http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/ Mike's Blog en-US Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:13:32 GMT Mike's Motorcycle Blog BP Blog 8.0 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=240 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=240 Man... I missed it up there! Used to go 6-8 times a year, and haven't been up there since BBB back in fall of '09! Left Friday morning from my place in Allen, and headed over to Greenville to meet my cousin and his friend (Harley riders). Was 59... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:09:02 GMT Street Rides http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=239 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=239 Well, it's been crazy hot this summer here in D/FW and I haven't done much riding at all. Planning a trip to Arkansas this coming weekend with my cousin and the front tire has been cupped for quite some time. Had a new Dunlop D404F sitting and ready... Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:57:52 GMT VTX Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=238 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=238 A little past due on some basic maintenance on the VTX. Picked up a 5 liter of Mobil 1 15W50 and a new KN Oil Filter and did an oil change yesterday. A noticeable improvement on the way the bike runs and shifts with good fresh oil! 13,085 miles... Sat, 4 Sep 2010 15:07:25 GMT VTX Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=237 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=237 I've been putting it off long enough... I finally finished up with the repairs from my low side in AR last year. No major damage, mostly visual stuff.As I stated in my last 600RR repair update, I got a great deal on a tank cover. I finally got a... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:33:06 GMT 600RR Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=236 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=236 Went to take the RR out a few weeks ago and it just clicked when trying to start it. Put the bike on the trickle charger for a week or so, went to start it again... same thing. So, time for a battery. After my previous experience with bike batteries,... Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:52:19 GMT 600RR Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=235 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=235 Guess I haven't been good on keeping this up during the winter.... A few more rides and events done, but now with Spring here more will be happening and I'll try and keep this more updated!After blowing the motor in the DRZ last year I've been slowly... Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:46:50 GMT Blog http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=234 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=234 Today was the 5th Annual Lenses for Learning event supporting the Princeton Lions Club. CMA helped manage the event and it was held at Bel Airs 'n Burgers. There was a fun run of about 85 miles or so with 3 stops. At each stop we got 4 shots with... Sat, 3 Oct 2009 16:56:22 GMT Street Rides http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=233 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=233 Marty and I went out to BBB 2009 held out in Fayetteville, AR. Went out with my cousin Fred and his wife and some of his friends. This was our first cruiser ride together beyond a few local 70-80 mile rides.We loaded up and trailered out on Thursday...... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:49:41 GMT Street Rides http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=232 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=232 Wanted to get these done before the BBB trip and tonight's CMA Unity Meeting. Wanted to do something that would match the front fender graphic wrap I did, so I worked up the graphics below and had some time to get them done and installed today. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:25:10 GMT VTX Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=231 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=231 It finally let up a bit here in DFW on the rain and allowed me to get out and ride a little!Todd and I rode out to Mineola to meet cousin Fred and his friend John out at East Texas Burger Company for some lunch. Overcast most of the day, but never... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:22:05 GMT VTX Information