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I bought this 1980 Honda CX500 to turn it into a project, the idea was to make it into a brat or scrambler. But then it grew on me as it is, with its awkward 1980’s design. The 1980’s has to be the worst decade for designs and looks, what with the mullet and shoulder pads. Anyway, for now it stays as is because of its unique (let’s call it that) looks and because it’s in great shape. But it may as well be sold as is, since I need space in my garage. Let’s see what Spring will tell us. #honda #1980sfashion #1980svintage #1980cx500 #1980hondacx500 #tasteofspringAs long as it doesn’t rain, I take the beast for a stretch. It’s fall around here, and soon we will have mostly rainy days, if weather history still serves as a predictor. #eugeneoregon #jeep #jeepster #jeepstercommando #jeeplife #commando #fall #1967jeepster #seafoamgreen #seafoamgreenjeepster #veteransday2019Fall ride. Took a day off to ride with old friends! And what a nice ride it was. I’ve forgotten how nice the Oregon backroads on the coastal range are! And how great it is to ride with friends who make getting lost a sport. “When you hit a fork, take it” was mentioned yesterday. The ride started with fog and by the time we were out of town the sun came out. Perfect temperatures. #fall #fallriding #fallride #hondacb500x #cb500xadventure #cb500xrallyraidstage3 #cb500xrallyraid #coastalrange @gopro7 @hypersmooth @tipivillageretreatoregonA one minute summary of my week in Guam, the week of October 7th. The work event went very well, thank you to all who helped make it a successful event! It must be noted that on October 8th we were hit by the emerging Typhoon Hagibis. It passed to the north of Guam, touched Saipan before hitting Japan in full Super Typhoon force! My thoughts go to all who were impacted by this strong natural disaster! In Guam we were lucky to only experience some of its force. #guam #tumonbay #tumonbeach #micronesia #marianaislands #typhoon #typhoonhagibis #gunbeachA short summary of my visit to American Samoa. What great people, great culture, great landscapes, all in an isolated corner of the world, but close to the geographical center of Polynesia. Great week of work! #americansamoa #pagopago #polynesian #polynesia #travel #pacificI took this photo of the World Trade Center in 1988. Looking at my work calendar today, I noticed several meetings, organized just like any other day, it’s another Wednesday. But 18 years ago to this date I was starting my work day in Columbus, OH, when I heard the news these towers were hit by two airplanes. I can never forget the feeling of irreparable loss I felt at that moment. The world has not been the same since. What have we learned from such a tremendous loss? I don’t claim to have answers. But hope we never forget all who died on that day. #911memorial #worldtradecenter #twintowers #manhattan #nyc #september11Related Blogs
Tag Archives: oregon
The Ducati and the Wooden Boat show in Toledo, Oregon
The list of lame excuses to ride the Yellow Hooligan Machine goes on. Whether it is a cup of coffee 100 miles away in Sisters, an Oyster farm in Winchester Bay, or a bowl of Manila Clam Chowder in Yachats, … Continue reading
Back to Mary’s Peak with the Ducati
2012 has brought a great Summer for riding around here. But I have not made my long distance riding plans a reality – they are still in the dreams department. And as days get shorter, the cooler breezes arriving, the … Continue reading
A Quasi-Adventure with the Streetfighter 848
Adventure has been defined as “an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks”and it is commonly said that an adventure starts when things don’t go according to plan. Which includes situations when you purposefully deviate from your well designed, but … Continue reading
Do you have an electric car?
If you do, you probably are paranoid about its driving range. When you drive you are likely to be thinking about how far can you go before you get stranded, batteries flat, your car in need of a charge. At … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged charging station, Ducati, electric cars, electric charging stations, king estate, oregon, winery
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To Oregon’s Ona Beach for a Tamale (Tiger 800 XC)
Last year I went to Ona beach, had a hot dog and a cup of gumbo, a quick visit, and I was back on the road. This year it was a Tamale. And like last year, there was a threat … Continue reading
The Ducati Streetfighter 848 climbs Mary’s Peak
I have a few non-riding related ideas lined up for writing. It helps in bringing diversity to the posts. But first, I want to catch up by posting a couple of rides that took place last weekend. The first one … Continue reading
Taking the 848 Streetfighter to my Pacific Ocean Loop
Everyone has a favorite road for sightseeing, to go for a drive or in my case to go for a ride. I created a 200 mile loop for when I don’t have a specific destination for a ride. The loop … Continue reading
Ducati Streetfighter 848 – First ride
I was in the market for a bike that offered a different approach to riding than my current bikes have. I have a great gravel and dirt roads bike in the WR250R; and great touring capability with the Tiger 800XC. … Continue reading
An Unexpected Trip to the Ocean
Dry weather on the forecast for the weekend and I get a call from Doug on Thursday asking whether I wanted to go riding. Riley suggests we go back to the High Pass area. He reports the snow is gone … Continue reading
Posted in Riding the Yamaha
Tagged coast range, gravel roads, motorcycles, oregon, yamaha wr250r
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High Pass, Snow, Low Pass
Finally I can report here the first ride of the year. And what a ride it was, what a great way to start the new riding season! Before the weekend I had checked the weather forecast and those wise people … Continue reading
Posted in Riding the Yamaha
Tagged Gravel and snow riding, motorcycle, motorcycles, oregon, Prairie Mountain, WR250R, Yamaha
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