Have I told you how much I love Riding Colorado?

[ChucksKLRST]

Took the FJR out for a 160 mile ride today into the foothills and up to Echo Lake again. No pictures as I have posted many pictures of these roads in past write ups and... I was just enjoying the late October ride with out all of the tourist and weekenders clogging up the roads. Very enjoyable, The FJR loved the cool mountain air and purred along happy as can be. Mid to late Oct is the best time to ride around here if there is no snow on the ground yet. Here is the google map route that I rode today.

Hampden Ave & S Tower Rd to 3434 S Tower Rd

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[Sadlsor]

Took the FJR out for a 160 mile ride today into the foothills and up to Echo Lake again. No pictures as I have posted many pictures of these road in past write ups

We'll forgive you this time.
I've been on rides where it was just nice, not having to worry and fuss with cameras and composing shots and...
Gives me a real appreciation for Noraly's videos.

 

[Pop-Pop]

Took a little 250 mile loop through the mountains west of The Front Range today. Needed to pick up the Colorado Tag and find a couple of new ones. This ride was the furthest west into the high country that I ventured this year. Wanted to check out the snow levels. Highest altitude that I got was about right at 10000 ft crossing Kenosha Pass on the way home from riding Terryall Rd (77) Only a few remnants of snow up at that altitude how ever they are taking about some more on Thursday. Beautiful Colorado day today but a bit breezy.

Having moved to colorado and seeing all of the bikes on rt160, im getting cold turkey. Gotta get a ride this spring!

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Having moved to colorado and seeing all of the bikes on rt160, im getting cold turkey. Gotta get a ride this spring!

Yes you do.

 

[Pop-Pop]

Yes you do.

What is that second, smaller bike u have? Im thinking about a next bike around 750 cc’s

 

[ChucksKLRST]

What is that second, smaller bike u have? Im thinking about a next bike around 750 cc’s

13 Wee Strom 650 Suzuki. IMHO the prefect bike for Colorado.

 

[Pop-Pop]

13 Wee Strom 650 Suzuki. IMHO the prefect bike for Colorado.

Been thinking about that for years. I dont like having a chain, but ill compromise. U just verified my thoughts. Thank you.

 

[Mellow]

Been thinking about that for years. I dont like having a chain, but ill compromise. U just verified my thoughts. Thank you.

The versys 650 is also a strong option when looking at that category.

 

[Upt' North]

What is that second, smaller bike u have? Im thinking about a next bike around 750 cc’s

PP,
Had it 18 months, they're a peach.
Upt.

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Winter maint. on the Girlfriends has begun. First up was the little X300 Versys. All it needed was it's annual oil and filter change and a good visual inspection. Only put 1700 miles on it this past year. So far she has 12732 total miles on the odometer. (Bought here used with 495 miles on the clock back in Aug 2017) Next major maint is due at 16000 miles. I will have to check the maint records and see who will be next on the lift.

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Weather was great today. My Son and Daughter took my wife (Their Mother) out to lunch and I went for a short 100 mile V-Strom ride. Rode across town via freeway to the turnoff for Deer Creek Canyon. Rode the canyon and chased a Alfa Romeo most of the way up until we got to some sand and gravel on the pavement from lasts week's snowfall. Figured I better slow down a bit and let him go. On into Evergreen and then up Kerr Gulch. From there I rode over to Buffalo Bill's Grave and then descended down Lookout Mountain and back across town. Great ride, only one picture at an Overview at Buffalo Bill's Grave.

(see link for the route)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qp9X21WLiQw9U2qi9

 

[ChucksKLRST]

After spending some time the other day, and giving the little X300 Versys some attention in the way of new expensive oil and filter, she decides to throw a fit and demand a new Battery. It seems as if these girlfriends of mine are never satisfied. So after dishing out 100 bucks she got what she wants. Out with the old Battery and in with the new. Now she is happy.....I think.

 

[Pop-Pop]

After spending some time the other day, and giving the little X300 Versys some attention in the way of new expensive oil and filter, she decides to throw a fit and demand a new Battery. It seems as if these girlfriends of mine are never satisfied. So after dishing out 100 bucks she got what she wants. Out with the old Battery and in with the new. Now she is happy.....I think.

Same price as a cheap date out on the town!

 

[ChucksKLRST]

My Pre-Thanksgiving German Bakery Run

Today was probably the last Motorcycle German Bakery run that I will make this year. The weather liars are telling us that winter snows will be upon us this coming weekend. From now to the end of 2023, if I have to make the run again, I will be driving my truck. At around 08:30 I donned my electric moto gear and headed out on the hour and a half ride to Wimbergers Old World Bakery in Colorado Springs. (https://www.wimbergers.com/ ) Temps, riding down highway 83, were a bit cool. Around 46 to 50 degrees. Arrive at the bakery and acquired my three dozen German Brotchen (German Bread Rolls)




and a couple of German Berliners (Jelly filled, powdered sugar coated German donuts). From there I headed up to Woodland Park (elevation 8500 ft.) It was a bit chilly and I was glad I still had my electrics on. Make a right turn onto Highway 67 and motored on to Deckers for my mid-morning cup of coffee to go with my Berliners




Coffee drank, Beliners eaten, time to motor on back home. From Deckers I rode up Highway 126 to the village of Buffalo Creek from there I turned on to Foxton road that runs along the South Platte River and then up over and down Dear Creek Canyon and across town to home. Great ride, Relaxing 178 miles.
There were a couple of snowing patches on the Dear Creek Canyon road, in the shadows, and a little gravel, but all in all a great ride on the day before Thanksgiving. To all my Fellow motorcycle riders out there, ride safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/AtEGg5eKwTG3MwkR6

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Haven't ridden the little Versys over a month so I thought I take her out for a short 60 mile spin today. Stayed on the east side of town as I did not have much time and foothills are full of gravel and shadow icy spots. Went out east to our Front Range space Port Was surprise how spunky she ran with all 296 CC's

 

[ST-venture]

Did you get lunch at the Mexican restaurant there?

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Did you get lunch at the Mexican restaurant there?

Not this time but have stopped for coffee in the past.

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Took a short ride with the Big Versys yesterday to enjoy some nice weather and relieve some stress. Rode up to Echo Lake at the base of Mt Evans (Mt Blue Sky) Still quite a bit of snow at 11000 ft and some what chilly 37 Degrees at 12:30 PM.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fc2GN7QTLgWs2Z5TA

 

[Pop-Pop]

Took a short ride with the Big Versys yesterday to enjoy some nice weather and relieve some stress. Rode up to Echo Lake at the base of Mt Evans (Mt Blue Sky) Still quite a bit of snow at 11000 ft and some what chilly 37 Degrees at 12:30 PM.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fc2GN7QTLgWs2Z5TA

Tons of bikes out here in pagosa springs! I noticed the river was higher and the water was cloudy. Spring is soooo close! Cant wait to head up your way!

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Sad to say that today I had to break up with one of my “Girl Friends.” The Little Gray bike now gets to travel the Highways and Byways of Colorado with a new flame. Today I put her on the trailer and delivered her to her new boyfriend. It has been a good 6 and a half year relationship, but it was time to move on. Time waits for no one. I am hoping that the “Little Gray Bike” enjoys her relationship with her new boyfriend and they experience many happy miles and smiles together. I am now back down to three bikes, but have filled the void with a new to me Jeep Wrangler.




The little Gray Bike on it's way to the new owner






Paper work done and the new owner is all smiles.





My replacement for the little bike, to help with separation anxiety.