We had a short break in the near-nonstop rains here in So Cal, and that meant two things to me: Get out for a motorcycle ride, and get to the rifle range. That’s two separate things (it’s a bit of a challenge to carry a rifle on a motorcycle), so let me just post a photo or two from my motorcycle ride.
When it rains in So Cal in the winter time, it’s snowing in the mountains, and the San Gabriels looked mighty inviting. I needed to get my knees in the breeze and I recently had good buddy Joey D put new tires on my TT250. I wanted to see how the new tires felt, and a quick run up to Mt. Baldy would be the perfect way to do that. I’m here to tell you I really like the TT’s new treads. A lot.
While I was taking photos with my cellphone, a young lady pulled into the turnout in a 3-Series BMW M car. She asked if I wanted her to take my picture with the bike. Hey, why not? I probably should have grabbed a photo of her with the BMW, but I always seem to think of these things too late.
I stayed nice and warm on my ride up to Mt. Baldy, as I was wearing my R Heroes USA workshirt under my moto jacket. It felt great to get on the bike again, and the ride was made all the better by the crisp mountain air. Good times.
Regarding time on the rifle range, that’s a topic for another blog. Stay tuned!
So what tires did you put on? I cannot see much detail in that photo but I think they may be Shinko 705s. Those are my favorite dual-sport tires, but I’m thinking of something more off-road worthy for my TT – perhaps Bridgestone TW301/TW302.
Dan, I have to get out and look at them. I told Joey D to make the decision and I didn’t pay attention. Slipping in my old age, I guess. The bikes are crammed in the garage and it’s pouring like hell today; I’ll take a look tomorrow (and maybe even get a photo if it’s not raining). They do look pretty good, though.
Dan, they are Shinko 705s.
Aside from the hair challenged jokes aimed at the author of this article, you are slipping my friend. Why no photo of a female in a BMW? I thought I had taught you better.
I was not paying attention in class that day, Sensei.
Joe – I admire your braving the elements in order to feed our voracious inquiring minds. It looks cold. But do move on to the rifle range. Love that stuff. Your article on the Moisen – Nagant gave them a here-to-fore never known appreciation and I now look at them a bit differently. And the M-1 Garand stuff was sheer poetry. Looking forward to a new one.
Thanks, Robert. I have two more in queue, with many more to follow after that. It will be a few days before the next gun story appears. Glad the Mosin stuff struck a chord. That is probably my all-time favorite rifle. Heresy, I know, but my Mosin is accurate as hell. The Marlin 30 30 is right there, too. Stay tuned and spread the word.