Rocket III To Dos for Spring 2012
Posted February 14, 2012 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
I’m trying to keep the expeditures to a minimum, but so far I’ve accumulated the following: License plate relocation bracket Standard Rocket III Classic shifter Kuryakyn grips Breakaway cruise control (not pictured) Clear turn signal lenses Relay kit for the headlights that will help save my ignition switch Tank pad and knee pads (not pictured) …
2011 Year in Review
Posted January 3, 2012 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
In short, it was another great year with only a few hiccups along the way. This post is not restricted to motorcycles only. I don’t do these every year, at least not this formally. I did one for 2010 but never published it. Not sure why. [EDIT: Found it. Published.–FJ} The Good I don’t generally …
Winter Hibernation
Posted December 3, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
I did manage to ride the Sunday after Thanksgiving, about 45 miles. The roads were clear, the sun was shining and the temperature approached 50 degrees. Now the snow and cold have returned. I’m trying not to spend too much on the bikes until Spring (the shopping list for each is listed on their respective …
Ride Planning 2012
Posted October 29, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
You can bet your ass I’m going to take that new Rocket III all over the place. I’m looking forward to blowing out the Travelogue section of this here revamped version of my website. I have two semi-epic rides in mind for next year, one centering around the SouthWest Triumph Festival in Prescott, AZ, the …
Rocket Report, Day 1
Posted October 3, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
The Rocket has landed! And it is stunning. Just got back from its maiden voyage under my care, a bit over 60 miles around the Helena Valley. Did 90 up MacDonald pass without blinking… Observations I can’t believe people hot rod these things. My Rocket friends are already telling me which pipes and air cleaners …
2007 Rocket III Classic Touring
Posted September 6, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
Well, the loan is obtained and the purchase order signed and faxed to the dealership, so I guess I can pull the trigger on this post… $7995, 6660 miles, loaded, $1000 down, 3 years, less than 6%, recall(s) performed, oil changed at about 5,000 miles, from a dealership in Ft. Meyers, Florida, found via another …
2011 Northrop Grumman Nerd Biker Wannabe Run
Posted August 27, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
We opted for a day run this year rather than an over-nighter. Ultimately we settled on the extended Flathead Lake loop. We started with 8 bikes but when the group turned right at Avon after 28 miles, one of my coworkers (well, two, but one bike) continued on to Missoula instead. The remaining seven finished …
Ride After Breakfast
Posted August 22, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
Reboot and I went on a mini roadtrip after breakfast… I’d really like to take one more long trip this year, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to get away.
Last Minute Trip Invite
Posted August 5, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
I’d really like to do this in about a week and a half, right around 2000 miles… Gold River BC View Larger Map However, we just started another large proposal at work and I’m not sure I’d be able to get away.
Overhaul (more or less) Complete
Posted August 3, 2011 / By FriarJohn / 0 Comments
So other than changing WordPress themes, and reorganizing a bit because of that theme change as well as the acquisition of Reboot, the changes are currently finished. I added the Travelogue section, something I’ve been toying with for a while, but it still needs a lot of work. I’m finding that I don’t really have …