LAST RIDE FOR JANUARY, 2012 1-31-2012

Tuesday, 1-31-2012, David, John, Tony and I got together and went on our last ride of January 2012. Scroll down and join us on this ride and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

I rode over to David's house to pick up David & John. Here is David getting

ready to get on his bike. David rides a 2006 (I think) Honda Goldwing. for more info on the 2006 Goldwing,  check out this link:                                       http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2006-honda-goldwing-1048.html                                                                                                                                                                       

Here is John by his 2011 Road King. John just got over a serious motorcycle accident and this is the bike he bought to replace his wrecked Harley. For more info on the 2011 Harley Road King, check out this link: http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/road-king.html

This is my 06 Harley Road King that I bought off one of my friends and former co-worker. He blew out several discs in his back and can't ride anymore. As I had just been in an accident a few weeks before (6-30-2011) and totalled out my Harley, and  Steve made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I bought his bike as a replacement for my wrecked bike. I had named the wrecked Harley, S.O. for my Significant Other. This bike I now call "The Redhead".  lol!  For more on the 2006 Harley Road King, see this link: www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/touring/2006/road-king-reg/classic.html

John is saddled up and ready to go.

Here is David rolling down Kell Freeway (US 82) as we head to Red River Harley Davidson to pick Tony up some spark plugs for his bike.

Here is John as we roll down  Kell Freeway (US82)

A picture taken over my left shoulder of John & David behind me on Kell Freeway (US82)

Here are David & John at Red River Harley Davidson. Both are doing their bad boy pose.

David cuts up with Ed as Ed rings up the spark plugs for Tony.

As we continued up to Byers, I had to pull over and get the camera out of my pants pocket. I always put it in my drink holder on the left handlebar so I have easy access to it while rolling down the highway. David got this picture of me right before we headed back up TX 79.

David took this  picture of me a short time later on TX 79. We then pulled next to each other and he handed the camera back to me. Pretty good trick to do at 70 mph. And, no, I did not drop the camera.

Here is John behind me on TX 79.

You can tell by his grin that David is enjoying the ride, as we all were.

Here is David as he passes me on TX 79.

John passes me and that is David up front.

You can also tell by John's grin the he is enjoying the ride. That grin, I might add, is just about universal among bikers..If you ride you know, if you don't ride or have never ridden, then you are missing one of the greatest pleasures you can have while here on Earth. And yes, I know about the pleasures of sex, love of your kids, family, grand kids etc. But riding a bike is right up there with them. IMHO, of course...

I get back in front of John and take this shot over my left shoulder

We get up to Tony's place and here he is putting his plugs in the Harley while John & David talk and look on.

Here is a picture of John's bike and that is Tina's (Tony's wife) bike parked up by the house.

Plugs in, Tony puts his tool kit back in order before we head up North to Oklahoma and the Casino's.

Here is Tony as we head North on TX 79.                                                      

Here are David & John in front of me as I  take the picture thru my nasty, bug encrusted windshield.

Here is a shot of my Harley's speedometer and we were cruising along a little over 70 mph.

Here is Tony behind me now on TX 79.

We head across the Red River Bridge and into Oklahoma on the other side of the river.

David up front followed by John, Tony and me bringing up the rear.

David pulls over for a quick "relief" break and left to right are: John, David and Tony.

Tony and I on the rest break somewhere on US 70 in Oklahoma.

John at the rest/relief stop.

Tony just traded his Road King for this Ultra Classic and he hates this Eagle on the fairing of his bike. He is going to get it buffed off as soon as he can.

David and John at the rest break on US 70 in Oklahoma.

Me, John & Tony on US 70 in Oklahoma

Another picture of me, John and Tony

A picture of me, David & Tony up in Oklahoma on US 70

One more of me, David & Tony in Oklahoma. Tony and I are members of the GUARDIAN'S OF THE CHILDREN-RED RIVER CHAPTER. Tony is also our National Rep. We are wearing our colors/vests/cuts. http://www.guardiansofthechildren.com/AboutUs.htm

Tony had this bolt stuck in his sidewall of his rear tire on a ride awhile back. He carries it with him whenever he is on his bike and shows it to the non-believers of his story.

A picture of the instrument panel on Tony's Harley

Back Westbound on US 70 in Oklahoma. Here is a picture of Tony.

We get to the COMANCHE RED RIVER CASINO in Devol, Oklahoma and park our bikes in the parking lot.

The bikes parked in the parking lot of the COMANCHE NATION RED RIVER CASINO. See this link for more on the Casino: http://www.comanchenationcasinos.com/red-river/index.html

Last picture from today is of Tony's bike out in the parking lot. For those of you who are not familiar with Casino's, you CANNOT take any pictures inside one. I have been to the casino's in Las Vegas, Kansas City and Oklahoma and that holds true for all of them. So, having only $6.00 on me and I needed some gas in the Harley to get home, I stayed about 20 minutes and watch Tony win $150 at the black jack table in that 20 minutes and then I headed back to Texas.

I enjoyed riding with the guys and I look forward to our next ride whenever it occurs and wherever the road takes us.

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Please continue to pray for ALL of our troops both in and out of harm's way especially for: JOSHUA PORTER (USN), PATTI JACKSON (USAF) QATAR THEATRE OF OPERATIONS, and MICHAEL RYCKOFF(USAF) KOREAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. YOUR PRAYER MIGHT JUST BE THE ONE THAT SAVES THE LIFE OF ONE OF OUR TROOPS.   

UNTIL NEXT POST, YA'LL BE CAREFUL OUT THERE, KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROAD, KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL AND MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL ...............................RIDE FREE & RIDE SAFE!! .....................JOHN

2008 SUZUKI C90T (1500CC) FOR SALE 2-10-2012

A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF OURS, MYRA, HAS DECIDED TO SELL HER BIKE THAT SHE LOVES VERY MUCH..SHE IS GOING TO UPGRADE AND THAT IS THE ONLY REASON SHE IS SELLING HER BIKE. SHE HAS RIDDEN WITH US MANY TIMES AND I, FOR ONE, CAN TELL YOU, THAT HER SUZUKI IS A VERY GOOD RUNNING BIKE.  SCROLL DOWN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND PICTURE I WILL  PASTE IN HER EMAIL THAT TELLS ABOUT THE BIKE. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE!

THIS IS MYRA & HER BIKE UP AT DEVIL'S TOWER IN WYOMING. YOU GET EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO THE BIKE, EXCEPT             MYRA!                                                                                                          

BELOW IS MYRA'S E-MAIL ABOUT THE BIKE. CONTACT MYRA IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE BIKE, BECAUSE AT THE ASKING PRICE, IT WON'T BE AVAILABLE FOR LONG.                                   

Hey Guys,

 I wanted to remind you that my Suzuki C90T is up for grabs. It has been an incredible bike for me and I am only parting with it to upgrade.

 It has 17,750 miles on it. It is a 2008 C90 which means it has the 1500 cc motor. It comes with bags and all the trimmings. It has been lowered with a simple fix that can be reversed very easily. The bars have been brought back with nice chrome risers. I have traveled many 600+ miles days on this bike with no discomfort (other than they were 100 degree plus days...)

 I will be happy to show it to anyone. It is here in our garage where it stays very cozy when not on the road.

 I am asking $6,000 which I believe is very fair given the market research I have conducted.

 Has so many creature comforts, just not all the options I wish for.

 I am including my favorite photo and could provide others if requested.

 Thanks!

 Myra

CONTACT MYRA AT: myralks2bk@yahoo.com

YA'LL RIDE SAFE & RIDE FREE!!

JOHN

STOPPIN' IN AT JIM'S BIKE DETAIL SHOP 12-23-11

FRIDAY, 12-21-11, IT WAS A LITTLE ON THE CHILLY SIDE (34 DEGREES) BUT I GOT ON THE HARLEY AND WENT AROUND AND TOOK CARE OF SOME "HONEY DO'S" THAT JANICE NEEDED DONE. FOLLOWING THAT, I RODE ON DOWNTOWN TO SEE JIM AT JIM'S BIKE DETAIL SHOP. SCROLL DOWN AND JOIN ME ON THIS BRIEF POST AND REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURES BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

JIM'S BIKE DETAIL SHOP, (ABOVE), IS LOCATED AT 1001 HOLIDAY STREET WICHITA FALLS TEXAS. IT SITS ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 10TH ST/HOLIDAY ST. PHONE NUMBERS TO THE BUSINESS ARE: 940-691-1121 AND 940-232-4181

THIS IS JIM, MY GOOD FRIEND AND OWNER OF JIM'S BIKE DETAIL SHOP. JIM DOES BIKE DETAILING  AND CAR DETAILING. COST OF A DETAIL FOR MOST BIKES IS $60. IF YOU HAVE A BIKE THAT IS EXOTIC OR UNUSUAL, CALL JIM AND TELL HIM WHAT YOU HAVE AND HE WILL FIX YOU UP. PRICE FOR A DETAIL FOR MOST CARS IS $70. AGAIN, IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING UNUSUAL, CALL JIM FOR MORE INFO.

THIS IS JIM'S NEW TRUCK THAT HE BOUGHT LAST WEEK. IT IS A 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT Z71.  A VERY SHARP LOOKING VEHICLE!!

THE FRONT OF JIM'S COLORADO LT

INSIDE THE SHOP ARE JIM'S TWO BIKES AND HIS GIRLFRIEND,TAMMY'S BIKE

THE FIRST BIKE IS JIM'S 2010 CHOPPER HE WON AT THE ADULT BIKER RALLY IN ALVARADO TEXAS BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2010.

ON THE LIFT AND BEING CLEANED UP, IS JIM'S 2011 HARLEY STREET GLIDE. HE KEEPS HIS BIKES EXTREMELY CLEAN AND THAT IS SOME GREAT ADVERTISING ON HIS PART..

AND THIS IS TAMMY'S 2006 HARLEY SCREAMING EAGLE SOFTAIL SPRINGER.  JIM IS CHARGING P THE BATTERY AT THE CURRENT TIME

THE SIGN ON THE WALL INSIDE THE SHOP. IT'S ALWAYS GOOD HAVING YOUR BUSINESS NUMBERS POSTED AROUND THE BUSINESS, INSIDE AND OUT.

THE BACK OF THE BIKES: 06 SOFTAIL SPRINGER, 2011 STREET GLIDE AND 2010 CUSTOM CHOPPER. JIM'S CHOPPER WAS BUILT BY TROY NICHOLSON WITH LIGHTNING CYCLE WORKS LOCATED AT 4525 E. BELKNAP ST., HALTOM CITY TEXAS. THE PHONE NUMBER AND WEB SITE FOR THIS FINE MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS IS: 817-831-0700 AND THE LINK IS: www.lightningmotorcyleworks.com

HERE IS MY 2006 HARLEY ROAD KING PARKED AT JIM'S. I GOT MY BIKE FROM A GOOD FRIEND AND FORMER CO-WORKER, STEVE CARROLL, WHEN HE BLEW OUT SEVERAL DISCS IN HIS BACK AND COULDN'T RIDE IT ANYMORE. HE KEPT IT IN OUTSTANDING SHAPE, ADDED ON LOADS OF EXTRAS, INCLUDING AN ENGINE UPGRADE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE PIPES. AND THE MILEAGE WAS ONLY LIKE 15,600 MILES. THE BIKE RUNS LIKE A SCALDED APE AND I AM ENJOYING IT MORE AND MORE AS I RIDE IT MORE OFTEN. THOUGHT I'D NEVER FIND ANOTHER BIKE THAT I'D LIKE BETTER THAN MY BELOVED  SOFTAIL THAT I TOTALED OUT ON 6-30-2011, BUT I THINK I DID WITH THIS BIKE...
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BACK INSIDE THE SHOP ARE JIM AND A GOOD FRIEND OF HIS, JARED.

JARED IS CO-OWNER OF THE AAA GUARDIAN FOUNDATION REPAIR         COMPANY. IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA AND WITH THE DROUGHT WE HAD, IF YOUR HOUSE SETTLED OR ANY OTHER BUILDINGS SETTLED WRONG AND YOU ARE HAVING FOUNDATION PROBLEMS, GIVE JARED A CALL AT THE NUMBER ON HIS CARD, ABOVE. OR YOU CAN FAX HIM OR STOP BY THE BUSINESS ON SCOTT STREET. SCOTT STREET IS ALSO BUSINESS US287.

JIM ALSO HAS THIS HONDA DIRT BIKE OR SCRAMBLER LEANING AGAINST THE WALL IN THE FRONT DESK AREA.

AS WE AT SAT TALKING AT THE TABLE IN THE FRONT OFFICE AREA, I NOTICED THIS SITTING ON THE LEDGE TO MY LEFT AND I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY APPROPRIATE TO HAVE IN THE OFFICE.

BEFORE JARED LEFT, HE TOOK THIS PICTURE OF JIM AND I OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF MY BIKE

ANOTHER OF JIM & I. HE SAID THAT ON ONE OF MY RUNS UP TO MICHIGAN, HE'D LIKE TO RIDE ALONG BECAUSE HE HAS RELATIVES IN MICHIGAN THAT HE LIKES TO VISIT.

THIS  HALF SHELL HELMET BELONGS TO TAMMY.

HERE IS JIM, IN THE OFFICE RIGHT BEFORE I LEFT THE SHOP TO RIDE HOME. SINCE IT WAS KINDA SLOW AND THE FACT THAT HE OWNS THE BUSINESS, JIM, ALSO,  WAS GOING CLOSE UP SHOP EARLY AND GO HOME AND SEE TAMMY. OH YEAH, BEFORE I FORGET: JIM ALSO DOES FULL SERVICE WORK ON THE MOTORCYCLES. THE CHARGE IS $120 LABOR PLUS PARTS, WHICH IS ONE HECK OF A DEAL.

FINAL PICTURE FROM TODAY IS THE LIT UP OPEN SIGN AND THAT SIGN NEXT TO IT. IT READS:  IF YOU LIKE MY WORK, PLEASE TELL OTHERS. IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY WORK, PLEASE TELL ME..  THANK YOU,  JIM 
THIS WILL CONCLUDE THIS POST.

I ENJOYED THE RIDE DOWN TO SEE JIM AND I ENJOYED MEETING JARED. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT RIDE WHENEVER IT OCCURS AND TO WHEREVER IT TAKES ME.

ALSO, WHILE THE WEATHER IS BEING SCREWBALL WITH THE TEMPS, NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO TAKE THE BIKE DOWN TO JIM AND HAVE HIM DETAIL IT FOR YOU. HE DOES OUTSTANDING WORK AND YOU WILL BE VERY PLEASED AT THE WORK HE DOES ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE, NO MATTER WHAT THE MAKE. ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME AT JIM'S BIKE DETAIL SHOP IN WICHITA FALLS TEXAS.

JIM IS ALSO AN AMSOIL  DEALER AS OF THE FIRST OF JANUARY 2012 AND WILL HAVE THE AMSOIL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP  ON, APPROXIMATELY, JANUARY 9TH OR THE 16TH.

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PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR TROOPS BOTH IN & OUT OF HARMS WAY, ESPECIALLY FOR JOSHUA PORTER, WHO IS CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE US NAVY. YOUR PRAYER MIGHT JUST BE THE ONE THAT SAVES THE LIFE OF ONE OF OUR TROOPS.                                                          

UNTIL NEXT POST, YA'LL BE CAREFUL OUT THERE, KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROAD, KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL AND MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL ...............................RIDE FREE & RIDE SAFE!! .....................JOHN