Woke up Sunday Morning (August 30, 2020)

Nice Sunday morning ride. Woke up to cooler temperatures than usual, and for the first time in a long time, it was heavy jacket time. I actually enjoy that though, and felt great getting out in the breeze. As I often do, rode out down 571 to the airport in New Carlisle, and then into New Carlisle. Airport is the second photo and New Carlisle is the third photo. 

Took a ride down US 40 which is a fun road and into Huber Heights. While there headed into Carriage Hill Park. It is one of my favorite Metroparks in the region (aw hell, its actually hands down my favorite) and visited some of the animals there and checked out some of the historic and old farm buildings to be found there. In fact, putting a few more photos on my "Ohio and Me" page today. 

Total miles for the day was 32, not a long ride but sure enjoyed it a great deal. I expect this will be the last ride of August 2020, but looking forward to September rides!   

 

Sunday Ride (August 23, 2020)

Got out for a short ride this fine Sunday. Like riding on Sunday..light traffic as can be seen at left. I started riding in New Carlisle where I dealt with some fog. Made a stop for cash and fuel there, got a trip coming up tomorrow. Rode into Fairborn where the photos below were taken. After that, rode for a while into Enon and finally the backroads ride down Lower Valley Pike to home. Nice day for now, expecting heat and humidity along with some rain perhaps later on today. 

 

Friday Cruise (August 21, 2020)

Got out for a morning ride after my wife and I made a trip to the nearby Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Having seen that once again made a ride to the nearby New Carlisle Airport. There I watched this Piper Cub type plane fly around. Once in New Carlisle I got to see the new streetlights going up which are actually pretty impressive, and yes...will have some photos soon. Got out a while on some of the back roads. That included US 40 which is having the annual big yard sale. That yard sale is said to be one of the biggest in the country along the length of that impressive road. Not much for yard sales but I do find that interesting considering the size of it.       

This though was sure nice to get out after the motorcycle being in the shop for over three weeks. Ride yesterday was a quick one, this one made a couple of stops..such as this visit to The Dock. Not open but have eaten at this restaurant in Eton, NC. Interesting little town a few miles from me and has much to offer. I have been there a few times since I have been there to see the Indian mound there, and yes, to eat at places such as The Dock which in my opinion is very good. 

Rode for an hour on this day and enjoyed the cooler temps and the lower humidity. It sure feels great to be exploring the area on two wheels again !      

On the Road Again (August 20, 2020)

Been awhile, almost a month. Could not get mad as know well that getting a bike in the shop in the summer is not a good idea. However, I had run out of options. That said, Joe's Cycle Shop did a wonderful job and the price was far less than I had feared. So once more I am back on the road again. 

Got the bike and kissed my wife (who had taken me up there in the family car) and headed back on the 11 mile drive back home again. It did not take very long but it sure felt good to be back on two wheels again. Being a Thursday morning the traffic was very light and the weather was very nice too.   

 The day was not hot or humid though once again that is due to change with more of both expected in the next few days. 

Had some things to do later in the day, so all too soon the ride was over but I had a great time getting out in the breeze and enjoyed after so long the feel of wind in my face and power in my wrist. 

This is a fun motorcycle and it is good to have it back again. Looking forward to the days ahead. Fall is not that far away and is one of my favorite times of the year to ride. Once more, that is an option for the days ahead again. 

In the Shop (July 27, 2020)

On Monday headed to Joe's Cycle Shop in Dayton, Ohio. my wife drove the Civic and I rode the bike seen here below at Hollywood Casino. She likes to play there, and I wander and take photos while we waited for the nearby motorcycle shop to open. It is 10 miles from my house (the bike shop, the casino is a couple of miles closer. Anyhow, got that in the shop and we rode back in the Honda. As noted in last post, interesting and unique problem. Havent seen this one before. I expect it to be in there for a while, the worst time of year to need a motorcycle repair is in the summer. However, lacking either the knowledge or the proper tools to fix this problem, this is my option at this time. For the forseeable future, will be going to plan b...which can be seen at my Ohio and Me blog page.    

Houston we Have a Problem (July 25, 2020)

Interesting problem came up on this Saturday. Seeing my chain needed some adjustment went to loosen the axle nut which was...frozen solid. I worked at it for a while, finally decided to ride out to Joe's Cycle Shop in Dayton. However, the mechanics had taken the day off so back home I went. Did get this photo of the lake. Worked on getting it loose with a friend but we had to luck getting it loose. Hell of a thing.   I can get it back in the shop on Monday. Sucks but these things happen.      

In Search of the Best Fish and Chips in Ohio (July 24, 2020)

Good Friday ride. I was reading that The Pub has the best fish and chips in Ohio according to a British beer brewer and went on a ride to just locate it. Found it with no problems and got a couple of photos (at left and directly below). Its in a area called "The Greene". Nothing was open yet (too early for lunch anyhow as this was like 9am) but was more for the ride. Three more photos below. I did stop for a piece of pie and some coffee at Lefty's in Fairborn which can be seen at the very bottom photo. Ride today was 41 miles on a beautiful day in Ohio. Enjoyed getting out though did near The Greene run into some road construction. Good they are working on the roads, just did not imagine they would work on all of them at once. That said though, sure need it badly. Thank you for visiting my page.