Last weekend was a bummer.
2 motorcylists collided head on at Angeles Crest Highway. They're both OK. Broken legs, ribs, but nothing life threatening.
Because of that and complaints from residents in the Malibu area the CHP have started their annual summer crack down. They will be en-mass at the Malibu canyons, ACH, Palomar, Ortega, Topanga and anywhere else sports cars and sport bikes congregate.
I was at ACH last Sunday and believe me it was a drag! No fun watching your speed and trying to ride at the same time.
I plan on staying away from the "popular" spots and just riding in the canyons near my house. No cops and not hundreds of motorcycles too.
The problem is everyone wants to congrigate. Same place, same time. I've always been a loner, so I don't have that problem. Yes being social has it's problems.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy people most of the time, but not all the time.
That's what I love about bicycling and motorcycling. They're individual activities. Never cared for team sports growing up or now for that matter.
Anyway, this weekend will be good. Saturday I'm getting the suspension on the Ducati adjusted by someone who does it for a living. As opposed to a hack.
Sunday, I'm going to the NOPI car show. That should be fun! I'll let you know.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
6-16 weekend
Well,
Rode up ACH to Newcomb's Ranch on Saturday. Nice ride. Nice weather. Good burger.
At 5:30 the wife and I went to our dear freinds, Richard and Lorraine's house. I've been freinds with Richard since Jr High. We celebrated Richard's, Tina's (my wife) and my birthdays. Richard and his wife made us all a wonderful dinner. We sat around the table telling ghost storys. Lorraine was telling us about the home she grew up in located in Pasadena. Apparently it was really haunted. Everyone who came in that house had a supernatural experience. It gives me chills just thinking about the wierd tales. Creepy stuff!
Sunday I went to a "Choppers and Chili" function in Saugus. It was OK.
After that I had a blast through the local canyons, practicing what I learned at Cal Superbike School.
I must say it again. Riding my motorcycle is the most fun I've had since I was a kid. Yeah it may be a little dangerous, but who cares. The fun and thrills far outweigh the danger.
One of the best things I've done in my life.
I'll check back with you later.
Rode up ACH to Newcomb's Ranch on Saturday. Nice ride. Nice weather. Good burger.
At 5:30 the wife and I went to our dear freinds, Richard and Lorraine's house. I've been freinds with Richard since Jr High. We celebrated Richard's, Tina's (my wife) and my birthdays. Richard and his wife made us all a wonderful dinner. We sat around the table telling ghost storys. Lorraine was telling us about the home she grew up in located in Pasadena. Apparently it was really haunted. Everyone who came in that house had a supernatural experience. It gives me chills just thinking about the wierd tales. Creepy stuff!
Sunday I went to a "Choppers and Chili" function in Saugus. It was OK.
After that I had a blast through the local canyons, practicing what I learned at Cal Superbike School.
I must say it again. Riding my motorcycle is the most fun I've had since I was a kid. Yeah it may be a little dangerous, but who cares. The fun and thrills far outweigh the danger.
One of the best things I've done in my life.
I'll check back with you later.
Monday, June 11, 2007
June 10th Willow Springs
Hi,
I had a GREAT day! Level 2 at Keith Code's World famous "California Superbike School".
From 7am to 5:30pm.
By 1pm I was floging the Ninja 600 around the track at almost full lean. What fun!
For level 2 they have you ride the "lean bike, a modified Ninja with a contraption attached to the bottom. It lets you go to full lean without falling over. They show you where to put your feet on the pegs and knees pressed against the tank. I rode in circles as instructed until I got the hang of it.
Next it was out on the track again and what a difference. I was hanging off the bike and leaning over more than ever before. It was a blast!
I really want to get a 600cc bike and use it just for track days.
I've already scheduled Level 3 in October. That's when Keith and crew are back in SoCal.
Meantine, I'll be out in the canyons practicing what I just learned.
I had a GREAT day! Level 2 at Keith Code's World famous "California Superbike School".
From 7am to 5:30pm.
By 1pm I was floging the Ninja 600 around the track at almost full lean. What fun!
For level 2 they have you ride the "lean bike, a modified Ninja with a contraption attached to the bottom. It lets you go to full lean without falling over. They show you where to put your feet on the pegs and knees pressed against the tank. I rode in circles as instructed until I got the hang of it.
Next it was out on the track again and what a difference. I was hanging off the bike and leaning over more than ever before. It was a blast!
I really want to get a 600cc bike and use it just for track days.
I've already scheduled Level 3 in October. That's when Keith and crew are back in SoCal.
Meantine, I'll be out in the canyons practicing what I just learned.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Weekend 6-2+3
Not a terribley exciting weekend. Spent 5 hours on Saturday washing, claying, washing, drying, putting on a coat of Klasse All in One, wiping that off, putting on a first coat of Klasse Sealer-Glaze, then wiping that off. Whew!!! Then I did the wheels and tires. That was on my new Civic Si.
Then cleaned and waxed the Ducati. That took another hour
The 5 hours I spent on the Si is it's first base detail. In the following weeks I'll just wash it, dry it, and put another coat of Klasse Sealer. 3 more coats and I'm done for now. Well almost. The 4th week, I'll put on a coat of P21s carnuba wax. This will help protect the car's finish from UV, gravel, and Nuclear Fallout. OK, not Fallout, but everything else.
It also makes the car look spectacular! By doing this once a year, the car's paint will look new.
I want the car to look new as long as possible. I've got a 5 year loan and would hate to be making payments on a car that looked like sh...
You can ask me real questions about car detailing and I'll answer. Obvious idiotic questions will be deleted. Of course I'll get a laugh out of them first.
Sunday, 6-3 I met my Adventure Riding buddies in the OC. They live in Riverside County, so OC is kind of half way. We met at OC Harley-Davidson. They have some catered Mexican Fare on Sundays and we had a few mini burritos and taquitos. They were OK for free.
Doug showed up with his new '07 350Z. Very nice car.
We hung around for about an hour then Mark, Keith and I went to a very good breakfast spot. We talked, laughed and ate.
Then we parted ways.
Next Sunday is my Level 2 class at Willow Springs with Keith Code and crew. I'm looking foward to that big time! It's from 7am to 5pm.
Lots of instruction and lots of laps.
I plan on taking levels 3&4 by the end of the year. It's well worth the money. If you're going to ride a motorcycle, you'd better learn how to ride well. California Superbike School or any other school is a must to me. "It's cheaper than crashing."
I'll let you know that went.
Ara
Then cleaned and waxed the Ducati. That took another hour
The 5 hours I spent on the Si is it's first base detail. In the following weeks I'll just wash it, dry it, and put another coat of Klasse Sealer. 3 more coats and I'm done for now. Well almost. The 4th week, I'll put on a coat of P21s carnuba wax. This will help protect the car's finish from UV, gravel, and Nuclear Fallout. OK, not Fallout, but everything else.
It also makes the car look spectacular! By doing this once a year, the car's paint will look new.
I want the car to look new as long as possible. I've got a 5 year loan and would hate to be making payments on a car that looked like sh...
You can ask me real questions about car detailing and I'll answer. Obvious idiotic questions will be deleted. Of course I'll get a laugh out of them first.
Sunday, 6-3 I met my Adventure Riding buddies in the OC. They live in Riverside County, so OC is kind of half way. We met at OC Harley-Davidson. They have some catered Mexican Fare on Sundays and we had a few mini burritos and taquitos. They were OK for free.
Doug showed up with his new '07 350Z. Very nice car.
We hung around for about an hour then Mark, Keith and I went to a very good breakfast spot. We talked, laughed and ate.
Then we parted ways.
Next Sunday is my Level 2 class at Willow Springs with Keith Code and crew. I'm looking foward to that big time! It's from 7am to 5pm.
Lots of instruction and lots of laps.
I plan on taking levels 3&4 by the end of the year. It's well worth the money. If you're going to ride a motorcycle, you'd better learn how to ride well. California Superbike School or any other school is a must to me. "It's cheaper than crashing."
I'll let you know that went.
Ara
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