My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
I have had a busy week of this & that & it has not included riding my FW. The poor girl has been in the garage for days, all alone on the Battery Tender. I know I'm riding Sunday to my Granddaughters Birthday party, but may try for a Saturday ride also.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
HEY!!! I can FINALLY post to this thread MDO!!!
Went for a 100+ mile RIDE today on the Free-Chopper... it was a beautiful day for it. Went out into the Missouri river area in Calhoun County Illinois and just burned up some gas getting to know my long time coming trike.
The new cam (Woods x22) is great. Lots of torque through 90% of the RPM range. The Progressive shocks handles potholes and rough pavement much better than the stock shocks. 19" rise apes were a non-issue on the twisty turny roads.
The new saddle is thinner in the drivers seat so you sit lower so the backrest from the "hump" style seat has as good an effect as my OEM backrest had.
I did have to keep the MPH at 60 or below or the fenders (that are still on the trike) start to get nervous... but that is ok by me 60 MPH is fine until winter
All in all a great re-acquaintance ride.
Have not ridden at all this season, yet, because ohealth issues. I even joined the American Legion and American Legion Riders earlier this year.
“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” ...Gene Takovic
All I have done the last week is go to the garage and look at my FW. My "on again, off again" back is giving me fits again and I have been unable to ride. Hope it clears up in time for the Kerrville gathering. Been looking forward to that for months but not looking too good right now. Curses!
Sunman
Danny, I hope you are able to ride to Kerrville. Take care of yourself.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
Dann-eee.... You’re just thinking there might not be enough Black Forest Cheesecake this year.... Hhhmmm ..... would hate for you to miss THAT!
New course heading Mr. Sulu: ...2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...!!
Scooter and Sassi....2 furrever.
I will be getting a 75 mile round trip ride in to my youngest sons house for my grandaughters birthday party. She is 10.She is a avid reader and I got her a set of 8 books."Ann of Green Gables"
I love combining fun rides & family.I am hoping not to encounter any of the riders that have invaded STL this weekend.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I'm a bad Grandpa. I had time & turned my 35 mile ride to my sons into a 60 mile ride.All total, 95 miles.
My Freewheeler is 15 miles shy of 12,000 miles & running great!
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
My wife and I rode 90 miles yesterday. Three months ago she could barely get moving from a stop. Now she zips along the highway and rolls through the twisties.
MikeP
2017 Billet Silver FLRT - Wife's
2022 Vivid Black FXST - Mine
I haven't seen mine in 2 days. I just got home from a 2 day stay at my local VA Hospital.
I got home & it started storming. I hope all our friends/members in the south Texas are safe. I feel bad many are going through a 2nd. round of flooding in 2 years.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I have heart failure. I have for a dozen years & it does not normally cause big problems. I was just real fatigued all week & short of breath, so I went in Thursday morning & they admitted me & gave me some IV meds. I feel a lot better now that I'm home. Hopefully I'm good for another 10 years.
We are about done with the 90 hot days, so I am ready to get some riding in after our weekend storms.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).