January 2010

Talked to jerry last night.   I’m just waiting on pistons then my bike is ready to put back together.  My crank is in.   Once the pistons are in, I’ll get it bored and then he’ll start putting it back together.

Man, Stand for something outside of yourself.    I’ve been selfish and self absorbed most of my life, and those times were mostly miserable.   Standing for something bigger than yourself is how you become happy.

My dad taught me that.   He was right.

I bought my first street bike in 1988. I rode it cross country till it finally gave out in 1994. Bought a wrecked bike, swapped the engine and rode till 1998. From 1998 to 2006 I was without a bike. Now again, I’m without a ride.

Bike is in the shop. A cam bearing failed and sucked through the engine. Need new pistons, Oil pump, cylinder bored and other things. My friend Jerry Fishel at vicious Cycles is doing a good job. I don’t trust many mechanics, but jerry is a good man. I trust him. Gimme 4 weeks and I’ll be back on the road when the temperatures start to turn again. By the time I break her in, I’ll be touring again on a rebuilt engine.

Just a note to my friends and family.  I get that this isn’t life and death situation, its not even close.  But I’ve got good friends and family.   My brother Pat offered his trailer to get me home, and let me ride his bike to get to work.   My brother Mike offered his bike to let me ride, as well as a new twin cam 88 in his garage for free.    I’ve had calls from my  BACA president, friends and others who have called me offering help and suggestions.   I’ll get this figured out, and its going to cost me alot of money I don’t have, but your friendship to me is priceless.    Thank you for offering your help.    I’m a rich man that way.