5.31.2016
[3782] Today I took delivery on my new Cobra swept floorboards.  The instructions said, "installs in minutes" well, I proved them wrong!  There were a couple of snags with the install plus being so low to the ground and being bent over in a precarious position doesn't equal easy access to the bolts.  Needless to say there were a few expletives and some sweat from the time I started until when I finished.  I had to take the bike around the block to make sure that everything worked and the boards felt secure.  Shakedown successful, now I need a nice day for a real road test. [3783]

5.29.2016

[3533] Today I took 35 on the WI side down to WingDam Saloon & Grill for a bite to eat.  Stayed on 35 the whole way there and back.  Cut back into MN at Prescott.  The floorboards should be here Tuesday night, that should make a big difference. [3782]

5.22.2016

[3313] Today I headed over to Wisconsin to ride up and down 35.  The road runs alongside the Mississippi river and is a popular route for people looking for a scenic cruise.  I made it down to Alma around lunch time so I grabbed a burger at the Pier 4 Cafe and then circled back up towards Prescott but made a slight detour north on the St. Croix Trail road eventually making my way back to 494 via 61.  Overall the bike is still running great.  I've noticed that with extended rides this bike lacks a few bits which I will be addressing in the coming weeks. [3533]

5.17.2016

[3221] Tonight my cousin Chris and I headed down to Henderson for the first "Classic Car Roll In" of 2016.  Henderson is a sleepy town but in the summer time becomes a destination for both bikers and car enthusiasts alike.  The main drag turns into a mini car show each Tuesday night in the summer and it draws a decent crowd.  The weather was nice going down but cooler on the way back. [3313]

5.15.2016

[3168] Today Kate was in town from California so she wanted to take a quick spin on the bike.  We headed out west on 7 and made a short loop.  After the family headed out Amanda and I decided it was too nice of a night not to hop on a cruise around the lake.  The temps are still mild and the sun was shining so it made for a nice ride.  [3221]

5.8.2016

[3121] Happy Mother's Day.  Today I spent about 6.5 hours in and out of a car with my in laws going to garage/yard sales across eastern MN and western WI.  Needless to say when I got home tonight I was more than ready to hop of the bike and put a few miles on the odometer.  I took the usual lake roads and made my way north to Maple Plain.  At one point I stopped for a photo op at Old Channel Bay [below].  From there I snaked down a few back roads south to Pioneer Trail just west of Chaska High School.  Then I cruised back on Pioneer to 101 and back home. [3168]

5.7.2016

[3082] The batwing fairing was causing some buffeting at higher speeds and the wind was moving correctly over me so I removed that before I rode tonight.  It was easily removable, disconnect the power cord, 4 bolts, and then the mounting hardware and I was all set.  Before we headed out I went to the gas station to fill up and already I noticed a big difference in the steering and wind.  Not to mention the bike looks much better without the clutter up front. When I got back Amanda and I went to Lowes to grab some wall plates. After that we headed to BWW's for some wings. We took Vicksburg south and met up with Shoreline and saw the sun set over the lake. [3121]

5.5.2016

[3015] Tonight after work I took the bike out and around the west side of town. [3082]