Port Townsend Riders

On Sunday I rode (through rain all day) with 12 other guys to what is billed as an antique motorcycle show north of Seattle. There were probably 20 vintage or antique bikes on display. Then there were the 8 thousand Harley riders! Actually, I was impressed with everyones riding skills. Considering the rain and the fact that we got lost a couple times, - and there were a lot of us, - there were no accidents, no tickets, no close-calls. All of us were different ages and all represented different kinds of bikes. (sporties, tourers, off-road, including a few Hondas, Triumph, Suzuki, Kawi, BMW, Ducati). Of course, - the only bike that needed servicing was mine (*^&%!) The chain was loose by the time we arrived so it needed tightening and one of my fairing bolts was missing by the end of the day. This means that I won't hear the end of it at Jim's shop (our fearless leader stuffing his face above) where I stop for coffee on the way to work.

dinner with friends, - tired kids by the end of the day

a few more...

more views of our new place

our new house

spring

Mt. St. Helens ride

I went on an incredible ride today to Mt. St. Helens with some of the Desmo Northwest club members. That's 400 miles round trip from Port Townsend with the routes we took

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First visit to NYC since moving away 1.5 years ago

Bill Viola @ The Met; Janel on the train; my reflection in Hell's Kitchen

Portland Zoo last week

flywheel problem

I've only clocked 300 miles on the Supersport I picked up recently and have discovered that my flywheel has sheared off. Depressing.

Recent, random shots

My new bike, artist Margie McDonald, with my family on the Washington coast, and my kid on the local Farm Tour.

Hugo

My gear did its job a couple days ago

My first motorcycling accident in 19 years of riding. As I was entering Hwy101 out of Port Angeles, a car turned left in front of me (said they were blinded by the sun) and I t-boned their Subaru at approx 45 mph. I was launched down the freeway where I skidded a while on my face shield. After tumbling I sprinted off to the side of the road to take stock of any injuries, which there were NONE. I couldn't believe it. Luckily I had full gear on. My bike is a goner so I'm in the market again.