http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/ Mike's Blog en-US Sat, 3 Oct 2009 17:02:38 GMT Mike's Motorcycle Blog BP Blog 8.0 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 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=230 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=230 With the Mustang seat and backrest, longer rides are a bit tiring with the current reach of the factory bars. I looked at a few options and decided to give the PhatRisers a try as there is great feedback on them and they are priced pretty fairly.... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:42:31 GMT VTX Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=229 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=229 As mentioned in previous blog entries... I've already converted the front wheel from the factory S model (spokes and tubes) to the C model front wheel. I've had the new R model rear wheel for a month or so, and got a new Metzler ME880 to put on a... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:16:12 GMT VTX Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=228 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=228 Met my cousin Fred out in Denton (he's from SW Ft. Worth) and we headed out NW, ending up in Muenster. I took the VTX and he was on his Harley. Weather ended up holding for us (no rain!) and the temps were pretty good (just a little humid). Logged... Sun, 6 Sep 2009 09:03:21 GMT Street Rides http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=227 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=227 It's been proven that having auxiliary driving lights helps other cars on the road see you better and they perceive you as a larger vehicle vs a regular motorcyclist.Like many others, it's hard to give in and spend $250-350 for an aftermarket light... Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:18:01 GMT VTX Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=226 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=226 Like most motorcycles... the speedometer on the VTX is off. However, rather then the typical 5% or so, it is 9.9% off. This prompted me to do some additional testing of the odometer as well. After a few rides it was determined that the odometer... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:46:29 GMT VTX Information http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=225 http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=225 Seems I forgot to make an entry for this... but I put chrome fender accents on the VTX. They are available now at Mobile Image. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:54:18 GMT VTX Information