx_ERI4/w600-h640/IMG_7899.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memorial Spring Bridge in Iuka, MS. Neat town, worth a visit.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQuA72lqM3nq1DjdqZkXjZz2Df1OpCCRPHSNpY01kaT3PZbL_PgpJUmMGA1HZ3Y7pEkLLo6DAah-2Dyd_nJ0445fpxUpDDzUfuND5ihpkAgh9Zw7r-GO0Fv3UQ-jDylCjN8YRDC_TokqxjR-Yl_VlvTuQq3y3Z-aNjGrn4UPMBqLlt5qJ1jrAhDhQsYo/s4032/IMG_7937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQuA72lqM3nq1DjdqZkXjZz2Df1OpCCRPHSNpY01kaT3PZbL_PgpJUmMGA1HZ3Y7pEkLLo6DAah-2Dyd_nJ0445fpxUpDDzUfuND5ihpkAgh9Zw7r-GO0Fv3UQ-jDylCjN8YRDC_TokqxjR-Yl_VlvTuQq3y3Z-aNjGrn4UPMBqLlt5qJ1jrAhDhQsYo/w480-h640/IMG_7937.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fall foliage on the Natchez Trace in Tennessee<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmAtdZuRFdKO7gzNpA4Cs9QHZ2HhrNJnpQd7U4JiuMiKeWIR2s3h4ZvmyTvRJH8ZzLHeAfqA41zertWuIc1irFFY5azWylNBp0KCyv2t26c8h3iKOrkLWGDsENTow7MQHxxbq81fVwMmT6LFjGkXHZlnx0ff1SpLYFe93edqdJKhU1hvs7IzTWcx0he8/s4032/IMG_8018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmAtdZuRFdKO7gzNpA4Cs9QHZ2HhrNJnpQd7U4JiuMiKeWIR2s3h4ZvmyTvRJH8ZzLHeAfqA41zertWuIc1irFFY5azWylNBp0KCyv2t26c8h3iKOrkLWGDsENTow7MQHxxbq81fVwMmT6LFjGkXHZlnx0ff1SpLYFe93edqdJKhU1hvs7IzTWcx0he8/w640-h480/IMG_8018.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amish farm in Ethridge, TN<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibjq1xy9h3v6OM7JyXi93-7QWe0yZkiNic2HinVIYyqV55P7mrK5u_xqHUb3VLuGp8gyWzONhh4eXpKn347XBA3JI-6G5bJ0LzzM1v023tv4RW13ZDLeUYFSDCDawWPsU_e3YHnEiFZn7cSDYOCeUOlVqII9kLUjYBBfOGF17h3ulr-mQ8IVabhxoNXc/s4032/IMG_8072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibjq1xy9h3v6OM7JyXi93-7QWe0yZkiNic2HinVIYyqV55P7mrK5u_xqHUb3VLuGp8gyWzONhh4eXpKn347XBA3JI-6G5bJ0LzzM1v023tv4RW13ZDLeUYFSDCDawWPsU_e3YHnEiFZn7cSDYOCeUOlVqII9kLUjYBBfOGF17h3ulr-mQ8IVabhxoNXc/w640-h480/IMG_8072.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Historic tobacco barn on the Natchez Trace<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_Y4uPe_b25_VKH1toOtytey4fqx2PgUY3WDB3DLAVgiBX7YDEMNrTLaiyKB56NGIXtVFiTdyBMYVfS95-zetYBhF3zAVihXs_cAlkP8IeOrOeo8G2BDh60RCyMlM_s5AlIzxboeedfrnINw4pdDE1JphW7SPtAoA3Fp38a3ECWkLALAQswo3ClymQDk/s4032/IMG_8130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_Y4uPe_b25_VKH1toOtytey4fqx2PgUY3WDB3DLAVgiBX7YDEMNrTLaiyKB56NGIXtVFiTdyBMYVfS95-zetYBhF3zAVihXs_cAlkP8IeOrOeo8G2BDh60RCyMlM_s5AlIzxboeedfrnINw4pdDE1JphW7SPtAoA3Fp38a3ECWkLALAQswo3ClymQDk/w480-h640/IMG_8130.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade donuts made with "whomp biscuits" - can biscuits. Mother-in-law made them</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> for me<br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>December - Met for <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2023/12/good-barbecue-in-northeast-mississippi.html" target="_blank">lunch at High On the Hog</a> with a friend I hadn't seen in about 7-9 years, a family gathering in Texas, Mrs. Oz secures a great job, more exploring, a quick trip to Chattanooga and Gatlinburg, TN to see Christmas lights and a little shopping followed by a few days around Christmas in Mississippi with family.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWK3_IJyup2VWHM4aH1MQCZmQRHicOo3LiO9sdqwG0ukeWzXPf63glIk-KbeD7ubq1w8lsSTUUfpHxfoHdxEpKizowuORHMlH4In54yj1qtSfY_jRVWbZ_hSMw2ADHuOofboo16c0BPirN0mNU4xDmP6RXsfE30Vv6ggn4BZSqY4g8lK4QqJmpStnddA/s4032/IMG_8203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWK3_IJyup2VWHM4aH1MQCZmQRHicOo3LiO9sdqwG0ukeWzXPf63glIk-KbeD7ubq1w8lsSTUUfpHxfoHdxEpKizowuORHMlH4In54yj1qtSfY_jRVWbZ_hSMw2ADHuOofboo16c0BPirN0mNU4xDmP6RXsfE30Vv6ggn4BZSqY4g8lK4QqJmpStnddA/w640-h480/IMG_8203.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was great meeting up with Stan<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhvJNGHv4JUAko_w6Gu5xjgWclT778AxcIpcwt0DZVlCeFDtdd_Oiv-J66abLLmp-d43AGvHNEcEPwKPv5cxehKcgzGMuHfFZtcU54Pf6JSvU3W3LOqu_UHr43wj7gO6DjxDcoVYrPPtkp5xBJbpmhTXqe4IPYPpAdsc0iSA3n5u9NuFvBgBPU7kyh2k/s4032/IMG_0585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhvJNGHv4JUAko_w6Gu5xjgWclT778AxcIpcwt0DZVlCeFDtdd_Oiv-J66abLLmp-d43AGvHNEcEPwKPv5cxehKcgzGMuHfFZtcU54Pf6JSvU3W3LOqu_UHr43wj7gO6DjxDcoVYrPPtkp5xBJbpmhTXqe4IPYPpAdsc0iSA3n5u9NuFvBgBPU7kyh2k/w480-h640/IMG_0585.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old church in Cade's Cove - Smoky Mountain National Park</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EqliQHpHDW7zs5ogeDFb7ZgkhiHyzxGrfeX8HCI2bNIEwmPQrdUI6csNO2zJyduSoQ4wOCP4spDoMV_tdtJNERQaHX5pd8dPh-iWd3N8dONuiVCtgy7LH5V6QHlflW2noFnuubIZbMuOpsMJ0b080oyLtuaAnD0CRCm-ytuPbPmog2tvwoGROdwb_g4/s4032/IMG_8628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEROcvqeNG7se9hWE3obqF3xB1MurEi8i7YNjVPuAMuHaQzT_Nz8zsQWqPrJZMbWoQc50EFvRz23ek6D9TFQgJqoCQAQ2UKFahgJAxzwjoqPR8Lo6MSz6xWso5RzkEgoNRj003n45wWLGh5fO7LshMrMsqfyIQVfsZtVt3IN9mXCm_xscFahyphenhyphenMWBYqORI/s4032/IMG_8423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEROcvqeNG7se9hWE3obqF3xB1MurEi8i7YNjVPuAMuHaQzT_Nz8zsQWqPrJZMbWoQc50EFvRz23ek6D9TFQgJqoCQAQ2UKFahgJAxzwjoqPR8Lo6MSz6xWso5RzkEgoNRj003n45wWLGh5fO7LshMrMsqfyIQVfsZtVt3IN9mXCm_xscFahyphenhyphenMWBYqORI/w640-h480/IMG_8423.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of deer were scattered around Cade's Cove<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Looking forward to riding the Indian and hiking in the park<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnaMyOWWCEiEPiQULMFjEe5Ohe0cbYlEw8USmHslrYK27U8WzTKLtFnYlbXJlsHn_ZIh65BDWDHgKVH0cQ80Z1HzdCm7K2KuURy4kzph0X1KnUHxEld_j1HHCTE0Mj1Iwyw02rbfb7OtJeCdc3nNOluOqFo6a_luBqAnEnbmRF7RvIMwGWZgv1qJDH24/s4032/IMG_8292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnaMyOWWCEiEPiQULMFjEe5Ohe0cbYlEw8USmHslrYK27U8WzTKLtFnYlbXJlsHn_ZIh65BDWDHgKVH0cQ80Z1HzdCm7K2KuURy4kzph0X1KnUHxEld_j1HHCTE0Mj1Iwyw02rbfb7OtJeCdc3nNOluOqFo6a_luBqAnEnbmRF7RvIMwGWZgv1qJDH24/w640-h480/IMG_8292.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas spirit could be found in Chattanooga in a lot of neighborhoods<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We really enjoyed driving around and seeing the lights<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzWWBjGowwIHptoXkZg4E6EnlVim2JFHnriA43f7LWXucZHnNoYfMht0-ZO3fo21Y3aFJeuSyFXkXEKdcegDRnpGAZaiSg5yIoaDL-UTLjBW58l3wapias-_xrMOuBhhQ3-FMCRIYeqBsoE4D9UyCPy7bndGqZaP_ig0EpYymT6SnZb2cmHCO7tVse0k/s4032/IMG_8319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzWWBjGowwIHptoXkZg4E6EnlVim2JFHnriA43f7LWXucZHnNoYfMht0-ZO3fo21Y3aFJeuSyFXkXEKdcegDRnpGAZaiSg5yIoaDL-UTLjBW58l3wapias-_xrMOuBhhQ3-FMCRIYeqBsoE4D9UyCPy7bndGqZaP_ig0EpYymT6SnZb2cmHCO7tVse0k/w640-h480/IMG_8319.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More Christmas cheer</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/902904970915731" target="_blank">Here is a little video from the trip to enjoy nature and Christmas lights</a></p><p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EqliQHpHDW7zs5ogeDFb7ZgkhiHyzxGrfeX8HCI2bNIEwmPQrdUI6csNO2zJyduSoQ4wOCP4spDoMV_tdtJNERQaHX5pd8dPh-iWd3N8dONuiVCtgy7LH5V6QHlflW2noFnuubIZbMuOpsMJ0b080oyLtuaAnD0CRCm-ytuPbPmog2tvwoGROdwb_g4/w480-h640/IMG_8628.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Florence, Alabama at the Honda shop for maintence on Mrs. Oz's Honda Passport - interesting</td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWhyphenhyphenmJfVHHkMIBKPPPyuKDxCGH0s69y6i1uZmZLplKL_CpjbyWjt6aSrpLkdJDciEorNXR3vTCviT786yclgfcnHiNGjiW8rE2voxvw2ZyrVWKAEzI9dvze7Zt5wsdFtOLlhD9_Z5ajE4mNCnjbwX4e6MHvFiVN8tx1jDa3anJCzhwftTHMnUQgjM6kI/s4032/IMG_0865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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</div><p><br /><br /></p>Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-50715031786541323772023-12-25T09:11:00.003-06:002023-12-25T09:11:42.703-06:00Merry Motorcycle Christmas!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52NQ-45-uuIrLI0WaogQkp_M07yYNUNiMfVnAtoY6-aHyhkjjtO3gZaQEeBAjsDfnGPYPeBKoHss3axC0kZBIGOwqxXebUVRcPu4Hmo00eWv1fBn9xghjdzDnU9PhxTy_GOvLXKG0XuWibpOZA7or_3xeY49QhYS4Kpd1gy4oW103w6JlWv_QgxjuBL8/s1640/5F07C0E8-6192-42FE-86B7-683A54087342.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52NQ-45-uuIrLI0WaogQkp_M07yYNUNiMfVnAtoY6-aHyhkjjtO3gZaQEeBAjsDfnGPYPeBKoHss3axC0kZBIGOwqxXebUVRcPu4Hmo00eWv1fBn9xghjdzDnU9PhxTy_GOvLXKG0XuWibpOZA7or_3xeY49QhYS4Kpd1gy4oW103w6JlWv_QgxjuBL8/w640-h360/5F07C0E8-6192-42FE-86B7-683A54087342.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> We hope and pray you all have a great Christmas! <p></p><p>Our day will be full of family, food and fun as we celebrate in Philadelphia, Mississippi with the in-laws. No riding for me this Christmas but as we get closer to our move to Tennessee I look forward to great rides in 2024 and sharing about the roads, sights and fun I’ll have.</p><p>Be safe and enjoy the season!</p>Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-29975934957318884702023-12-17T15:06:00.000-06:002023-12-17T15:06:34.127-06:00Motorcycle Cover - When no garage is available <p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFbDi8Kjj9RDKJGoExNqARrfPdejz9yYAFZuDUYj4EFPh8B63HX8-I4AU0SbE9nnwtHMT_IU07hIkWtcPxjIurVcHCU1qP_uqhr_bsLORHe4L3BLQixiqN_z4IRqz8CbWV_A0_G5Icmy-1mF43nwHtfhz29y28a4G4pe6NSX25ZeOFtGZoB4Ut0eTWjg/s4011/Pursuit%20Iuka.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="4011" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFbDi8Kjj9RDKJGoExNqARrfPdejz9yYAFZuDUYj4EFPh8B63HX8-I4AU0SbE9nnwtHMT_IU07hIkWtcPxjIurVcHCU1qP_uqhr_bsLORHe4L3BLQixiqN_z4IRqz8CbWV_A0_G5Icmy-1mF43nwHtfhz29y28a4G4pe6NSX25ZeOFtGZoB4Ut0eTWjg/w640-h420/Pursuit%20Iuka.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Beautiful autumn day near Iuka, MS</i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>Like most riders I know I tried to keep my motorcycle in the garage when I am not riding it, detailing/washing it, working on it (depends on what I am doing) or cleaning up my garage. When I lead my yearly Beat The Heat Tours (BTH) I try to reserve vacation rental homes with a garage, but that does not always happen. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9UD7bXKeE0QKdyVIoTwzvzJZu2nNPwfiTIQgFzoG-dPp-ijPt0rISEOrcNaNSP3xVc7HonqV7IuyODakNjdJHL056UUNcsMOPuZc54vsa6oiHuNBsuqHdVjiRvmYIqvRYRg-iXCGoDTD7pYkb8FyZBDM8VsqMeWQErVu-C7PhxNKhmezljZIiyyIc_E/s4032/BTH%202023%20Ouray%20overlook.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9UD7bXKeE0QKdyVIoTwzvzJZu2nNPwfiTIQgFzoG-dPp-ijPt0rISEOrcNaNSP3xVc7HonqV7IuyODakNjdJHL056UUNcsMOPuZc54vsa6oiHuNBsuqHdVjiRvmYIqvRYRg-iXCGoDTD7pYkb8FyZBDM8VsqMeWQErVu-C7PhxNKhmezljZIiyyIc_E/w640-h480/BTH%202023%20Ouray%20overlook.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Beat The Heat Tour 2023 at the Ouray, CO Look Out Point</i></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>If I am staying one or two nights on a trip I don't worry a lot about a garage or a cover, but extended days I will use a motorcycle cover. Take my current situation for example. My wife and I are working on our move from Princeton, TX which is north of Dallas and east of McKinney to the southern part of Middle Tennessee.</p><p></p><p>So what is a fellow to do? I am using the motorcycle cover I bought shortly after I purchased my <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-switch-to-indian-challenger-pursuit.html" target="_blank">2022 Indian Pursuit</a>. After some research I purchased the Dowco Guardian Ultralite Plus Cover for touring motorcycles. I used it during my 2022 and 2023 BTH tours and it worked well. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MureR81JmLGhgalRKZSfFVMKOcrDW030MupoI0pQ8Y0e6tWPtscM28j7Y1wLLFWsVMzyWKvQ-X5HNvfrQ0D7pfSY5BVsZtRrdi8GLTmLHGMkM5rpvOHo-6_Lg2R9BW4RSr0Nn1bsE07B_UYikblLK-oHxmqiBdfu838WwV6QiPTMFKxrwItP4JI85bM/s3226/Pursuit%20on%20Iuka%20bridge.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3226" data-original-width="3021" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MureR81JmLGhgalRKZSfFVMKOcrDW030MupoI0pQ8Y0e6tWPtscM28j7Y1wLLFWsVMzyWKvQ-X5HNvfrQ0D7pfSY5BVsZtRrdi8GLTmLHGMkM5rpvOHo-6_Lg2R9BW4RSr0Nn1bsE07B_UYikblLK-oHxmqiBdfu838WwV6QiPTMFKxrwItP4JI85bM/w600-h640/Pursuit%20on%20Iuka%20bridge.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>The Memorial Springs Bridge in Iuka, Mississippi<br /></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>When I arrived in Iuka in early November the acorns and leaves were falling consistently and cooler weather would be coming soon. We would be in the rental from early November to January 7 and I knew there would be rain, leaves, acorns and cold temperatures. I know a motorcycle can withstand the elements and weather changes, but why not at least cover the motorcycle?</p><p></p><p>So I cover the Indian Pursuit when not riding and I must say the Dowco cover has been superb and I am very happy with my purchase.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb50-C9OpY3W6aUF3eREN25lMergzKIBUiVufyGjvFIPSnObFHFQDtLkOAS_7ShXV1HrENIuCpc53hRLyG19OkR3HLniQ6A8rJIosQNnl_0NY0tqLRoYL3u0wVmV1kIgJ3reQk9PN-kVQzBVactulLK8nQ1k5LnpEYqi7t0W97ALasiXS8OLfM-EMCVeA/s4032/IMG_8231.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb50-C9OpY3W6aUF3eREN25lMergzKIBUiVufyGjvFIPSnObFHFQDtLkOAS_7ShXV1HrENIuCpc53hRLyG19OkR3HLniQ6A8rJIosQNnl_0NY0tqLRoYL3u0wVmV1kIgJ3reQk9PN-kVQzBVactulLK8nQ1k5LnpEYqi7t0W97ALasiXS8OLfM-EMCVeA/w640-h480/IMG_8231.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>No garage at the Airbnb so a cover is needed</i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>The Dowco Guardian cover comes with a compression bag that allows compact packing of the cover. The bag has 3 straps to cinch down the top of the bag and compress the cover. The bag is made from the same "durable 75D rip-stop polyester" that will resist tearing and abrasion used for the cover. The fabric also has UV and water-repellent coatings to aid in maximizing motorcycle protection and the life of the cover.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdJyAmK2Mgf8zrh_-mjYa5Ezieqnf-8rwbSoGVFd16IQQjcz2bemVhcDv6XlrpNY-pc-bsavS-xmO6VZKXWxlM_uTHkCP-ruYYSIx7czO8AHrKL-k1AJXWxayNl6XrNzGiu9NMn9mjvoin19YhKxAnA8JETojtX-qTtcQLyOYYOyGeCCunN3oKLRcrW8/s1528/dowcoguardianweatherallcompressionbag500020350003035000403500050350006035000700_7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="1528" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdJyAmK2Mgf8zrh_-mjYa5Ezieqnf-8rwbSoGVFd16IQQjcz2bemVhcDv6XlrpNY-pc-bsavS-xmO6VZKXWxlM_uTHkCP-ruYYSIx7czO8AHrKL-k1AJXWxayNl6XrNzGiu9NMn9mjvoin19YhKxAnA8JETojtX-qTtcQLyOYYOyGeCCunN3oKLRcrW8/w640-h374/dowcoguardianweatherallcompressionbag500020350003035000403500050350006035000700_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photo by<a href="https://dowcopowersports.com/product-category/covers/motorcycle-covers/" target="_blank"> Dowco</a><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The cover has a light soft lining for the windshield thus reducing the chances of scratching the windshield. There are two vent flaps near the mirror area that allow moisture to escape and not sit on the bike. An adjustable polyester webbing strap is provide to secure the cover as well as two sewn-in plastic eyelets towards the back quarter of the cover for optional tightening of the cover.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50tqDKLcK5ZMAHXXLBa3SEJG2lC4_jRIVtItIB1lbvjdHgaJVi9wiY1lJYmnq82xMDYIACS7JUaksgkzxzlQsXi8l-V8emE1b8C4us2QvlFhL1JzR_t3ot-iWJYbpEr4XXD2absg9bFbe0s81kjtf6a-GMohA1Zh6cyqgvegGgqTN0lxiDAs0gC2MHtE/s4032/IMG_8232.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50tqDKLcK5ZMAHXXLBa3SEJG2lC4_jRIVtItIB1lbvjdHgaJVi9wiY1lJYmnq82xMDYIACS7JUaksgkzxzlQsXi8l-V8emE1b8C4us2QvlFhL1JzR_t3ot-iWJYbpEr4XXD2absg9bFbe0s81kjtf6a-GMohA1Zh6cyqgvegGgqTN0lxiDAs0gC2MHtE/w480-h640/IMG_8232.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;">Adjustable strap to secure the cover</i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;"> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;"> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;"> </i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMffNwETGTgJrrX6t2dGs65PWK2EbnV24DNPBZt6x_J1_Hn2uUEWcHNyUaITnKJNI-gfGRnFq-AmuO9SNUIh3pe3zQ1vpRdHx4eTJ0iMCW2CwfPpd50QabFjFzxBL4ngEUXOOgZWfAmVjYVdJrl-7K_LxV85Zg9ZNMaBErMzkAIYm1CSfxHYMLRIUgK0Y/s4032/IMG_8233.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMffNwETGTgJrrX6t2dGs65PWK2EbnV24DNPBZt6x_J1_Hn2uUEWcHNyUaITnKJNI-gfGRnFq-AmuO9SNUIh3pe3zQ1vpRdHx4eTJ0iMCW2CwfPpd50QabFjFzxBL4ngEUXOOgZWfAmVjYVdJrl-7K_LxV85Zg9ZNMaBErMzkAIYm1CSfxHYMLRIUgK0Y/w480-h640/IMG_8233.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;">Eyelets and a bungee cord works great for additional cover security</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>This cover is made with quality materials and workmanship. Dowco backs this product with a three-year limited warranty. As far as I can find that is one of the best warranties in the motorcycle cover world. <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJG5netFp4Vvq38vxLe62L4o8zzVd9dpy6AqOW6k05fnE8Nal4zLOq9PtDpAuG4tUmoRfshE-DRMc4bo_R4vxA6sDOFuGGjA2oyoB7v2O5PAem6rTYnIiCE7nckZX-421N5SsuQ4qqnoNcLSVy-VWvJU6XBI7fqPnjvqmjrUMiYOn2MVbw-MMkax_5w8/s4032/IMG_8237.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJG5netFp4Vvq38vxLe62L4o8zzVd9dpy6AqOW6k05fnE8Nal4zLOq9PtDpAuG4tUmoRfshE-DRMc4bo_R4vxA6sDOFuGGjA2oyoB7v2O5PAem6rTYnIiCE7nckZX-421N5SsuQ4qqnoNcLSVy-VWvJU6XBI7fqPnjvqmjrUMiYOn2MVbw-MMkax_5w8/w480-h640/IMG_8237.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;">Sewn flaps allow moisture to evaporate from under the cover</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Although not mentioned in any of the advertising material the cover is easy to clean. Since I have been using the cover in lieu of garage it has had leaves, dirt, bird droppings, acorns and twigs on it. Each time I have cleaned it with a cloth and water the dirt, grime, droppings... come off without staining or damaging the cover.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhe7Gs_Cnxt2SZ0NtqfoWhUBwG5A6N1HMLBBNTX03NXJ2B7fDEN79ifErzdP1ZfIz0DqhqeGlHew1-ESMyUG2-nhhG7FxfYWPpiqOepN6in7XLyV4ouOtAoaJFSgX_gPBjdw4Vf1SVlJspDwyOuBDcy_nmaC7pHgjvA3AsOfdxbactwCdh4Ltf_bZUQ0/s4032/IMG_8234.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhe7Gs_Cnxt2SZ0NtqfoWhUBwG5A6N1HMLBBNTX03NXJ2B7fDEN79ifErzdP1ZfIz0DqhqeGlHew1-ESMyUG2-nhhG7FxfYWPpiqOepN6in7XLyV4ouOtAoaJFSgX_gPBjdw4Vf1SVlJspDwyOuBDcy_nmaC7pHgjvA3AsOfdxbactwCdh4Ltf_bZUQ0/w480-h640/IMG_8234.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;">The cover is large enough to cover the lower parts of the Pursuit</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>I am very pleased with the Dowco cover and highly recommend the cover for short-term or long-term motorcycle protection. I hope this helps as you look for a great cover and it will not break the bank.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh7vaP77lMJYd2M-e-ZbsdUCwt9jIkJY5yiwblX_Faox8b2EZshnIfZT8AbqIe32TH2WtykMEBjLZUU_eUL8pfmFasj5zAhOEqNhkWIXemEBf-ur3qJ_IgH0yIsSq7VZoELkLEKsKvxTF7Q_2nglyUnLrhaEtMWiCHS4d4y7qP5Wwc3V4XTVzyGd5BgI/s4032/IMG_8236.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh7vaP77lMJYd2M-e-ZbsdUCwt9jIkJY5yiwblX_Faox8b2EZshnIfZT8AbqIe32TH2WtykMEBjLZUU_eUL8pfmFasj5zAhOEqNhkWIXemEBf-ur3qJ_IgH0yIsSq7VZoELkLEKsKvxTF7Q_2nglyUnLrhaEtMWiCHS4d4y7qP5Wwc3V4XTVzyGd5BgI/w480-h640/IMG_8236.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>The Pursuit is cover and protected pretty well for being outside</i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I would love to hear your stories, comments or questions concerning motorcycle covers or really anything motorcycle related. 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You know, the place that the locals frequent, the "hole-in-the-wall" place where everything isn't prepackage and/or frozen when it arrives in the kitchen. A place where the waitstaff calls people by their name and knows most of the customers. Well, I found such a place in northeast Mississippi.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX399dIjLiQfMPxPoxNGl8C3ZzJztp7C1ylTtw5NiFe9dBZSlHqCGYvPo-9OtyMDaLkZXKVZVFVYkCvA5t4mo_OvUyC2qcFJ3bP_f6U9gPIo81aIMFaU4B0wgTtSxmQRpvFslgU2bpBZ7ZQ5WcQs5d1tvARCU37Et3PO2ht_8t7VVe3LdFuRxSFJO31rk/s3807/IMG_8196.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2511" data-original-width="3807" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX399dIjLiQfMPxPoxNGl8C3ZzJztp7C1ylTtw5NiFe9dBZSlHqCGYvPo-9OtyMDaLkZXKVZVFVYkCvA5t4mo_OvUyC2qcFJ3bP_f6U9gPIo81aIMFaU4B0wgTtSxmQRpvFslgU2bpBZ7ZQ5WcQs5d1tvARCU37Et3PO2ht_8t7VVe3LdFuRxSFJO31rk/w640-h422/IMG_8196.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">From gas station to High On The Hog BBQ</span></i></b><br /></p><p> High On The Hog BBQ resides on the north side of US 72 approximately 9.4 miles east of the intersection of US 72 & US 45 in Corinth, MS or about 15.8 miles west of the and US 72 intersection in Iuka, MS. The restaurant is a converted gas station. The pumps have been removed but the awning is there and the space is used for parking.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLJbloKmbaST_NG_MB5Y5fq8c27dnscFjE5yH84fbCMeJgRAqe-1WoTuo6JWY2LTfSC2WW6XKP4bpUMOBQ1zFIwHEjaZ0Hm1bVjkqq-j3Hfuvdhm8IUAItefhkll6FTr-Ta5rwkakLPqV9vXLpMrBphgC8yUHcm56T2yTk89utSMIK8L4xm3If2-xbPM/s4032/IMG_8197.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLJbloKmbaST_NG_MB5Y5fq8c27dnscFjE5yH84fbCMeJgRAqe-1WoTuo6JWY2LTfSC2WW6XKP4bpUMOBQ1zFIwHEjaZ0Hm1bVjkqq-j3Hfuvdhm8IUAItefhkll6FTr-Ta5rwkakLPqV9vXLpMrBphgC8yUHcm56T2yTk89utSMIK8L4xm3If2-xbPM/w480-h640/IMG_8197.JPG" width="480" /></a><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">A friendly smile and warm welcome awaits you</span></i></b><br /></div><p></p><p>The people are friendly and welcoming. A smile and "hi" will greet you as you enter. The menu is simple and direct. They want to provide great food not an abundance of choices. You can have sandwich, a plate, family pack or buy the meat by the pound. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWfxMxNSoPNKEoqZVu4cxa8ialbHtFeVHsTbn9mnaNTzwPtfOCOI4S9q7RaP4DsLtQa1UP9Qk77g6y4aZ3-HCzVJx8K7XgFMHAosY8oin_wK66rq8Zfm5DMdSJI1YUboQ5-iSAUhl3YSL62lpDS9DShrpsa5tbCBagFduOqHWR5_F_3RnrU1QDW2tAck/s3020/IMG_8201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2221" data-original-width="3020" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWfxMxNSoPNKEoqZVu4cxa8ialbHtFeVHsTbn9mnaNTzwPtfOCOI4S9q7RaP4DsLtQa1UP9Qk77g6y4aZ3-HCzVJx8K7XgFMHAosY8oin_wK66rq8Zfm5DMdSJI1YUboQ5-iSAUhl3YSL62lpDS9DShrpsa5tbCBagFduOqHWR5_F_3RnrU1QDW2tAck/w640-h470/IMG_8201.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Some tasty options</span></i></b> <br /></p><p>As I was meeting a friend I had not seen in 8 or so years I was "eye-balling" the plate options while I waited. I figured I should try the bbq pork and as I thought about it I don't think I have ever tried bbq in Mississippi.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLbts4QpcNp4Il1xtNDL5HVNVn8lSC4wY23IovIZlb0GFg-7f6INLpwEiRF072rsfCPbdRFJ8WBm12T1iJv27iaeokvwkzRr0VAPid0ek2szbgacQxKy5KNLvIVB7N1-4XAMvnVPOYas4yzuYXQnlVav6pmVk3Jgm9DEBGWCUsXH5aTbmrNNf3q6BESc/s4032/IMG_8203.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLbts4QpcNp4Il1xtNDL5HVNVn8lSC4wY23IovIZlb0GFg-7f6INLpwEiRF072rsfCPbdRFJ8WBm12T1iJv27iaeokvwkzRr0VAPid0ek2szbgacQxKy5KNLvIVB7N1-4XAMvnVPOYas4yzuYXQnlVav6pmVk3Jgm9DEBGWCUsXH5aTbmrNNf3q6BESc/w640-h480/IMG_8203.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b>My friend Stan (on the right), we are ready for some bbq and conversation!</b></i></span><br /></p><p> My friend Stan arrived and we stepped up to the counter to order. Once again the friendliness of the staff was authentic and appreciated. We both ordered the pork plate. I had white beans and potato salad and an iced tea. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWU11OgNnIjYRZAkGgFF4X0GXnxVsMuKoQ7sAwjQqK0nlJ8OI3uEr4dMYPesI4rZvk2_PKxs7sVZU8oxhvvYwtP2k9Zm8pQY5HgdUtknQQ8zySVOrXA-TJTvn0bn1TfeSfzCVNCT4igYQa2Uvi9Ba9CP-ay_GuezmoBYAlHUBxaHdLoqAtsfoinS2nhkk/s4032/IMG_8198.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWU11OgNnIjYRZAkGgFF4X0GXnxVsMuKoQ7sAwjQqK0nlJ8OI3uEr4dMYPesI4rZvk2_PKxs7sVZU8oxhvvYwtP2k9Zm8pQY5HgdUtknQQ8zySVOrXA-TJTvn0bn1TfeSfzCVNCT4igYQa2Uvi9Ba9CP-ay_GuezmoBYAlHUBxaHdLoqAtsfoinS2nhkk/w640-h480/IMG_8198.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b> Plenty of seating and a little country decor</b></i></span><br /><p></p><p>We sat down at a booth. The place is not heavily decorated but the simple decor provides a country feel appropriate for NE Mississippi. What it might lack in decor is overcome with service and flavor. After a short time the server brought our Styrofoam plate full of what we ordered. A good helping of pork whas dished out on both plates as well as a tasty side portions. Stan had coleslaw and onion rings. They must have been good because there were no leftovers.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWinnv6kB0rIJT7hyphenhyphenEatsezW6Mz8SlluyiRU_472ijPLg-rrs5Eyw5wr5L55SvO-o3nVeYClKaAT-FG3tpmZREm3CecRYlNvG577PJIKZ6YTcQPJQq1eBAZwIX4AAq1UCfis_E-wMecuwbJe8LiK7OOmVBv926wLmL9oOFnOSWtMmkZOYpEqvEq1V7Fs/s4032/IMG_8205.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWinnv6kB0rIJT7hyphenhyphenEatsezW6Mz8SlluyiRU_472ijPLg-rrs5Eyw5wr5L55SvO-o3nVeYClKaAT-FG3tpmZREm3CecRYlNvG577PJIKZ6YTcQPJQq1eBAZwIX4AAq1UCfis_E-wMecuwbJe8LiK7OOmVBv926wLmL9oOFnOSWtMmkZOYpEqvEq1V7Fs/w480-h640/IMG_8205.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Tasty looking lunch served with a smile</span></b></i><br /></p><p>Two bbq sauces were on the table. One labeled "Heat" and the other "Sweet." I tried both. The "Heat" was not spicy hot in my opinion (a lot of Tex-Mex may have tempered my opinion). It was not thick at all and I could taste the vinegar base more than I prefer. The "Sweet" was thicker but not by a lot. It had a sweeter taste, but I would not classify it as really sweet. It was my favorite of the two and I used it on the pork. <br /></p><p>The pork had a light smoked flavor (not as pronounced as Texas bbq) and a good texture. I really enjoyed it and think next time I will try it as a sandwich. The white beans were cooked with pieces of pork and light seasonings. A big bowl of the white beans and cornbread would be great! The potato salad was not like any I had before. It was mayo based with tasty potatoes. Very different but good flavor and complimented the pork very well.</p><p>If you are out riding (or driving) around Corinth, Mississippi and it's lunch time or early dinner stop by and have some High On The Hog. 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She enjoyed the VFR, but longer mileage days were tough on her.</p><p>The Honda served me well with 72,453 miles in 8 years (2014-2022), including the 8,969 mile Alaskan trip in 2018. We both enjoyed the Honda VFR, but as we aged the comfort decreased. However, the opportunity to ride was about to increase with my retirement from 36 years of public educations. My last day was August 31, 2022. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5Z7-nNn1zMO7A1QJXNsYUj_BGILeC5udTEmPw5ZrTDRb9_QZy4u-gL-rkceME3IG4dn5NGyReyfTK-fA91lINfbYdpZKPmPb59xwtQFdoVQ4y0mZJ3A4FZS-6A1xyuNaHo8PhQF6e2zZMDVWbbcoj6yhcQwn3J_5crU-VOyvDjlqTbs_57durlfu/s4032/20180708_164332.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5Z7-nNn1zMO7A1QJXNsYUj_BGILeC5udTEmPw5ZrTDRb9_QZy4u-gL-rkceME3IG4dn5NGyReyfTK-fA91lINfbYdpZKPmPb59xwtQFdoVQ4y0mZJ3A4FZS-6A1xyuNaHo8PhQF6e2zZMDVWbbcoj6yhcQwn3J_5crU-VOyvDjlqTbs_57durlfu/w640-h480/20180708_164332.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Awesome vista from Alaska Highway 1 between Tok and Glennallen - Honda VFR</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>In early 2022 I began researching possible new touring motorcycles: <a href="http://motoroz.blogspot.com/2010/05/announcement.html" target="_blank">Yamaha Venture </a>(which I had owned in the past), Kawasaki Voyager, BMW K1600, Harley Road Glide and the Indian Challenger were on my initial list for consideration. The Yamaha FJR has been my favorite motorcycle, but pillion comfort level wasn't where we wanted it so I did not give it much consideration. We had ridden a friend's Gold Wing while on our annual summer motorcycle tour in 2019 and decided the Gold Wing was not for us for various reasons. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrivdvKtOVxXojNbHAXoRrRM-sMVrJ0KdIJkIFLOir4H6s0J1_QPlI67O4m8yy_GiWT2_R2Upj5ysEdFqkHjmzDe7Dl0nORL3xThsBrm90nVXoai00UU-XJmxv5GXY6yo_AeujHo5hoEyWBwwQyS3glLJ6SCYUde-JcplCiLKooknsjLxA7zRaRVz/s4032/20190708_134150.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrivdvKtOVxXojNbHAXoRrRM-sMVrJ0KdIJkIFLOir4H6s0J1_QPlI67O4m8yy_GiWT2_R2Upj5ysEdFqkHjmzDe7Dl0nORL3xThsBrm90nVXoai00UU-XJmxv5GXY6yo_AeujHo5hoEyWBwwQyS3glLJ6SCYUde-JcplCiLKooknsjLxA7zRaRVz/w640-h480/20190708_134150.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Test road my friend's Gold Wing to see what we thought about it</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>During my years of riding the FJR and VFR I became a big fan of the fixed-fairing motorcycle, but I was going to look at other models anyway. The process took about 2 months with several test rides and a lot of reading. While researching the Indian Challenger I learned about the newly release Challenger Pursuit - the touring version of the Challenger.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtHXiHO_NqA_eNncFcszMxwXrmwKFlK7r-tJUGeFn9CCa_tTOPsyNbHKfYHvBBN9juPzCiUpNXBqPtiZYySUbvQHqY_Wd-d32klB_kbVzewdM2gQDGYMzznR_Vh6qgFOFaaqNGEC3hbJ4u8HAXIDbEt8MuNre86BfE9xSeijt9tu9yF1oOgmf2QCZ/s1000/2022-Indian-Pursuit-Limited-Premium.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtHXiHO_NqA_eNncFcszMxwXrmwKFlK7r-tJUGeFn9CCa_tTOPsyNbHKfYHvBBN9juPzCiUpNXBqPtiZYySUbvQHqY_Wd-d32klB_kbVzewdM2gQDGYMzznR_Vh6qgFOFaaqNGEC3hbJ4u8HAXIDbEt8MuNre86BfE9xSeijt9tu9yF1oOgmf2QCZ/w640-h426/2022-Indian-Pursuit-Limited-Premium.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Indian's announcement of the Pursuit on February 22 was great timing for me</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I visited several shops, read a lot of reviews, browsed through manufacturers' websites, talked to friends and listened to salesmen as I gathered information. I narrowed my list and set out to test ride some of the bikes that made it to my short list. </p><p>*** Side note #1 - Without naming the manufacturer or shop, I had two different salesman at two different shops of the same manufacturer were openly critical of two of the other models I was considering. Their attitudes were arrogant, presumptuous and off-putting. One told me, "You don't want that," and one used an expletive when mentioned my other considerations. Even if I would have chosen that make, I would not have purchased from either one of those salesmen or dealerships. Salesmen need to be ready to talk about the strengths of the bike they represent not degrade, make fun of or disregard a potential customer's choices and/or preferences. OK, enough about that. ***</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIBnvabYVrGQsjgzWnrYFG5xh9cYpXF1ZQNubszcW9Ei92yQmHbuCToAZjN-9pTymEx4Jd-1VcFxuHK9JFQG2iwMT4gcClLFucUAUR7v8yVhOZwAYEAOfZ_TOfbu1GeFco7UXT2CNb0fDw-BSJF2MFaQPtWI4m0_42IWEzChgzmBtGgta8DMQJYPP/s1920/challenger-02-modal-lg.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1920" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIBnvabYVrGQsjgzWnrYFG5xh9cYpXF1ZQNubszcW9Ei92yQmHbuCToAZjN-9pTymEx4Jd-1VcFxuHK9JFQG2iwMT4gcClLFucUAUR7v8yVhOZwAYEAOfZ_TOfbu1GeFco7UXT2CNb0fDw-BSJF2MFaQPtWI4m0_42IWEzChgzmBtGgta8DMQJYPP/w640-h286/challenger-02-modal-lg.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Indian Challenger - photo from</i> <a href="http://Indianmotorcycle.com">Indianmotorcycle.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Indian Challenger Pursuit was not in any dealerships at the time, so I test rode a Challenger realizing the Pursuit would be heavier, have a higher center of gravity and more features. For the test ride the salesman basically said "here is the bike, enjoy." After a fun, informative and grin inducing test ride the Challenger made an impression. A few days later Jennifer and I went back to the <a href="https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/dealer-directory/texas/mckinney/2061500/" target="_blank">Republic of Texas Indian Motorcycles</a> so she could check out the Challenger, sit on it and ask questions. She and I had a good discussion. When I told her the Challenger Pursuit was leading in my mind she confessed she liked the styling and looks a lot more than any of the others motorcycles I was investigating. She also like the comfort of the pillion and was ready for the change. We placed an order with a small deposit. I had never ordered a vehicle so that was quite exciting.. </p><p>*** Side note #2 - For the test ride at a different manufacturer's dealership, a shop employee had to lead me on the test ride and it was <b>only</b> 2 miles with 3 right turns! When I returned the salesman asked me what I thought of the bike. I replied "I have no idea, there wasn't enough time to get a feel for it." There was no effort made to extend my test ride or even discuss it. It was then he asked what other bikes I was considering. ***</p><p>At the time of the order, March 12th, the expected delivery date was mid to late April. On Wednesday March 23rd the bike was delivered to the <a href="https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/dealer-directory/texas/mckinney/2061500/" target="_blank">Republic of Texas Indian Motorcycles</a> in McKinney Texas! I stopped by the shop and started talking to the GM, Jay. Jay took me to the shop's warehouse area and there was my bike - still covered and in the "crate!" I was pumped! The bike had arrived early. Jay let me uncover the "crate" and see the Pursuit! He also let me take home the tarp covering so I could cut out and keep the Indian logo.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUgqWP-6nZWFb0kyghXcGHyqca1sKNk2PBckOQsYwhWYUj4GSm9Sj7dUqMD2eHXXdAp_ecTferiFst6TlBbX4YrNDc1Rbzm54NFbnUEdxKDlAAqN7jMcs63olhXOLMm5vxE4UpsOvluGWFXFy44AVxGPu86b4bsZRVSEoBEsgbWu5GqOh8OBZjEhr/s4032/IMG_4324.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUgqWP-6nZWFb0kyghXcGHyqca1sKNk2PBckOQsYwhWYUj4GSm9Sj7dUqMD2eHXXdAp_ecTferiFst6TlBbX4YrNDc1Rbzm54NFbnUEdxKDlAAqN7jMcs63olhXOLMm5vxE4UpsOvluGWFXFy44AVxGPu86b4bsZRVSEoBEsgbWu5GqOh8OBZjEhr/w640-h480/IMG_4324.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Pursuit! My first time seeing a motorcycle in the crate</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfr2itgbQWM1D51zz-r0iu2yTUYd4xSFVZo43VMi9sLJ0hSkH0IO9kFi5BKulliF-ViUMsivDFY5UDeRZ7MWNMrXqNlOHOB9-U4fFXE4uzbws_14639tntDDVl4ShZLehyBNLtaW2uT3gu37HL7fR9bvaS6aVUNSKKN46WY1ULyGI6N3KwGSOO02J/s4032/IMG_4326.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfr2itgbQWM1D51zz-r0iu2yTUYd4xSFVZo43VMi9sLJ0hSkH0IO9kFi5BKulliF-ViUMsivDFY5UDeRZ7MWNMrXqNlOHOB9-U4fFXE4uzbws_14639tntDDVl4ShZLehyBNLtaW2uT3gu37HL7fR9bvaS6aVUNSKKN46WY1ULyGI6N3KwGSOO02J/w480-h640/IMG_4326.HEIC" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excited for the early arrival<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I was so excited the Pursuit arrived so much earlier than scheduled. The shop professionally and diligently prepped the bike and I was able to pick it up two days later and ride off the lot before noon on that Friday.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rWA0QQvN9aucrAgs6ADXoF8d-jpjJvdzAlDd0EmkPCELb2D_yuhJRcqtb3zS6QPzXC-DAZo_s0yM5Nn9adibDo0IHqMrNzscHvO8FJ2MBo7ZBdPRO19eSMMIbQm2d_xBGUUNhom3VPALvm6iRaDHNT9EMWjyplGcZDYOBPGc7-dAqpEhX9IirBEQ/s1440/31D1C5B8-3AF3-48E9-A875-2A8D5A4DDDAC.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rWA0QQvN9aucrAgs6ADXoF8d-jpjJvdzAlDd0EmkPCELb2D_yuhJRcqtb3zS6QPzXC-DAZo_s0yM5Nn9adibDo0IHqMrNzscHvO8FJ2MBo7ZBdPRO19eSMMIbQm2d_xBGUUNhom3VPALvm6iRaDHNT9EMWjyplGcZDYOBPGc7-dAqpEhX9IirBEQ/w640-h480/31D1C5B8-3AF3-48E9-A875-2A8D5A4DDDAC.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Ready to head to East Texas on the first ride after getting the Pursuit home</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB8wY-TTlcPzsQgCwZGDpUC97NmHFKPE4OcZUGyR1TEytLGXRJXGm5J1KY7-EM9FIZ8CwR6QY84yF_QIftkLO-fDe_870Ddlxk4c5xHHbpASHBkyUEljpGuwfeohyuPc43sGQpNdqwBakAAHo2ymgH0P09CWphpWLWGOrUtJdzY1NSMD48R-ImdpG/s1440/05A2A96A-DBC8-4C16-8280-EF2F39E2347F.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1083" data-original-width="1440" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB8wY-TTlcPzsQgCwZGDpUC97NmHFKPE4OcZUGyR1TEytLGXRJXGm5J1KY7-EM9FIZ8CwR6QY84yF_QIftkLO-fDe_870Ddlxk4c5xHHbpASHBkyUEljpGuwfeohyuPc43sGQpNdqwBakAAHo2ymgH0P09CWphpWLWGOrUtJdzY1NSMD48R-ImdpG/w640-h482/05A2A96A-DBC8-4C16-8280-EF2F39E2347F.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Arai Nicky Hayden helmet hides a big grin</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>My first ride was home to show Jennifer and then I headed to east to Longview, Texas for a <a href="https://cmausa.org/" target="_blank">Christian Motorcyclists Association </a>(CMA) event. It took me a few miles to get used to some of the differences between sport tourers and cruiser tourers. Here are a few of the most notable differences:</p><p>1) A more relaxed riding position</p><p>2) Lower revs before shifting</p><p>3) Throttle response lighter than the VFR</p><p>4) Weight, especially at lower speeds</p><p>The Challenger Pursuit has three ride modes, Standard, Rain and Sport. Once I switched to Sport mode the throttle response was great. The other differences began to fade away as I rode more miles. </p><p>Five months later, two weeks of riding in Colorado and 5,000 miles on the bike I am loving the Pursuit!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLdumvPHv3TTmkzfb5iWLtdKwSA1ZvObI_M3fsX9DfEtv1nS9nDD64yjqCgs7t5sOhmrS1BpIZcC9LrtYeJT1msG79g3BSGRB60FIX30EaeLdP_xrMxmJQn8-Ee-wkPySJFORUesryWrfD2S85Bdt_uuCBkkZGV89H4AsP-hDP1Ri9UJpmnMVKcpw/s1512/IMG_4735.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1512" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLdumvPHv3TTmkzfb5iWLtdKwSA1ZvObI_M3fsX9DfEtv1nS9nDD64yjqCgs7t5sOhmrS1BpIZcC9LrtYeJT1msG79g3BSGRB60FIX30EaeLdP_xrMxmJQn8-Ee-wkPySJFORUesryWrfD2S85Bdt_uuCBkkZGV89H4AsP-hDP1Ri9UJpmnMVKcpw/w640-h480/IMG_4735.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Pursuit powered up Rocky Mountain passes without a pause</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The bike performed flawlessly in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Powering up passes while riding solo and/or 2-up without the slightest concern. The handling was great on the curvy mountain roads. I rode in the rain, some sleet and even some hail. Jennifer and I were comfortable and enjoyed ourselves as the miles racked up.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZ9XA8t_GYhAMDbWS1O7Ug1Vo9ZKlw7fVHaA43r8NFOQn-y5uqhNcm-mw-YxzPE4Jp2pVD8ETl8Lh1i1eSvlmVN6-6go5nPGOcVnqrHVkJUJHcgU__xEawUtMHrcdx7N-_0C_hkWSlKykyUqnYnc5g-L_Tusw__DF6F0r7X2QRGY75MnAL4nwF39v/s1440/51C1B1AF-F266-42CB-8CF1-1D252243A68D.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZ9XA8t_GYhAMDbWS1O7Ug1Vo9ZKlw7fVHaA43r8NFOQn-y5uqhNcm-mw-YxzPE4Jp2pVD8ETl8Lh1i1eSvlmVN6-6go5nPGOcVnqrHVkJUJHcgU__xEawUtMHrcdx7N-_0C_hkWSlKykyUqnYnc5g-L_Tusw__DF6F0r7X2QRGY75MnAL4nwF39v/w640-h480/51C1B1AF-F266-42CB-8CF1-1D252243A68D.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Independence Pass is a great ride</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLdHlv9aCRACla_Vb5GfTM5sZ3JiIaX48OpYOihbYmbl0FJlidqV945PSFRnMfYT8aNJ2fTipY0rMKqzljFcC84r3qrUp-x8Zii59AoOb-coDKoLiVxmsuYzH9p2OlSnCQnf2dMbqZFwjaY__mDNhBEusoivj4oB6ZyLgEn2tNFNk1x_cD-MXaEKc/s4032/IMG_4926.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLdHlv9aCRACla_Vb5GfTM5sZ3JiIaX48OpYOihbYmbl0FJlidqV945PSFRnMfYT8aNJ2fTipY0rMKqzljFcC84r3qrUp-x8Zii59AoOb-coDKoLiVxmsuYzH9p2OlSnCQnf2dMbqZFwjaY__mDNhBEusoivj4oB6ZyLgEn2tNFNk1x_cD-MXaEKc/w640-h480/IMG_4926.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Cottonwood Pass elevation-12,126. The Pursuit handled the rain, sleet and hail that came down on us</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifIT3jhny-yw0Jpu4kzrqmD74-sJTWzNsuRS5lFyZfZdiTA6zKIbiETDq972KzVO2MibDLXMRtREXbX9XBiK2Gt1eCFi4_IeGs_hD4w2RzrgpEQDcfh1nFDX2QanmYgcSUJwRgAIlJT8mVLdNDhTGy2TOdxqL8y2-IPbozLYqvfHOxxxnQxoHmPErj/s4032/IMG_4970.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifIT3jhny-yw0Jpu4kzrqmD74-sJTWzNsuRS5lFyZfZdiTA6zKIbiETDq972KzVO2MibDLXMRtREXbX9XBiK2Gt1eCFi4_IeGs_hD4w2RzrgpEQDcfh1nFDX2QanmYgcSUJwRgAIlJT8mVLdNDhTGy2TOdxqL8y2-IPbozLYqvfHOxxxnQxoHmPErj/w640-h480/IMG_4970.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Happy owners</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The 7 inch touchscreen infotainment RideCommand system is easy to see, has numerous functions and is very helpful. Screen displays are customizable with numerous options, which is a nice feature. It took some time to learn it all, but it works great. The tour pack and saddlebags are roomy and look good.</p><p>I have not monitored fuel usage or tire wear enough to give quality information, but I will provide a more comprehensive review after a lot more miles. I will also update any mods I may make.</p><p>For now I am happy with my purchase and I am looking forward to many more miles of smiles. If you are in the market for a touring motorcycle I recommend you test ride the Pursuit.</p><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Connect and follow on social media<br /></div>
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I am NOT talking about shows that include motorcycles in it but isn't about motorcycling i.e. Mission: Impossible-Fallout or CHIPS. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I have watched quite a few, but by no means all of them. Upon reflection I probably have not watched even a majority of the possible motorcycle movies and/or documentaries, but I have seen enough to make my "Best Motorcycle Movies" list.</p><p style="text-align: left;">With the greatly scaled back social life due to restrictions and respect for health concerns of others I had addition time to watch more shows, movies and documentaries, exceeding my yearly average. There are some I had seen before and I watched again because I enjoyed them and of course many I had not seen. The older documentaries have a difficult time living up to the newer one in production and visual quality.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Types of motorcycle movies</h3><p style="text-align: left;">I watched movies that were "based on a true story" as well as straight fiction movies. Documentaries recorded "as it happened" and historic documentaries were part of my viewing catalog. Sometimes the subject of the show was a rider, an event, a brand. a racing season or fictitious characters. Each one had its own positives and negatives, although some had a lot of negatives :)</p><p style="text-align: left;">I enjoyed the variety of purposes of the movies/documentaries. Sometimes just entertainment was the focus of the show, other times education was the focus and some seem to have a combination of purposes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbruZ_CcskY/YFPdDYgjuyI/AAAAAAAADD4/IxF0QoKyNkYcq_q3VdeIaNNC8B980RttwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Best%2Bmotorcycle%2Broad%2B%2Bsunset.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbruZ_CcskY/YFPdDYgjuyI/AAAAAAAADD4/IxF0QoKyNkYcq_q3VdeIaNNC8B980RttwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Best%2Bmotorcycle%2Broad%2B%2Bsunset.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">My list of favorite motorcycle related movies and/or documentaries may surprise you, either by the inclusion or exclusion of certain movies. There is at least two motorcycle movies that are considered classics, and they are classics, but are not shows I want to watch again, so I did not include them on my "Best Motorcycle Movies" list. In the comments you can let me know if notice which movies are missing and share some of your favorites with us.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">My List of the Best Motorcycle Movies</h3><p style="text-align: left;">Here is my list of seven motorcycle movies and documentaries I would recommend and I would watch again:</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Out of Nothing</i></b> - Released in 2014 this documentary follows four determined men on their journey to build a land speed record setting motorcycle and to run it at the Bonneville Salt Flats. We get insights into their motivation, thought process and depth of relationships. We get to see their runs on the salt, both the good and the bad. It is a fun movie and has raised my interest in goin to Bonneville even more. 1hr 33min. - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMIiBYhuk08" target="_blank">Trailer</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O62u3s4_Py4/YDl5Br_pg7I/AAAAAAAADCU/9buxqCnfUhM3569ncecV0Rvz1l_16rkaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1300/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bout%2Bof%2Bnothing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="878" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O62u3s4_Py4/YDl5Br_pg7I/AAAAAAAADCU/9buxqCnfUhM3569ncecV0Rvz1l_16rkaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bout%2Bof%2Bnothing.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Wild Hogs</i></b> - This 2007 movie uses stereotypes and misinformation to tell an outrageous and, at times, totally unrealistic tale of four friends' cross-country motorcycle trip. I know it does not help the "motorcycle image" but it is funny. Not cerebrally funny, more like slap-stick funny. I mean how else would we have learn about the fun game of "Slap the Bull?" The underlying truth of how fun and refreshing a long trip with friends can be is something riders understand. It also seem each riding group I know has a "Dudley" in the group. 2hr 32min <a href="https://www.traileraddict.com/wild-hogs/trailer" target="_blank"> Trailer</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1wyCA14BRjI/YDl6AVqgkZI/AAAAAAAADCc/qyFhzplmNkM8YUVeMhcmBWCxS2lGiUK-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s266/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bwild%2Bhogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="190" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1wyCA14BRjI/YDl6AVqgkZI/AAAAAAAADCc/qyFhzplmNkM8YUVeMhcmBWCxS2lGiUK-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bwild%2Bhogs.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Harley and the Davidsons</i></b> is a 2016 three episode miniseries based on the true story of the beginning Harley Davidson motorcycles. Great action shots of motorcycle races and quality time-period setting. The docudrama chronicles some of the early advancements and challenges that were face. There are some obvious Hollywood speculation and dramatization, but the series is solid and well worth the time. 4hrs 6min <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5111414/" target="_blank">Trailer</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNR4XgaFWyY/YDl6WxjEW-I/AAAAAAAADCs/PHXEUNzNsesg1BdGO4UEzJJ5lFWJ_yxdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s255/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bharley%2Band%2Bthe%2Bdavidsons.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNR4XgaFWyY/YDl6WxjEW-I/AAAAAAAADCs/PHXEUNzNsesg1BdGO4UEzJJ5lFWJ_yxdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bharley%2Band%2Bthe%2Bdavidsons.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><b><i>Fastest</i></b> - Even if you are not a motorcycle racing fan the 2011 MotoGP documentary is exciting and enlightening. Watching riders hit 200mph and take hairpin corners at amazing speeds, sliding the rear end and/or raising the front wheel all within inches of each other is a testament to riders' abilities and the machines' amazing performance. All the riders compete trying to win the world championshipe and be the fastest. 1hr 50min <a href="https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1373217305?playlistId=tt1721677&ref_=tt_ov_vi" target="_blank">Trailer</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_uwpGcmoUC0/YDl6GBZPaxI/AAAAAAAADCg/fFsLk0DqhOY6lrid1tdbeI_TRvMiGCaVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bfastest%2Brossi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_uwpGcmoUC0/YDl6GBZPaxI/AAAAAAAADCg/fFsLk0DqhOY6lrid1tdbeI_TRvMiGCaVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bfastest%2Brossi.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Hitting the Apex - This is another great film from the world of street bike racing. The documentary highlights six MotoGP riders during the 2011, 2012 and 2013 seasons. It shows the intensity, the talent and the tragedy of the three seasons. Watching these men ride $1,000,000 machines at breathtaking speeds is intense 2015. You don't have to love racing to enjoy this movie. 2hr 19min <a href="https://www.firstshowing.net/2020/trailer-for-hitting-the-apex-documentary-about-motorcycle-racers/" target="_blank">Trailer</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMi0nj4jeVI/YDl6mCQdqmI/AAAAAAAADCw/paM6DaVU1gwaE09Vf-mm9CACKnngMU5aQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1447/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2BHitting%2Bthe%2Bapex.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="967" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMi0nj4jeVI/YDl6mCQdqmI/AAAAAAAADCw/paM6DaVU1gwaE09Vf-mm9CACKnngMU5aQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2BHitting%2Bthe%2Bapex.jpg" /></a></div><p>World's Fastest Indian - Based on a true story with some Hollywood flair and great acting by Anthony Hopkins, this show is great! The adventure of New Zealander Burt Munro's journey to Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats is both entertaining and heartwarming. Burt's dream of setting a land speed record on his 1920 Indian motorcycle drives him to come to American for a opportunity for rewrite the record books. This is a fun and family friendly movie. 2006 2hr 7min <a href="https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1878393113?playlistId=tt0412080&ref_=tt_ov_vi" target="_blank">Trailer</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xGJlkL_dBLc/YDl6v2mam5I/AAAAAAAADC4/t3HlxGKqKB8GhZhBZLZ3kabXmHrd26_lQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bworld%2527s%2Bfastest%2Bindian.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="353" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xGJlkL_dBLc/YDl6v2mam5I/AAAAAAAADC4/t3HlxGKqKB8GhZhBZLZ3kabXmHrd26_lQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bworld%2527s%2Bfastest%2Bindian.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Why we Ride - Released in 2013 Why We Ride is more than just a documentary. It comes as close to explaining to a non-rider why riders ride. The thrill, challenges, adventures and joy of riding is told by professional racers, builders, and everyday riders providing the audience with insights to the passion and love of motorcyclists worldwide. When you are asked "why do you risk so much and ride a motorycle?" have that person watch this movie. 1hr 29min <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qM0a71xrLU" target="_blank">Trailer</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cgtRpeKR210/YDl6_mFP0yI/AAAAAAAADDE/6Jc_JjfCB6IWrWF9OvQGbGPnv-OneC-jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bwhy%2Bwe%2Bride.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cgtRpeKR210/YDl6_mFP0yI/AAAAAAAADDE/6Jc_JjfCB6IWrWF9OvQGbGPnv-OneC-jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bmovies%2Bwhy%2Bwe%2Bride.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I realize my taste in movies is different than a lot of riders and your Best Motorcycle Movies list is probably different. I love motorcycle movies and I realize I have a lot more to watch and then my list will probably change. </p><p>I hope you will leave a comment and share your favorite motorcycle movies. I am always looking for something to good to watch that isn't Hollywood glam and propaganda or politically charged nonsense. </p><div style="text-align: center;">Connect and follow on social media<br /></div>
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</div>Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-15308870503022806802021-02-22T11:38:00.004-06:002023-12-04T20:24:45.185-06:00AGV K1 Rossi Helmet Review<p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Comfort and Brain Protection</span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9l_BKllsG6E/YCnYznNLcaI/AAAAAAAAC_E/RPwNTBHKIcooMxriuXhI8z7-xyxD5u5PwCLcBGAsYHQ/s899/Top%2Bmotorcycle%2Bblogs%2Bhelmet%2Breview.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="899" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9l_BKllsG6E/YCnYznNLcaI/AAAAAAAAC_E/RPwNTBHKIcooMxriuXhI8z7-xyxD5u5PwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h410/Top%2Bmotorcycle%2Bblogs%2Bhelmet%2Breview.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My son on a ride and discussing helmets</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>This past fall it was time to replace my <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2017/10/arai-helmet-review-are-they-work-money.html" target="_blank">Arai Profile helmet</a>. I had enjoyed the comfort, performance and durability of the Arai Profile for several years. I had no complaints and was planning to replace it with another Arai helmet. </p><p>When I started looking I called my<a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/11/bell-helmet-qualifier-review-awesome.html" target="_blank"> Bell Qualifier</a> into service. The Bell is a great helmet, but the road noise is noticeably louder and airflow less evident. It is an adequate backup helmet, but I wanted another helmet with low road noise, good airflow and was comfortable.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n9F78D-QdHg/YCnZmxBP6hI/AAAAAAAAC_M/JJZ2HJk0WusRNHi7_Xe4vEPFkxGKc2rkACLcBGAsYHQ/s239/Arai%2Bhelmet%2Breview%2Bbest%2Bmotorcycle%2Bhelmets.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="239" data-original-width="211" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n9F78D-QdHg/YCnZmxBP6hI/AAAAAAAAC_M/JJZ2HJk0WusRNHi7_Xe4vEPFkxGKc2rkACLcBGAsYHQ/w159-h180/Arai%2Bhelmet%2Breview%2Bbest%2Bmotorcycle%2Bhelmets.jpg" width="159" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nF1W0e2cKvg/YCnZm5mezdI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/jKKaU4YpVzM5mmPnXoF-3SMvEDCn0hiFACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Bell%2Bhelmet%2Breview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nF1W0e2cKvg/YCnZm5mezdI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/jKKaU4YpVzM5mmPnXoF-3SMvEDCn0hiFACLcBGAsYHQ/w227-h192/Bell%2Bhelmet%2Breview.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Partnership Perk!</span></b></div><p>Earlier in the summer my blog and I had developed an affiliate partnership with <a href="https://www.dainese.com/us/en/?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=202285&clickId=3478317460" target="_blank">Dainese</a><a href="https://www.dainese.com/us/en/?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=202285&clickId=3478317460"> and AGV</a>. To my surprised, about the time I was to beginning to look for a new helmet, Dainese/AGV sent me an email providing me with an affiliate "perk." I was provided with an affiliate partner 25% off code for one item!</p><p>Well, with that "perk" I had to at least look at the options available to me. I looked at all the AGV helmets, read professional and amateur reviews and visited some shops to try on some AGV's. After quite a bit of research and though I decided to order the K1 Rossi Mugello helmet. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QaONmqBFp_I/YCndUsM5M6I/AAAAAAAADAc/fTCl0SIwa9ImaYEVZa5zP3mJPIKt7rYfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/Best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bhelmets.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QaONmqBFp_I/YCndUsM5M6I/AAAAAAAADAc/fTCl0SIwa9ImaYEVZa5zP3mJPIKt7rYfwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h312/Best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bhelmets.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The AGV sitting on my VFR</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Disclosure</b></span></p><p>It is important to note I did receive a discount, but I am under <b>no pressure or agreement </b>to provide a review of any kind, especially no agreement or pressure to provide a positive review. The following are completely my honest thoughts of the helmet.</p><p> <a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0hNS0JHRUdHTUpCR0VFSk5F" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img alt="Logo 468x120" border="0" height="62" src="https://www.pntrs.com/b/SkNKRkpMTk9DSEZISE5LQ0hGRktPRg" title="Logo 468x120" width="242" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Riding and Testing the AGV K1</p><p>The Mugello paint scheme is from the 2015 MotoGP season. It is clearly a Valentino Rossi helmet, the number 46 is prominently displayed on the crown of the helmet and a smaller 46 is on the right side of the helmet. The silver, blue and neon green make the helmet highly visible. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhgHU7POkcg/YCnc9u7Nv9I/AAAAAAAADAU/7usrdsILWQMTYKyLLGmQFsJJUxLDefgxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/AGV%2Bhelmet%2Breview.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1719" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhgHU7POkcg/YCnc9u7Nv9I/AAAAAAAADAU/7usrdsILWQMTYKyLLGmQFsJJUxLDefgxgCLcBGAsYHQ/w538-h640/AGV%2Bhelmet%2Breview.jpg" width="538" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DOT approved K1 Rossi Mugello</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>AGV states that the K1 is <i>"<span face=""Fira Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Aerodynamic shape, racing-developed front air vents and wind-tunnel engineered aero spoiler maximize performances while providing stability at higher speed." </span></i><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">At 1,600 g/3.527 lbs. it is one of the heavier AGV street helmets, but when I wear the AGV it does not feel as heavy as the Arai Profile. When riding at a spirited pace the rode noise is low, but maybe just a little louder than the Arai Profile. I use Bose earbuds plugged into my </span></span><a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/03/you-are-coming-through-loud-and-clear.html" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">Sena 20s </a><span style="font-size: 15px;">Bluetooth</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> communication system and listen to my music. I noticed no difference in the music volume between the Arai and AGV helmets.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ASWwcfhcGuc/YCneyNetCSI/AAAAAAAADAw/aVusNIvo8VkdJhyZ7r5ybBzZncswbkvmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1947/Sena%2BBluetooth%2Bon%2BAGV%2Bhelmet.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1673" data-original-width="1947" height="550" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ASWwcfhcGuc/YCneyNetCSI/AAAAAAAADAw/aVusNIvo8VkdJhyZ7r5ybBzZncswbkvmgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h550/Sena%2BBluetooth%2Bon%2BAGV%2Bhelmet.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sena 20s works great<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The AGV comes Pinlock(c) </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">ready, but I have not added insert. 190 degree horizontal view increases visibility. The five large vents provide good airflow which is important to me considering the warmer weather in Texas. A "micro-opening system" is part of the helmet. a "quick-action" button on the chin bar lifts the visor a small amount which increases airflow. I really like this feature!</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IRRudu7El3k/YCnfLxn8jnI/AAAAAAAADA4/CG9Ed8wy6OobW8hV4CRSNXmyuFTha_cSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/AGV%2Bvisor%2Bairflow.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IRRudu7El3k/YCnfLxn8jnI/AAAAAAAADA4/CG9Ed8wy6OobW8hV4CRSNXmyuFTha_cSwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h312/AGV%2Bvisor%2Bairflow.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The AGV micro-opening system is very useful<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The base of the helmet is </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">contoured</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> which is reduce the possibilities of helmet impact with the collarbone in a crash situation. AGV also states the helmet's impact protection has "4 Densities EPS Max protection in every area. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Hopefully I will not have to report on the </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">efficiency</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> of the design or the impact protection. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5rP_sMkkOKg/YCngDoTjlNI/AAAAAAAADBA/17-DqWPPRvsTxg-GczTVXChhuaV91EnBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s459/AGV%2Bhelmet%2BRossi.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="459" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5rP_sMkkOKg/YCngDoTjlNI/AAAAAAAADBA/17-DqWPPRvsTxg-GczTVXChhuaV91EnBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h638/AGV%2Bhelmet%2BRossi.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Contoured base profile increases safety</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">The interior cheek and crown pads are removeable and washable. They are made with a dry-comfort fabric. They are comfortable and soft, although the Arai interior fabric was softer. On first ride I found the comfort to be on par with the Arai. T<br /></span>he K1 uses a standard double D helmet strap, but the helmet is not what I would call "standard." </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xs9JD46Oa9c/YCnlXD1ZgoI/AAAAAAAADBM/HoiOYetv2nAWbJif8kZwaTMqLaRig4sGACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/AGV%2Bcomfort%2Bbest%2Bhelmet.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1221" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xs9JD46Oa9c/YCnlXD1ZgoI/AAAAAAAADBM/HoiOYetv2nAWbJif8kZwaTMqLaRig4sGACLcBGAsYHQ/w382-h640/AGV%2Bcomfort%2Bbest%2Bhelmet.jpg" width="382" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Comfortable and removeable interior pads</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">One aspect I like a lot better than the Arai is the easy of exchanging the visor. At the time of purchase I also ordered a tinted visor. I use the tinted visor during daylight savings time. The visor mechanism is </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">intuitive</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> and works smoothly during the visor exchange. </span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2pWQtGOZEzY/YCnmJjNa2dI/AAAAAAAADBc/UltIJ1dwSkAsak52TSScBAQdOKu7vzpTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/How%2Bto%2Bchange%2Bhelmet%2Bvisor.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="2048" height="322" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2pWQtGOZEzY/YCnmJjNa2dI/AAAAAAAADBc/UltIJ1dwSkAsak52TSScBAQdOKu7vzpTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h322/How%2Bto%2Bchange%2Bhelmet%2Bvisor.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The visor exchange system is quick and smooth</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Final Thoughts</b></span></p><p>I like the K1. It is comfortable, provides good airflow, has superior visibility and keeps road noise on the lower end. I love the contoured base and the spoiler on the back of the helmet. The paint job is very visible and my favorite so far, but I am a Rossi fan.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-49FzhwtDsdw/YCnn_Z87pdI/AAAAAAAADBo/wZuuxk6_u3gHDuYG0e5xyAbciQIOyM0bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s708/rossi-mugello-2015.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="708" height="230" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-49FzhwtDsdw/YCnn_Z87pdI/AAAAAAAADBo/wZuuxk6_u3gHDuYG0e5xyAbciQIOyM0bwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h230/rossi-mugello-2015.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from <a href="https://motograndprix.motorionline.com/2015/06/18/motogp-caschi-opere-darte/" target="_blank">Motorionline</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Have now purchased and used three really good helmets. All three I would wear on a multiday trip with no reservations, but how would I rank them?</p><p>1) <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2017/10/arai-helmet-review-are-they-work-money.html" target="_blank">Arai Profile</a></p><p>2) <a href="https://www.dainese.com/us/en/?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=202285&clickId=3478477188" target="_blank">AGV K1</a></p><p>3) <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/11/bell-helmet-qualifier-review-awesome.html" target="_blank">Bell Profile</a></p><p>A high quality helmet is worth the investment. What has been your favorite helmet? Let us all know by leaving a comment.</p><div style="text-align: center;">Connect and follow on social media<br /></div>
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I found all the negativity, name calling, hyperbole and hypocrisy put me in a bad mood by the time I got to work and/or when I arrived home.</p><p>I knew I needed to get some "positive" input for my brain so I decided to try listening to podcasts. I listened to some financial, investment and spiritual podcasts and enjoyed them, Podcasts were new to me but I was getting the hang of it. I tried a couple of different podcast apps. Each one had some features the other one did not have. I experimented with both podcast apps, but ultimately decided I like the Google Podcast app. I really liked the ability to change the replay speed. I could set the replay speed of the broadcast and hear more over less time. At 1.5X normal speed I could get through most shows without having to listen to the "pregnant" pauses or other moments of silence. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcDvSwuB0js/YCW_eeTivFI/AAAAAAAAC-U/98UTzIfNSDoqzUHLURL2GgZYOYCZrnfRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s468/Motorcycle%2Bpodcasts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="468" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcDvSwuB0js/YCW_eeTivFI/AAAAAAAAC-U/98UTzIfNSDoqzUHLURL2GgZYOYCZrnfRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Motorcycle%2Bpodcasts.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I I decided to add motorcycle related podcasts to my listening portfolio. With a simple Internet search I found there were a lot of podcasts from all over the world. I did find when I listened to some of the British podcasts I had to slow down the speed of the broadcast - my Texas-speak ears needed more time for the Brits. :) </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dukecannon.com/?rfsn=3578014.7da392" target="_blank">DUKE CANNON - THE ESSENTIALS FOR MODERATE SELF-IMPROVEMENT</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dukecannon.com/?rfsn=3578014.7da392" target="_blank"><img alt="https://dukecannon.com/?rfsn=3578014.7da392" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="87" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6_ZXYW8DRts/Xh3rLQDapzI/AAAAAAAACcw/rciNIoDH8ZcA9h0xADkSqySdkWynxtfMwCLcBGAsYHQ/w87-h87/Duke%2BCannon%2Bbest%2Bsoap%2Bmanly.jpg" width="87" /></a></div><p>To begin I did a simple search through the app for "motorcycles" and subscribed to a few podcasts. I later searched the Internet for "Best Motorcycle Podcasts." I cross referenced some websites and subscribed to the podcasts which appeared on multiple sites. I figured if two or three people liked the podcast it would be good - not necessarily, I learned. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3tAbDkjxWyo/YCXFRLgmg7I/AAAAAAAAC-g/s7x4kFnxruUBpwUzmr80vGZPT69WbemTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1350/Best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bpodcasts.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1350" height="308" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3tAbDkjxWyo/YCXFRLgmg7I/AAAAAAAAC-g/s7x4kFnxruUBpwUzmr80vGZPT69WbemTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h308/Best%2Bmotorcycle%2Bpodcasts.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I listen to multiple episodes before eliminating a podcast from my list. Some broadcast just stopped producing new episodes without explanation while at least one announced the end and concluded with a final show. A few appear to be very sporadic with episodes months apart so they may or may not still be going. Some are sponsored by large companies, but most are sponsored by listeners and smaller companies.</p><p>I loosely group the various shows into the following five categories:</p><p><b>Racing News & Commentary</b> - Professional racing of all types with race reviews, predictions and interviews of current or former racers</p><p><b>Industry News/Opinion</b> - Manufacturer news about bikes, gear, accessories & interviews of riders or industry experts</p><p><b>Women's</b> - Specifically for women and/or by women - interviews and information specifically designed to educate and motivate female motorcycle riders.</p><p><b>Builders/Garage/Mods</b> - Information about vintage and modern bikes, modifications and DIY information</p><p><b>Reviews/Information</b> - Random reviews of bikes, gear, accessories and at times interviews of riders (professional and nonprofessional)</p><div>A couple of the "top rated" podcast were just guys talking and joking about motorcycles, politics, etc. I found them to be just opinionated ramblings with some coarse joking and overrated, but you need to decide for yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0hNS0JHRUdHTUpCR0VFSk5F" target="_blank"><img alt="Logo 468x120" border="0" height="120" src="https://www.pntrs.com/b/SkNKRkpMTk9DSEZISE5LQ0hGRktPRg" title="Logo 468x120" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The following podcasts I found to be entertaining and informing (I am a big fan of MotoGP and other roadracing series and a novice fan of motocross, supercross). 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The first entry was made January 14, 2020 concerning <span face=""Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">a German engineer named </span><span face=""Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"><a href="http://motoroz.blogspot.com/p/tuesday-trivia.html#IDaimler" target="_blank">Gottlieb Daimler</a>. A new installment has been added each week, except for the week of June 30th (I was leading a week of riding in the Rocky Mountins of Colorado for some friends) and the week of Thanksgiving (I was in rural Mississippi visiting the in-laws and eating great country cooking).</span><div><br /></div><div>I have learned a lot and learned I have a lot yet to learn. The history of motorcycles and the men and women who have help to advance motorcycle technology, riding, racing, usage and enjoyment is interesting and creates a spirit of thankfulness to those who have ridden ahead of us.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0hNS0JHRUdHTUpCR0VFSk5F" target="_blank">Awesome gear for every rider!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0hNS0JHRUdHTUpCR0VFSk5F" target="_blank"><img alt="Logo 468x120" border="0" height="120" src="https://www.pntrs.com/b/SkNKRkpMTk9DSEZISE5LQ0hGRktPRg" title="Logo 468x120" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>The number of "failures" and disappointments are far greater than the successes and exuberant moments which make it to the "history books." 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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T8j1ZAL8fwY/XwiuM9d52wI/AAAAAAAACys/bmFURlQw-SUXQ9R4uzJm48F93kkWqJTEACLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/Black%2BCanyon%2Bof%2Bthe%2BGunnison%2BHighway%2B92.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T8j1ZAL8fwY/XwiuM9d52wI/AAAAAAAACys/bmFURlQw-SUXQ9R4uzJm48F93kkWqJTEACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h312/Black%2BCanyon%2Bof%2Bthe%2BGunnison%2BHighway%2B92.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Gunnison River running through the Black Canyon<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />While leading the Beat The Heat Tour 2020 I took the guys on a ride which included <b>53</b> miles of CO 92 on the north side of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison and WOW the fun we had. Prior to our ride on June 29, 2020, I had only ridden 1/4 of the road a few years back and it was from the Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam on the south end and this day we were riding from the north end. On that first solo ride on CO 92 I had ridden to the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2012/10/you-gotta-stop-here-lake-city-bakery.html" target="_blank">Lake City Bakery </a> (awesome bakery that I highly recommend) from Montrose and on the return ride I experience a small portion of the road.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">We were lodging in Ouray so we rode up US 550 to Montrose hitting US 50 to Delta and turned East on CO 92 to Hotchkiss (almost 80 miles). I knew once we turned south on CO 92 it would be 90+ miles to our next stop in Montrose and with all the curves and overlooks it would take us over 2 hours so we stopped at the Stop N Save for fuel, hydration and a snack. The attendant was very friendly and they had a pretty good selection of drinks and snacks and we were only 0.2 mile from where CO 92 turned south. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7B3DgeQqy90/Xwiqfgu0cJI/AAAAAAAACyA/ZfW5Y8UJ0hgI0Ftf081mCKnqOluRFOqywCLcBGAsYHQ/s430/Colorado%2BHwy%2B92.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="430" height="614" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7B3DgeQqy90/Xwiqfgu0cJI/AAAAAAAACyA/ZfW5Y8UJ0hgI0Ftf081mCKnqOluRFOqywCLcBGAsYHQ/w625-h614/Colorado%2BHwy%2B92.PNG" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">53 miles of Colorado Highway 92 running along the north rim of the Black Canyon</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />The first 23 miles of CO 92 is pretty straight and runs through Crawford, CO and besides Crawford Reservoir and Gould Reservoir. There were great views of the Elk Mountains to the east and the San Juan Mountains southwest as we road. South Baldy Mountain was to our left and rises to 12,385 feet.<br />
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The last 30 miles was very interesting and fun. Of course I did not count the curves, but there are a lot of them. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison was on the right with its steep cliffs descending below us at times several hundreds of feet. At times to the left were the steep sides of the mountains. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="784" height="374" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6jK7F-95Yfk/Xwirehbj8sI/AAAAAAAACyQ/vB1vY_PsvGgbWl7IfFU-3Q2l5Ki5BCLlACLcBGAsYHQ/w625-h374/Great%2Bmotorcycle%2Broad%2BColorado.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="625" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CO Hwy 92 gets fun and challenging on the north rim of The Black Canyon of the Gunnison</td></tr></tbody></table>
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We enjoyed the road with very little traffic and good road conditions. There were three paved overlooks allowing for extensive views of the canyon and the Gunnison River: Hermits Rest Overlook, Pioneer Point and the Blue Mesa Dam Overlook. There has been sightings of Bald Eagles, deer, Big Horn Sheep and more, although we did not see any wildlife on this midday ride. <br />
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The road twists and turns while it gains and losses elevation. Elevation in Hotchkiss was 5,331 feet and the road reached heights of over 8,000 feet with the Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam at 7,519 feet. At first the curves are sweeping and smooth, but soon there are some switchbacks and tight corners with elevation changes. For the most part the camber in the corners was correct which allowed good lean angles and fun corner speed.<br />
<br />I will not mention top speeds, but it was a spirited ride which all nine rides enjoyed greatly. We had sport bikes, touring bikes and cruisers. We pulled over at the southern most overlook, the Blue Mesa Dam Overlook. The views of the canyon and dam are impressive. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MAVPt11aiAw/Xwi5PpnhIaI/AAAAAAAACzA/9PmFZkyDJKoAwpWwTI-LbXy3ui_BsLZkACLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/Blue%2BMesa%2BDam%2B%2523BeatTheHeat2020.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam" border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MAVPt11aiAw/Xwi5PpnhIaI/AAAAAAAACzA/9PmFZkyDJKoAwpWwTI-LbXy3ui_BsLZkACLcBGAsYHQ/w390-h800/Blue%2BMesa%2BDam%2B%2523BeatTheHeat2020.jpg" width="390" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the earthen dam</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86OXbUPQtY0/Xwi5JSzez_I/AAAAAAAACy8/C3kpHGffLvI6x1pG-CNPksaz5Pr__vdzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/Moto%2BOz%2BBlack%2BCanyon%2Bof%2Bthe%2BGunnison.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="305" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86OXbUPQtY0/Xwi5JSzez_I/AAAAAAAACy8/C3kpHGffLvI6x1pG-CNPksaz5Pr__vdzwCLcBGAsYHQ/w625-h305/Moto%2BOz%2BBlack%2BCanyon%2Bof%2Bthe%2BGunnison.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VFR at the Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam overlook</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">We continued on CO 92 and rode over the dam then climbed up to the intersection of CO 92 and US</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> US 50 which lies almost half way between Gunnison and Montrose. We turned west and enjoyed the view of a portion of the canyon from the south rim. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LGBjgmapcw/Xwi6AeDR3RI/AAAAAAAACzM/PTjCkK1k8X4HrXuTIXJR_O3voeW86f-WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/North%2BRim%2BBlack%2BCanyon%2Bof%2Bthe%2BGunnison.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beat The Heat 2020" border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LGBjgmapcw/Xwi6AeDR3RI/AAAAAAAACzM/PTjCkK1k8X4HrXuTIXJR_O3voeW86f-WQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h312/North%2BRim%2BBlack%2BCanyon%2Bof%2Bthe%2BGunnison.jpg" title="Checking out the Black Canyon of the Gunnison" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing around at the overlook</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">With typical riding in Colorado we encountered some road construction which can provide opportunities for photographs and conversations. Once the one lane traffic was allowed to continue west we rode to Montrose for fuel and a late lunch at Jimmer's Steaks-BBQ Bar and Grill.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_10t0Q36V4/XwjH0_IPLDI/AAAAAAAACz8/-Qad5IgjBxQGF23CIwCcqZJG0gMJuP3AQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/Colorado%2BBeat%2BThe%2BHeat%2BTour.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beat The Heat 2020 at road construction stop" border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_10t0Q36V4/XwjH0_IPLDI/AAAAAAAACz8/-Qad5IgjBxQGF23CIwCcqZJG0gMJuP3AQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h312/Colorado%2BBeat%2BThe%2BHeat%2BTour.jpg" title="Beat The Heat 2020 at road construction stop" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Road construction stop on US 50 heading to Montrose</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okHnHmGbyE8/Xwi6ThUD9xI/AAAAAAAACzY/eKUw8zR6d5oapFCcIooTwfaxzTX81b69wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/Jimmers%2BBBQ.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="#BeatTheHeat2020" border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okHnHmGbyE8/Xwi6ThUD9xI/AAAAAAAACzY/eKUw8zR6d5oapFCcIooTwfaxzTX81b69wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h312/Jimmers%2BBBQ.jpg" title="Jimmer's Steak-BBQ" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jimmer's had great Texas Style BBQ<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MolebG9a5QQ/Xwi6TiNleVI/AAAAAAAACzU/wpoB8gjt6bMrCS8kzqUsbaKC0qNeyBtDACLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/Moto%2BOz%2Bat%2BJimmers%2BBBQ.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="#BeatTheHeatTour" border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MolebG9a5QQ/Xwi6TiNleVI/AAAAAAAACzU/wpoB8gjt6bMrCS8kzqUsbaKC0qNeyBtDACLcBGAsYHQ/w312-h640/Moto%2BOz%2Bat%2BJimmers%2BBBQ.jpg" title="Lunch at Jimmer's in Montrose" width="312" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beat The Heat 2020 guys ready for lunch</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">We enjoyed some good Texas style BBQ and superb service from the waitstaff. It was a great day of riding. We loved CO 92 and I would highly recommend you enjoy the road whenever you are in the area. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Moto Oz Beat The Heat Tour 2020 had a great time throughout the entire week riding mountain and river roads.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ISlYbYk8aiU/XwjEuAdIc4I/AAAAAAAACzo/pyFcfyYtkMYd5VVf9TRbrkma45_SUd6RwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Moto%2BOz%2BBeat%2BThe%2BHeat%2Bat%2BMonarch%2BPass.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Monarch Pass on the Beat The Heat Tour" border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="2048" height="525" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ISlYbYk8aiU/XwjEuAdIc4I/AAAAAAAACzo/pyFcfyYtkMYd5VVf9TRbrkma45_SUd6RwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h525/Moto%2BOz%2BBeat%2BThe%2BHeat%2Bat%2BMonarch%2BPass.jpg" title="Beat The Heat 2020 at Monarch Pass" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The group earlier in the week at Monarch Pass<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8nIl9SMuFE/XwjEwHRrP6I/AAAAAAAACzs/neVbgWwF1RYJvz7zlSWH8wJ33pLYqUZ6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Beat%2BThe%2BHeat%2BTour%2BMoto%2BOz%2Bshirt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beat The Heat 2020 t-shirt" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8nIl9SMuFE/XwjEwHRrP6I/AAAAAAAACzs/neVbgWwF1RYJvz7zlSWH8wJ33pLYqUZ6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/Beat%2BThe%2BHeat%2BTour%2BMoto%2BOz%2Bshirt.jpg" title="Beat The Heat 2020 t-shirt" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beat The Heat t-shirt with some of towns and passes<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Connect and follow on social media<br /></div>
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If you ever had to ride for very many miles with soggy socks and wet feet you know the importance of waterproof riding boots. The experience of riding with wet feet is so uncomfortable. It can destroy the enjoyment of the entire ride.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Learning the Hard Way</span></i></div>
I learned the importance of quality waterproof boots when I attended my first benefit ride in 2004. It was a VFW Poker Run on a drizzly Saturday. I was so excited as I geared up and put on my boots, which were water resistant at best. After 30 minutes of riding in drizzle and light rain my boots, socks and feet were thoroughly soaked. I finished the poker run and ended with the second place hand, but I hated every squishy step I had to take. After getting home and drying out, I decided to make sure I would never go through that unpleasant experience again.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Not Everyone has Learned the Same Lesson</span></i></div>
Amazingly I have known many new and experienced motorcycle riders who spent good money for a nice helmet, a protective jacket, gloves and reinforced riding jeans or riding pants, but overlooked waterproof protection for his or her feet. Choosing a great waterproof motorcycle boot is very important, especially if one plans to ride a lot and/or on longer trips. Weather can change quickly and a rider needs to be prepared. Good boots also provide protection in case of an accident or mishap.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">My First Two Pairs</span></i> </div>
My first pair of waterproof boots were the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2009/09/protect-those-fee-ankles.html" target="_blank">Harley Davidson FXRG-2</a> (now discontinued) boots. They worked great and were comfortable, but a little pricey. When it came time to replace them I started researching waterproof riding footwear. There were a lot of options with a wide price range.<br />
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After reading reviews and shopping around for over four months I decided my next pair of boots would be a pair of <a href="https://www.rockyboots.com/" target="_blank">Rocky boots</a>. Rocky claimed the boots were waterproof, so I took a chance and ordered a pair of 8 inch boots with side zippers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After years of use and miles of riding it was time to retire the Rocky boots</td></tr>
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At the time I purchased them I did not think of photographing them, but wished I had. I found the boots comfortable from the very beginning. I wore the boots while riding in multiple states and in <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2017/09/thoughts-on-my-first-trip-out-of-usa.html" target="_blank">Europe</a> through all types of weather conditions. In June 2017 I rode in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3dVTI7bsEE" target="_blank">Alps</a> in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3dVTI7bsEE" target="_blank">Switzerland</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSExzEXzrGo" target="_blank">Italy</a>. I had plenty of opportunities to ride in the rain and the boots lived up to the waterproof claim. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0hNS0JHRUdHTUpCR0VFSk5F" target="_blank">Awesome gear for every rider!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0hNS0JHRUdHTUpCR0VFSk5F" target="_blank"><img alt="Logo 468x120" border="0" height="120" src="https://www.pntrs.com/b/SkNKRkpMTk9DSEZISE5LQ0hGRktPRg" title="Logo 468x120" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Comparison of the older soles with the new boot's sole.</td></tr>
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For over 6 years and literally 100,000+ miles of riding the boots were found to be comfortable, durable, breathable and they kept my feet dry during the most heavy rain storms and warm in cold weather. They were comfortable even for a day of walking when I wasn't on the bike. The non-slip soles claim proved to be true and were very durable.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The full grain leather looks great and can take a lot of usage. </td></tr>
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The Rocky boots (I am not 100% sure what the model was, but if it was not the Alpha Force it was the almost just like them) performed so well for me I decided I wanted another pair of Rocky's.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The seams never loosened or broke</td></tr>
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My lovely wife surprised me at Christmas with the latest Rocky Alpha Force zippered boot! I was so pumped. Coming right out of the box they looked great and the leather felt strong. The workmanship and materials are high quality. The zipper is sturdy with big teeth and a large pull and slider makes it easy to secure. I love the zippered boot. The zipper makes it quick and easy to put on or take off the boot and the tightness of the laces stay consistent.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa a.k.a Jennifer gave me a great pair of waterproof boots</td></tr>
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Made with full grain leather and 1000 denier nylon fabric the boot was a little stiff, but with use has softened up. Rocky states "...boots have been built with Rocky waterproof construction, this creates a barrier that is guaranteed to keep water out".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fit and finish is top notch</td></tr>
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My feet are cradled by the soft insole which is very supportive and comfortable while riding or walking. The out-sole has effective grip and is advertised as non-marking and resistant to oil and slipping. When I place my feet down during a stop I have a firm base and feel very secure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Non-marking, non-slip absorbent soles </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full-grain leather will hold up to the demands of riding</td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Riding with Confidence</span></i></div>
Indication from my first pair of Rocky boots is that the leather and soles will hold up under a great deal of wear including the toe shifter. The 8 inch boot provides support for the ankle and coverage for the lower calf, which is important in case of an accident.<br />
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I am looking forward to many miles and hopefully dry miles, but if it rains I know my feet will stay dry and comfortable in my Alpha Force Boots by Rocky. When it comes time for your next pair of boots consider Rocky Boots.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Motorcycle Books</b></span></div>
I have enjoyed reading some of the best motorcycle books available, although I do not seem to have as much time as I wish for reading. I have read books about the motorcycle club life, about the therapeutic qualities of riding, about trips taken on motorcycles and how to properly ride a motorcycle. I have read books written by motorcycle club members, law enforcement personnel, daily riders, long distance riders and a musician who rode.<br />
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However, when I find a book about motorcycling, written by a motorcyclist and includes great photos I have found a book worth the time and expense. Bikers seem to have the ability to relate the information in terms another biker understands. <br />
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When I consider all the motorcycle related books I have read, one stands out as the best. This book was written by motorcyclist, Gary France about his 21,000 mile trip through the United States of America and includes life details leading up to his adventure and including his adventure. His trip "over the pond" from England and the ride through the USA is titled "<a href="http://www.garysfrance.com/france-in-america/" target="_blank">France in America.</a>" I find it funny we have France from England writing about America.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>It All Started With a Blog</b></span> </div>
Gary started blogging about his upcoming motorcycle trip in September 2009, although he had began his initial planning around Christmas 2007. He soon began posting updates on his plan and his research and acquisition of items he wanted for his trip of the USA. Many bloggers were able to give him opinions, reviews and insights into gear, accessories, attractions, roads and more which helped Gary with his planning.</div>
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In January 2008 Gary commented on my blog's post concerning <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2010/01/spearfish-canyon.html" target="_blank">Spearfish Canyon</a>, SD. Through some comments back and forth I was able to help him post hyperlinks in his <a href="http://garysusatour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog posts</a>. From there I started following his preparations and his trip. I was able to suggest some roads, restaurants and sights. We have not met face to face, but hopefully we will in the future. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="https://dukecannon.com/?rfsn=3578014.7da392" target="_blank">THE ESSENTIALS FOR MODERATE SELF-IMPROVEMENT</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://dukecannon.com/?rfsn=3578014.7da392" target="_blank"><img alt="https://dukecannon.com/?rfsn=3578014.7da392" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="102" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6_ZXYW8DRts/Xh3rLQDapzI/AAAAAAAACcw/rciNIoDH8ZcA9h0xADkSqySdkWynxtfMwCLcBGAsYHQ/w102-h102/Duke%2BCannon%2Bbest%2Bsoap%2Bmanly.jpg" width="102" /></a></div></div>
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Gary continued to post periodically as the trip neared. By the time he arrived to the United States several bloggers had arranged to meet him at various times and locations on route. I was unable to work it out, especially since I was in Texas. I visited Yellowstone Natinal Park for my <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/search?q=yellowstone" target="_blank">summer motorcycle trip</a>, but I was there in June/July and Gary arrived in Yellowstone National Park in August. We just could not meet up.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gary experiences a "Bison Jam" in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Gary. Used with his permission.</td></tr>
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Gary's photographic talents were evident. The photos he posted were beautiful and he wrote just as well. It was not long until he had a large following. If you go to<a href="https://garysusatour.blogspot.com/2016/" target="_blank"> his blog</a> (although he stopped posting on his "<a href="https://garysusatour.blogspot.com/2016/" target="_blank">Flies in your Teeth</a>" in October 2016) you can see his original photos on the blog.</div>
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Gary visited so many great places that most Americans haven't seen. He rode along the northern states and down through the Rocky Mountains. Gary would stop every time his motorcycle's odometer rolled over another <a href="https://garysusatour.blogspot.com/search?q=1000+miles" target="_blank">1,000 miles</a> and capture the moment.<br />
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As his trip was nearing an end readers started encouraging him to publish a book. After he recovered back in England he mulled over the idea of a book. After some time he decided to publish a book of his trip.<br />
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He includes his personal story that brought him to the point of retirement, trip planning, the sights and people on his trip and later the book itself.</div>
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The book is a great resource for anyone wanting to plan a trip. He includes details and information that is not always covered in traditional travel books. His personal story and his approach to the photographs make the book come alive. The book is full of high quality photographs that will pull at your adventurous heart.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Virginia City, California - Old West feel. <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Photo by Gary. Used with his permission.</span></td></tr>
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I highly recommend <a href="http://www.garysfrance.com/france-in-america/" target="_blank">France in America</a> for anyone interested in traveling American. It is more than just a "motorcycle" book. It is a book about the desire for adventure, the enjoyment of new horizons and the appeal and uniqueness of these United States. All of this from the view point of an Englishman from England.<br />
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<b>Gary's Generous Offer</b></div>
Gary offered to send his book to everyone who made a comment on his blog during the actual trip. I took him up on that offer. When I received the book in 2013 I was so impressed the quality and quantity of the book. This is a high quality book with vivid photographs and impelling writing. I have referred to it often and spent time just looking at the photos. I have shared the book with close friends and I have recommended it frequently. Do yourself a favor and get the <a href="http://www.garysfrance.com/france-in-america/" target="_blank">best motorcycle book </a>out there.<br />
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Gary now owns and runs <a href="https://www.tour1.com/" target="_blank">TOUR1</a> a motorcycle tour company in England. TOUR1 provides many tour options, including a <a href="https://www.tour1.com/motorcycle-tours/d-day-2020/" target="_blank">WWII D-Day Landing Tour</a>. I have it on my list to go on one or more of the tours in the years to come. If you have desire to tour Europe on a motorcycle you should visit Gary's <a href="https://www.tour1.com/" target="_blank">TOUR1</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b><i>Motorcycle Reviews</i></b></span></div>
I do not have the time nor the finances to ride all the motorcycles I would like to ride. I see so many motorcycles I would enjoy riding for an extended time and really test them out. I have never owned a Aprilia, but I once road an RSV4 I have a great friend, Matthew, who owns one the best looking sport bikes on the market, the Aprilia RSV4.<br />
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Matthew has graciously written a complete review of the RSV4 after owning his for 3.5+ years. Matthew has ridden the RSV4 in multiple states, on the track (including COTA in Austin, Texas) and in various weather conditions.<br />
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Please enjoy Matthew's Aprilia RSV4 review.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>Matthew's RSV4</i></b></span></div>
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</xml><![endif]-->The 2015 Aprilia RSV4 is my second sport motorcycle and my
first superbike. This is my review of one of the more iconic sport bikes in
modern production.<br />
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I had just returned from a tour of the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2020/01/why-motorcycle-blog-revisited.html#beattheheat"> Rocky Mountains with Oz</a>. I was on my Triumph Street Triple R, which was my first motorcycle. An
excellent machine but lacking in wind protection for my own high-speed style of
touring. I had an itch for more horsepower and more capability at the racetrack.
While in Colorado, I stopped at a Yamaha dealership as I had my eye on a new
gen R1, but I couldn't find one suiting my pricing and color choice.<br />
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Back in Texas, I
test rode a 2015 R1 and rather enjoyed it, barring a few niggles. At the
dealership I had previously purchased my Triple, they had a brand new 2015 RSV4
R on clearance pricing, due to having sat on the show room floor unsold. One
test ride blitzing up and down I35 in Dallas made me fall in love with the
unique growl of the V4 motor. I traded in the Triple on the RSV4 that day.</div>
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>The feel of the RSV4</i></b></span></div>
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The RSV4 feels smaller than it really is. You very much sit
on top of it rather that in it, like many other sport bikes (the Panigale comes
to mind). I'm also taller that the average pilot Aprilia envisioned for
this bike. At 6'2" I tower over the bike when riding. What some would
consider to be cramped ergonomics, I find the bike puts me right in comfortable
race position, knees hitting right in the curve of the fuel tank. With
33.3" seat height, it's a tall bike, but my height still allows me to flat
foot at stop lights. What's funny is my knees would bother me on the Street
Triple after so many miles with its lower and more forward foot pegs. My legs
and knees never get tired on the RSV4.</div>
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The lines on this bike are second to none. Italian styling
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>The finish of the bike</i></b></span></div>
The quality on the bike is impressive. All of the controls
feel solid under hand and thumb. The welds on the frame are all beautiful, even
where they aren't normally visible. The little details like the gas cap and
latch snapping closed satisfyingly scream quality. A gripe I have with most
super bikes is that their fuel tanks flex when squeezed with your knees (I'm
looking at you CBR1000RR). The RSV4 tank has no flex and inspires great
confidence when hanging on to it through the corners.</div>
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The 999cc V4 punches hard at around 5500~6000 RPM and then
rapidly and predictably rockets upward, peaking at 186HP at 12500RPM. Redline
is at 14k, so you have some headroom at the top, but not much. The V4 motor has
the characteristic of a broad powerband and doesn't suffer the peak-y-ness of
inline-4 motors. At stock gearing, I was able to max out at 180MPH. I've since
gone down to -1 in the front to help with around-town riding and make the bike
more responsive at lower RPM. It also helps loft the front wheel more easily.<br />
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Stock tires for the RSV4 are <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=LY936rwBDnY&offerid=708514.14914178796&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpcycles.com%2Fproduct%2F102-902%2Fpirelli-diablo-supercorsa-sp-v2-120-70zr17-front-tire" target="_blank">Pirelli Supercorsas</a> which are
the tires I enjoy the most for super aggressive and track riding. On the
street, I get by with <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=LY936rwBDnY&offerid=708514.14914360400&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpcycles.com%2Fproduct%2F166-6348%2Fpirelli-diablo-rosso-corsa-ii-160-60zr17-rear-tire" target="_blank">Rosso Corsa IIs</a>, but I have made good B-group pace on the
track with them. The <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=LY936rwBDnY&offerid=708514.14914165926&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpcycles.com%2Fproduct%2F243-221%2Fj-p-cycles-sintered-stock-replacement-rear-brake-pads-for-models-with-brembo-brakes" target="_blank">Brembo brakes</a> are highly competent and Sachs suspension
can be dialed in for either street or track riding. </div>
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I've done a little customization to the bike, but it doesn't
need much help. A <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=LY936rwBDnY&offerid=708514.14914359998&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpcycles.com%2Fproduct%2F923-321%2Fzero-gravity-clear-corsa-windscreen">ZeroGravity Corsa windscreen</a>, <a href="https://www.t-rex-racing.com/2011-2017-RSV4-Combo-p/n90-13combo.htm">T-Rex
Racing protection</a>, <a href="https://techspec-usa.com/aprilia-rsv4-r-tuono-v4-1100-2014-current-snake-skin-tank-grips.html">TechSpec
Snake Skin tank grips</a>, <a href="https://www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/Tail_Tidies/Aprilia/RSV4-RR/LP0183BK/">RG
tailtidy</a>, and <a href="https://www.rhinomoto.com/https:/www.rhinomoto.com/aprilia-threaded-mirror-mounts/">RhinoMoto
bar ends</a> to fit a single <a href="https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/crg-blindsight-bar-end-mirror?gclsrc=ds">CRG
bar-end mirror</a>. The Zero Gravity windscreen helps a tremendous amount with
wind protection on the highway and at the track; my long torso needs all the
protection it can get. The ZG windscreen also makes it easier to get into the full tuck
position. </div>
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After a couple years of ownership, I installed an <a href="https://www.arrow.it/en/linedetails/117">Arrow GP2 slipon</a> and flashed
the official Aprilia RACE tune to the ECU. There's no need for PowerCommander
or any piggyback systems. The official tune is the best one for the RSV4. I
picked the Arrow over many other choices due to it being mid-length (not
requiring an additional mounting bracket), reasonable priced, and sounded good
while not being as loud as many shorty cans. The wide open Arrow lets the RSV4
speak its iconic sound clearly at full tilt. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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When traveling on the bike, I fit Cortech Super 2.0
Saddlebags and the matching Cortech Super 2.0 tail bag for a combined 60 liters
of storage. This setup straps to the rearsets and the tail section firmly. I've
had this rig up to 130MPH with no shifting or coming loose. For a little extra
comfort on long trips, I purchased a stock seat for a Aprilia Tuono, which
swaps directly over with no modification and is thicker and squishier, but it
does add noticeable ride height. With mixed spirited riding, I average 31 to 35
MPG. The fuel light (no gauge, just a warning light) usually kicks on at 110
miles on the tank. </div>
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Total weight is the only downside on this bike, 460-ish
pounds when fueled and ready to roll. Fortunately, the poundage is only noticeable
when pushing around the garage.<br />
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I have commuted to downtown Dallas, ridden back roads
twisties, taken weekend trips to the Hill Country and even hauled the bike out
to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and the Blue Ridge Mountains in North
Carolina.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve done 8 track days
including multiple weekends at the world-famous Circuit of the America. The RSV4
has taken me on the windy roads in the Smokey Mountains, including the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2009/09/us-129-tail-of-dragon.html">Tail ofthe Dragon</a>, and over many mountain passes of the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2015/09/loveland-pass-and-hoosier-pass-in.html">Rocky Mountains</a> in Colorado
and New Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can put about 300
miles of spirited riding in a day before fatigue starts to set in. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2020/01/why-motorcycle-blog-revisited.html#beattheheat">Riding the Tail of The Dragon during 2018 Beat The Heat Tour</a></td></tr>
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The RSV4's handling is its shining feature which breeds confidence
in the twisties. The bike feels solid, stable, and predictable at max lean
angle, even all the way down to scraping foot pegs, which I've done on the
track. The bike wants to be thrown into corners and hangs there until you pick
it back up on the gas. Both factory levers are adjustable and have given me no
reason to change them out for aftermarket or shorty levers.</div>
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The RSV4 is a superbike that people that know race bikes
respect, but people outside of that circle have probably never heard of it. The
guys at the Harley shop will ask “Apri- what?” The die-hard Japanese sportbike
fans may or may not have heard of the little Italian brand. Read any of motorcycle
magazines when they compare the latest and greatest sportbikes every year. If
the RSV4 doesn’t outright win the comparison, it’s always the Aprilia that wins
the tester’s choice award as they bike they would take home if it were their
money.<br />
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I plan on keeping this bike for the foreseeable future, but when
the day does come for a new fun machine, I will definitely be getting the
latest year model of another Aprilia RSV4.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>Original Objective</i></b></span></span></div>
Why did I start the The Ordinary Biker Oz blog? I began the blog in September 2007 with the goal of being useful to both new motorcycle riders and experienced motorcyclists. One of the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2009/09/introduction.html" target="_blank">original objectives</a> was to provide straightforward and honest reviews without crazy, absurd and/or silly comparisons. As I stated in the introduction post <i>"<span style="color: black;">I read several motorcycle magazines and
websites. I especially like the product reviews, except for the unique
descriptions (which are often silly) that journalist sometimes use to
try to sound clever".</span></i> I actually heard a comparison between the sound of a sport bike motorcycle to a million mad hornets - how does that help?<br />
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Although the blog has evolved and hopefully improved, the founding purpose remains <i>"<span style="color: black;">to give straightforward reviews of items
that I have personally used, places I have eaten, roads I have traveled,
and/or bikes I have ridden." </span></i><span style="color: black;">Occasionally I did share some more personal post with one of my favorite was about my dad and our trip with <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2010/10/honor-flight.html" target="_blank">Honor Flight</a> to Washington DC for World War II veterans.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wendell Osburn PFC, Purple Heart recipient talking to some brave American soldiers. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>2020 and Beyond</i></b></span></span></div>
With the beginning of 2020 I want to renew the goal to provide useful information and reviews. Encouraging and helping bikers to ride safely, comfortably and often, is part of that goal. <br />
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With my goal in mind I have recently made some improvements and additions to the blog. Please notice the tabs below the blog description. The <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/p/resources.html" target="_blank">"Recommended"</a> page provides links to numerous other sites including my own personal YouTube Channel, The <i>Moto Oz</i> webpage (I am a co-owner and will say more about Moto Oz products below) and affiliate businesses. I want to be honest and upfront with you about my affiliate business relationships. If you use the link to visit one of the affiliate business <b>and </b>make a purchase I get a small commission, but your low prices are not affected. Any purchases are greatly appreciated and will aid in fuel fill-ups :) .<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing by 1909 HD which Dale at<a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/07/wheel-through-time-awesome.html" target="_blank"> Wheels Through Time Museum </a>told me based on the photo of <a href="http://motoroz.blogspot.com/2009/09/anybody-recognize-bike.html" target="_blank">my Grandfather, is probably the same year & mode</a>l.</td></tr>
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The tab for "<a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/p/top-review-posts.html" target="_blank">Top Review Post</a>" will display the seven most read reviews on the Ordinary Biker Oz blog. The V Star 1100 Review is the top review and it has been read over 57,000 times while the Arai Helmet review has been read over 1,200 times. These reviews have been used by a lot of riders to gather information. The page will change when other reviews have more views. I will update 2-3 times a year as needed.<br />
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Another aspect of our Moto Oz venture is the Beat The Heat summer motorcycle tour. We call it Beat The Heat because we leave Texas for a week during the hot summer and spend a week in a cooler climate. The <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2015/09/loveland-pass-and-hoosier-pass-in.html" target="_blank">Rocky Mountains</a> in <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2012/11/scenic-roads-6-10.html" target="_blank">Colorado</a> and <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2015/03/49-miles-of-great-new-mexico-highway.html" target="_blank">New Mexico</a> or the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/01/pinnacle-overlook-worth-detour.html" target="_blank">Smoky Mountains</a> around <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/08/cherohala-skyway-riding-above-clouds.html" target="_blank">Tennessee</a> and <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/08/cool-off-at-natural-waterpark.html" target="_blank">North Carolina</a> are the favorite riding spots. There are many <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-rattler-north-carolina.html" target="_blank">great roads</a> to ride. We have been doing the summer trip for 12 years and it has changed into the Beat The Heat tour. I plan and organize the trip and lead the rides each day.<br />
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In 2020 we will be going to southwest Colorado <span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">where</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> we will ride the </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnHLg1raZc" target="_blank">Million Dollar Highway</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> (aka US 550) and </span><a href="https://www.byways.org/" target="_blank">The Silver Thread Scenic Byway </a>(aka CO 149)<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">. We will stop at the small on of my <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2012/10/you-gotta-stop-here-lake-city-bakery.html" target="_blank">favorite bakeries in Lake City</a>, CO. We will spend time in the historic
towns of <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2010/01/riding-and-driving-on-alpine-loop-in.html" target="_blank">Ouray</a>, Silverton, Durango, Telluride and Ridgeway. I am planning to add more trips per year in the future. Once I retire I would like to conduct 4 to 5 tours a year and several long weekend trips.</span></span></span><br />
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Mrs. Oz and I have several events and rides planned for the new year as well as my annual summer trip out of Texas to some cooler area of the United States. We will start the year off by attending the Progressive <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2010/11/2010-2011-international-motorcycle-show.html" target="_blank">International Motorcycle Show</a> again this year. It will be held in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on January 3-5 which is a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.The show will feature motorcycles, motorcycle gear, motorcycle tools, communication systems and informational sessions just to name a few.<br />
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I am looking forward to checking out the new Yamaha FJR, the Indian Scout, Ducati's Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tourer and the Triumph Tiger 900. Of course there will be a lot of other new models to look at. We also want to look at the new Sena S30 bluetooth communication system. We currently have the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/03/you-are-coming-through-loud-and-clear.html" target="_blank">Sena S20</a> and it has been reliable and clear. We are not really looking to change, but it is always fun to compare. Helmet manufacturers will have booths showing off new models and making deals. Gear vendors will have everything from boots, doo-rags, gloves, sunglasses and more to examine. <br />
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We are hoping there is a stunt show this year. Last year there was not a stunt show, but in 2018 the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59eoBGaaCU0" target="_blank">high flying motocross stunters</a> put on a great show. The stunt show is definitely a crowd favorite.<br />
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The MotoGP races will be at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin on April 3 - 5. I have attended three of the MotoGP races at COTA including the year my son and I <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2015/04/motogp-at-circuit-of-americas-austin-tx.html" target="_blank">volunteered as Track Marshalls.</a> The MotoGP at COTA is truly an international event. It is fun seeing fans from all over the globe. A lot of fans ride up from Mexico and from all over the United States. The vendor area has a lot of manufacturers and retailers with many running good sales.<br />
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I have become a big fan over the last seven years. In June of 2017 I experienced the I<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0cIDuyZRpg" target="_blank">talian MotoGP at Mugello</a>! The Italians love their racing and are so enthusiastic. I was there for the first MotoGP after American Nicky Hayden had died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Italy. The fans were so respectful and appreciative of Nicky's racing career. It was moving and respectful tribute. I greatly enjoyed the complete experience.<br />
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Two weeks after the MotoGP in Austin the <a href="http://www.cmausa.org/cma_national/fast-lane.asp" target="_blank">Roads and Trails</a> rally in the Texas Hill Country near Marble Falls, TX will be taking place. We are hoping to make that rally, but have to work out some other issues. One of my favorite roads in Texas is <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2011/07/great-road-destination-west-of-austin.html" target="_blank">FM 1431 </a>east of Marble Falls and the rally is headquartered at Hidden Falls Adventure Park. This rally includes street, dirt and dual sport riding. It is a great mixture of people and motorcycles. This rally is about getting out and riding.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> At the end of June we will be leading the <a href="http://www.motoozcycles.com/62101.html" target="_blank">Moto Oz Beat The Heat tour</a> (BTH) in Colorado. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">This is an annual tour I plan, organize and lead. There will be three couples and six individuals on the trip. We will spend four nights in Ouray, Colorado and two nights in South Fork, Colorado. We will ride the </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnHLg1raZc" target="_blank">Million Dollar Highway</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> (aka US 550) and </span>The Silver Thread Scenic Byway (aka CO 149)<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">. While riding the Silver Thread we will stop at the small Lake City Bakery and enjoy some delicious treats. We will visit the historic towns of Silverton, Durango, Telluride, Ridgeway and more. I really love Southwest Colorado. There is so much history and beauty in that area. Old mines are still visible in so many areas, especially near Red Mountain.</span></span></span><br />
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It is time for another motorcycle gear review. This time I will be reviewing a leather vest. I love the feel and smell of new leather. The leather vest is part of the classic motorcycle rider apparel. Finding a leather vest that fits and looks good is not always easy.<br />
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No longer is the traditional cut vest the only option. There are numerous options for vests for riders today. Leather, textile, denim, high-viz, black, brown... <a href="https://www.vikingcycle.com/collections/mens-motorcycle-vests" target="_blank">Viking Cycles</a> has numerous options.<br />
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My friends at <a href="https://www.vikingcycle.com/collections/motorcycle-vests" target="_blank">Viking Cycle</a> recently sent me a <a href="https://www.vikingcycle.com/collections/mens-leather-motorcycle-vests/products/viking-cycle-gardar-motorcycle-leather-vest-for-men" target="_blank">Gardar Leather vest</a> to wear, test and review. The Gardar leather vest features include a Mandarin collar, an evenly finished hem, two chest pockets with snaps, two slit hand pockets and covered front snaps. The leather vest snaps are strong and will last. This would be a great buy for a new motorcycle rider.<br />
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The inside of the vest include a zippered pocket, a chest slit pock and a phone pocket on each side. I love the pockets! The extra pockets provide for organization of items I usually carry.<br />
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The leather has a high grade feel and look. Due to the caliber of the vest I believe it will be very durable. The snaps are sturdy and easy to manipulate, even when wearing gloves. The zippers are sturdy and worked perfectly.<br />
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The lining is comfortable and is made from good quality nylon. The finish of the entire vest is well done and stylish. All materials used are of good quality.<br />
I really liked the "feel" of the vest when wearing it. It is substantial enough I could feel the weight, but not bulky or uncomfortable. When riding, the collision with a big bug will be absorbed by the vest and you might not even feel it.<br />
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The back of the vest is a great area for large patch or numerous patches, depending on your style. <br />
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The sizing/fitting of the vest is in line with the majority of vest sizing, so no need to adjust your sizing when ordering.<br />
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Now a word about Viking Cycle and <a href="https://www.vikingbags.com/" target="_blank">Viking Bags</a>. I have had numerous communications with the company and they have always been friendly, respectful and timely. The shipping department gets orders out quickly. I have never had to return anything, but I suspect they handle returns quickly also.<br />
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You can also check out my review of the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/09/need-extra-storage-for-trip.html" target="_blank">Viking Bags big tailbag</a> from 2016. It is a great addition to motorcycle storage.<br />
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There are a numerous helmet manufactures each with dozens of models. A motorcycle rider can find a helmet for less than $100 or up to over a $1,000. So many choices.<br />
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This can be overwhelming for a new rider. Making a good decision and keeping the cost in a budget can be difficult. New motorcycle riders will have friends giving a lot of advice and opinions. Probably the hardest and yet the most important decision revolves around cost. Does a higher price make that big of a difference?<br />
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I have owned six full face helmets made by four different manufacturers over the years as well as multiple half helmets and one 3/4 helmet. I have been very budget-minded when purchasing gear. I had to be careful and not spend too much.<br />
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I had friends who did not wear helmets, some only half-helmets and among those who wore full-faced helmets there was a wide range of brands and cost. I would look at the helmets of riders who wore more expensive helmets and I wondered if the money spent was really worth it. Of course they thought so.<br />
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In July 2016 I decided to increase my budget on gear. So after some shopping around I made a purchase and spent the most I ever had for a new helmet when I bought the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/11/bell-helmet-qualifier-review-awesome.html" target="_blank">Bell Qualifer DLX</a>. The helmet came with the Transitions® Adaptive Shield which intrigeud me .<br />
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In November 2016 I wrote a review on the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/11/bell-helmet-qualifier-review-awesome.html" target="_blank">Bell Qualifer DLX</a>. I was very pleased with the helmet and the visor. The <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/11/bell-helmet-qualifier-review-awesome.html" target="_blank">full review</a> gives more details. You can find the helmet at the <a href="https://www.motorcyclegear-superstore.com/?AffId=20">Motorcycle Gear Superstore</a>. <br />
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As luck would have it I attended a friend's event called the Martin Hootenanny in October of 2016. At the event there was a silent auction benefiting <a href="http://www.cmausa.org/run-for-the-son/" target="_blank">CMA Run For the Son.</a><br />
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I noticed a pre-owned Arai helmet up for auction. I examined the helmet and asked some questions. I decided to bid on it and I won the silent auction for the pre-owned (worn about 5 times) Arai Profile Hotrod helmet (Hotrod graphics). The helmet had no signs of usage and reports were it had been worn very little. For $85 I thought "how can I go wrong?" This was an inexpensive way to get first hand experience and knowledge about a high-end helmet. The graphics are not what I would have chosen in a perfect situation,
but the yellow stands out and probably is more visible to automobile
drivers. <br />
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I did not start wearing the Arai helmet until January, after I secured a second <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/03/you-are-coming-through-loud-and-clear.html" target="_blank">Sena 20S </a>helmet mount. I could now transfer the <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/03/you-are-coming-through-loud-and-clear.html" target="_blank">Sena 20S </a>from <a href="https://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/11/bell-helmet-qualifier-review-awesome.html" target="_blank">Bell helmet</a> to Arai helmet without having to move the mount and speakers. You can find Arai helmets at the <a href="https://www.motorcyclegear-superstore.com/?AffId=20" target="_blank">Motorcycle Gear Superstore</a> and <br />
if you make a purchase I get some gas money.<br />
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At first I rotated between usig the Bell helmet and the Arai helmet. By March I had decided on wearing the Arai for every ride. The three major reasons for wearing the Arai full time were comfort, ventilation and reduced wind noise. The fit and feeling of the Arai was so comfortable. The material on the inside was smooth and soft. The shape fit me well, although I know some motorcycle riders where the shape is not best for them.<br />
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The airflow was noticeably better. My head did not get as hot or sweaty and I could feel the air flow over the skull. The chin vent and forehead air vents allowed a good amount of airflow and they were easy to open and close. With the amount of air flow provided I was surprised the road noise was not more intense. The noise level was the least I had experienced with a full-faced helmet!<br />
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In October, 2016 I announced I would be traveling outside of the USA for the first time ever. I would be heading to <a href="http://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/10/visiting-europe-june-2017.html" target="_blank">Europe for a three part trip</a>. I would be attending a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0cIDuyZRpg" target="_blank">MotoGP race in historic Mugello</a>, enjoying 10 days of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCSCuMa59Zw" target="_blank">WW2</a> and castle sites with some friends and end with 7 days of riding in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3dVTI7bsEE" target="_blank">Alps, both in Switzerland and Italy</a>, on a rented BMW.<br />
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I left on June 2, 2017 and landed back in Dallas on June 26, 2017 with some amazing stories, photos, videos and memories. In one word the trip was AWESOME. There were a few moments of stress, but it all turned out good.<br />
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The moments of stress included: trying to find transportation to and from the MotoGP races, having an older (with no service) phone pick-pocketed while on the train in Paris (I was using it as a camera primarily), getting to my Airbnb lodging one day and the host did not respond to messages or show up and finally loosing my passport (yes, that is right - I lost my passport). Each situation worked out in fine fashion.<br />
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The six mile walk to find a train station after the race provided me the opportunities to burn calories (I then could eat more gellato!), see the Italian countryside and meet a very polite and helpful young man from the USA who was in Europe for six weeks by himself after graduating from college.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The MotoGP fans were awesome - great energy at the races</td></tr>
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No valuable info was on the phone/camera (although I took precautions and changed passwords...) and I learned to keep my valuables in a secure pocket and stay alert. Airbnb customer service was helpful and quickly resolved the issue.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoyed a river tour around Paris</td></tr>
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The US Consulate General office personal are very friendly, helpful and prompt. It was on a Monday I discovered I had lost my passport (most likely as I removed my phone from riding jacket to take pictures in the Alps somewhere between Lucerne, Switzeerland and Bormio, Italy). I emailed the US Consulate General to ask about getting a replacement and I received a reply in about 30 minutes. I highly recommend having a couple of photocopies of your passport and drivers license stored safely in your luggage - that sure helped me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lion of Lucerne was a very moving memorial in Switerzland</td></tr>
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I have been asked "what was your favorite part of the trip?" There is
no way to answer the question because it was like I took three trips:
MotoGP, WW2 and riding the Alps. Each part had special meaning and
moments for me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The gates at Dachau concentration camp were haunting, humbling and saddening</td></tr>
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I experienced the intense energy and excitement at a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0cIDuyZRpg" target="_blank">European MotoGP</a>, the humbling atmosphere on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCSCuMa59Zw" target="_blank">Normandy beaches </a>, the thrill of riding <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i86JDfli-AM" target="_blank">Stelvio Pass, </a>the beauty of the Swiss Alps on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3dVTI7bsEE&t=152s" target="_blank">Grimsel Pass</a>, the genius and talent in da Vinci's "Last Supper" painting and so much more.<br />
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I will share more reviews and comments about the trip in future posts as there is too much for one post. The trip was great and I hope to visit and ride in Europe again in not too distant future.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The road between Furka Pass and Grimsel Pass, Switzerland</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">West side of Stelvio Pass, Italy</td></tr>
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I have been busy preparing for my first ever trip out of the USA and riding as much as possible. Here are three of my latest video projects. <br />
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I fly out of Dallas on Friday June 2, 2017 and fly to Milan to start my trip. (<a href="http://motoroz.blogspot.com/2016/10/visiting-europe-june-2017.html" target="_blank">Post with trip details</a>) There are a few changes to the plan since my first posting with the biggest change being I will be riding in the Alps alone, although I suspect I will meet some riders and make new friends.<br />
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Along with preparing for the trip I have been riding and enjoying the spring time in Texas. Recently while riding the Honda VFR 1200 the odometer rolled over 35,000 miles and I thought it would be an appropriate time to do a "review" of the bike and give my impressions.<br />
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This past weekend I had the honor of leading 20 bikes on a Memorial Day ride to a local small town veterans memorial and after some time of reflection and thankful prayer we rode to lunch. Pilot Point, TX has a nice small memorial in the downtown area. Just happens that my <a href="http://motoroz.blogspot.com/search?q=dad" target="_blank">dad </a>is from Pilot Point and his older brother was killed in WWII by friendly fire and his name is on the memorial. It was after his death my dad decided to enlist (he had an agricultural exemption). It is always humbling to take time to pay respects to those who gave all for our country.</div>
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I have had a busy and fun spring and now looking forward to 26 days of traveling adventures. I will be trying (no guarantees) to upload a video each day I am in Europe. The videos may be "raw" and unedited, but hopefully they will show some of the great things I will see. You can see the videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXRxEDV5qQLsRsag488Rg4Q" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> or search YouTube for Ordinary Biker Oz.<br />
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With progress or growth comes change and some changes are not always the most desired. Some changes are sad, but necessary. The population growth of North Texas has brought a lot of changes in the roads, highways and byways and there is no end in sight to this growth. Increase traffic has stressed and strained the actual roads as well as the drivers and riders on the roads. <br />
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Road construction has been and is large scaled and far reaching in our area. Fun, curvy, low traffic Farm to Market roads are more difficult to find than just a few years ago. One particular casualty to the growth is a historic one lane bridge crossing the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma.<br />
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Carpenters Bluff bridge was built in 1910. Trains, wagons, horses and people paid a toll to cross over the bridge. In the 1960's Grayson County was deeded the bridge and it was renovated for the modern automobile traffic. Today one lane is for motorized traffic and a deteriorating wooden walkway on on the south side. I have walked on it, but there are holes and missing boards.<br />
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Part of the charm of the bridge is having to stop and make sure no
vehicles were already crossing. (See video below) The rusted iron bridge provides great
views to the Red River while crossing; however, due to the age, condition and the increase traffic on the bridge the two states decided to build a new bridge near Carpenters Bluff bridge and close it to vehicle traffic while allowing pedestrian use.<br />
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The historic bridge is east of Denison, TX on FM 120 and west of Kemp, OK on Carpenters Bluff Road/Kemp Road. FM 120 has multiple curves and is a fun road to travel.<br />
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FM 120 to bridge and ride on bridge</div>
If you want to experience some history before growth and progress gates off the ride head to Carpenters Bluff soon. Authorities have not release a date for the opening of the new bridge and closing of the historic bridge, but I suspect it will happen sometime this year (2017).<br />
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Update on Carpenters Bluff Bridge on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKAPX89X3OI&t=1s" target="_blank">Ordinary Biker Oz Youtube channel</a></div>
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