Good ride on a warm and overcast Monday, the final day of Spring 2011. Went with Steve, who got the HD trike a few weeks ago (and according to him has already put some 2500 miles on it..always a high mileage guy). Due to the weather we did not go very far. Did ride out behind Concord Mills (the big shopping complex near the Charlotte Motor Speedway.. Concord Mills also happens to be the #1 tourist destination in North Carolina) but not to shop. The roads back there are pretty nice. Big changes though, a LOT of development there; housing has really popped up in that area, and some really impressive houses at that.
Before the ride, went to get the motorcycle inspected. It is an annual requirement. Took the bike to Southern Car Connection. It is where I have work done on the car, love their work. Nice to find a shop that does not rip you off, and always been pleased with both the prices and the work done. They are just outside of Harrisburg and no...I am not getting paid for this plug. Think the world of the people who work here. Bike did fine, as with the previously owned Honda, no problems with the motorcycle. I have had to replace a battery with this bike, and tires (which is to be expected, but at 22,000 miles it has been a great, and reliable ride! 
Steve and I stopped for lunch at Iron Thunder. Usually I go to the nearby SBB, but this is his favorite place. Bike here is (I believe) an Indian Scout. Has a nice motorcycle theme, and I enjoy visiting those sort of places. Food and beverages were very reasonable, they had a nice lunch special.Got in around 60 miles, had planned a bigger day ride, but the skies were really ugly. I have ridden in the rain, but there is a difference in my book between "having to" and being able to avoid doing so. That said, rain ended up holding off till later that night. Ride though was a good one, nice rodes and great riding company with my friend Steve.
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