We've been busy

Sorry - you have probably noticed we've been too busy to post lately. My Father has been ill, so we have been spending some time in Florida with him.


Check out this article on his clinic (this is not him in the photo). http://www.wpmobserver.com/news/2010/sep/15/acupuncture-clinic-offers-relief/

Hoping to be back posting soon..................stay tuned

Spartanburg SC - BMW Factory

We took a trip to The BMW Factory in Spartanburg a few years ago to take an MOA advanced Riders Course.  Here's a quick video clip from that class.  Look close, you have to ride between the small cones, circle the large cone, ride over a plank of wood (without falling off)  - pick up a small cone off the large cones and transferr it - Well you will get the idea.

I am very sad to report the passing of a dear friend and fellow rider.  Dave Segal, who I count among my riding friends, sadly passed away last night.  Dave, I hope we meet again, may you rest in peace.

A new adventure..........

Travel by Dogsled..............

Join me.

Here we are all harnessed up and ready to go. On the trail, Demios, our single leader (weighing in at 76 lbs) leads our team!

Winter is nature's way...............

Winter is Nature's Way of

Telling you to Polish!
This one is not mine, but it looks similar - My bike has a rear pillion seat and a leather saddle and a cafe windshild.
NICE RIDE !

The New Adventure Bike

Yamaha  WR250R.  They are calling it "The New Adventure Bike".  In 2008 Yamaha began to manufacture this  model of their dual-sport line. Capable enough to ride on the road or off. While it's comfortable to sit on, the WR250R encourages you to get up on the pegs and push the bike to it's limits--which are surprisingly high for a Japanese dual-sport.  Its versatility comes from some big bike features that enhance its great off-road manners.  A wide 6 speed transmission, fuss free fuel injection that here is connected to a FMF programmer.  For accessory junkies the alternator puts out over 350 W @5K rpm ... more than the BMW F800 twin!!

Fortunately there are some great aftermarket tanks available to extend the modest stock tank from Safari and IMS.

 

The WR250R has slightly shorter legs, though the components themselves are as feature-laden as the ones on race bikes. The 46mm inverted KYB cartridge fork offers both compression- and rebound-damping adjustability with 10.6 inches of travel, a bit less than the 11.8 on the WR250F.

In the rear a Soqi shock (a subsidiary of Yamaha that manufactures the shocks found on some of the high-end sport bikes like the R1) is adjustable not only for preload, compression and rebound, but it lets you vary the ride height. Travel at 10.6 inches, at the seat -  that’s 36.6 inches tall.

If you’re, say, 5-foot-4 or less (like my wife who I know will want to try this one out) you may want to play with the ride height (and don’t forget to lower the fork legs in the aluminum triple clamps at the same time or else chassis geometry goes to pot).  

Still too high, take heart, if it's still too high - try one of these.  YAMA LINKS  .  Yamaha WR250R, 250X & Super Trail riders of all heights & ability agree this Yamaha lowering link is a "MUST HAVE" for its tremendous increase in traction & improved handling. Gain almost 2 inches closer to the ground (when combined with stock lowering option).

  

And yes, I've carved out just enough room in my garage to fit one in!  Arrived yesterday  I've got the upgraded light on the back and it's detailed to the max. 

Now if spring would just arrive!!!

 

Took some time in Kauai

I was lucky enough to spend a week in Hawaii recently. Above is a waterfall on the Waimea River island of Kauaii

 Famous Wakkiki Beach - filled with surfers

The Beach at Point Poipu

Sunset is a big even on this point everynight

God lives here............

DYNOMITE

While in South America, do as the South Americans will do.........

BOOM