My boots, Alpinestars Toucans need new soles. I am a short rider for the F8 and often have to really push off my left boot to get the bike up from its stand and it shows. Still an amazing boot for the price and 100% H20 proof and so comfortable. My Heidenau K60 Scout tires…
February 12th 2014 – Day 29 my Last Day Riding – short video clips are part of this post and click on the pics for higher resolution Original Route looked like this which was always just a rough idea
February 10th 2015 – Day 28 I had a great short visit with my best friend from undergrad and her partner. Ann Marie and Allison are two very genuine people who do amazing things within their own careers. As always gracious hosts and a place I could call home. Thanks guys for the hospitality and …
February 8th & 9th, 2015 – Day 26th & 27th This will be a quick post as I woke up to freezing temps at my friend’s house in Williamsburg and was reminded once again it’s winter. Rainy this morning as I pack up for my last 2 days of riding. Hoping Feb. 11th does prove…
February 7th 2015 – Day 25 – Tourist Day (videos and pics) The countdown begins…UGH! I have to admit I really like being a tourist at times. It was still “cold” for many but I found it perfect as usual. Around 60F with a light breeze. I am not really going to say much in…
February 6th 2015 – Day 24 It was chilly out this morning when I packed up. I think it was about freezing. I ended up using my heated liner and gloves all day. I point this out because it’s the first time I have had to use heat for a while and the first time…
February 5th 2015 (feel free to click the pics for HI-Rez versions) After 6 days off the bike visiting my parents in Polk City I am back riding and heading into the Winter abyss of the North East. I enjoyed my vacation within a vacation but I felt I needed to get back on the…
February 1, 2015 Ahhh…rest time. After 17 days on the bike and over 9000 KM’s or about 5700 miles later, I thought I needed some R&R off the bike. I rode on Friday from Bonifay, Florida to the Lakeland area where my parents have a RV/House. Great place to layover and get some rest. I…
January 30th , 2015 – Day 16 & 17 I had this whole reflection post about my last year drafted but I deleted it. Today is my one year anniversary that my ex told me she was going to leave and never looked back. I am not not going to harp on the details but…
January 28th, 2015 – Day 15 (NEW ORLEANS)-click the pics I should have really called this trip BMW Dealership Tour. On a serious note, I did not have to be in New Orleans until 1500 hrs so I thought what the hell, stop by Baton Rouge BMW and see if they can figure out my…
January 27th, 2015 – Day 14 (all pics in all posts can be clicked for larger versions)
January 26th 2015 – Day 13 I woke up this morning to a very cool and crisp sunny day. Compared to yesterday I immediately took a look at that flags and they were still. I thought nice….no 40-50 MPH winds to contend with for today. Little video from yesterday’s ride. All the weather people said…
January 23rd , 24th & 25th 2015 I woke up on Day 10 to my bike totally covered in frost. I have finally hit winter at this point to justify the name of my trip. 👍
January 22nd 2015 – Day 9 After leaving GO-AZ dealership the day before I went to another virtual hosts house for an over niter. Terry and Heather. What a nice couple. We had really good pizza, hung out with their pets, I have all ready forgotten their cat’s name but their dog? Jack. Terry and…