Hey! Good!
And good that he enjoyed it.
YAh, I think I recall you posting about it being difficult, but getting him out on bike a couple years ago.
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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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Hey! Good!
And good that he enjoyed it.
YAh, I think I recall you posting about it being difficult, but getting him out on bike a couple years ago.
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Fall is here. But still a few bikes tootling around after the rain
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You have a really beautiful ride, I like the chrome and black combination on it.
Didn’t really get the fall pictures I was looking for on today’s adventure. Attempted to dodge the rain drops. Wasn’t successful at that either.
A couple of months ago I noticed a new well pump on the corner of a back road. Historically, there may have been one there many years ago, but certainly not in recent times, so I was suprised to see that someone (or the local authority) had gone to the trouble of re-instating one. I didn't actually try it out, as the bike was leaning on some fine gravel that was slowly giving way, so I took the shot and hopped aboard before it went over.
Next time I'm passing, I'll have a closer look, as it might only be a reproduction / fake pump. Many of these backroad pumps were stolen years ago and found their way over to various other parts of the world as rustic souveniers.
Next time I'm passing, I'll have a closer look, as it might only be a reproduction / fake pump. Many of these backroad pumps were stolen years ago and found their way over to various other parts of the world as rustic souveniers.
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I had a NW Arkansas trip last week, sorry no pics. I trailered the Triumph to Bentonville and got there around 3 pm. Nice little 110 mile ride on Monday. Then on Tuesday a beautiful day and 300 miles.
Wednesday when I got ready to leave the hotel, it was sprinkling and so I figured no big deal. Well, an hour later I learned my rain gear was substandard to say the least so I cut my ride short and had an early dinner then jumped in the truck for a 20 mile drive south to Fayetteville because they had a Cycle Gear store.
Walked in and asked for some good rain gear and was sold a pair of pants, jacket and "waterproof" gloves.
Thursday rolled in with the high probability of rain/storms and the forecasts were spot on. The entire day was rain and fog and guess what? My new rain gear leaked big time. Those waterproof gloves held so much water, when I took them off I could wring them out just like a sponge.
The only good thing that happened that day was meeting up with Greg (GBW) who rode over from Tennessee because he knew I would be there and he felt sorry for me, I guess.
I showed him a nice route to get us up to Harrison which is where he was staying Thursday night and after he checked in to his hotel, we had a nice late afternoon/early evening meal and then I headed back to Bentonville.
A pretty crappy couple of days but they were still better than any days I ever remember when I was working full time.
Once I got back to Omaha, I was able to return the previously purchased rain gear for a full refund so that eased the pain somewhat. Sorry for no pics, but I will have some to post tomorrow that should be of interest.
Wednesday when I got ready to leave the hotel, it was sprinkling and so I figured no big deal. Well, an hour later I learned my rain gear was substandard to say the least so I cut my ride short and had an early dinner then jumped in the truck for a 20 mile drive south to Fayetteville because they had a Cycle Gear store.
Walked in and asked for some good rain gear and was sold a pair of pants, jacket and "waterproof" gloves.
Thursday rolled in with the high probability of rain/storms and the forecasts were spot on. The entire day was rain and fog and guess what? My new rain gear leaked big time. Those waterproof gloves held so much water, when I took them off I could wring them out just like a sponge.
The only good thing that happened that day was meeting up with Greg (GBW) who rode over from Tennessee because he knew I would be there and he felt sorry for me, I guess.
I showed him a nice route to get us up to Harrison which is where he was staying Thursday night and after he checked in to his hotel, we had a nice late afternoon/early evening meal and then I headed back to Bentonville.
A pretty crappy couple of days but they were still better than any days I ever remember when I was working full time.
Once I got back to Omaha, I was able to return the previously purchased rain gear for a full refund so that eased the pain somewhat. Sorry for no pics, but I will have some to post tomorrow that should be of interest.
Usually bringing rain gear keeps the rain away.
And yes, a rainy day of riding is still better than a good day at work. Haha.
I do like your method of motorcycle touring. Truck and motorcycle trailer. The Tiger is a perfect motorcycle for that. Easy to load/unload, and fun to ride when you're there.
And yes, a rainy day of riding is still better than a good day at work. Haha.
I do like your method of motorcycle touring. Truck and motorcycle trailer. The Tiger is a perfect motorcycle for that. Easy to load/unload, and fun to ride when you're there.
This past Sunday in our local newspaper there was a story about a Burr Oak tree that has lived for 377 years. Unbelievable, so naturally, I had to go check it out.
Turned out to be a beautiful day with a high of 78? and the Suzuki ran like it did when it was new. Did 350 miles total and spent about 8 hours out running around.
IMG_20211019_132835943_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
Couldn't get the bike very close to it since it had the audacity to grow in a ravine about 30-40 feet below the road
I'm no Dave Redman but this is my attempt at a selfie.
IMG_20211019_133535758 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
Here's a better one that I asked for a helper to show I was there.
IMG_20211019_132328048_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
Here's the steps going down into the ravine to get up close and personal with the tree.
IMG_20211019_133055064_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
One more. Thats the tree closest to the trail with the darker green color.
IMG_20211019_133134321_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
Turned out to be a beautiful day with a high of 78? and the Suzuki ran like it did when it was new. Did 350 miles total and spent about 8 hours out running around.
IMG_20211019_132835943_HDR by Larry Alkire, on FlickrCouldn't get the bike very close to it since it had the audacity to grow in a ravine about 30-40 feet below the road
I'm no Dave Redman but this is my attempt at a selfie.
IMG_20211019_133535758 by Larry Alkire, on FlickrHere's a better one that I asked for a helper to show I was there.
IMG_20211019_132328048_HDR by Larry Alkire, on FlickrHere's the steps going down into the ravine to get up close and personal with the tree.
IMG_20211019_133055064_HDR by Larry Alkire, on FlickrOne more. Thats the tree closest to the trail with the darker green color.
IMG_20211019_133134321_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
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One more just to show a size comparison. Not as huge as I would have thought but then I was informed that oaks don't usually grow real tall.
IMG_20211019_132150789_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
IMG_20211019_132150789_HDR by Larry Alkire, on FlickrLooks like a great day, Larry.
Thanks for taking the time to post the pics.
Thanks for taking the time to post the pics.
Thanks Norm for your humor, but actually I wasn't even a twinkle in my father's eye yet.
This'd be the only time of year that jacket is camouflage! 
That is enough to be fun these days, Eh.
Good enough reason for a ride anyway.
THe one you need to order gaskets for? Or already got the gaskets and got it back together?
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Hey, it shows you at the scene.
One trick is to first figure out the camera, then pose for pic, then look at lens (not screen), then take picture.
Hey, Lar, Thanks for pics and story. Good to see you out enjoying life.
So, you do have things there more exciting than corn fields. .. .. .. Old trees.
That looks like a lot of steps to up and down.
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Nice pics Trev.
Thanks Dave. Got out for lunch on it today but that will probably be it for a week or so.....lots of rain coming.
