Work on the 79 FLH

I have had a problem with the gas tanks on the 79 for the past 2 years; the liner has come loose and has plugged everything up. I have talked to several people and the best suggestion has been to put gravel in the tank, wrap it up with many towels and duck tape then run it in the dryer, cool cycle for 30 minutes! Kim is not happy about this but I'm going to give it a try. Phot's and resaults to follow.

Sorry, have to do something until it's warm enough to ride!

Elections Have Consequences

The commentary below is an insightful analysis of how Iran is responding to President Obama’s clear signals as to what his Iran policy will be. One week ago Iran launched a domestically manufactured satellite on a ballistic missile that has a range of up to 3,000 kilometers. In other words, Iran has demonstrated it has the capability to launch conventional and nuclear warheads with a range of as much as 3,000 kilometers. During the presidential campaign, at times candidate Barack Obama made it clear that a nuclear Iran was “unacceptable.” But these statements were wrapped in his broader foreign policy theme – that it was time for the U.S. to change course and diplomatically engage countries like Iran. Anyone who even remotely appreciates the horrors of war hopes that diplomatic efforts and/or various non-military sanctions will be successful in “persuading” Iran to abort its nuclear weapons program. But let’s be realistic here. There is little evidence that existing sanctions have had any impact in changing the Iranian government’s behavior. The Islamist regime continues to move full-speed ahead toward the acquisition of nuclear weaponry. As Iran moves ever closer to achieving this goal, will the Obama administration be willing to do what is necessary to prevent a nuclear Iran, what Obama has termed “unacceptable”?

Burning Gas and Going Fast!: Cleveland I-X Int'l Motorcycle Show!

Check out some other photo's from the show

Burning Gas and Going Fast!: Cleveland I-X Int'l Motorcycle Show!

2009 International Bike Show Cleveland Ohio

It was great as always, got some outstanding shots, going to post the best one here, then a link to by borthers site he takes good picturs as well.

She's so cute! Her new coat.

The two prettiest things in America

my wife and Harley Davidson!

This is the new bike for this years Bike Give a way! Very sweet!

Kaolin Kronicle: Obama Gun Plan

Kaolin Kronicle: Obama Gun Plan

Riding Schedule

The list to the right is going to be the index for 5 major rides I plan on taking this year with my wonderful wife Kim and anyone else that cares to tak along. I came across these rides from a book my daughters got me for Christmas. It has a bunch of rides all in Ohio. List all the history and special things to visit.

When the riding season gets a little closer we will be posting dates for the rides, most of them are only around 200 miles so should be able to do them in one day, with the exception of the ride to Cincinnati, this ride is to go see my daughter Megan!

Don't see me doing this but it is funny

She's Still There

Well, I took a quick look at the Ultra today and she was happy to see me! I think she wants to ride as bad as I do.

I've put a few things together that needs to be done, like new brakes on the rear, light issues on the tour pak and something else I've forgotten. Looks like it's time to get started, I have a heater in the garage so weather is not the issue!

Maybe tonight......

I’ve decided to do a yearlong log on my riding experiences. This is not to say I ride a lot of miles, however I do ride a lot! I own my own insurance agency, a small shop with just me and my wife running it.

I ride a 1999 HD Ultra, with a 1979 FLH sitting in the shed waiting to be restored. I’ve always said that “when I’ve made it” I’m going to bring the 79 back to its original state as close as possible. Needless to say, I’ve not “made” it as of yet, but I’m only 51 years old, got plenty of time.

I love to ride, my wife loves to ride with me, the only problem we have is Rio, she is our 6 year old mutt, weighs in around 40lbs and we just haven’t found a good spot for her on the bike. Still working on it and I’m sure we will some day.

So here it goes, my Ultra is sitting in the garage with the battery tender plugged in. I have a complete detail scheduled for later in the spring and only a few things I would like to do to it. I will update this blog on what I have done, when and how I did it and then when it’s time to ride.

My favorite saying – Were burning daylight! With Harleys new saying, “screw it, let’s ride” I’m all ready to go.

Power to the people, the people want peace!