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280 miles…

July 23rd, 2005 No comments

The day started abruptly. A phone call at 09:30 from one of my friends, Tony. “Randy can’t make it. So we can headout at any time.” Go away. I’m sleeping. “OK. I will get up in a few minutes and come over as soon as I can.” 30 minutes later I was up. Read more…

Do you remember?

July 23rd, 2005 No comments

Do you remember the first time?

…the first time you road a motorcycle through the rain.
…the first time you pushed too hard and touched the edge — the edge where life ends and your adrenal gland kicks your brain into hyperfocus?
…the first time you crashed?
…the first time tears fell from the joy of living the moment?

Do you remember…

Frustration, friends, moutains, and 200 miles…

July 10th, 2005 No comments

My weekend plans didn’t work out. I was trying to escape to Canada for a few days. My internal schedule has been off all weekend. I didn’t realize Read more…

Hayden wins US motoGP!

July 10th, 2005 No comments

Hayden on his way to victory.American Nicky Hayden won his first motoGP race at his home grand prix at Laguna Seca. American Colin Edwards finished second, followed by World Chapion Valentino Rossi in third. With over 150,000 in attendance, maybe this will be a positive turning point in motorcycle racing’s popularity in the US. My fingers are crossed.

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The new K1200R. Is this really a BMW?

July 6th, 2005 No comments
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YZF600R – Updates

July 6th, 2005 No comments

Cumulative Modifications

  • Zero Gravity Double Bubble Windscreen – Black
  • Goodridge steel braided brake lines: 2 front, 1 rear
  • Brake pads: Fronts – HH; Rears – F
  • Metzeler Z6 tires. (Nail in my rear Z4.)
  • Shifter boot.
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YZF600R – Summer 2003

July 5th, 2005 No comments

At Gale's creek overlook. #6

Shortly after I bought it…

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