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Early morning on 7th Street.

2012-01-29T09:20:00.001-08:00

Christian

2012-01-27T12:13:00.000-08:00

CB200, F100, and Willie.

2011-12-19T07:31:00.000-08:00

2011-12-05T14:30:00.001-08:00

My stock r90s seat.

2011-12-01T10:43:00.000-08:00

2011-11-29T10:21:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving ride.

2011-11-28T10:03:00.000-08:00

I did a Thanksgiving ride with Cass on Thursday, and got this photo in my email this morning. Fun ride... a little cold due to the lack of sunshine.

2011-11-25T09:44:00.000-08:00

2011-11-24T07:09:00.000-08:00

Had a visit from a friend and his Bonnevlle this afternoon.

Arizona blacktop.

2011-10-11T09:22:00.000-07:00

Up on blocks.

2011-09-12T21:16:00.000-07:00

My 63 Ford.

2011-07-13T17:18:00.000-07:00

Mods vs Rockers Ride.

2011-05-23T17:51:00.001-07:00

I feel that recently my days have blended from one to the next and I'm becoming bored with the sameness of my daily routine. It seems that the only remedy is to have myself a little adventure. With summer in Arizona quickly approaching, it makes sense it beat a hasty retreat.

Each year, just under 2000 miles from Phoenix, a gathering of vintage motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts come together for an event at a favorite Chicago watering hole... Delilah's. It's "Mods vs Rockers" time again, and I can't think of a better place to spend the weekend. What's even better is the chance to get out on the motorbike for this little cross country adventure. Flagstaff, Moab, Golden, North Platte, Davenport and finally Chicago.

I've been through a lot on my old r90s and I'm hoping to put another notch on the seat for this trip. I'm guessing my body will give out before her.

Anyway, I can't wait to share some photos from the journey.

1971 BMW R75

2011-05-04T14:27:00.000-07:00

Airheads

2011-04-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

An Afternoon with Chris

2011-04-04T22:19:00.000-07:00

Alley

2011-03-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

2011-03-12T09:47:00.000-08:00

This is my daughters attempt at being me... not bad, she may look even more like me than I do.

Aunt Dode.

2011-02-26T13:02:00.000-08:00

My mother sent me this photograph of her Aunt Dode on her motorcycle, I couldn't help but post it here. I love coming across photographs like this, having it come from my own family makes it that much better.

Back to the garage.

2011-02-17T16:35:00.001-08:00

On their last leg.

2011-02-17T15:31:00.000-08:00

After several years of service, it's time to start looking for new boots.

2011-02-16T21:48:00.000-08:00

Exhaust detail

2011-02-08T15:55:00.000-08:00

New Paint on the Tank

2011-02-03T16:16:00.001-08:00

the Garage

2010-11-18T15:48:00.001-08:00

It seems that lately the motorcycle has been spending more time in the garage than it has on the road. First it was wiped out in a "hit and run" accident. After months of rebuilding and heeling on my part, it was ready to roll. It only took a few short weeks to have someone reverse over it in a parking spot. Some have told me that the bike carries a curse and that I should part ways with her, but after twelve years I'm a bit attached. So as she sits awaiting the parts and attention she so badly deserves, I've been making some pictures in the garage.

Speed Week, Bonneville Salt Flats 2010

2010-08-21T10:43:00.000-07:00

r90s Rebuild Project

2010-07-12T09:47:00.000-07:00

Jason's Honda 550/4

2010-04-25T00:34:00.000-07:00

Me and the Old Girl

2010-01-29T16:54:00.000-08:00

Lightly Salted

2009-10-29T14:57:00.000-07:00

Remembering the Taco 1000

2009-10-27T09:40:00.001-07:00

10th Birthday

2009-10-26T15:46:00.000-07:00

I bought this Honda CB200 a couple years ago for my Daughter. The bike wasn't running when I picked it up, but I thought it would be a fun project bike and I could most certainly finish it before she was big enough to ride it. Maisie had other ideas concerning the repair schedule and she made sure that I was aware of the importance of speeding up the process. My daughter turned ten on October 24th, and for the week before her birthday I tore into the bike; rebuilt the carbs, replaced the battery, found and replaced the headlight, etc. It was definitely worth the effort. Seeing the look on her face when the bike was brought to life is something I'll never forget. There are a couple of issues yet to deal with... but for the time being, I have happy ten year old.

Triumph Bonneville

2009-10-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

2009-09-30T12:54:00.001-07:00

BMW's

2009-09-28T12:53:00.000-07:00

Mods vs Rockers, Chicago 2009

2009-09-28T12:38:00.000-07:00

This image is from the Mods vs Rockers event at Delilah's in Chicago. I've made several attempts to attend the show over the past few years and finally made it. It's a long trip for me (from Phoenix), but most definitely worth the effort. Delilah's is already favorite hangout when I'm in Chicago... add 100's of classic British, German, Japanese, and American motorcycles and there is nothing better. Just grab a seat outside, order a cold beer and enjoy the view.

Old friends

2009-09-10T17:36:00.000-07:00

Sir Timmy... the Duke of Duc's, Brixton.

Bill Krummel and his 1969 Sportster, Arizona.

2009-09-10T13:26:00.001-07:00

More from Speed Week

2009-09-08T10:49:00.001-07:00

Speed Week, Bonneville Salt Flats

2009-09-04T08:54:00.000-07:00

I just got back from "Speed Week" at the Bonneville Salt Flats, and have finally sorted through the images. There are quite a few to choose from (and I'll get more up soon) but here is a quick sample. The event itself was pretty amazing and I can hardly wait until next year, when I hope to not only make photographs but also run my old BMW r90s. We'll see how motivated I am by next August.

Maisie and I working on the r90s

2009-09-03T17:57:00.000-07:00

Norton Commando... Bonneville

2009-09-03T17:42:00.000-07:00