https://idratherberiding.com/2021/05/17/the-2021-one-moto-show/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_5397.jpgIMG_5397https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_5319-1.jpgIMG_5319https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_5390.jpgIMG_53902021-05-19T00:41:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2020/12/20/happy-holidays-happy-new-year/2021-01-06T04:39:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2021/01/04/1931-moto-guzzi-sport-15-auction-for-charity-on-january-5th-2021/2021-01-04T20:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/the-bikes/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/img_4257-3.jpgIMG_4257 (3)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_6772.jpgIMG_6772https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_6771.jpgIMG_67712020-12-20T18:45:15+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/2019/02/22/2019-one-moto-show-part-1/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_9057.jpgIMG_9057https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_8985.jpgIMG_8985https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_9480.jpgIMG_9480https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_8914.jpgIMG_8914https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_8903.jpgIMG_89032019-02-23T00:45:24+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2018/08/12/what-five-motorcycles-would-i-like-to-own-in-2019/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pho_bike_90_re.pngpho_bike_90_rehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_5797.jpgIMG_5797https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2017-ktm-790-adventure-r-prototype.jpg2017-ktm-790-adventure-r-prototypeKTM 790 Adventure, available in 2019 according to KTM sourceshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4760.jpgIMG_4760The Honda CB500X proudly parked in front of Starbucks for no one to seehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2862.jpgIMG_28622018 BMW R1200GS Rallyehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/multistrada-1260pikespeak-my18.jpgMultistrada-1260PikesPeak-MY182018-10-28T16:17:13+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2018/07/21/my-1967-jeepster-commando/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eg1xbwimg_6691.jpgeg1xbwIMG_6691https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/indian-ftr1200_0.jpgindian-ftr1200_0https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6708edit2.jpgIMG_6708edithttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6708edit1.jpgIMG_6708edithttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6727e.jpgIMG_6727ehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6643.jpgIMG_6643https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_5177.jpgIMG_5177https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_5138.jpgIMG_5138https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6654.jpgIMG_6654https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_5176.jpgIMG_51762021-07-11T05:29:36+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2018/06/13/2018-updates/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_6572.jpgIMG_6572So many toys, so little time...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_6335.jpgIMG_6335The Multistrada, back to the Oregon Coasthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_6431.jpgIMG_6431Somewhere on the East Steenshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5927.jpgIMG_5927The CB500X just before getting on the infamous Lippincott trail.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5914.jpgIMG_5914The Cb500X just before going down on Lippincott trail.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5769.jpgIMG_5769The CB500X on Echo Canyon, Death Valleyhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5492.jpgIMG_5492https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5441.jpgIMG_5441https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5299.jpgIMG_5299One moto show 2018https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_3691.jpgIMG_36912018-06-18T04:05:34+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/05/05/ktm-790-r-and-yamaha-t7-700xtz-tenere-are-hardcore-adventure-rally-motorcycles-finally-coming-to-market/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bmw-f900gs-spied-1-561x374.jpgBMW-F900GS-spied-1-561x374Spy photos of the replacement for the F800GShttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ktm-790-duke-concept-1_feature-633x388.jpgKTM-790-Duke-Concept-1_feature-633x388KTM 790 Duke concept, EICMA 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ktm-950-rally.jpgKTM 950 RallyKTM 950 Rally, the last twin cylinder to win Dakar, 2002https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ktm-950-super-enduro-r-2.jpgKTM 950 Super Enduro R 2KTM 950 Super Enduro Rhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ktm-790-adventure-spy-photo.jpgktm-790-adventure-spy-photoKTM 790 Spy Photohttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/adv-motorcycle-chart-april-2017-2.jpgADV Motorcycle Chart April 2017 2https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/yamaha-mt-07-tc3a9nc3a9rc3a9-03-web.jpgYamaha-MT-07-Ténéré-03-WEBYamaha's potential Ténéré 700 XTZhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/23693f61fe0099191eaaf6ac6fad4415.jpg23693f61fe0099191eaaf6ac6fad4415KTM 790 R (or Adventure)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/honda-africa-twin-rally.jpgHonda-Africa-Twin-RallyHonda Africa Twin Rallyhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/new-midsize-adventure-machines-3.jpgnew midsize adventure machines 32018-11-10T19:59:00+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/why-do-i-ride/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/caloi-berlinetta-amarela-1.jpgcaloi berlinetta amarela 1Caloi Berlinetta - my bike was exactly like this one, same yellow color with dark blue letters2018-09-12T16:17:24+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/2017/09/18/if-i-had-to-have-only-one-motorcycle-what-would-it-be-reflections-on-a-trip-to-the-coast/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3623.jpgIMG_3623https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3607.jpgIMG_3607https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3613.jpgIMG_3613https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h59m17s707.pngvlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h59m17s707https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h54m36s322.pngvlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h54m36s322https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h49m47s712.pngvlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h49m47s712https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h44m03s770.pngvlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h44m03s770Group leaving, going down towards the coasthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3604edited1.jpgIMG_3604editedhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h15m13s686.jpgvlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h15m13s686Lost rider waiting for me at intersectionhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h04m25s545.jpgvlcsnap-2017-06-24-08h04m25s545Clear, fresh motorcycle tire tracks on the other road2018-10-30T03:27:48+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/06/11/going-to-the-middle-of-nowhere-a-motorcycle-to-have-a-beer-with/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3477.jpgIMG_3477In the middle of nowhere with the CB500X!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3583.jpgIMG_3583Having a beer "with the bike"https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3570.jpgIMG_3570457 mileshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3575.jpgIMG_3575Made it home!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-11-10h07m42s754.jpgvlcsnap-2017-06-11-10h07m42s754Heavy traffic leaving Sistershttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3552.jpgIMG_3552The bike and the three sisters. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-11-09h51m19s808.jpgvlcsnap-2017-06-11-09h51m19s808Overtaking slower traffic No problems.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-10-08h39m34s011.pngvlcsnap-2017-06-10-08h39m34s011On 42, at this point perhaps straight south of Mitchellhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-11-09h30m29s484.jpgvlcsnap-2017-06-11-09h30m29s484Windy road, with good portions rated G1 on Butler maps ("steep climbs, tight switchbacks, deep canyons and million dollar views").https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vlcsnap-2017-06-11-09h25m56s439.jpgvlcsnap-2017-06-11-09h25m56s439Traveling on Highway 262017-06-16T18:06:03+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/05/28/a-perfect-motorcycling-sunday-the-2017-oregon-vintage-motorcyclists-corvallis-show-and-swap-meet/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/vlcsnap-2017-05-28-08h17m49s096.jpgvlcsnap-2017-05-28-08h17m49s096https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_1019.jpgIMG_1019https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_1005.jpgIMG_1005IPA at Meiji'shttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_3459.jpgIMG_3459Unloading the motorcycles: More story telling, little action.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_3451.jpgIMG_3451Doug's 1921 Indian was voted best motorcycle of the featured Indianshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_3446.jpgIMG_3446https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_3434.jpgIMG_3434https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_3432.jpgIMG_3432https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_3431.jpgIMG_3431https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_3443.jpgIMG_34432017-05-31T15:25:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/04/16/death-valley-2017-edition-getting-to-california/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2888.jpgIMG_2888The old truck in the Death Valley. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2605.jpgIMG_2605Beautiful area of this country!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/vlcsnap-2017-04-16-08h54m35s052.pngvlcsnap-2017-04-16-08h54m35s052For the most part I had to look back and make sure the trailer was still therehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/vlcsnap-2017-04-16-08h58m19s806.pngvlcsnap-2017-04-16-08h58m19s806Rain all the way in Oregon and in Northern Californiahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2659.jpgIMG_2659Coming down from the Skidoo mining area.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2928.jpgIMG_2928A very good truck.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2672.jpgIMG_2672Bikes unloaded, ready for the first ride!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2870.jpgIMG_2870Climbing these steep mountains, second gear at 25 mphhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2625.jpgIMG_2625The convoy of three arriving at the Death Valley National Parkhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2587.jpgIMG_2587Erick Schat's Bakery, Bishop, CA2017-04-16T18:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/04/08/death-valley-2017-edition-part-2-getting-stuff-ready-for-the-trip/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2517.jpgIMG_2517PBR companyhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2523.jpgIMG_2523Mr Heater to the rescue on the cold winter nights at the shophttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2926.jpgIMG_2926Leaving Bishop, CA, going towards Susanville.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3057.jpgIMG_3057Now you are talking!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3048.jpgIMG_3048What else do I need for a travel trailer?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3053.jpgIMG_3053All set: 5-gallon water for sink, 5-gallon gray water tank, 5-gallon reserve, Coleman stove top, Coleman cot.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0926.jpgIMG_0926Plenty of room!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2511.jpgIMG_2511Building the shelves for the front of the trailer.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2534.jpgIMG_2534Building it to my specshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0877.jpgIMG_0877Loading ramp, side door, a blank canvas at this point.2017-04-10T17:49:15+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/04/01/forget-about-motorcycles/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0923.jpgIMG_0923Trailer almost ready for action, March 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3030.jpgIMG_3030https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3032.jpgIMG_30322017-04-01T20:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/03/26/death-valley-2017-edition-part-1/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2840.jpgIMG_2840The riders of the Death Valley 2017 editionhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2889.jpgIMG_2889The old truck made it to the Death Valley and back, once again. March 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2534.jpgIMG_2534Electricity, windows and e-tracks installed on the trailer. February, 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2399.jpgIMG_2399The CB500X and the WR250R got auxiliary lights, February 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2567.jpgIMG_2567Getting close to Susanville on my way south, March 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2753.jpgIMG_2753Arriving at West Side Road. Last year this view was not possible, as we were covered by a sand storm.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2752.jpgIMG_2752Stripped Butte, something I completely missed last year trying to run away from a rain storm.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2695.jpgIMG_2695Charles Manson truck, Ballarat, Califonia, March 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2645.jpgIMG_2645Skidoo mine area, March 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2712.jpgIMG_2712On top of Mengel Pass with the WR250R, March 20172017-03-28T20:41:18+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/03/09/theres-always-a-motorcycle-that-will-inspire-me/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ss_1312s_2017.jpgss_1312s_20172017 Ducati Supersport Shttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/supersport-s_2017.jpgsupersport-s_20172017 Ducati Supersport Shttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2007-ducati-sporttouring-st3a.jpg2007-ducati-sporttouring-st3a2007 Ducati Sport Touring (ST3) https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/color_ss_1312s_2017_studio_w_01_1067x600.jpgcolor_ss_1312s_2017_studio_w_01_1067x600The 2017 Ducati Supersport Shttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2006-ducati-supersport.jpg2006-ducati-supersport2006 Ducati Supersporthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ducati-750ss.jpgducati-750ssDucati Super Sporthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/750ssposter.jpg750ssposterThe 1974 Super Sport2017-03-12T15:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/03/23/2017-bmw-r-ninet-scrambler-first-look/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/62-3side.jpg62-3sideThe 400cc Sixty2 Scrambler Ducatihttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6337.jpgIMG_6337I definitely want one.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bmw-scrambler-with-spoke-wheels.jpgbmw scrambler with spoke wheelsBMW Motorrad photo - Spoke Wheels for tubeless tires - same or similar to the R1200GS wheelshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6346.jpgIMG_6346Fork gaitershttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6341.jpgIMG_6341I want one.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6342.jpgIMG_6342Nice lines!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6278.jpgIMG_6278Air-cooled boxer motor: going, going...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6289.jpgIMG_6289Akrapovic Exhausthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6281.jpgIMG_6281Single clock on the Scrambler (BMW, could you make it the RPM gauge with speed digital?)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6340.jpgIMG_6340Alloy wheels on the scrambler as opposed to spoke wheels on the R nineT2017-02-09T23:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2017/01/16/the-count-down-for-spring-has-started/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1105.jpgimg_1105These lights are powerful...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1095.jpgimg_1095Battery tender, keeping all bikes charged!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0871.jpgimg_0871Bikes waiting for better riding dayshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0306.jpgimg_0306Beautiful but destructive icerainhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_9071.jpgimg_9071Landing at Salgado Filho Airport, in Porto Alegre.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_8994edit2.jpgimg_8994edit2Landing at Guarulhos Airport, São Paulo, Brazil.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0801.jpgimg_0801Nice walk by the river on a snow dayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0751.jpgimg_0751No way Jose.2017-01-17T20:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/11/08/yamaha-t7-an-ideal-adventurerally-machine-is-one-step-closer-to-reality/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017_yam_t7-concepttt_08.jpg2017_yam_t7-concepttt_08Yamaha T7 Concept, EICMA 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017_yam_t7-concepttt_06.jpg2017_yam_t7-concepttt_06Yamaha T7 Concept, EICMA 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017_yam_t7-concepttt_10.jpg2017_yam_t7-concepttt_10Yamaha T7 Concept, EICMA 2017https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017_yam_t7-concepttt_07.jpg2017_yam_t7-concepttt_07LED lights on the Yamaha T7 Concept, EICMA 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017_yam_t7-concepttt_09.jpg2017_yam_t7-concepttt_09Yamaha T7 Concept, EICMA 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017_yam_t7-concepttt_03.jpg2017_yam_t7-concepttt_03Yamaha T7 Concept, EICMA 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ktm-790-duke-prototype.jpgktm-790-duke-prototypeKTM 790 Duke concepthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/scrambler-desert-sled.jpgscrambler-desert-sledScrambler Ducati Desert Sledhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/adventure-bikes-400-to-600lbs.jpgadventure-bikes-400-to-600lbsThe ellusive gap... are we finally there?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017_yam_t7-concepttt_01.jpg2017_yam_t7-concepttt_01Yamaha T7 concept2017-04-14T01:21:18+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/07/05/xtz-700-yamahas-new-mid-size-tenere/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/yamaha-xt660-tenere.jpgyamaha-xt660-tenerehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/honda-africa-twin.jpghonda africa twinHonda Africa Twin - may have a true adventure competitor soon!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/yamaha-mid-size-tenere.jpgYamaha mid size tenereIs this Yamaha's mid-size adventure Ténéré?2016-11-09T18:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/10/23/scrambler-ducati-will-announce-two-new-models-cafe-racer-and-desert-sled/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/limited-edition.jpglimited-editionPicture this with spoke wheelshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/05.jpg05The Italia Independent, a limited edition in cafe racer stylehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/six-versions-of-the-scrambler.jpgsix-versions-of-the-scramblerThe six versions which, with the addition of the Italia Independent make the Scrambler Ducati choices today. Tomorrow, though...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/04.jpg04Scrambler Ducati: Italia Independent2016-10-28T22:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/10/16/disruptive-innovations-and-the-future-of-the-motorcycle-industry/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bmw-motorrad-next-100.jpgbmw-motorrad-next-100BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4630.jpgimg_4630My 2013 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peakhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2858.jpgimg_2858Landing in Majuro atoll, Marshall Islands, July 2015https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2891.jpgimg_2891Majuro Atoll: higher sea level and storm created waves that destroyed the foundation of the house (July 2015)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/next-100-03.jpgnext-100-03Next 100: No need to wear helmets or other protective gearhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bmw-motorrad-vision-next-100-concept-15.jpgbmw-motorrad-vision-next-100-concept-15BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bmw-motorrad-vision-next-100-concept-01.jpgbmw-motorrad-vision-next-100-concept-01BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/the-great-escape-01.jpgthe-great-escape-01Does it have to look like a boomerang?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bmw-vision-next-100.jpgbmw-vision-next-100BMW Vision 100 Nexthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/studebaker-electric.jpgstudebaker-electric2016-11-19T03:42:58+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/10/09/why-are-motorcycle-gps-devices-so-expensive-and-other-mumblings-about-gpses/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7031.jpgimg_7031Garmin Oregon 450 on my WR250R, Death Valley, March 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8326.jpgimg_8326Powerlet extension for Garmin GPShttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_0682.jpgimg_0682Gorilla Tape covering the connection on the back of the unit.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8346.jpgimg_8346Two years later, the Gorilla tape needs some adjustments.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8331.jpgimg_8331The back of the Nuvi 260 after tape was removed after its retirement. The same Gorilla tape lasted all years of use!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8329.jpgimg_8329Gorilla Tapehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2817.jpgimg_2817The Nuvi 2497 during a rain shower.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/nuvi-2497.jpgnuvi-2497Garmin Nuvi 2497 - an automotive GPShttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8887edited.jpgimg_8887editedMy first map of the USA, with two years of travel documented. This map is old...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8875editedjpeg.jpgimg_8875editedjpegA small sample of my map collection2017-08-01T16:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/09/20/a-ducati-multistrada-939/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2017-ducati-multistrada-939-spy-photo.jpg2017-ducati-multistrada-939-spy-photohttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/multi-939.jpgmulti-939https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ducati-multistrada-939-spia.jpgducati-multistrada-939-spiaA 939 Multistrada?2016-10-14T12:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/09/28/should-i-upgrade-my-2013-ducati-multistrada-pikes-peak-with-the-dvt-model/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_7728.jpgimg_7728I still want to have more adventures with this bikehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8858.jpgimg_8858Which Pikes Peak? 2016 DVT or my 2013? https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8861.jpgimg_8861Carbon fiber shorty on the Pikes Peak DVT, another point for the DVT bikes!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8828.jpgimg_8828Termignoni slip on on the DVT Pikes Peakhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8847.jpgimg_8847The TFT color display in the DVT model. More informative, easier to navigatehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8839.jpgimg_88392010-14 Multistrada Monochrome displayshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8852.jpgimg_8852Lowe seat height can be a major advantage for the DVT modelshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4080.jpgimg_4080Cruise control on the DVThttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8841.jpgimg_8841Latest version of Bosch's ABS, with stability control (the "cornering ABS)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8825.jpgimg_8825Ohlins front forks2018-08-17T23:25:27+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/09/21/the-2017-bmw-r-ninet-scrambler-is-here/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8799.jpgimg_8799Ready for adventures!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8786.jpgimg_8786Another 'round the world machine?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8805.jpgimg_8805I want one!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8796.jpgimg_8796Gray tank and orange seat, good match, in my opinion.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8787.jpgimg_8787Metzeler Karoo 3 tires. A no extra cost option.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8807.jpgimg_8807Single clock. Looks nice but...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8812.jpgimg_8812Footpegs are positioned slightly lower than on the roadster. The Akrapovic exhaust is "scramblerized"https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8798.jpgimg_8798Another nice view...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8802.jpgimg_8802Beautiful from all angleshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_8784.jpgimg_8784It is something!2016-09-25T03:57:22+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/09/17/the-honda-cb500x-adventure-part-5-riding-it-on-death-valley-is-it-an-adventure-motorcycle/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/adventure-chart.jpgadventure-chartIts price or value is its best assethttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6928.jpgimg_6928Interesting juxtaposition of subjectshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-14-07h13m56s027.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-14-07h13m56s027Dropped the thinghttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-14-07h06m20s408.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-14-07h06m20s408The Trading Post in Ballarathttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4119.jpgimg_4119Snow on the way back homehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_7049.jpgimg_7049Took the WR250R for a ride, this time Lippincott trail from the top (in 2010 it climbed it)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4290.jpgimg_4290Then it should the last black bar with a number on the righthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4291.jpgimg_4291The dash would flash the last bar, which would show this red boxhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6980.jpgimg_6980It is "fixed"https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6977.jpgimg_6977Zipties to adjust the BMW's headlights.2018-07-06T23:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/09/05/the-honda-cb500x-adventure-part-4-test-ride-on-saline-hunter-mountain-roads-in-the-death-valley/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6949.jpgIMG_6949On top of Mengel Pass, looking towards the east, storms brewing...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6933edited.jpgIMG_6933editedSet of Mosko Moto bags improvised to substitute the burned Dirtbagz.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-05-14h13m50s417.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-05-14h13m50s417Headlight is okay, would benefit with the addition of auxiliary lights. I already have something in mind.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6882edited.jpgIMG_6882editedThe burned dirtbagz baghttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6879.jpgIMG_6879Te bike made it to the cabin on Hunter Mountain Rd. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h50m54s588.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h50m54s588When riding steep uphill on rough terrain, if you slow down, the bike struggles. A power and friction zone thing.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h53m51s055.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h53m51s055No problems handling sand.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h43m47s184.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h43m47s184Bike handled well erosion ditches.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h39m28s123.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h39m28s123Rear weheel traction was good, great Tractive suspension setup for this bike.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/vlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h23m32s691.jpgvlcsnap-2016-09-05-13h23m32s691Pin it and the rear wheel will keep the front where you want it to go2016-09-11T14:44:15+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/04/26/riding-the-bmw-rninet/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4094.jpgIMG_4094https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4110.jpgIMG_4110https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4120.jpgIMG_4120https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4081.jpgIMG_4081BMW R nineThttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4078.jpgIMG_4078https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bmwrninet-bob-tail.jpgBMWRnineT bob tailhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bmw-rninet-without-rear-subframe.jpgBMW RnineT without rear subframehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bmw-rninet-without-subframe.jpgBMW RnineT without subframehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rsd-bmw-products.jpgRSD BMW-ProductsRoland Sands Design - Products for BMW RnineThttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rizoma-bmw.jpgrizoma BMWBMW RnineT with Rizoma Parts2016-09-07T15:29:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/09/03/a-ktm-a-ducati-and-a-yamaha-walk-into-a-mid-size-adventure-bar/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/adventure-bikes-400-to-600lbs.jpgadventure bikes 400 to 600lbsNot many options around the 400lb markhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6933.jpgIMG_6933The 2015 Honda CB500X, with Rally Raid Level 3 "adventure" kit, in Death Valley, 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ktm_800_duke_3.jpgKTM_800_Duke_3Famous photo of KTM with supposed 800cc parallel twin motorhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_0597.jpgIMG_0597The 2016 Multistrada Enduro: Positive Reviews!2016-09-05T01:53:10+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/09/02/the-most-badass-rider-there-is/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/motoboy.jpgMOTOBOYMotoboy, that's how they are called.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/john-mcguinness2.jpgJohn-McGuinness2John McGuinness at the TT Race (Independent)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20mcgsideways.jpg20McGSidewaysMcGuiness sideways (Bike Social)2016-09-03T04:59:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/08/07/riding-the-r-ninet-thinking-about-the-r-ninet-scrambler/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_6268.jpgIMG_6268BMW R NineT Scrambler at the One Moto Show, Portland, February 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_6344.jpgIMG_6344BMW R NineT Scrambler at the One Moto Show, PDX, February 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7855.jpgIMG_7855Riding the R NineT, April 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7861.jpgIMG_7861Riding the BMW R NineT, April 2015https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7867.jpgIMG_7867Boxer twin looks funny, looks traditional, behaves distinctivelyhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7874.jpgIMG_7874R Nine T Exhausthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7859.jpgIMG_7859Brushed aluminum tank with weld mark on the 2016R NineThttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7853.jpgIMG_7853Perfect for an after work trip to the wineries.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7849.jpgIMG_7849Riding another R Nine T. July 2016. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/honda-cb450.jpgHonda cb4502016-09-02T04:48:26+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/08/28/riding-the-2016-ducati-xdiavel/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7283.jpgIMG_7283This bike is about style and performance in cruise disguisehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7274.jpgIMG_7274Bikes lined up for group test rides at the PIRhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/race-to-the-clouds-logos.jpgrace-to-the-clouds-logoshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/vlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h30m50s879.jpgvlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h30m50s879Testing the DPLhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/vlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h18m18s082.jpgvlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h18m18s082Back to St Johns and the PIRhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/vlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h07m58s656.jpgvlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h07m58s656Cornering with the XDiavelhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/vlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h03m16s473.jpgvlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h03m16s473Crossing the Willamettehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/vlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h02m22s820.jpgvlcsnap-2016-08-27-14h02m22s820Leaving St Johnhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/vlcsnap-2016-08-21-13h42m59s876.jpgvlcsnap-2016-08-21-13h42m59s876Cruise control engagedhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/031816-moto-guzzi-v9-bobber-motoguzziv9-03.jpg031816-moto-guzzi-v9-bobber-MotoGuzziV9-032016 Moto Guzzi V-9 Bobber2016-08-31T00:43:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/08/25/ducati-developing-new-scrambler-an-enduro-version/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ducatiscrambler1100enduro.jpgDucatiScrambler1100EnduroScrambler Enduro?2016-08-26T15:06:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/08/03/a-perfect-sunday-well-almost/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/logo-gremio-short.pnglogo gremio shorthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8444.jpgIMG_8444A cold beer, the radio blasting a soccer match narration in old style, the barbecue lit, and some more motorcycle work. Perfect!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8256.jpgIMG_8256Tiger spokes are oxidizing. Or something.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8284.jpgIMG_8284Cleaned and lubed it with WD40 after the trip to Californiahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8291.jpgIMG_8291You can't even tell it is lubed. The chain on the CB500X.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8286.jpgIMG_8286The last chain standing with lithium or something like that greasehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8424.jpgIMG_8424Brackets covered with gorilla tapehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8271.jpgIMG_8271I'm keeping these chain lubes away from my motorcycles for a whilehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8436.jpgIMG_8436Water and a wipe here and there and voilá, a clean bikehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8433.jpgIMG_8433Chain maintenance, using WD402016-08-05T14:37:43+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/07/17/taking-the-ducati-multistrada-to-northern-california/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7748.jpgIMG_7748https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7832.jpgIMG_7832An amazing motorcyclehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7821.jpgIMG_7821Made it back home just before it got darkhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7812.jpgIMG_7812Somewhere on 101 already in Oregonhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7809.jpgIMG_7809Black Lightning Cafe, Eureka, Californiahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7803.jpgIMG_7803Motorcycle only parking!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7800.jpgIMG_7800Exclusive motorcycle parking in front of the Black Lightening Cafehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7799.jpgIMG_7799https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7794.jpgIMG_7794Getting ready to leave towards Eurekahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7790.jpgIMG_7790Packing the bike, ready to ride back to Eugene, first stopping at Eureka.2016-12-13T12:45:30+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/06/23/a-chance-encounter-with-simon-and-lisa/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/onsimonsbike.jpgonSimonsbikehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0589.jpgIMG_0589https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0590.jpgIMG_0590What about a selfie with Simon?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0601.jpgIMG_0601Scott & Madelyn, Simon & Lisa, and Ted, Sandy & Jack. 6/22/2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0592.jpgIMG_0592a chance encounter with Lisa and Simon at the BMW shophttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0588.jpgIMG_0588a chance encounter with Lisa and Simon at the BMW shophttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0399edited.jpgIMG_0399editedSimon, caipirinha expert - September 20132016-06-24T15:42:30+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/06/13/taking-the-ducati-multistrada-on-a-shakedown-ride/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0505.jpgIMG_0505201 miles with 9 miles to go but half a gallon in the tank (it 4.45 gallons to fill)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7707.jpgIMG_7707Pink Roses and the Red and White Ducatihttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7692.jpgIMG_7692The Multistrada on a Sunny Sunday2016-06-15T16:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/06/11/the-honda-cb500x-adventure-part-3-building-the-bike/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6946.jpgIMG_6946Barkbuster Storm works well.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6760.jpgIMG_6760Inner fender - shock protectorhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6750.jpgIMG_6750Gutter leaf guard (aluminum) and zip ties do a great job!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_4243.jpgIMG_4243New set up. Bags do not interfere with blinkers.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7425.jpgIMG_7425New Dierbagz - survived 200 miles of riding carrying a typical loadhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_4248.jpgIMG_4248Temporary solution, will look for a larger loop and then seal the connections. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_4241.jpgIMG_4241Dirtbagz burned...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6882.jpgIMG_6882At the cabin on Hunter Mountain in Death Valley. Dirtbagz is burned... https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6766.jpgIMG_6766Dirtbagzhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6718.jpgIMG_6718SW Motech side racks and blinkers relocated with tail tidy fight for same space2016-10-01T03:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/04/16/the-honda-cb500x-adventure-part-2-setting-up-the-shop-and-parts-shopping/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6116.jpgIMG_6116https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6075.jpgIMG_6075Rally Raid came via FedEx, Giant Loop is just around the corner from me, world map speaking.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_7253.jpgIMG_7253Lifted tucked away, on its side, car can be parked in the garage when lift is not being usedhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_7244.jpgIMG_7244Lots of goodies for the CB500Xhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rally-raid-level-3-kit.jpgrally raid level 3 kitRally Raid Products Level 3 Kit for the CB500X available at Giant Loophttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6430.jpgIMG_6430Front wheel clamps moved out of the way without the need of using toolshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_4174.jpgIMG_4174Has anyone ever paid the "official" full price on this thing (what ever it is)?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6098.jpgIMG_6098Harbor freight lift version 2.0https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6086.jpgIMG_6086Dragged the thing out of the truckhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_7251.jpgIMG_7251Horbor Freight chair2016-04-16T16:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/04/06/the-honda-cb500x-adventure-part-1-why-this-bike/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6803.jpgIMG_6803Somewhere along Highway 89 in California, on my way to the Death Valleyhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6427.jpgIMG_6427Working on the front forks.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6753.jpgIMG_6753The project included setting up the shop and the CB500X itself. Because it culminated with taking this bike to Death Valley, I also worked on the Truck and the WR250R that I took as a back up bike.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5448.jpgIMG_5448Bike came with TKC80 tires, and the I got the Pirelli original tires as well.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0150.jpgIMG_0150Practically new!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5447.jpgIMG_5447Purchased the bike on January 9th, 2016.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_6253.jpgIMG_6253How to forget about cold rainy winter evenings.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6963.jpgIMG_6963Sandstorm at the confluence of Warm Spring Canyon rd and West Side rdhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6957.jpgIMG_6957The CB500X Adventure Conquers Mengel Passhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6770.jpgIMG_6770Rally Raid Honda CB500X2016-07-17T16:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/03/27/2016-ducati-xdiavel-s-first-look/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0334.jpgIMG_0334The XDiavel and the Diavelhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0353.jpgIMG_0353https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0352.jpgIMG_0352Bosch's "Cornering" ABShttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0351.jpgIMG_0351Eight levels of traction control.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0350.jpgIMG_0350Engine can be set for high, medium or low power delivery.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0349.jpgIMG_0349Bluetooth module for the infotainment system which, by connecting a smartphone to the dashboard, can show incoming calls and text messages and show what music you are listening to. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0374.jpgIMG_0374Ducati Power Launch - DPLhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0360.jpgIMG_0360M50 Brembo Calipershttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0376.jpgIMG_0376Billet rearview mirrors - exclusive for the S modelhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0364.jpgIMG_0364Single swing arm, belt driven.2016-03-28T16:25:06+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/about-this-site/2022-08-14T19:11:42+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/2016/03/08/one-moto-show-portland-2016/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6363.jpgIMG_6363https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6336.jpgIMG_6336https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6324.jpgIMG_6324https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6332.jpgIMG_6332https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6320.jpgIMG_6320https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6312.jpgIMG_6312https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6309.jpgIMG_6309https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6300.jpgIMG_6300https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6297.jpgIMG_6297https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6294.jpgIMG_62942016-03-14T18:30:59+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/03/02/riding-the-2016-ducati-multistrada-dvt/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6175.jpgIMG_6175Most salient update: The Ducati Variable Timing (DVT) motorhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6239.jpgIMG_62392016 Ducati Multistrada DVThttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6236.jpgIMG_6236Taller, wider adjustable windscreenhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6163.jpgIMG_6163Seat can be adjusted to two positions- shown on high settinghttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_62062.jpgIMG_62062016 Ducati Multistrada DVThttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6140.jpgIMG_6140Revised information display. More information, more intuitive navigation of menus. Base model depicted (monochrome display - other versions have a color TFT display)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_61273.jpgIMG_6127https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6122.jpgIMG_6122It still has a beak: angrier bird!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/evolving-adv-bikes.pngevolving adv bikesLeaders of their own packs: The Multistrada and the GShttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_6129.jpgIMG_61292016 Ducati Multistrada DVT2017-07-12T22:05:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2016/01/31/v-i-p-for-15-minutes-a-new-to-me-motorcycle-and-a-logo/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6073.jpgIMG_6073I'd Rather be Riding logo and T-shirtshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_5446.jpgIMG_5446There's something on the back of my truck!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0222.jpgIMG_0222United's Mercedes GL in Denver, January 27th, 2015https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0221.jpgIMG_0221United's Mercedes GL SUV at the Tarmac, Denver airporthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_5986.jpgIMG_5986Denver Airport main Terminal - January 27th, 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6031.jpgIMG_6031The AMTRAK station by the BWI airport - $7 and about 40 minutes to Union Station in DChttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6010.jpgIMG_6010Washington DC under a layer of snowhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_5357.jpgIMG_5357Traveling the Columbia River Gorge to see a motorcycle2016-02-01T17:06:36+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/11/17/ducatis-2016-world-premiere-more-than-red-there-is-black-wild-and-pop/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/x-diavelb.jpgX DiavelbX Diavel with Passengerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/multistrada-enduro-in-action2.jpgMultistrada Enduro in Action2Multistrada Enduro in Action. Besides journalists, and professional riders who else will ride it like this?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/multistrada-enduro-in-action.jpgMultistrada Enduro in ActionHow many riders will actually put it through its paces?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/multistradapp_b2016.jpgMultistradaPP_b20162016 Multistrada Pikes Peakhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hyperstrada-939_2016.jpgHyperstrada-939_20162016 Hyperstrada 939https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/diavel-x-motor.jpgDiavel X motorThe Diavel X DVT Motorhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/diavel-x-torque-curve.jpgDiavel X torque curveDiavel X Torque and Power Curveshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/diavel-x-e1.jpgDiavel X e12016 Diavel Xhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/multistrada-enduro-with-bags.jpgMultistrada Enduro with bagshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/multistrada-enduro-red.jpgMultistrada Enduro Red2016 Multistrada Enduro2015-11-22T11:12:08+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/11/15/riding-the-2016-scrambler-ducati/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4816.jpgIMG_48162016 Scrambler Ducatihttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4809.jpgIMG_48092016 Scrambler Ducati - Urban Endurohttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/vlcsnap-2015-11-15-12h52m06s207.jpgvlcsnap-2015-11-15-12h52m06s207Once owner of a 1865 Honda 305 Scramblerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/1967_honda_scrambler_305_motorcycle.jpg1967_Honda_Scrambler_305_motorcycle1967 305 Honda Scramblerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/scrambler-mock-up.jpgscrambler-mock-upFull Throttle meets Urban Enduro and Classichttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4840.jpgIMG_4840Perfect bike for a short trip to the wineryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3508.jpgIMG_3508Besides speed, RPM and time, you will get one of either ambient temperature, trip 1, trip 2 or odometer.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ted_simon_triumph_tiger_100.jpgIMGP2088Ted Simon's T100https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/vlcsnap-2015-11-15-11h46m57s143.jpgvlcsnap-2015-11-15-11h46m57s143Fun on tight curveshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/vlcsnap-2015-11-15-11h43m59s663.jpgvlcsnap-2015-11-15-11h43m59s663No need to rush!2016-08-20T22:19:11+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/10/20/low-speed-excitement-thats-whats-new-from-ducati-for-2016/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ducati_diavel_002_spied.jpgducati_diavel_002_spiedMore of the possibly new Diavel 2016https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ducati_diavel_001_spied.jpgducati_diavel_001_spiedSpy photos of what seems to be the next Diavel for 20162015-10-30T02:24:39+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/10/11/riding-the-2016-mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1428.pngIMG_1428Speed, roll angle and percent at throttle levelshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1430.pngIMG_1430Trip logging via the smart phone apphttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1427.pngIMG_1427Suspension Settings, swiping dot on rebounding to change stroke speed from fast to slow. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1424.pngIMG_1424Suspension Settings via Smart Phone App - Turismo Veloce Lussohttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1425.pngIMG_1425Suspension settings of MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso via Smart Phone Apphttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1423.pngIMG_1423Smart phone app for Turismo Velocehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3387.jpgIMG_3387Very intuitive menu-driven setting system https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_4746.jpgIMG_4746LED running lights. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3393.jpgIMG_3393Passenger's 12V SAE plug.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3389.jpgIMG_3389Two USB Connectos at the Handlebars2019-02-23T15:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/pcture-of-the-day/2013-2/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4636.jpgIMG_4636Antilope, Steens on backgroundhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4620.jpgIMG_4620Miles of gravelhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4612.jpgIMG_4612WR250R gets on an adventurehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4506.jpgIMG_4506Tiger gets adventure treatmenthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4447.jpgIMG_4447Washington DChttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4436.jpgIMG_4436Emergency at the tarmac - Denver International Airporthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4411.jpgIMG_4411Bike maintenance dayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4395.jpgIMG_4395The Multistrada at Timothy Lake, Mt Hood on the background.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4350.jpgIMG_4350The Multistrada and Mount Hoodhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4295.jpgIMG_4295Columbia River Gorge2015-10-18T19:00:06+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/2015/10/01/riding-the-2016-bmw-s1000xr/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4720.jpgIMG_4720Not the best looker out there. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3323.jpgIMG_3323Windscreen has two positions, up or down.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4713.jpgIMG_4713It feels nice in wine countryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4706.jpgIMG_4706Radiators gallorehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4701.jpgIMG_4701Check those grapes, they are almost ready to be picked to become a nice Pinot Noir wine.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3338.jpgIMG_3338GPS mounts above instrument clusterhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3333.jpgIMG_3333Steering Damper (non-adjustable)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3321.jpgIMG_3321A friendly face. Not sexy, but a nice a smile. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3329.jpgIMG_3329Inner bags fitted. Notice the shelve again, very handy!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3328.jpgIMG_3328Inner bags in the shape of the saddle bags2018-10-30T15:54:52+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/10/19/ducatis-desmodromic-variable-timing-dvt-for-the-2015-multistrada/2015-09-30T14:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/09/27/long-term-review-the-2013-pikes-peak-multistrada-reaches-10k-miles/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4656.jpgIMG_4656204.5 miles on trip, 20 miles to empty tank. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4686.jpgIMG_4686The Multistrada in the McEnzie Pass, September 2015https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3343.jpgIMG_3343One Recall Notice.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3345.jpgIMG_3345Oil level always spot on.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4603.jpgIMG_4603Ducati on Hwy 14, Washington State. September 2015https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4375.jpgIMG_4375Bags installed for long distance travelhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3300.jpgIMG_3300Even Urban setting is kept at 150 HP with the High acceleration on my bikehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4630.jpgIMG_4630The 2013 Multistrada Pikes Peak. 10K miles, and 2 years later it still looks like new.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3299.jpgIMG_3299Touring mode, at 150HP, with "high" acceleration, and load set up for rider and gearhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3303.jpgIMG_3303Sport, Touring, Urban or Enduro?2016-11-14T21:16:54+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/07/22/honda-true-adventure-episode-6-the-meeting-part-2/2015-07-23T13:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/23/what-five-motorcycles-would-you-like-to-own-today/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/claudio-castiglioni.jpgclaudio castiglioniSignature on handlebars clamphttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/turismo-veloce-lusso-white-with-bags-rear-view.jpgTurismo Veloce Lusso white with bags rear viewPeral White 2016 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce, Lusso Model (MV Agusta Photo)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/turismo-veloce-lusso-white-with-bags-front-view.jpgTurismo Veloce Lusso white with bags front view2015 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso - narrow profile of bagshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/turismo-veloce-lusso-white-with-bags.jpgTurismo Veloce Lusso white with bagsTurismo Veloce Lusso - White with Bagshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/turismo-veloce-lusso-red-without-bags.jpgTurismo Veloce Lusso red without bags2015 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lussohttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2387.jpgIMG_2387Angrier bird?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/honda-adv.jpghonda advHonda's True Adventure (the new "Africa Twin")https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/15_husqvarna_fe501s_10.jpg15_Husqvarna_FE501S_102015 Husqvarna FE 501Shttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bmw-scrambler_black-alt.jpgBMW-Scrambler_BLACK-altPhotoshop of what a BMW Scrambler based on the R nineT could look like (image from MCN)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/scrambler-mock-up.jpgscrambler-mock-up2015 Scrambler Ducati Full Throttle (customized)2015-08-02T16:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/30/the-new-honda-africa-twin-spotted/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hondaafricatwin03.jpgHondaAfricaTwin03https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hondaafricatwin02.jpgHondaAfricaTwin02https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hondaafricatwin01.jpgHondaAfricaTwin012015-06-01T21:19:02+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/pcture-of-the-day/2015-05-21T22:10:21+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/pcture-of-the-day/2011-2/2015-05-21T22:07:57+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/20/2015-oregon-vintage-motorcycle-show/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4284.jpgIMG_4284A short ride, afterall.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4281.jpgIMG_4281Alone but still in the shadehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4241.jpgIMG_42412015 Oregon Vintage Motorcycle Showhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4257.jpgIMG_42571964 CZ 250 Twinpipehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4270.jpgIMG_4270Unrestored Matchlesshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4240.jpgIMG_4240A match made in heavenhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4279.jpgIMG_4279Norton 850 Commandohttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4208.jpgIMG_4208Triumphs, Vincents and Nortonshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4219.jpgIMG_4219Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 Triplehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_4255.jpgIMG_4255BMWs2015-05-21T19:46:08+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/pcture-of-the-day/2012-2/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1516.jpgIMG_1516Olympia, Washingtonhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1409.jpgIMG_1409Last Gre-Nal in Gremio's Olimpico Stadiumhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1798.jpgIMG_1798Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaiihttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1546.jpgIMG_1546Painting of the Porto Alegre docks. Bric da Redenção, Porto Alegrehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1525.jpgIMG_1525Amusement Park, Porto Alegre, Brazil.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1452-2.jpgIMG_1452 (2)Arena do Gremio, Porto Alegre, Brazilhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_15371.jpgIMG_1537Guam, near the Guam National Wildlife Refuge and Ritidiam Pointhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1480.jpgIMG_1480Guam, view of Tumon Bay from Two Lovers Pointhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1445.jpgIMG_1445Guam, where Magellan landed.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1443.jpgIMG_1443Guam2015-05-20T15:39:48+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/18/a-scrambler-ducati-near-you/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2737.jpgIMG_2737Scrambler Ducati at Claim 52 Breweryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_2742.jpgIMG_2742Scrambler Ducatis at European Motorcycles of Western Oregon2015-05-21T01:17:54+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/12/honda-true-adventure-episode-5-the-test/2015-05-18T13:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/12/welcome-the-new-honda-africa-twin/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hero-retina.jpghero-retinaIt is coming!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/at-3.jpgAT 3Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/at-2.jpgAT 2https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/africatwinadventure-retina.jpgAfricaTwinAdventure-retinaCRF1000L, the New Africa Twin2015-12-22T01:02:50+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/05/13/the-honda-africa-twin-is-back/2016-03-01T16:58:44+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/03/honda-true-adventure-episode-4-the-meeting-part-1/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dual-clutch-transmission.jpgdual clutch transmissionSchematic of a Generic Dual Clutch Transmission2015-05-06T10:36:44+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/05/02/honda-true-adventure-episode-3-the-return-to-dakar/2015-05-02T15:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/12/11/honda-true-adventure-episode-2-live-unlike-the-others/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/honda-c90.jpghonda c90Small is good for RTW travel, especially for the smelling of the flowers part of if travel. For the one who like that part of it, of course. 2015-04-30T12:38:48+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/04/21/the-2015-one-moto-show-in-portland/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4015.jpgIMG_4015https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3868.jpgIMG_3868https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3958.jpgIMG_3958https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3942.jpgIMG_3942https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3945.jpgIMG_3945https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3926.jpgIMG_3926https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3968.jpgIMG_3968https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3951.jpgIMG_3951https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3930.jpgIMG_3930https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3934.jpgIMG_39342015-04-21T23:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/04/06/tipi-village-no-more/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0281.jpgIMG_0281No more Tipi Village?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0254.jpgIMG_0254Ken at the Tipi Village outdoor's kitchenhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0249.jpgIMG_0249Will that canvas ever go back up?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0272.jpgIMG_0272Tipis at the Tipi Villagehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0270.jpgIMG_0270Inside a Tipi at the Tipi Villagehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0299.jpgIMG_0299Canvas back on the Tipis, an annual Spring task.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5741.jpgIMG_5741Bikes gathered at the Tipi Village before a Tipi to Tower event.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2651.jpgIMG_2651Tipi to Tower eventshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5180.jpgIMG_5180Ken and a group of friends preparing dinner, July 20092015-04-07T01:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/04/04/back-to-basics-scramblers/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/moto-guzzi-v7-ii-scrambler-kit.jpgMoto Guzzi V7 II Scrambler Kit2015 Moto Guzzi V7 II with Scrambler Kithttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/33_v7_ii_stone_b3bcb.jpg33_V7_II_Stone_b3bcb2015 Moto Guzzi VII Stonehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-moto-guzzi-v7ii-scramber1-small.jpg2015-Moto-Guzzi-V7II-Scramber1-small2015-Moto-Guzzi-V7II-Scramber1-shttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/moto-guzzi-v7-stone.jpgMoto Guzzi V7 StoneMoto Guzzi V7 Stonehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/scrambler-mattgraphite-280512.jpgscrambler-mattgraphite-280512Triumph Bonneville Scramblerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2493.jpgIMG_2493Steve McQueen and a TR62015-04-04T16:07:43+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/03/09/what-is-an-adventure-motorcycle/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-yamaha-xt1200ze-super-tenere.jpg2015-Yamaha-XT1200ZE-Super-Tenere2015 Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenerehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/new-tiger-800-no-ordinary-adventure.jpgNEW TIGER 800 no ordinary adventure2015 Tiger 800 XCxhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3819.jpgIMG_3819New TFT color display for the 2015 Multistradahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3829.jpgIMG_38292015 Ducati Multistrada 1200https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/f800gs_adv_outdoor_02.jpgF800GS_ADV_Outdoor_022014 BMW F800GS Adventure. 2015 models are available in Kalamata or White.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-bmw-s-1000-xr-s1000xr-3.jpg2015-bmw-s-1000-xr-s1000xr-32015 BMW S1000XRhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/enduro-to-adventure.jpgenduro to adventureBMW is phasing out the word ENDURO and will use ADVENTURE in its placehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/adventure-motorcycles1.jpgAdventure MotorcyclesIs there a gap here? (this graph was originally posted in February 2015)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/adventure-umbrella.jpgadventure umbrella2022-02-22T09:14:33+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/10/25/the-2015-multistrada-will-be-revealed-at-eicma-what-we-already-know-about-it/2015-03-07T16:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2015/01/29/2015-motorcycles-more-power-more-adventure-more-scramble-part-1-more-power/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-bmw-r1200gs.jpg2015-bmw-r1200gs2015 BMW R1200GS - Still the Benchmark?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-aprilia-rsv4-rr-02.jpg2015-Aprilia-RSV4-RR-022015 Aprilia RSV4 RRhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-yamaha-yzf-r1.jpg2015-Yamaha-YZF-R12015 Yamaha YZF-R1https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015_sbkpanigaler.jpg2015_SBKPanigaleR2015 Panigale Rhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1299-panigale-s.jpg1299-Panigale-S2015 Ducati Panigale 1299Shttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/bmw-s1000rr-bmw-colors.jpgBMW s1000rr bmw colors2015 BMW S1000RRhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kawasakih2a.jpgNinja H22015 Kawasaki Ninja H2https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kawasakih2.jpgNinja H22015 Ninja H22015-02-20T18:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/11/10/ducati-2015-world-premiere/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/model-page_2015_mts1200s_red_01_960x420.jpgModel-Page_2015_MTS1200S_Red_01_960x4202015 1200 Multistrada S with Testastretta DVT Motorhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/model-page_2015_sbk1299s_red_01_960x420.jpgModel-Page_2015_SBK1299S_Red_01_960x4202015 1299 Panigalehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/model-page_2015_sbkpanigaler_red_01_960x420.jpgModel-Page_2015_SBKPanigaleR_Red_01_960x4202015 Panigale R - an 1198cc special production for Superbike homologation purposeshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/model-page_2015_diavel-titanium_01_960x420.jpgModel-Page_2015_Diavel-Titanium_01_960x4202015 Limited Production Diavel Titanium - Only 500 units will be commercialized2014-11-10T21:32:19+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/11/06/honda-true-adventure-episode-1-the-dream/2014-11-07T23:48:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/11/05/the-honda-africa-twin-is-really-back-sort-of/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/how-to-train-your-dragon.jpgHow-to-train-your-dragonHiccup's pet dragonhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2015-honda-africa-twin-true-adventure-prototype-05.jpg2015-Honda-Africa-Twin-True-Adventure-Prototype-05The real deal! Will it really be made?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/windscreen.jpgwindscreenWindscreen seems to be adjustablehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/perch-for-gps.jpgperch for GPSTall handlebars, nice tall perch for GPShttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/suspension-travel-front-forks.jpgsuspension travel front forksFront forks, about 7 inches of travel.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/frame-and-subframe-as-one-piece.jpgframe and subframe as one pieceFrame and subframe in one piece. Aluminum?2015-04-04T14:30:02+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/10/11/intermot-2014-whats-new-in-the-adventure-world/2014-10-15T14:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/07/19/can-i-call-the-tiger-800xc-a-desert-racer-steens-2014-part-33/2015-08-22T15:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/09/06/2015-honda-elsinore-or-africa-twin-500-or-1000-both-neither/2014-10-29T16:14:07+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/04/18/riding-the-2014-bmw-r1200gs/2017-10-01T12:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/09/29/the-ducati-scrambler-new-from-what-it-never-was/2015-03-09T13:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/about/2014-10-03T03:57:11+00:00weekly0.6https://idratherberiding.com/2014/09/13/hondas-september-10th-adventure-motorcycle-surprise-what-it-is-what-it-isnt/2014-09-15T14:30:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/09/05/is-the-new-africa-twin-here/2014-09-08T13:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/09/02/new-adventure-styled-yamaha-based-on-mt-09fz-09/2020-07-30T15:49:41+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/07/26/what-is-your-favorite-rendition-for-the-new-africa-twin/2014-10-09T11:08:39+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/06/18/the-tiger-runs-wild-in-the-high-desert-steens-2014-part-1/2014-07-19T17:54:34+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/07/03/steens-2014-part-2-riding-the-tiger-800xc-as-if-it-were-a-rally-machine/2014-07-19T17:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/08/05/winchester-bay-oysters-and-the-ducati/2014-07-18T16:23:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/09/29/another-trip-to-portland/2014-07-18T16:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/10/02/093012/2014-07-18T16:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/06/12/do-you-have-an-electric-car/2014-07-18T16:19:20+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/07/13/lame-excuse-to-ride-that-streetfighter-848/2014-07-18T16:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/07/21/a-quasi-adventure-with-the-streetfighter-848/2014-07-18T16:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/12/08/have-i-lost-the-thread-of-the-story/2014-07-18T16:17:09+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/10/20/riding-the-steens-moutain-loop/2015-12-31T05:43:35+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/06/14/a-warm-spring-and-many-good-rides/2014-06-16T19:53:55+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/06/10/fifa-2014-world-cup-in-brazil-a-game-changer/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dont-come-to-the-world-cup.jpgdont come to the world cupBrazilians asking tourists do not come to the Wrld Cuphttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/graffitti-brazil-kid-hungry.jpgAnti-World Cup Demonstrators Protest Brazil's Hosting Of TournamentOne of a series of graffitti with World Cup themeshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/brazilians-protest-san-paolo-3.jpgbrazilians protest san-paolo-3Protests on the Test Game of the São Paulo Stadium, where the inaugural game will be played, on June 12https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hospitais-padrao-fifa.jpghospitais padrao fifa"We want Hospitals with FIFA Standards"https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/brazilian-burns-flag.jpg530361450_19552403Brazilians demonstrate against the cup - burning the Brazilian Flaghttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/aeroporto-salgado-filho-fog.jpgaeroporto salgado filho fogTypical fog at Porto Alegre's Airport (Salgado Filho). June 2014https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/salgado-filho-closed.jpgsalgado filho closedPorto Alegre Airport (Salgado Filho) closed due to fog, two days before world cup starts (Photo from ZH)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_1043.jpgIMG_1043New terminal in GRU airport under construction in November 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_1102.jpgIMG_1102From my visit to Brazil in November 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_1042.jpgIMG_1042Minimal leg room, TAM's Airbus 3202024-12-20T11:19:05+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/09/21/honey-and-allergies/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/usa_map.gifusa_mapEugene back on the very short "red" list. June 2014 (www.pollen.com)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_10441.jpgIMG_1044[1]The Red Barn, my local grocery storehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2395.jpgIMG_2395Honey Tree Apiaryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2667.jpgIMG_2667Tiger waited patiently.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2663.jpgIMG_2663Where the honey is taken from the bee hives.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2661.jpgIMG_2661Local Honey, labeled on the spot!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2669.jpgIMG_2669A friendly dog, it turns out.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2659.jpgIMG_2659Barking dog...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2656.jpgIMG_2656In the vicinity of the apiary. June 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2655.jpgIMG_2655Diamond Hil Road, I believe. June 20132014-06-02T13:10:41+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/02/05/world-rider-in-eugene/2014-05-21T17:04:30+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/12/07/on-any-sunday-time-to-see-it-again/2014-05-21T17:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/12/07/che-guevara-and-the-norton-motorcycle/2022-12-16T00:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/01/06/the-riding-pace/2014-05-21T17:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/03/25/one-week-the-film-what-would-you-do/2014-05-21T17:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/03/08/180-south-economics-alaska-marshall-islands-and-my-new-motorcycle/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2309.jpgIMG_2309Spirit Mask by Kotzebue artist (fossil ivory). Represents the fragile balance between human needs and what nature provides and Alaska Natives respect for nature.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1966.jpgIMG_1966Don't we all want it to be that way?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_5221.jpgIMG_5221Gas Pump, Kotzebue, Alaska. June 2007.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_5209.jpgIMG_5209Interesting stop sign. Kotzebue, Alaska. June 2007.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1201.jpgIMG_1201Federated States of Micronesia. November 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0936.jpgIMG_0936Bus stop, donation from Japan. Majuro, November 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0902.jpgIMG_0902Island in Majuro Atoll. November 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1083.jpgIMG_1083Laura Point, Majuro. November 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1047.jpgIMG_1047Majuro Atoll. November, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/atoll.pngAtollBorrowed from the Cyberspace2014-04-30T16:43:34+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/04/24/old-friends-get-together-for-a-spring-day-ride/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0625.jpgIMG_0625Dinner then talking around the fire pithttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0615-edited.jpgIMG_0615 editedAbout 130 miles (207 Km)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1966.jpgIMG_1966The Tiger is back home safe and sound!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1964.jpgIMG_1964Kyle and his BMW R1200GS at Whitaker River Rdhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2018.jpgIMG_2018Map of the Areahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1962.jpgIMG_1962Hanging out in Lorraine, April 13th, 2014https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1960.jpgIMG_1960Gasoline in Cottage Grove, April 13th, 2014https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1955.jpgIMG_1955Enjoying a sunny Sunday dayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1958.jpgIMG_1958left to right, and clockwise: Kyle, Lew, Doug, Annie, Janet, and Ken.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1953.jpgIMG_1953Situation FUBAR now under control2015-09-10T14:35:05+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/04/13/observations-about-public-transportation/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1789.jpgIMG_1789East Market Stationhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1786.jpgIMG_1786From the East Market station to the Convention Centerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1783.jpgIMG_1783Reading Station Market, Philadelphia, April 2014https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1777.jpgIMG_1777Reading Station, Philadelphia, April 2014https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1809.jpgIMG_1809Arriving in downtown Philadelphiahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1799.jpgIMG_1799Marriott Hotel at the PHLhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2127.jpgIMG_2127Chicago, March 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2052.jpgIMG_2052Washington, DC, March 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2057.jpgIMG_2057Washington DC, March 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/population-growth-columbus-area.jpgpopulation growth columbus areaProjection of Population Growth in Columbus Metropolitan Area through 20352014-04-22T14:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/04/13/riding-the-new-2013-bmw-1200-gs/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2604.jpgIMG_2604The 2013 BMW 1200 GShttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2623.jpgIMG_2623The base model does not have LED lights, but if available, I recommend it.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2607.jpgIMG_2607Well balanced machine.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2599.jpgIMG_2599Large button for windscreen adjustmenthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2134.jpgIMG_2134On my first stop it took me a while to find this thing and deploy the side stand.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2613.jpgIMG_2613I perceive it is now more balanced across the enduro, touring and sport charatceristicshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2592.jpgIMG_2592Exhaust has a nice notehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2139.jpgIMG_2139Empty spot between heat grips and ignition/engine cut off button - probably a button on bikes with more optionshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2138.jpgIMG_2138Cruise control and ABS button.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2135.jpgIMG_2135The revised BMW 1200 GS Information Cluster2014-07-01T13:29:05+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/05/20/taking-the-848-streetfighter-to-my-pacific-ocean-loop/2014-04-18T14:46:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/03/31/here-and-there-with-the-multistrada/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2591.jpgIMG_2591Demo 2013 BMW 1200 GS at the EMCWORhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2546.jpgIMG_2546Beautiful motorcyclehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2541.jpgIMG_2541Recently Restored Heceta Lighthousehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2526.jpgIMG_2526Traveling at 110 mph, in 24 hours I could be in Hawaiihttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2514.jpgIMG_2514That Triumph has an intense look, the Multistrada is an acquired taste, the Yamaha is what it is...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2508.jpgIMG_2508https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2500.jpgIMG_2500Rain on my wayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2489.jpgIMG_2489Isn't she lovely?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2468.jpgIMG_2468Studebaker Wagon, circa 1860https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2465.jpgIMG_2465The Pioneer Museum in Brownsville2014-04-18T14:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/05/27/the-ducati-streetfighter-848-climbs-marys-peak/2014-04-18T14:45:01+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/03/27/whats-in-lincoln-city/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1726.jpgIMG_1726Time for the bike to resthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1728.jpgIMG_1728Homework completed!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1719-edited.jpgIMG_1719 edited280 miles.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1716.jpgIMG_17165,000 miles and counting.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1715.jpgIMG_1715At the Mapleton gas station.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1708.jpgIMG_1708Yachats and the Tsunami Warninghttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1679.jpgIMG_1679The Ducati patiently waitinghttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1684.jpgIMG_1684101 goes through Depot Bayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1695.jpgIMG_1695It's all good.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1693.jpgIMG_1693Second boat makes it to the channel.2014-04-14T12:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/04/27/to-crater-lake/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2872.jpgIMG_2872Back home.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2867.jpgIMG_2867400 mileshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2865.jpgIMG_2865Deerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2863.jpgIMG_2863Turkeys along the road.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2856.jpgIMG_2856Oakland, Oregonhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2849.jpgIMG_2849North Bank, on the Umpqua River.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2810.jpgIMG_2810Typical Cascades creek and falls.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2842.jpgIMG_2842The Umpqua River by the Horsehoe Bendhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2829.jpgIMG_2829Watson Fallshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2799.jpgIMG_2799Diamond Lake. April 21st, 20132014-03-27T13:45:10+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/03/16/pacific-ocean-loop-february-2014/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1387.jpgIMG_1387Back Homehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1374.jpgIMG_1374229 miles.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1372.jpgIMG_1372Clear, non-ethanol,gashttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1362.jpgIMG_1362Heceta Lighthouse in Actionhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1363.jpgIMG_1363The Bike and the Lighthousehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1365.jpgIMG_1365Not this time.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1359.jpgIMG_1359Persistent rain.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1356.jpgIMG_1356Yachatshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1347.jpgIMG_1347A coffee stop at Deb's Cafehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1345.jpgIMG_1345Going down from Mary's Peak2014-03-19T09:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/03/17/pacific-coast-loop-march-2014/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1444.jpgIMG_1444About 200 miles for the dayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1437.jpgIMG_1437Back were I started: 4 gallons for the loophttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1436.jpgIMG_1436The KTMs need a refill. The Ducati looks from the distance.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1428.jpgIMG_1428Nicest bike I've ever had...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1427.jpgIMG_1427The forever eroding Oregon coasthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1418.jpgIMG_1418The "joint" next doorhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1416.jpgIMG_1416The three bikes at Ona's parking area https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1414.jpgIMG_1414Alsea Mercantile, in Alsea, of course.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1410.jpgIMG_1410Checking air pressure on front tire of the Super Duke.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1403.jpgIMG_1403Setting up for a ride. Saturday, March 15th2014-03-31T03:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/03/15/first-ride-of-2014/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0418.jpgIMG_04182014 KTM Adventure Standardhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0419.jpgIMG_0419Orange 2014 KTM Adventure @ KTM Countryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1315.jpgIMG_1315Tiger 800 XC set up for the first ride of the yearhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0229.jpgIMG_0229KTM 1190 Adventure Demo @ KTM Country2014-03-16T15:52:49+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/03/09/2013-oregon-discovery-rally/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0085.jpgIMG_0085Oliver, Cesar and Christian, September 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0017.jpgIMG_0017Oliver and Scott, planning the next day's ridehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0145.jpgIMG_0145Very civilized riding. Includes ice cream stops.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0161.jpgIMG_0161Crater Lake Park Entrancehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0095.jpgIMG_0095Another daily routine: Everyday, after the ride, Oliver, Monika, Christian and I would found our way to the Umpqua for a very cold but energizing bath.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0130.jpgIMG_0130Wild black berries by the road.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0091.jpgIMG_0091Another daily ritual: Christian trying to call his wife.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0090.jpgIMG_0090Daily Ritual: Fueling the bikes at the Dry Creek store.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0138.jpgIMG_0138Rogue River coming out from under a natural rock bridgehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0204.jpgIMG_0204Volcanic Spires on Pinnacle Valley2014-03-11T02:07:37+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/03/06/looking-back-at-a-rough-winter/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0417.jpgIMG_0417Crews cleaning up the trailshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0413.jpgIMG_0413Several heavily damaged trees were cuthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0371.jpgIMG_0371Minor tree branches on the ground, throughout the area.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0363.jpgIMG_0363This is just one of the many trees damaged by the February 2014 snow stormhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0393.jpgIMG_0393Most difficult day to ride my bicycle to work.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0389.jpgIMG_0389Pedestrian bridge over Willamette River https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1309.jpgIMG_1309In some areas the bike path was clearedhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1298.jpgIMG_1298Beautiful viewshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1291.jpgIMG_1291I still live on the wrong side of the trackshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1281.jpgIMG_1281The long melting process2014-03-07T20:10:35+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/05/12/a-walk-down-memory-lane-in-porto-alegre/2014-02-13T15:44:27+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/12/21/happy-new-year/2014-02-04T15:24:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/02/26/the-ducati-streetfigher-848-and-the-stockholm-syndrome/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6646.jpgIMG_6646A good luck charm that goes with the bike. May 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0490.jpgIMG_0490Information Cluster of the 848. October 2012.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0463.jpgIMG_0463Last ride in the 848. October 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0456.jpgIMG_0456Last ride in the Ducati 848. October 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0448.jpgIMG_0448The last ride on the 848. October, 20122014-06-02T10:59:44+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/10/13/steens-mountain-2013/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4656.jpgIMG_4656Fire, whiskey and friendshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4654.jpgIMG_4654Forget about freeze-dried food, Annie came to the rescue!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4652.jpgIMG_4652Under the shade of a treehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4653.jpgIMG_4653If you look closely, there are four bikes there.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4649.jpgIMG_4649Made it!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4648.jpgIMG_4648I made it to 205, a few miles of pavement going north towards Frenchglen.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4640.jpgIMG_4640Still going, mostly downhill, right?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4636.jpgIMG_4636Antelope, Steens Mountain on the backgroundhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4631.jpgIMG_4631Final Stretchhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4633.jpgIMG_4633Antelope Refuge headquarters2014-02-04T15:13:05+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/11/26/stand-by-me-the-film-a-trip-to-brownsville-oregon/2019-06-05T02:05:41+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/01/22/thinking-about-my-father-and-the-cars-he-owned/2015-12-01T00:52:49+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/12/21/122112-the-end-of-times/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1519.jpgIMG_1519Downtown Olympia, December 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1513.jpgIMG_1513Downtown Olympia. December 18th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1508.jpgIMG_1508I-5 South of Tacoma, towards Olympia, Dec 18th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1967.jpgIMG_1967Seattle Airport, December 18th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1956.jpgIMG_1956Landing in Eugene, December 17th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1922.jpgIMG_1922Waikiki views from soon after take off from HNL. December 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1784.jpgIMG_1784Happy Hour and Sunset at the Halekulani - House-without-a-key. Waikiki, December 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1880.jpgIMG_1880Sunset in Waikiki. December 11, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1798.jpgIMG_1798Waikiki. Honolulu, December 15th, 20122014-02-04T15:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/05/12/mothers-day-dalai-lama-closed-mountain-roads-and-the-pikes-peak/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3104.jpgIMG_3104Bikes tucked away, the only wall of the garage that has been reorganized.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2209-edited.jpgIMG_2209 edited273 miles, another mission accomplishedhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3088-edited.jpgIMG_3088 editedIt looks great in black and white. As a matter of fact, I bet it will really look great if the red parts were painted dark grey.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3087.jpgIMG_3087At Santiam Pass with Three Fingered Jack on the background.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3085.jpgIMG_3085Hoodoo Ski Area: Closed for the season.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3078.jpgIMG_30783.761 actual gallons consumed in 169.9 miles.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3082.jpgIMG_308246.5 mpg average consumption according to motorcycle's computerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3077.jpgIMG_3077Sisters, April 28th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3069.jpgIMG_3069Sisters, April 28th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3050.jpgIMG_3050Three Creek Lake Rd. Closed as well.2014-02-04T15:10:43+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/05/25/checking-the-spruce-goose-in-mcminnville/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2246-edited.jpgIMG_2246 - edited327 miles (526 km)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2243.jpgIMG_2243I like this bike's range!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3433.jpgIMG_3433205 miles, 4.4 gallons.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3422.jpgIMG_3422Same day, different look on the ocean. Heceta Lighthouse, May 5th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3414.jpgIMG_3414Somewhere near Lincoln City. May 5th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3408.jpgIMG_3408The bike at the coast, somewhere on 101 close to Lincoln City. May 5th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3404.jpgIMG_3404The bike in front of the Evergreen Aviation Museumhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3396.jpgIMG_3396Many planes fit under the wings of the Spruce Goosehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3390.jpgIMG_3390The tail of the Spruce Goose, with a human figure to give an idea of the dimensions of this beast.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3372.jpgIMG_3372The Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation Museum2014-02-04T15:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/06/16/a-can-of-chain-lube-and-a-lot-more/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2239.jpgIMG_2239Chain Wax, May 4, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2234.jpgIMG_2234https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2228.jpgIMG_2228You would think the hood ornament was original. But it is not.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2227.jpgIMG_2227The front of the Packard, subtle modifications.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2226.jpgIMG_2226Detail of the car's interior. Nice woodwork.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2224.jpgIMG_2224Nice functional dash, car has air conditioning and heated seatshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2222.jpgIMG_2222Nice detail of the interior. Love the way the doors open.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2221.jpgIMG_2221Beige with orange wheels were original colors of some models of Packard https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/39packard.jpg39packard1939 or 1940 Packard (photo borrowed from the internet)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1533.jpgIMG_1533John's motorcycle shed, from a January 2013 visit2014-02-04T15:09:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/11/05/the-bikes-of-my-life/2014-02-04T15:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/01/24/kevin-ash-dies-in-accident-at-the-2013-bmw-r1200gs-press-launch/2017-07-26T14:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/06/25/goodbye-francis/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/francis-art-work-4.jpgFrancis art work 4Il semino vagabondo / The wondering plant seed, by Francis Misitano. Photography, Still life / Object, Mixed technique, 20x30cm, 2005. A typical poem by Francis, with his sense humor on display, telling the sotry of the seed that found an unexpected location, car's fender to grow.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/francis-art-work-3.jpgFrancis Art work 3Mental darkness - La notte della mente Sculpture, Political / Social, Wood, Metal , 10x32x10cm, 2008 Notes on the work ‘La notte della mente/Mental darkness’ presented by: Francis Misitano - Messina. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/francis-art-work-2.jpgFrancis Art Work 2L'occhio sul mondo (di Obama) / The eye on the world (of Obama). Sculpture, Abstract informal, Other, Wood, 15x23x15cm, 2009 Installation & Sculpture (Premio Celeste 2009) https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/francis-art-work-1.jpgFrancis Art Work 1Il supersite / Survivor, by Francis MIsitano. Sculpture, Human figure, Wood, 115x150cm, 2001. the work was created after sept. 11 2001 and dedicated to that tragedy and to survivors of same. This work was created after the Sept. 11 2001 and dedicated to that tragedy and to its survivors.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2521.jpgIMG_2521The 1982 Scirocco that Francis never forgothttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2439.jpgIMG_2439Pasta Carbonara with Francis in Columbus, OHhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2404.jpgIMG_2404With Francis, Columbus OH, around 19922014-02-04T15:06:30+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/06/30/timbers-beat-the-sounders-soundly/2014-02-04T15:05:49+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/04/18/566/2014-02-04T15:04:26+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/03/02/my-daily-commute-to-work/2014-02-04T15:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2007/12/08/2007-sailing-or-riding/2014-02-04T15:01:22+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2014/01/12/from-paisley-back-home-last-chapter-of-the-2013-steens-trip/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0009.jpgIMG_0009The WR250R and the F800GS. Hogback Road, September 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0110.jpgIMG_0110The bike, light loads on this triphttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0060.jpgIMG_0060Chewacan River at the Marsters campground, near Paisleyhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0155.jpgIMG_0155Tires, good for another 1,000 miles, not more than that.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0162.jpgIMG_01621,112 miles. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0154.jpgIMG_0154Back Home, September 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0146.jpgIMG_0146Silver Springshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0147.jpgIMG_0147Silver Springs, September 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0142.jpgIMG_0142Going north, and down from the Winter Ridgehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0137.jpgIMG_0137Great machines.2014-01-14T03:52:31+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/12/06/my-commute-to-work-today-riding-in-the-snow/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0185.jpgIMG_0185Very close to homehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1593.jpgIMG_1593It got deeper.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1590.jpgIMG_1590More snow!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1602.jpgIMG_1602Faucet cover, works very well!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1586.jpgIMG_1586Simply beautiful.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1579.jpgIMG_1579The path had about 3-5 inches of snow.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1582.jpgIMG_1582The bicycle and the snow in the bike path. December 6th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1580.jpgIMG_1580Snow in the Willamette valley. December 6th, 2013 2013-12-31T22:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/11/17/from-the-steens-mountain-to-paisley-or/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0088.jpgIMG_0088The Homestead Restaurant, Paisley, OR, September 2nd, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0071.jpgIMG_0071From the campground to Paisley for dinner. September 2nd, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gopr0070-edited-2.jpgDCIM100GOPRO"Riding" bikes to the restauranthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0062.jpgIMG_0062Setting the go pro on the roof of the truckhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0057.jpgIMG_0057Drying the tenthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0061.jpgIMG_0061Marsters Spring Campgroundhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0047.jpgIMG_0047The "spa" at the Summer Lake Hot Springs campground. September 2, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0045.jpgIMG_0045Going north on Hwy 31 towards Summer Lake Hot Springs.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0037.jpgIMG_0037Summer Lake area, and sand stormhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0032.jpgIMG_0032Forest road 6124 towards Paisley2013-11-17T20:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/11/02/the-lone-mountain-loop/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4982.jpgIMG_4982The end of another great day of riding, friendship, and food! I'm thankful for that.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4986.jpgIMG_4986Dinner!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4974.jpgIMG_4974Going north on Hwy 205 at the beautiful hour of the dayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4973.jpgIMG_4973Fuel in Fields Station.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4970.jpgIMG_4970From Fields to Fields, 109 miles for the Lone Mountain Loop, as measured by the WR250R's odometerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4955.jpgIMG_4955Me and the little bike, Lone Mountain Loop, 2013 Editionhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4950.jpgIMG_4950Playa in the Catlow Valley. Lone Mountain Loop, 2013 Editionhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4965.jpgIMG_4965The Playa in the Catlow Valley. Lone Mountain Loop, 2013 Edition https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4960.jpgIMG_4960Chatting in the Playa. Lone Mountain Loop, 2013 Editionhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4948.jpgIMG_4948Playa in Catlow Valley. Lone Mountain Loop, 2013 Edition 2013-11-17T01:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/05/09/porto-alegre/2013-10-11T01:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/10/07/the-tiger-800xc-gets-adventure-ready/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0002-crop.jpgIMG_0002-cropTools and spare tubes bags. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4529.jpgIMG_4529Celebrating a great day around the bikes!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4523.jpgIMG_4523Powerlet connector inside the top boxhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4511.jpgIMG_4511Powerlet 12V extension from the batteryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4507.jpgIMG_4507Uni Pre-filterhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4513.jpgIMG_4513Rear fenderhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4512.jpgIMG_4512Fender extenderhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4521.jpgIMG_4521Wider footprint for side standhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4517.jpgIMG_4517Tour-a-tech headlight protectorhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0002.jpgIMG_0002Fully farkled and ready to go2015-10-01T17:05:43+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/04/30/2013-ducati-hyperstrada-launch-and-first-ride/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2959.jpgIMG_2959The open curvy roads and this bike, nice combinationhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2947.jpgIMG_2947What a nice and sweet, hooligan machinehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2952.jpgIMG_2952Dry bag inside each pannierhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2953.jpgIMG_2953Plenty of space. Even more if you add a top boxhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2943.jpgIMG_2943Not too bad. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2985.jpgIMG_2985The revised beak, a welcome modification in my opinionhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2961.jpgIMG_2961Horses and horseshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2968.jpgIMG_2968The horse could surprised when I said: 110 horses!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2970.jpgIMG_2970The bags are symmetric, courtesy of a lower exhaust.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2973.jpgIMG_2973No turbulence, just nice clear wind flow.2016-05-02T02:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/09/28/the-ducati-multistrada-does-the-california-sierras/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2881-crop.jpgIMG_2881-cropClutch fluid, almost black!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2512-edited.jpgIMG_2512 editedAlmost 1,000 miles in two days https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2883.jpgIMG_2883Back home, tucked in with the sisters.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2507.jpgIMG_250746 mpg fuel consumption ratehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2508.jpgIMG_2508Average Speed 72 mphhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2875.jpgIMG_2875Somewehre along 299https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2871.jpgIMG_2871At the Sumithttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2861.jpgIMG_2861Climbing towards the road summit.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2860.jpgIMG_2860Nice views at the Lassen Volcanic National Parkhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2820.jpgIMG_2820Lake Almanor, Lassen Peak on the background, dark skies announcing rain2016-05-11T21:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/09/29/asiana-flight-214/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3267.jpgIMG_3267Passengers on left side having a lookhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3249.jpgIMG_3249tail and landing gearhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3246.jpgIMG_3246Where the plane came to a stop.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3244.jpgIMG_3244More parts and landing gearhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3239.jpgIMG_3239Tail and landing gearhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3238.jpgIMG_3238more debris and the tailhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3237.jpgIMG_3237A trail of debrishttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3228.jpgIMG_3228Asiana 214 at the San Francisco Airport, July 10th, 20132013-09-30T12:55:24+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/09/29/portland-via-the-dalles-at-the-columbia-gorge/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_12221.jpgIMG_1222[1]Towing to the EMCWORhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3210.jpgIMG_3210The bike will have to stay in this sorry state for several dayshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3203.jpgIMG_3203Refueling the tow truckhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3199.jpgIMG_3199City truck with lane closed signhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3197.jpgIMG_3197Holding on to the edge of the bridge, waiting for AAAhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3194.jpgIMG_3194At the I-405 entrance ramphttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3188.jpgIMG_3188A small cut, the Pirelli tire said good bye.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3152.jpgIMG_3152Chris, Cesar and Sierk. July 6th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3122.jpgIMG_3122The Ducati in Vancouver, WAhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3110.jpgIMG_3110Looking west at the Columbia River2013-09-30T01:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/09/29/back-to-the-cascades-a-ride-organized-by-the-local-ducati-shop/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2565.jpgIMG_256554.2 mpg in the last 186 miles.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_2564-edited.jpgIMG_2564 editedJune 30th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3060.jpgIMG_3060Back home! June 30th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3053.jpgIMG_3053Some of the bikes in the parking area of the restauranthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3052.jpgIMG_3052Omelet and some fruithttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3051.jpgIMG_3051The entire group on two tableshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3048.jpgIMG_3048Madelyn going byhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3044.jpgIMG_3044The group of riders arriving in Sisters, June 30, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3043.jpgIMG_3043Checking the map and smart hone for the restauranthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_3034.jpgIMG_3034Mt Washington and lava fields. June 30th, 20132013-09-29T15:17:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/08/23/the-ducati-diavel-strada-first-ride/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2546.jpgIMG_2546White wheelshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2627.jpgIMG_2627Beautiful blue with white stripeshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2616.jpgIMG_2616At home on the twisting roadshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2594.jpgIMG_2594Super Cruiserhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2603.jpgIMG_2603The Diavel Strada in its element. In one of its elements, actually.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2582.jpgIMG_2582What about a glass of wine?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2604.jpgIMG_2604The Diavel in the wine countryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2619.jpgIMG_2619Beautiful Atlantic Blue 2013 Ducati Diavelhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2320.jpgIMG_2320Two separate information clusters. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2321.jpgIMG_2321Diavel, I like its name.2013-09-26T18:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/03/15/2013-ducati-multistrada-1200-pikes-peak-first-ride/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0411.jpgIMG_0411Hwy 36 close to Mary's Peak Access - Photo from September 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2394.jpgIMG_2394Not bad...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2400.jpgIMG_2400Back Home, March 10th 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2378.jpgIMG_2378Tye Multistrada and the Heceta Light. March 10th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2375.jpgIMG_2375Heceta Light, March 10th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2373.jpgIMG_2373Looking north towards Yachats, Oregon coast.March 10th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2369.jpgIMG_2369Pikes Peak 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2363.jpgIMG_2363A bug? A bird? No, it is the Multistradahttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2359.jpgIMG_23591960's Ferrari 250 GT, give or take.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2335.jpgIMG_23352015-11-15T14:57:33+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/07/04/oysters-at-the-coast/2013-07-22T12:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/07/04/the-multistrada-does-the-cascades-lake-highway/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_2269edited.jpgIMG_2269editedBack home! Another mission accomplished. May 11th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3607.jpgIMG_3607Diamond Peak as viewed from the north shore of Odell Lake. May 11th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3611.jpgIMG_3611A quick stop at Diamond Lake. May 11th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3601.jpgIMG_3601Davis Lake, with Maiden Peak on the background. May 11th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3588.jpgIMG_3588The Multistrada and a view of South Sister. May 11, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3549.jpgIMG_3549Mt. Bachelor, viewed from the west. May 11th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3542.jpgIMG_3542Mt Bachelor on the background. May 11th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3574.jpgIMG_3574A little bit off course from the Cascades Lake Highway, May 11th, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3511.jpgIMG_3511Cascades Lakes Highway, May 11, 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3507.jpgIMG_3507Cascades Lakes Highway, May 11, 20132013-09-20T17:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/10/26/a-trip-to-borgo-panigale-to-visit-ducati/2013-07-01T14:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/06/07/triumph-tiger-1050/2013-05-15T14:03:18+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/04/09/an-unexpected-trip-to-the-ocean/2013-05-15T13:58:38+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/06/11/animal-house-cottage-grove/2013-03-07T19:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/02/23/mts-1200-xt1200z-r1200gs/2013-02-21T18:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2013/02/11/the-2013-ducati-multistrada/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1796.jpgIMG_17962013 or 2010-12?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2818.jpgIMG_28182010 Multistrada, Photo from September 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1804.jpgIMG_1804Bikes parked in front of the shophttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1795.jpgIMG_1795Which one is the best?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1792.jpgIMG_17922013 and 2010 Multistradas: two great motorcycles.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1790.jpgIMG_1790LED lights on the 2013https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1781.jpgIMG_1781Adhesive under clearcoat on previous modelshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1780.jpgIMG_1780The new Ducati emblem in high relieve plastichttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1778.jpgIMG_1778Rider's seat is longer on new modelhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1776.jpgIMG_1776A more straight line on top of the headlight makes it look more determined.2017-02-14T15:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/10/02/2013_multistrad/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/triumph-explorer-xc.jpegtriumph explorer xc2013 Triumph Explorer XChttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/vstrom1000.jpgvstrom1000V-Strom 1000 Concept Bikehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2013-ktm-1190-adventure_001.jpg2013-KTM-1190-Adventure_0012013 KTM 1190 Adventurehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2013-ktm-adventure-r1.jpg2013 ktm adventure rhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2013-ktm-adventure-r.jpg2013 ktm adventure r2013 KTM Adventure Rhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2013-bmw-r1200gs.jpg2013 bmw r1200gsThe (semi) water-cooled 2013 BMW R1200GS (Official BMW Photo)https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ducati_secondaryair-system.jpgDucati_secondaryair systemSecondary Air Systemhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ducati_injection-angle.jpgDucati_injection angleRevised Injection Angle.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/multistrada1200-touring1.jpgMultistrada1200 Touring2013 Multistrada 1200 Touring. Photo courtesy Ducatihttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/multistrada1200s_granturismo.jpgMultistrada1200S_Granturismo2013 Multistrada 1200 Granturismo. Photo form Ducati press release.2013-04-22T03:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/10/13/canon-g1-x-and-a-trip-to-lincoln-city/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sensor-size-comparisons-dp-review-site.pngSensor Size Comparisons DP Review Sitehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0369.jpgIMG_0369View of the I-5 Bridge from the McMenamins restaurant in Vancouver, Washington https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0309.jpgIMG_0309Back home. October 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_03021.jpgIMG_0302At the Low Pass Station and Market. Cheshire, Oregon, October 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0302.jpgIMG_0302Low Pass Station and Market. October 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0298.jpgIMG_0298Fuel tank almost empty.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0295.jpgIMG_0295The Heceta Lighthouse and the forming low clouds. October 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0291.jpgIMG_0291View of the approaching clouds and fog from Heceta Lighhouse lookout. October 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0278.jpgIMG_0278Fishermen at Alsea Bay, Waldport, October 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0266.jpgIMG_0266The Oregon Coast. October 7th, 20122012-10-15T13:59:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/09/24/september23/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0509.jpgIMG_0509Back home, September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0501.jpgIMG_0501The Yellow Ducati and the Heceta Lighthouse. September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0482.jpgIMG_0482Heceta Lighthouse, Oregon Coast, September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0473.jpgIMG_0473It is difficult to go wrong in taking photos here. September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0449.jpgIMG_0449Looking good! September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0452.jpgIMG_0452The Ducati side by side with Bob's nice red Corvette. September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0457.jpgIMG_0457Parked at the Ona Restaurant, at the side of Bob's red Corvette. September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0436.jpgIMG_0436Alsea River, near Waldport, Oregon. September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0410.jpgIMG_0410Perfect curves. September 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0392.jpgIMG_0392Fall colors in the valley. September 23rd, 20122012-09-25T13:12:19+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/09/20/120918/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0321-cropped.jpgIMG_0321 croppedTriumph Bonneville T100https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0331-cropped.jpgIMG_0331 croppedDocument the 10K Marker. September 18, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0337.jpgIMG_0337Ending the ride with dinner at Meiji's. September 18th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0330.jpgIMG_0330The Ducati yellow matches colors of the dried fields of late summer at this time of the day.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0325.jpgIMG_0325The Ducati at King Estate Winery. September 18th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0321.jpgIMG_0321https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0320.jpgIMG_0320A nice and perfect view. A taste of late summer in the valley. September 18, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0319.jpgIMG_0319The Ducati, playing on a week day. September 18th, 2012 2012-09-21T01:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/09/17/01/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0250.jpgIMG_0250The Ducati and the Oregon coast at Yachats. September 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0251.jpgIMG_0251The beautiful Ducati Streetfighter 848. September 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0317.jpgIMG_0317Back home. September 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0309.jpgIMG_0309Last stop. September 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0306.jpgIMG_0306The Heceta Lighthouse. Or it should be there. September 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0290.jpgIMG_0290Highway 101 on the Oregon coast. September 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0282.jpgIMG_0282Fog on the road. Somewhere south of Yachats. September 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0273.jpgIMG_0273Yachats barely visible. September 16th 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0262.jpgIMG_0262Yachats, September, 16th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0252.jpgIMG_0252Low clouds on the coast. Yachats, September 16th, 20122012-09-18T05:40:52+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/09/10/the-ducati-at-the-aufderheide-drive/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9881.jpgIMG_9881Back Home. September 9th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9875.jpgIMG_9875Office Covered Bridge. September 9, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9862.jpgIMG_9862Office Covered Bridge. September 9, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9844.jpgIMG_9844Office Covered Bridge. September 9, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9842.jpgIMG_9842Office Covered Bridge. September 9, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9841.jpgIMG_9841Office Covered Bridge. September 9th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9838.jpgIMG_9838The North Fork of the Willamette River. September 9th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9836.jpgIMG_9836The North Fork of the Willamette. September 9th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9834.jpgIMG_9834The North Fork of the Willamette. September 9th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9827.jpgIMG_9827Greener area towards the south.2012-09-14T14:30:09+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/09/09/crater-lake-national-park-with-the-triumph/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9709.jpgIMG_9709Back home in one piece. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9706.jpgIMG_9706212.4 miles (342km) for the third and final day of this ride. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0846.jpgIMG_0846Oakland, Oregon. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0851.jpgIMG_0851Oakland, Oregon. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0855.jpgIMG_0855A windows view of Oakland, Oregon. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9704.jpgIMG_9704Landscapes in this area remind me of North California, along Hwy 101https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9703.jpgIMG_9703Umpqua River. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9698.jpgIMG_9698Umpqua River along Highway 138. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9692.jpgIMG_9692North Umpqua River along Hwy 138. September 3rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9686.jpgIMG_9686Diamond Lake, from Hwy 138. September 3rd, 20122012-09-15T13:10:53+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/09/05/the-metolius-river-2012-edition/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9505.jpgIMG_9505The Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States. September 2nd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9679.jpgIMG_9679Entering the Park. September 2nd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9453.jpgIMG_9453Three Sisters Mountains. September 2nd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9457.jpgIMG_9457The Triumph and the Three Sisters. Just outside Sisters, Oregon, September 2nd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9430.jpgIMG_9430Non-ethanol gasolinehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9393.jpgIMG_9393The pond at the Fisheryhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9399.jpgIMG_9399Rainbow Trouthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9391.jpgIMG_9391Rainbow Trouthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9382.jpgIMG_9382Sturgeonhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_9417.jpgIMG_9417Tanks at the Fishery.2012-12-08T17:17:57+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/08/30/the-ducati-and-the-wooden-boat-show-in-toledo-oregon/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9085.jpgIMG_9085Back home, another nice Pacific Coast loop completed. August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9082.jpgIMG_9082Non-ethanol gas in Cheshire, Oregon. August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9076.jpgIMG_9076The Ducati on the Oregon Coast. August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9071.jpgIMG_9071The Ducati and the Heceta Lighthouse on the background. August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9068.jpgIMG_9068The Heceta Lighthouse and the pacific Pacific Ocean, Oregon, August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9065.jpgIMG_9065The Ducati and the Heceta Lighthouse. Hwy 101, Oregon Coast, August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9058.jpgIMG_9058Time to get back to the Ducati. August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9000.jpgIMG_90001947 Dunphy at the Toledo Wooden Boat Show, Oregon, August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8994.jpgIMG_89941947 Dunphy at the Toledo Wooden Boat Show, Oregon, August 19th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8987.jpgIMG_89871947 Dunphy at the Toledo Wooden Boat Show, Oregon, August 19th, 20122012-09-14T15:43:04+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/08/31/back-to-the-steamboat-inn-oregon/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9222.jpgIMG_9222Go figure...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/800xc-construction-on-rock-creek-rd.jpg800xc construction on rock creek rdConstruction on Rock Creek Road. August 26th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/800xc-a-sign-for-construction-on-rock-creek-rd.jpg800xc a sign for construction on rock creek rdRock Creek Road. August 26th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/800xc-missed-canton-rd.jpg800XC missed canton rdI turned right here, should had gone left, I suppose. August 26th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9240.jpgIMG_9240Directions for the route to Steamboat Inn and back. August 26th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9233.jpgIMG_9233Back Home. August 26th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_92231.jpgIMG_9223Back home. August 26th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9226.jpgIMG_9226223.6 miles. It is nothing for this bike.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9230.jpgIMG_923011 miles to empty!https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9223.jpgIMG_9223And story teller.2012-09-14T14:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/08/28/from-eugene-to-the-oregon-coast-on-mostly-dirt-roads/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8890.jpgIMG_8890Dunlop 606 after about 1,500 mileshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8888.jpgIMG_8888Back home. August 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8881.jpgIMG_8881Low Pass Station and Market. Non-ethanol premium fuel.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8878.jpgIMG_8878Gas transplant from the Husky to the KTM. August 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8875.jpgIMG_8875The "non-ethanol" premium gas in Mapleton. Closed! August 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8873.jpgIMG_8873The bikes and the Pacific. August 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8869.jpgIMG_8869Road ends, sand takes over. August 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8862.jpgIMG_8862It was windy. August 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8861.jpgIMG_8861At the coast! August 12, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8856.jpgIMG_8856Nice dirt roads. August 12, 20122014-02-25T10:50:39+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/08/24/back-to-marys-peak-with-the-ducati/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8821.jpgIMG_8821Back home. August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8816-bw.jpgIMG_8816 b&wWillamette Valley. August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8806.jpgIMG_8806Hay and the harvest, Willamette Valley, August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8803.jpgIMG_8803Triangle Lake, Oregon. August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8788.jpgIMG_8788Somewhere along Hwy 101 between Yachats and Florence. Oregon, August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8786.jpgIMG_8786Somewhere along Hwy 101 between Yachats and Florence. Oregon, August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8784.jpgIMG_8784Somewhere along Hwy 101 between Yachats and Florence. Oregon, August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8764.jpgIMG_8764Somewhere along Hwy 101 between Yachats and Florence. Oregon, August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8768.jpgIMG_8768Manila Clam Chowder at the Ona Restaurant. Yachats, August 5th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8763.jpgIMG_8763Fog on the coast. August 5th, 20122012-08-25T13:22:25+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/08/19/oregons-triangle-lake-looking-from-above/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8480.jpgIMG_8480The broken headlighthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8478.jpgIMG_8478Back home! July 22, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8461.jpgIMG_8461The Ural and the boxer motor.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8456.jpgIMG_8456The Ural.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8469.jpgIMG_8469Dinner. Or was it Lunch?https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/drive-way.jpgdrive wayhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8455.jpgIMG_8455Triangle Lake. July 22nd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8450.jpgIMG_8450A view of Triangle Lakehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8440.jpgIMG_8440Bench racing.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8432.jpgIMG_8432Inside the Horton Market2012-08-19T16:54:42+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/08/17/the-dog-on-the-roof/2012-08-19T16:53:22+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/06/15/japans-tsunami-debris-arrived-in-oregon-after-a-15-month-journey/2012-06-28T11:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/09/11/the-trip-that-did-not-happen/2012-06-11T21:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2006/06/08/backyard-rides-2006/2012-06-11T21:35:23+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2006/06/30/steens-or-and-blackrock-desert-nv-june-2006/2012-06-11T21:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2009/05/08/backyard-rides-2009/2012-06-11T21:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2010/02/09/backyard-rides-2010/2012-06-11T21:33:17+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2008/04/08/backyard-rides-2008/2012-06-11T21:32:38+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2008/09/08/ochoco-forest-or-2008/2012-06-11T21:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2009/06/08/owyhee-oregon-2009/2017-06-27T16:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2009/07/08/metolius-oregon-2009/2012-06-12T13:08:07+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2009/09/01/big-freaking-trees/2012-06-11T21:31:19+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2009/09/08/pine-mountain-2009/2012-06-12T13:08:43+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2010/07/10/1000-miles-of-oregon-dirt/2016-06-24T13:46:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2010/09/10/the-steens-2010/2012-06-12T13:10:47+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2010/11/15/hello-world/2012-06-11T21:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/02/06/backyard-rides-2011/2012-06-11T21:29:55+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/05/27/death-valley-march-2011-part-i/2012-06-11T21:29:28+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/06/12/oregons-ona-beach-for-a-bowl-of-gumbo-and-a-hotdog/2012-06-11T21:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/05/a-july-4th-ride-back-to-the-beach/2012-06-11T21:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/08/a-maiden-voyage-the-tiger-800xc/2012-06-11T21:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/09/adding-miles-to-the-800xc/2012-06-11T21:28:21+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/10/completing-the-500-miles/2012-06-11T21:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/23/a-bridge-not-too-far-a-trip-from-eugene-to-the-golden-gate-bridge/2012-06-11T21:27:49+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/24/a-bridge-not-too-far-eugene-to-the-golden-gate-bridge-day-1/2012-06-11T21:27:29+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/25/a-bridge-not-too-far-eugene-to-the-golden-gate-bridge-day-2/2012-06-11T21:27:11+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/26/a-bridge-not-too-far-eugene-to-the-golden-gate-bridge-day-3/2012-06-11T21:26:54+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/26/a-bridge-not-too-far-golden-gate-bridge-day-3-part-ii/2012-06-11T21:26:38+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/26/a-bridge-not-too-far-the-golden-gate-bridge-day-3-part-iii/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/144.jpg144Stats for July 26th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/173.jpg173The busy streets of Westport, CA. July 26th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/175.jpg175Sunset in Westport, CA. July 26th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1711.jpg171The sun and teh cypress. Westport, CA, Jult 26th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/171.jpg171https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/166.jpg166Westport, CA. July 26th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/164.jpg164Ken and Meredith, watching whales. Westpot, CA, July 26th, 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/162.jpg162Whale in the distance. Westport, CA, July 26th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_1603.jpgIMG_1603Where is the chute? Westport, CA. July 26th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/159.jpg159Westport's history. July 26th, 20112013-11-08T14:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/27/a-bridge-not-too-far-the-golden-gate-bridge-day-4/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/238.jpg238Stats for July 27th, 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/239.jpg239Gold Beach, OR. July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/240.jpg240Hotel in Gold Beach, OR. July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/235.jpg235Media on call at the Kamath bridge. California, July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/232.jpg232Whale in the Klamath river. California. July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/229.jpg229Whale in the Klamath river. California. July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/228.jpg228Klamath Bridsge, CA. July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/227.jpg227Klamath Bridge, CA. July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/226.jpg226California Symbol, on Klamath river bridge. July 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/225.jpg225Ferndale, CA. July 27th, 20112012-06-11T21:25:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/07/28/a-bridge-not-too-far-the-golden-gate-bridge-%e2%80%93-day-5/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/259.jpg259Stats for July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/255.jpg255Home sweet home. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_1770.jpgIMG_1770A Jaguar on Hwy 38. Oregon. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_1775.jpgIMG_1775A Jaguar opn Hwy 38. Oregon. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/254.jpg254Elk. Hwy 38, Oregon. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/249.jpg249Dinosaur. OR. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/248.jpg248Packed bike. Gold Beach, OR. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/245.jpg245The beach. Gold Beach, OR. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/244.jpg244The beach, at Gold Beach, OR. July 28th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/242.jpg242A apth to the beach. Gold Beach, OR. July 27th, 20112012-06-11T21:25:38+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/08/07/camping-on-mt-hood-area/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_1871.jpgIMG_1871Stats on the way north to the campsite in the Mt Hood area.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2057.jpgIMG_2057Stats on return trip.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2050.jpgIMG_2050Buena Vista Ferry boat. Crossing the Columbia River. Oregon, August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2047.jpgIMG_2047Mt Hood as viewed from the north of the Willamette valley. Oregon, August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2043.jpgIMG_2043Ford Custom, circa 1952. Oregon. August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2039.jpgIMG_2039Windsurfers paradise. Columbia River, Washington view. August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2035.jpgIMG_2035Columbia River, view from the Washington side. August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2032.jpgIMG_2032Columbia River. August, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2028.jpgIMG_2028The Columbia River. View from the Washington side. August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2025.jpgIMG_2025Windmills on the Columbia Gorge. Washington, August 2011.2012-06-11T21:25:22+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/08/14/steamboat-inn-oregon/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2126.jpgIMG_2126Stats for the day. August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2130.jpgIMG_2130August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2120.jpgIMG_2120Looking north, from Sharps Creek rd. August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2116.jpgIMG_2116Getting ready. Steamboat Inn, August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2108.jpgIMG_2108View from the restaurant @ Steamboat Inn. August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2107.jpgIMG_2107The restaurant @ Steamboat Inn. August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2106.jpgIMG_2106Steamboat Inn Cabins. August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2091.jpgIMG_2091Steamboat Inn, Oregon. August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_21031.jpgIMG_2103Umpqua River @ Steamboat Inn. Oregon, August 14th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2103.jpgIMG_21032012-06-11T21:24:56+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/08/21/the-buena-vista-ferry-and-the-city-of-astoria-oregon/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2316.jpgIMG_2316444.8 miles (716 km). August 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2314.jpgIMG_2314Finally home. August 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2304.jpgIMG_2304Willamette Valley, OR. Auigust 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2295.jpgIMG_2295Willamette Valley, Oregon. August 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2291.jpgIMG_2291Willamette Valley farm. Oregon, August 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2289.jpgIMG_2289Willamette Valley farm. Oregon. August 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2285.jpgIMG_2285Coastal landscape, just north of Newport, OR. August 21st, 2011. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2273.jpgIMG_2273Between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR. August 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2269.jpgIMG_2269Somewhere north of Lincoln City, OR. August 21st, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_2264.jpgIMG_2264Huge building for the Air Museum. Tillamook, OR. August 21st, 20112012-06-11T21:24:36+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/09/04/praire-mountain-oregon/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2871.jpgIMG_2871Stats for the day. September 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2868.jpgIMG_2868Descedning the Praire Mt area, this is the view towards the east. September 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/high-pass-rd-03.jpghigh pass rd 03Guns... High Pass rd. September, 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/high-pass-rd-02.jpghigh pass rd 02Guns... High Pass Rd. September 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/high-pass-rd-01.jpghigh pass rd 01Guns... High Pass rd. September 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2861.jpgIMG_2861High Pass Rd. September, 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2860.jpgIMG_2860View from High Pass rd. September 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/praire-mt-gate-closed.jpgPraire mt gate closedGate closed on the way to Praire Mt lookout. September 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2859.jpgIMG_2859Narrow roads. Praire Mt. Oregon. September 11th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2856.jpgIMG_2856WR250R on Praire Mt. Oregon, September 11th, 20112012-06-11T21:24:09+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/09/05/mckenzie-pass/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2900.jpgIMG_2900Stats for September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_28971.jpgIMG_2897Back home. September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2897.jpgIMG_2897Back home. September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2892.jpgIMG_2892Hwy 242. Oregon, September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2887.jpgIMG_2887Thunder on the east. September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2886.jpgIMG_2886The bike and the Sisters. September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2884.jpgIMG_2884The three sisters as viewed from Mckenzie pass, Oregon. September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2882.jpgIMG_2882Break in Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon. September 5th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2876.jpgIMG_2876Setting the bike up for the ride under the umbrellas. Eugene, September 5th, 20112012-06-11T21:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/09/18/lincoln-city-back-to-the-oregon-coast/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_31221.jpgIMG_3122Stats for the weekend. September 17 and 18th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3122.jpgIMG_3122Stats for the weekend. September 17 and 18th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3120.jpgIMG_3120Traffic Jam in Monroe, OR. September 18th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3115.jpgIMG_3115Wildlife Refuge. Oregon, September 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3116.jpgIMG_3116Finley National Wildlife Refuge. Oregon, September 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3096.jpgIMG_3096Whales traveling south. Oregon, September 18th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3104.jpgIMG_3104Yakina Lighthouse. Oregon, September 18th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3085.jpgIMG_3085Surfers, at the Devil's Punchbowl area. Oregon. September 18th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3078.jpgIMG_3078Devil's Punchbowl. Oregon. September 18th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_3068.jpgIMG_3068View of the coast from Devil's Punchbowl. Oregon. September 18th, 20112012-06-11T21:23:30+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/11/12/lets-check-the-colors-out-there/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4166.jpgIMG_4166Back home. Eugene, November 12th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4164.jpgIMG_4164Gray skies, colored vegetation. Benton County, November 12th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4161.jpgIMG_4161Grape vines getting ready for the winter. Benton County, OR, November 12th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4155.jpgIMG_4155Dairy Farm, Benton County, Oregon, November 12th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4149.jpgIMG_4149Nice gravel roads. Benton County, OR. November 12th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4146.jpgIMG_4146Fall colors. McFarland Rd, Benton Co. Oregon. November 12th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4145.jpgIMG_4145The BMW Dakar on a nice dirt road. Benton County, Oregon, November 12th, 20112012-09-05T21:07:09+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/11/20/its-cold-but-it-it-is-not-raining/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4183.jpgIMG_4183Back home! November 20, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4178.jpgIMG_4178Quick stop on the way back home. Territorial Hwy. November 20, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4174.jpgIMG_4174Somewhere between Territorial Rd and Alpine Rd. Benton County, OR, November 20, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4169.jpgIMG_4169One weel later, less color and less leafs on the vinyard. Benton County, OR. November 20, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4168.jpgIMG_4168Tiger ready for the action. November 20, 20112012-06-11T21:22:33+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/12/04/mapleton-for-a-bowl-of-soup/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4352.jpgIMG_4352158 miles, 252 Km. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4355.jpgIMG_4355Back home. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4348.jpgIMG_4348Wolf Creek Rd. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4344.jpgIMG_4344No knobbies. Wolf Creek Rd, OR. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4343.jpgIMG_4343Wolf Creek Rd. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4330.jpgIMG_4330Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches... https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4329.jpgIMG_4329The Alpha Bit in Mapleton, OR. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4328.jpgIMG_4328Tomato Soup. Alpha Bit in Mapleton, OR. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4332.jpgIMG_4332The Alpha Bit in Mapleton, OR. December 4th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_4311.jpgIMG_4311The man made ladder to the left. Lake Creek, OR. December 4th, 20112012-06-11T21:19:23+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/03/06/high-pass-snow-low-pass/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5401.jpgIMG_540196 miles to mark the beginning of a new riding season. March 4th 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5403.jpgIMG_5403Back home. March 4th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5398.jpgIMG_5398Bench Racing. Low Pass, March 4th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5394.jpgIMG_5394Mud everywhere. March 4th 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5392.jpgIMG_5392Story Telling. Low Pass. March 4th 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5397.jpgIMG_5397Low Pass by Hwy 36. March 4th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5380.jpgIMG_5380Final Meeting. March 4th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5379.jpgIMG_5379Some Creek, somewhere. March 4th 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5368.jpgIMG_5368Nice views before turning back down. March 4th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_5367.jpgIMG_5367Above the clouds, at the snow. March 4th, 20122012-06-11T21:18:53+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/05/16/ducati-streetfighter-848-first-ride/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6563.jpgIMG_6563The Ducati 848, May 16 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6554.jpgIMG_6554https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6580.jpgIMG_6580https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_65691.jpgIMG_6569https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6569.jpgIMG_6569The Ducati 848 Streetfighter, May 16, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6529.jpgIMG_6529One of the first rides with the Ducati Streetfighter 848. May 16, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6509.jpgIMG_6509https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6507.jpgIMG_6507https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6537.jpgIMG_6537https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6532.jpgIMG_6532Ducati 848 Streetfighter, May 16th, 20122013-02-09T16:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/06/02/picture-yourself/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7187.jpgIMG_7187Spring. June 2nd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7176.jpgIMG_7176https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7181.jpgIMG_7181The 848 at the Briggs Mountain Rd. June 2, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7196.jpgIMG_7196At the King Estate, June 2, 20122012-06-11T21:17:27+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/05/28/to-oregons-ona-beach-for-a-tamale-tiger-800-xc/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7055.jpgIMG_7055Somewhere south of Yachats. May 20th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7091.jpgIMG_7091238 miles, 381 km, Same Distance between Porto Alegre and Bagé. May 20th, 2012 https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7092.jpgIMG_7092Back home. May 20th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7090.jpgIMG_7090Gasoline in Newport, Oregon. May 20, 2012.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7087.jpgIMG_7087Water drops. Oregon coast, May 20th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7066.jpgIMG_7066Chris, Oliver and Cesar. Somewhere on hwy 101, Oregon. May 20th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7062.jpgIMG_7062Brays Point, Oregon Coast, May 20th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7027.jpgIMG_7027Cycle Parts Cookout at Ona Beach, May 20th, 2027https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7022.jpgIMG_7022Deb's Cafe, Alsea, Oregon. May 20th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_7013.jpgIMG_7013May 20122012-06-11T21:16:26+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/06/10/miss-veedol/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/veedolblotter.jpgveedolblotterVeedol Motor Oilhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7282.jpgIMG_7282Wenatchee as viewed soon after taking off from the Pengborn Memorial Airport. June 8th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7260.jpgIMG_7260Note on the mural, describing the feat. Wenatchee, June 8th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7258.jpgIMG_7258Large mural at the Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee, WA. June 8th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/miss_veedol.jpgmiss_veedolMiss Veedol, as it landed in Wenatchee, in 1931https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bellanca_skyrocket_miss_veedol.jpgbellanca_skyrocket_miss_veedolBellanca Skyrocket airplane, Miss Veedol.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7246.jpgIMG_7246The Columbia River and the town of Wenatchee. WA, June 8th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7239.jpgIMG_7239Fruit Orchards, Wenatchee, Washington. June 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7236.jpgIMG_7236Columbia River, just north of Wenatchee. June 7th, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7229.jpgIMG_7229Wenatchee Mountains, I suppose. Washington Cascades, June 7th, 20122012-06-11T23:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/03/01/american-samoa-places-to-stay/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4437.jpgIMG_4437The beach at Moana O Sina. American Samoa, January 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4390.jpgIMG_4390The beach at Moana O Sina. American Samoa, January 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0064.jpgIMG_0064Other ocean views from Moana O Sina. American Samoa, January 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0042.jpgIMG_0042The beautiful skies above the South Pacific. American Samoa, January 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0035.jpgIMG_0035The grounds at Moana O Sina. American Samoa, January 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4455.jpgIMG_4455Time to relax at Moana O Sina. American Samoa, January 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4361.jpgIMG_4361Swimming Pool at the Moana O Sina. American Samoa, January 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0073.jpgIMG_0073Breakfast at Moana O Sina. American Samoa, January 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4428.jpgIMG_4428Moana-O-Sina. American Samoa, January 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1301.jpgIMG_1301View of the main road going to Pago Pago. American Samoa, January 2010.2015-10-25T21:18:12+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/05/26/american-samoa-what-makes-it-beautiful/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_6729.jpgIMG_6729The buildings below are where I work, when in Samoa. May 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_3331.jpgIMG_3331Incredibly beautiful flower. November 2011 https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1510.jpgIMG_1510Pago Pago harbor, American Samoa. May 2008.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1501.jpgIMG_1501American Samoa National Park. May 2008https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1488.jpgIMG_1488Public School. Vatia, May 2008.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1420.jpgIMG_1420Typical bus for public transportation. May, 2008https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1407.jpgIMG_1407Most everything arrive via container. Pago Pago harbor, May 2018 https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn0014.jpgDSCN0014View from Le Falepule. January 2008 was my first time in Samoa. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_3259.jpgIMG_3259Close up of the runway. November 2008.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_4408.jpgIMG_4408American Samoa National Park. January 2011 2016-11-18T18:45:45+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/04/15/spring-cleaning-the-s100-cycle-cleaner-for-the-rescue/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5741.jpgIMG_5741Still protected by mudhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5749.jpgIMG_5749With one bottle you can clean three or four bikeshttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0697.jpgIMG_0697Two bikes cleanedhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0693.jpgIMG_0693The Dakar gets cleaned as wellhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0683.jpgIMG_0683The cleaned bike, before touch up. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5750.jpgIMG_5750The S100 Cleanerhttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0675.jpgIMG_0675The Triumph Tiger before the wash. Eugene, April 14th, 20122012-04-25T10:21:00+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/04/08/a-day-of-adventure-at-the-eugene-airport/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5655.jpgIMG_5655The last reminder of March 21st's record snow. Eugene Airport, March 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5654.jpgIMG_5654Back in Eugene, just a few patches of snow are left. March 23rd, Eugene Airporthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5645.jpgIMG_5645Boarding in DC, on my way back to Eugene. Spring weather. DC, March 23rd, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5643.jpgIMG_56438:01 pm - At the United Customer Service in the San Francisco Airport. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5634.jpgIMG_56346:17 pm - Finally airborne.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5633.jpgIMG_56336:14 pm - Finally ready for take off from Eugene Airporthttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5628.jpgIMG_56286:01 pm - De-icing once again. Still at the Eugene Airport. March 21st, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_56241.jpgIMG_56245:10 pm - New gate crew boards the flight. Eugene Airport, March 21st, 2012https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5624.jpgIMG_5624https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5620.jpgIMG_56204:37pm - Another de-icing truck. Eugene Airport, March 21st, 20122012-09-14T15:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/03/05/brazilian-carnaval-cozmic-pizza-in-eugene/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0649.jpgIMG_0649Macaco Velho playing at Cozmic Pizza. Eugene, March 3rd 20122012-03-09T21:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2012/01/02/the-giant-loop-bags/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_3060.jpgIMG_3060Packing Light. Photo from September 2010.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kelly-enric-from-horizons-unlimited.jpgKelly Enric from Horizons UnlimitedThe Hobo Approach to travel on Motorcyclehttps://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/fannypacktourist.jpgfannypacktouristFanny Pack Happy Tourist. Photo source? It was a Google search.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1359.jpgIMG_1359The small Otter box. Photo from July 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1392.jpgIMG_1392The Tiger close to some small trees. Photo from July 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1842.jpgIMG_1842The perfect location for a small cooler in the Great Basin. Photo from August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1840.jpgIMG_1840The steak on top of the beer.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1839.jpgIMG_1839Four beers and potato salad...https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1838.jpgIMG_1838Packing the Great Basin. Check the small cooler. Photo from August 2011.https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_3073.jpgIMG_3073Great Basin installed in the Tiger. Photo from September 2011.2012-09-17T00:57:59+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/02/24/canon-powershot-s95/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn18271.jpgDSCN1827https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0128.jpgIMG_0128https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0137.jpgIMG_0137https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0135.jpgIMG_0135https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0174.jpgIMG_0174https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0173.jpgIMG_0173https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0258.jpgIMG_0258https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0221.jpgIMG_0221https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_00981.jpgIMG_0098https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0098.jpgIMG_00982012-01-15T16:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/09/03/ducati-monster-696-test-ride-and-review/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ducati-monster-on-briggs-hill-rd.jpgDucati Monster on briggs hill rdDucati Monster 696. Eugene, September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2807.jpgIMG_2807Ducati Monster 696. Eugene, September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2808.jpgIMG_2808Ducati Monster 696. Eugene, September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2802.jpgIMG_2802Ducati Monster 696. Eugene, September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2797.jpgIMG_2797Ducati Monster 696. Eugene, September 3rd, 20112015-07-19T03:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/08/27/eugene-celebration-the-car-focus/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2445.jpgIMG_24451973 Dodge Charger. Eugene Celebration, August 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2433.jpgIMG_24331973 Dodge Charger, Eugene Celebration, August 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2425.jpgIMG_24251962 Corvette. Eugene Celebration, August 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2423.jpgIMG_24231962 Corvette. Eugene Celebration, August 27th, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2422.jpgIMG_24221962 Corvette. Eugene Celebration, August 27th, 20112012-01-03T21:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://idratherberiding.com/2011/09/03/ducati-multistrada-1200-another-ride-and-review/https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0516.jpgIMG_0516Termignoni slip on. September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ducati-flag-at-the-dealer.jpgducati flag at the dealerCesar at the Ducati dealer, surrendering the bike after test ride. September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2816.jpgIMG_2816Will the Multistrada do well on dirt and gravel? September 3rd , 2011 https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2817.jpgIMG_2817The Ducati Multistrada 1200 at the King Estate winery. September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ducati-multistrada-pikes-peak-4-1.jpgDucati-Multistrada-Pikes-Peak-4-1Ducati Multistrada at Pikes Peak, 2010https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2832.jpgIMG_2832Ducati Multistrada 1200 - the Instrument panel. September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2831.jpgIMG_2831The Ducati MTS 1200./ September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2824.jpgIMG_2824The Ducati MTS 1200. September 3rd, 2011https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2829.jpgIMG_2829The 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200. https://idratherberiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_2814.jpgIMG_2814The Ducati MTS at the King Estate winery. 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