First Day of Spring Preflight (March 20, 2022)

Beautiful first day of Spring, and seemed like a good day to get some of the work done on the Triumph in order to get ready for the first rides of Spring. Not quite done, forecast does not look good for the next few days, with a lot of rain coming up during the week ahead. Still got the chain adjusted, cleaned and lubed, looked over some other things. Brakes look good (replaced the rear last year, front still ok). Oil level fine and its all tight.  

Get the battery off the tender soon, air up the tires and get my knees in the breeze. The 2020 riding season is just around the corner!
 

Piqua Horse Parade (November 13 ,2021)

Last Saturday night, November 13 went to the Piqua Horse Parade with Debbie. First time to go to one of these, and really was a fun event. Sort of the first Christmas event of 2021 (though did make a trip to Rising Sun Indiana to see the Christmas Casino a few days ago. 

It was a lot of fun with the horses, carriages and teams of riders all decked out in Christmas lights. Had a huge crowd there, but everyone was nice and it was a fun time. Looking forward to seeing another one of these this year, maybe in the very near future.    

 

Last Ride 2021 (November 10, 2021)

Weather is turning much colder, with even a chance of snow in the forecast over the next few days. Planning to take the battery out of the motorcycle, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel, and put it away for the year. Have been on some fantastic adventures and some great rides. All good things (at least in the Midwest) must rest for a while. Looking forward to some great rides this Spring. 

For a final ride I first rode down 571 and stopped for a beer. Have not been there all year and the beer was mighty tasty. After that rode out to Carriage Hill Park and visited with the horses for a while. Nice out there and fun riding on the backroads. 

Last photo was when I got it home. Started out with just over 12,000 miles and got that major service done. As the time went by put some 2000 miles on the motorcycle. Will add to the total in 2022.      

 

Short Ride to New Carlisle (November 5, 2021)

 With temperatures in the 40's took a short ride to New Carlisle this Friday, plus to put a little power in the battery and to rotate the tires for a little while on this fine day. 

Made a stop at the bank, and got some fuel in the bike. Most importantly got a few miles out on the road on this cloudless day and my knees in the breeze.

Beautiful if chilly day to ride. Put on some extra clothes and my heaviest jacket. Nice getting out and as I read today that there was snow in the mountains of North Carolina today (one of my favorite areas to ride back in the day) I can tell the riding season here is soon coming to an end. 

Still I have a few more miles in mind before I get the battery out in a few days. Some warmer temperatures are expected in this early November, and still some miles to go before the Triumph takes its winter nap.  

Halloween Ride (October 31, 2021

On Halloween, took a short ride (15 miles) to the airport in New Carlisle where some airplanes were doing some touch and go flights. Rode around the town for a few minutes and then around the lakes near the house. It was a nice day with some scattered clouds and temperatures in the 50's. Saw some good fall color while out. Was a good ride out on this day.  

 

 

Before the Rain (October 28, 2021)

Expecting rain the next few days, yesterday we had the first freeze of the year. Today though it was in the low 50's which gave me a chance to get out and put a charge in the motorcycle battery (and by riding, in me as well) plus to rotate the tires for a bit. Rode under threatening skies, at least the dark clouds are rolling in (as seen in the third photo below). 

I rode out to Carriage Hill Park to say hello to the animals and to photograph the red tree directly below. It was a short ride down some country roads but it felt great and I was dressed for the weather. Nice to get out and see some of the trees changing. Did not see any motorcycles out but mine, but believe I heard a couple. 

Getting real close to the end of the riding season in Ohio but I am hoping for a few more before I put it way for 2021. Been on some great adventures and thank you for visiting my page!   

 

A Short Excursion on Two Wheels (October 20, 2021)

 

On this Wednesday, a short ride on a beautiful day. In the 60's and clear blue skies. The season to ride is rapidly winding down. Morning temperatures are in the 40's and day temperatures are rapidly winding down too. It is just a short time here till snow starts coming down - expect that in the next few weeks. 

Rode out mainly to get some wind in my face, but also ran a couple of places to get a couple of things that I could carry on the motorcycle. 

Looking forward to a few more rides like this before I put the motorcycle up for 2021. Its been a really great year with the Triumph. I did get to see finally the first hints of fall color as can be seen in the tree ahead. Leaves have been falling without much change, hoping the cooler temperatures bring more color out. For riding and for the beauty of the season, Fall is hard to beat.