November

Well here it is November and it seems to be starting same as October ended not much riding happening. I have been out with a few friends and I have put a few miles on but nothing really substantial. I have made the commitment to the NM LOE for 2010, and have started working on next years rally. My first job is coming up with a theme/logo for the rally.

I'm finally taking the FJR in to get the tires replaced, I need to do a little maintenance on the bike. I dropped it in the garage (the dreaded kick stand got me). For those that do not know the kick stand on the FJR is a little flaky and you have to be careful it will give if you do not lock it in. Well I made the mistake when I pulled into the garage and parked I didn't give it that finally check and after I got off it just fell over. When it went it broke the plastic mount for the top box. This weekend I purchased a different top box similar to a pelican case. I have to make up a new mount for the case this weekend.

Really a slow time for me but I hope to get back on the road soon, would like to end the year around 30-32K miles, right now I'm at 28.8K. I have only put 350 miles on in the last 6 weeks really weak.

Well I finally got out and did a little riding, I did a loop and hooked up with a couple of buddies. Ended up doing a 150 mile ride and lunch, it was nice to get out and stretch the legs a little bit. I also jumped in and did the Rio Rancho toy run, that is always an interesting ride. About 7000-8000 riders with 10-20% of the riders going out for the first time or new riders. It is also a defensive ride, usually 1-2 accidents with a rider hitting the back of another bike. Still a good ride for a great cause.

I just replaced my top box, the mount broke a while back. I bought a sea horse box it is similar to a pelican box. I had to make up a mount system but it all works. I still need to make up a back rest. I'll probably sell the old top box once I'm sure I like this new setup.

I hook up with my old motorcycle group AMRG and picked up a couple of contact numbers so I can get out with then occasionally. I was able to ride with my son, we went out on a cold morning for breakfast and made a run together. Just a short hope but fun to get out and ride with him and talk.

Well this month was another bust on the riding front. I really haven't been getting out lately. I don't think I rode more than 400 miles this month. Well I hope to turn that around in December.

Well until next time ride safe.