What's your favorite record? 331/3 - 45 - 78
I'm sending some pictures of my log and maps. Very high-tech stuff. It was really no problem keeping the log up to date. Perhaps next year I'll shed my prehistoric methods and put it all on a computer. I've never recorded my yearly mileage before and was very curious what the total would turn out to be.
The maps I drew up so I wouldn't get lost when getting off the main roads. Fortunately, in Iowa ( and sometimes in Nebraska) they mark every intersection, even way back in the middle of nowhere.
I've always taken a notebook on my rides to the mountains and recorded daily mileage, gas, interesting sights, and events along the way. I tend to forget things and having that written record is pleasurable to look over every once in a while. Next year I plan to write down my experiences on these local rides, too. Hopefully I'll be able to head up to Montana and those parts, which seem to generate more exciting stories.
BTW, Natasha said to let you know that my first question to her upon returning home was always "what's the temp?"
Steve Oakman #5266
Yo Steve ... Hope you wrote down that you owe me lunch next year, eh? - #000
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From last week:
Most people think big is better...
Well, I have my 450cc KTM (above) ready for an overnight back-country trip. The backpack contains a tent, a sleeping bag, and cooking equipment. I have a camping chair and bottles of water as well. The bigger bikes are hard to pick up by one person (yourself) and the 450 is very light and has all the power I will ever need. Have a wonderful evening everyone...
......... Gary, aka ATP, FSSNOC #5385 - California
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Dear Jack,
Sign me up for another year, please.
Hope things are well for you and family. We are doing well considering the last seven months - a crazy world!
Still scootin' around on the Honda CRF250L - when it isn't breaking something:
400 mile - Recalled diode in electrical system
900 mile - Changed drive sprocket to up one tooth. Noticed that the clip was very loose but hadn't came off - what???
1200 mile - Replaced radiator. Fan had been kissing it ever so slightly, don't know how long. Very small leak, I began to smell anti-freeze, thought it was the guy ahead of me that had a problem ... NOPE! That guy was me!
3800 mile - Sensor on fuel pump - sensor isn't replaceable, so whold fuel pump.
4900 mile - Fuel pump again. Won't take full throttle. Arrghh!
Oh well, back to the dealer again. I'll get it fixed but I ain't goin' too far from home! Bob, FSSNOC #3641 - New York
Bob - Sort of surprised by the amount of repairs on your Honda 250cc ... hope the bugs get worked out soon! One certainly looses faith after a series of unexpected but needed repairs, hope that doesn't happen with you, hang-in there.
Thank You, Bob! - #000.