Uncle Phill

I got a 360 Honda back in the 70's. Went to the local shop and told them to keep their eyes open. A kid came in for a ignition and they called the SO. I dropped off a 12 pack on Friday after work. It was in Wisconsin and beer is a universal gift. Phill (Watching my KLR rust up here in Washington)

I am in EL Centro. The KLR was on the carrier on my trailer and stayed in place. Report with a few pictures here: http://www.winterwren.com/2010/April.htm Two more shakers this AM at 4:15 and 6:33! Phill

Like that smile under that blue SP cap. I think I still have one here in the trailer. They need more championship banners. :=} Phill

The bike was in the back of a truck and locked. Someone heard a bike start up and go at 1AM. There were 5 other bikes right there where it was. Taken for parts? She is really bummed because she got cut back in work hours. Now she's go to pay for a bike instead of selling it. Phill

My daughter's YZ250F was stolen last night from the Perris Raceway. The numbers on it are 110. It has white fenders, no other graphics except for an ECC sticker under the rear fender. It has black ASV levers. The VIN is JYACG27C18A027004. The bad news it it was not paid off and no insurance. She decided to sell it last week because her wrists hurt when she rides. She's also looking at perhaps a third wrist surgery, so she's really bummed out now. She broke both wrists jumping that bike last July and the recovery has been slow. Please keep your eyes open. Phill

Happy bday. I was a bit worried because I haven't seen any posts lately. Be safe. I'm otta San Diego County. Phill

Mel's welding in Vista has done all my hitches since the early 80's. They know their stuff. They did the ramp on the back of my travel trailer for my KLR. Phill

I,m old and turning into a sissy, but i will never grow up. "Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional." Phill

S. Arizona judging by the cacti. There's saguaro and an organ pipe-type also visible. That's creosote bush to the left...but it grows everywhere. Is this a forensics quiz? Phill

Here's my collection of riding tips, etc.:http://www.winterwren.com/Driving/Motorcycles.html Just read Hough's "Proficient Motorcycling" twice. I'm too old to get hurt. I always follow 3 seconds behind vehicles and keep a safety zone around me all the time. Eyes moving and nothing to distract me when on the bike. Saw a fresh rear end yesterday at one of Escondido's schools. Those drivers dropping off kids are crazy. I like this cool weather too, more comfortable ATGATT. Phill

Did you notice Ron's Avatar?? - He IS one of those rocket nerds!!! Ya...I know Ron. I wanted to see if he'd notice my post. :=} Phill

If you're in the Plaster City area(East) the rocket nerds will be doing "Plaster Blaster" that weekend. Always good entertainment and spectators are welcome. We were always happy when the off-roaders brought back our expensive rockets. Check it our here: http://www.plasterblaster.com/projects.html Phill

I had memory overload watching that. Very nice. I had a Honda Dream, did they come in a smaller displacement? 305 seems kind of powerful for the one I had. I remember drafting grain trucks on USS 2 in Minnesota...only way I could keep up with traffic. Lucky to still be alive. Phill

Thanks kklug, I went on their ride, it was street/blacktop, but was very nice. I was the only non-BMW guy, but they accepted me! Fun morning. Phill

Anyone know anything about this? It's listed in Friction Zone for Sunday(Oct. 4). I've been riding with the cruisers on the last few Sundays. Time to get the KLR rolling(they say all brands welcome). Phill