France in America
Gary rode his Harley-Davidson on an epic 21,000 miles road trip in 27 states in America. His book ‘France In America’ is about that trip. you can purchase Gary's book HERE Gary France, the...
View ArticleFeels Like Spring
so naturally I went for a ride. It was around 7:30 am when I got my V-strom ready. First dig out my air compressor, check my tire pressures and move my bike out to the laneWith the scaffolding...
View ArticleWall Art & the cost of Cool Aid
Mural:It's no secret that Vancouver's Original Chinatown has been decaying for years. There are many closed storefronts and many of the buildings are in disrepair. We happened to be down there last...
View ArticleNo it didn't snow, went for a ride
Ask any motorcyclist what the weather is, and they will immediately relay back the weather forecast. I like to plan my weekends ahead of time so near the beginning of the week I start monitoring the...
View ArticleMy bike was pushed over
It started out as a glorious morning. It was cool around 2°c , lightly sprinking but bright, so I decided to ride my bike to work for the first time this year. Up until now I had only been riding on...
View ArticleIs it Spring Yet ?
The Sun is outThe Sky is blueThere's not a cloud to spoil the viewbut it's . . . (not) raining . . . raining in your heart . . . la la la The Five Sails, Convention Centre, Vancouver, BCIt's...
View ArticleSunny and a cool 8°c
Last Sunday was a beautiful but cold day. The sun was deceiving as it looked warmer than it felt. Vancouver is surrounded by water on 3 sides and accessed by many bridges. There are two bridges...
View ArticleMeandering with Wayne
Yes, this is the same Wayne as in Meandering in Lotus Land . He is prolific with his camera and you will usually find him wearing his trademark hat. Actually I have never seen him without a hat....
View ArticleSluggish Saturday
It was a beautiful weekend when I got my bike ready early Saturday morning and headed towards breakfast with "the guys". It was nice to be on the road and feeling the freedom of riding on two wheels...
View ArticleGaiters & Flying Pigs
Sunday is a regular non-riding day and while we usually have brunch in the surrounding area, on the outskirts of the City, today we decided to go down to Yaletown, an upscale area with many restaurants...
View ArticleCool places to park your motorcycle
Gary has issued another challenge to post a photo of our motorcycle someplace interesting. For me photographs bring back memories of good times, of places traveled and the opportunity to meet...
View ArticleValencia & Dom: Uraling in Vancouver
Dom is Uraling to Alaska and I was fortunate that he was able to enjoy a short stay in Vancouver. I had been following his Spot so when he was getting close I headed outside just in time to catch...
View ArticleIt's officially Spring
You know it must be Spring when you bring out your toolsthen you roll out the summer tires you had in the basementthen you bring out your hydraulic jack and plug in your compressor . Check and fill...
View ArticleThe Road is Closed
Saturday breakfast with the guys again. We have started to rotate our cafe locations to make it more convenient and fair for those who have to drive from far away. Today we headed out to Surrey and...
View ArticleAccessories, Maintenance & Chores
I received a package today from Promach located in MontanaI purchased my Nu2Me BMW R1200R last September and I wanted to do some maintenance and get it ready for summer touring. Then I decided to...
View ArticleDusk in Vancouver, Saturday 27 April 2013
It's Spring on the West Coast Dusk on Granville Street, Entertainment District, Vancouver, BCAfter a quick dinner at a Pho Restaurant on Fraser Street, we took a quick cruise downtown to see what...
View ArticleA Gaggle of Bikes, or are they a Flock ?
It wasn't as early as I wanted but today we headed South towards Tsawwassen, BC for the Annual Antique Motorcycle Swap meet. This is an annual affair which sort of "kickstarts" our riding season (info...
View ArticleMore Gaggles Part 2 & a Nimbus
At the Motorcycle Swap Meet last Sunday I noticed a bike that I had never seen beforeSo naturally I have to snap a few more photos to show youat first glance I thought that it was a home made machine,...
View ArticleSonja (and Roland) Safe Travels
A new chapter awaits you as you travel back to live in Germany. I was just thinking of all the good times we had when you were here and the fun we had. I have no archives to look back on because all...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning
This weekend was forecast for Summer heat so I decided to do some Spring CleaningMy Vstrom is filthy. Look at the chain and sprockets with crusted on grease and dirt from the chain lube. There is...
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