Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Becoming whole again
A few weeks ago my Guzzi Stelvio fell over in the driveway when I foolishly left it oidling unattended on its side stand. So I have been slowly replacing a few damaged parts.
The part that received the most damage was the left side valve cover, which was cracked clean through. Luckily my friend Super Cub Pilot Bob has superb welding skills so he was able to weld it so I could keep riding.
Today my new valve cover arrived! A few minutes later it is now on the bike and it's getting closer to looking good as new again.
The part that received the most damage was the left side valve cover, which was cracked clean through. Luckily my friend Super Cub Pilot Bob has superb welding skills so he was able to weld it so I could keep riding.
Today my new valve cover arrived! A few minutes later it is now on the bike and it's getting closer to looking good as new again.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
An Easter visit to sis' house
Today I took a ride over to my sister's house to have the traditional Easter lasagne with her, her husband Robert and the two tikes, Aidan and Roman.
Before we ate, Robert and I needed to take a look at an issue on his new (to him) 1999 Moto Guzzi California EV. The brake light were not working. SO suffice it to say 2 hours later and after having removed the tank, fuse panel, etc. to try to find a crimped wire or WHATEVER, we put it all back together and no joy, the brake lights don't work yet. Well they did work a little bit but then didn't again. Strange.
But eventually after dinner we went for a little ride and that bike sounds and looks GOOD!
Anyway, here are a few action shots of Robert and also some pics of my real cute nephews Aidan and Roman.
Before we ate, Robert and I needed to take a look at an issue on his new (to him) 1999 Moto Guzzi California EV. The brake light were not working. SO suffice it to say 2 hours later and after having removed the tank, fuse panel, etc. to try to find a crimped wire or WHATEVER, we put it all back together and no joy, the brake lights don't work yet. Well they did work a little bit but then didn't again. Strange.
But eventually after dinner we went for a little ride and that bike sounds and looks GOOD!
Anyway, here are a few action shots of Robert and also some pics of my real cute nephews Aidan and Roman.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Riding with the sweet Lord perched upon my shoulder
Today I had GREAT ride in Iowa. 7 bikes cruising in the Loess Hills of Iowa. If you find yourself in western Iowa you MUST ride L34...high speed sweeper after high speed sweeper. What a hoot!
3 Guzzis, 3 Harleys and a lone Honda.
Pics below!
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3 Guzzis, 3 Harleys and a lone Honda.
Pics below!
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Today's stuff
It's a beautiful springtime morning in Omaha, NE today. Bright sunshine and a crisp temp in the mid 30's. However the temps are supposed to rise to the low 60's with bright sun all day so this will make for a good motorcycling day.
I am leading a ride today over to some of the really fun roads and state highways in Iowa's Loess Hills. Some really good roads over there with big sweeping curves and even some nice twisty bits with elevation changes. About as good as it gets out here in the otherwise flat lands. Maybe I can scrub a bit of rubber off the outer tire treads instead of down the center as usual.
It looks so far like we have at least 6 fellas on the ride today...maybe more. Should be fun!
Here are a few pics of my backyard now that all the snow is gone and the grass is getting green. I need to get a table and some chairs for the patio. That's my trusty MHP (Modern Home Products) grill you see there. A faithful friend for many years now.
I hope my readers (all 3 of you) have a wunnerful Saturday!
I am leading a ride today over to some of the really fun roads and state highways in Iowa's Loess Hills. Some really good roads over there with big sweeping curves and even some nice twisty bits with elevation changes. About as good as it gets out here in the otherwise flat lands. Maybe I can scrub a bit of rubber off the outer tire treads instead of down the center as usual.
It looks so far like we have at least 6 fellas on the ride today...maybe more. Should be fun!
Here are a few pics of my backyard now that all the snow is gone and the grass is getting green. I need to get a table and some chairs for the patio. That's my trusty MHP (Modern Home Products) grill you see there. A faithful friend for many years now.
I hope my readers (all 3 of you) have a wunnerful Saturday!
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