Yamaha FZ1 and Suzuki DR650 out on a ride.
It was going to be one of those occasional warmer February days and I wanted to get out on my FZ1. I invited all the usual suspects, but it was short notice so nobody was able to go. My original plan was about a three hour ride. Staying closer to home meant sunshine and mild temperatures. Just as I was about to saddle up I got a text from my buddy Stretch.
Read MoreCarb work in the parking lot.
The day started off with much anticipation. Between Thanksgiving travel and other things it has been weeks since I have ridden. The excitement had been building for a while and even though it was in the low 40’s F I was ready to go!
Read MoreIn late 2012 my riding buddy Stretch was getting ready to sell his beloved Yamaha FZ1. He and I took a ride up to Shady Valley, TN and at lunch we were discussing different bikes. He mentioned that he wanted to get a dual sport bike when he sold his FZ1. I thought that was awesome!
Read MoreThe Dreaded Gate
The day started out with glorious plans. I found this road on Google maps that looked like it went on forever through the wilderness. It was a very doable distance for a day trip and it would take us through some great gravel and twisty pavement to get there.
Read MoreNice waterfall pic
It’s that time of year again, the time when all the leaves start changing colors and the Blue Ridge Mountains start looking like an impressionistic painting with dots of color all over the hillside. They are beautiful to look at, but there is one sinister thing that makes leaf peeping on a motorcycle maddening, leaf peepers in cages (cars).
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