Tag: first ride

Apr012011April 1, 2011April 1, 2011by superfunk

KLR is ready for the big trip

Posted in Motorcycle Trip 2011, motorcycles

Received the final bits and bobs yesterday in the mail. I installed the TRAX luggage and SW Motech EVO racks. I got a fantastic deal from aviciouscycle.com, even cheaper than I could have got it online from the US. The kit includes the locks, racks, hardware and luggage/panniers – …

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Mar092010March 9, 2010March 9, 2010by superfunk

And so begins another season of riding

Posted in general rants

Just a quick note to record the initial odometer reading for this year – 55810 kilometres.

I’m so glad to get the bike out again. The temp. is still hovering around 0 Celcius which is acceptable for short riding but still a bit to brisk to venture into the mountains too far. I usually predict…

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Apr072009April 7, 2009April 7, 2009by superfunk

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!

Posted in motorcycles

well, the weather has finally smartened up, and i can get my bike out of the garage and into the street. i can’t believe how late spring has come this year. maybe, we’ve just been spoiled with early warm springs in the past few years.

tomorrow will be the maiden voyage for my little red viffer…

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Apr132008April 13, 2008April 13, 2008by superfunk

First ‘real’ ride of the year

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well. calgary has gone from having 6-10 inches of snow to being 20 degrees today. it is absolutely gorgeous outside. or as i’ve been want to say lately – ‘bitchin!’

there was no excuse…

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