Actually, did not go riding with Ray in the first photo, he I ran into riding with a friend (can sort of see the other bike at far right) on Sunday at Three Monkey's in Harrisburg (stopped in with my wife for a quick order of Fried Pickles and a cold beverage). Ray rides a Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter. Due to the style had it done up as an Indian Motorcycle (sort of a tribute bike) and has had it a number of years. Used to work with Ray at the factory. I did get a ride in Sunday morning; had ridden to Harrisburg, NC. I really enjoy the Sunday morning rides in North Carolina; the traffic is light and the air is cool. That was a big deal this weekend...
Monday, I did go riding with Steve, who rides a 2005 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. Like Ray, Steve was a former co-worker of mine, and also like Ray he took early retirement. This is his third bike; started with a Honda Sabre (1100), had a HD Wide Glide, and then went to this bike. Steve likes to ride a great deal, and especially likes long distance rides. We have been on many epic rides in the mountains of North Carolina, and have seen a lot of the state when we have done that (with a few rides in South Carolina thrown in). If you want to get some miles on the bikes, Steve is for sure the person to ride with.
Steve took this photo of me on the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 which is my ride. Monday was one of the hottest days of the year so far; with a heat index north of 100 degrees. While we usually make long rides, due to the heat we did not get out so long. We rode around Downtown Concord, and out on Old Concord/Salisbury Road; which has a number of twists and turns, plus is one of the most scenic roads in the local area. The heat though made it feel like we were riding face on into a blast furnace. Still though, when so much of my time is spent working in Richmond, Va...riding when you can is critical. I did enjoy the fact that rain did not come by for its visit this weekend. This has been a big year for storms in the Charlotte, NC area....good for the area which had been under a drought for the last few years, but not the best weather for motorcycling. I have been lucky though during my visits home; have missed few days due to rain in the day time (nighttime would be a different story).
No big rides, but riding is always a joy, especially when the motorcycle is not normally "close at hand." Enjoyed some good riding, and saw some interesting sights during the weekend. Even in the heat; always a joy to ride!
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