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• I've been away too long

  by LCStrat January 29, 2015
   It's been a while since I've been on the site. My bad! We had 3 unseasonal warm days this week. I got to take the bike out for a 110 mile jaunt on work related business today. Any ride this time of year is a big plus. Glad to get back on here and catch up with some old friends, and m...
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• Getting to ride more, finally

  by LCStrat April 6, 2014
  Finally, the weather in South Arkansas is taking on more of a Spring like nature. I've already had a near miss episode with a buzzard. OK! It was more like a near hit that wouldn't of been pretty. Yesterday I left the house with the temp reading 55 on the bike. I figured it would get ...
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• Winter break and good time to sneak in a ride

  by LCStrat December 20, 2013
  It's been unseasonably cold and wet in South Arkansas. Today, a brief warm front with storms coming tonight, allowed me to get the FJR out for a 90 mile spin. The best curvy country road called. I set out to check out the coffee somewhere. After all, life's a journey not a destin...
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• Fixing to commit to another bike

  by LCStrat June 11, 2013
  God finally aligned all the "stuff that's gotta happen" to get my long wanted new bike. Now when I walk past my beloved FZ6 of the last 5 years I feel guilty. Any of ya'll do that when you trade bikes? The younger crowd seems interested in it and two claim to be coming by to buy it. We...
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• Where's the scooter tootin weather?

  by LCStrat April 24, 2013
  It's April the 24th in South Arkansas. I woke up to 40 degree temps. What is this? I've got in a few decent rides in warm weather. Back in the 80's a friend and me used to call our jaunts, "Scooter Tootin!" Our scooters were some of the fastest bikes out there at the time. I know that...
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• Visiting the new road wares for 2013

  by LCStrat March 21, 2013
  Today my work had me on the road to Little Rock, Arkansas. While there I stopped in the Kawasaki/KTM dealer. The showroom is full of bright, shiney, and new bikes. I saw Connie (Kawasaki Concours) eyeing me, and I gave her a big smile in return. The owner of that dealership is a great and frien...
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• First real ride of the year

  by LCStrat March 9, 2013
  Finally, the temps on a weekend warmed up, and the rain held off. Plus, there was an event almost 80 miles away. The wife and I took the bike to our hometown's Daffodil Festival. This is the town's big extravaganza of the year. Small towns in these parts do this annually. Saw the group I r...
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• Last long ride of the year?

  by LCStrat October 28, 2012
  A week ago our crew took a 300+ mile round trip ride. The jaunt started out with cold weather gear on, and we swapped to regular gear on up in the afternoon. Last week I had to make a 50 mile ride to visit a man with heart problems (I'm a pastor and he was ready to receive Jesus as His Savior),...
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• Bikes, Blues, and BBQ 2012

  by LCStrat October 1, 2012
  I enjoyed the time with friends riding to Bikes, Blues, and BBQ in Fayetteville, AR. Because I rode with 4 Goldwings, my FZ6 wound up logging over 350 miles up there on the interstate. We enjoyed lodging in rooms next to one another at $20 bucks a night, and the rally itself. Our crew, Faith Riders,...
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• A Major Breakthrough

  by LCStrat May 25, 2012
  My wife shared her plans to help her aunts with an upcoming wedding shower. I told her about my plans to take the bike out on a one day journey. She notices me reading the just arrived Motorcyclist Magazine. Then it happened! The dream of dreams! The crossroad is finally crossed. She asks, "How mu...
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• Did you see that on that bike?

  by LCStrat May 5, 2012
  Yesterday I was traveling on Interstate 40 between Conway and Little Rock, Arkansas. I saw a few bikes along the way. Then, all of a sudden this sport bike comes by with a nice mean growl. I glance over and there is this cute gal that is short and couldn't weigh more than 100lbs dressed in designer ...
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• Arkansas Razorback football coach in bike accident with a hotti

  by LCStrat April 6, 2012
  Coach Bobby Petrino, head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, admitted to having a hot looking, ex volleyball player, and now staff member at the Uof A, on the back of his motorcycle when he had an accident that broke some ribs and scarred him up a bit. He admitted to an inappropriate relationship wit...
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• Biker Wave

  by LCStrat March 2, 2012
  What is your practice? When riding down a highway and I meet an oncoming biker I'm accustomed to holding my clutch arm out as a form of greeting. I've noticed that most older bikers do this, unless it's obviously unsafe to do so. However, it seems that more bikers don't return the biker wave. ...
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• Rising gas prices means more bike interest.

  by LCStrat February 27, 2012
  Many people are facing pain at the pump. As the weather warms up people will gain an interest in scooters and motorcycles. They will be watching us. How can we promote what we enjoy and love doing? Take an interest in that person who starts asking all kinds of questions, and show interest as they sh...
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• Finally get to ride the winding country road.

  by LCStrat February 17, 2012
  The weather is cloudy, some wind, temp nearing 60, and 90% chance of rain tomorrow and colder. For a few months now I've longed to take the FZ6 out on a winding country HWY that passes through some small rural towns, and goes by the old homeplace of Paul "Bear" Bryant, legendary football coach of th...
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• Riding in our 80's!

  by LCStrat February 16, 2012
  I've seen, and know one personally, two men in their late 70's or early 80's on mopeds. I say God bless them. Hmmm, one day the heavy cruisers, sport touring rigs, not to mention the big touring rigs, will be more than we can handle weight wise. Now consider this! Kawasaki makes a hot looking 250 ni...
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• Impressioning young minds

  by LCStrat February 10, 2012
  Made my annual pilgimage to the tax man, and with time to kill I visited a local bike dealership. Inside is a young man drooling over GSXRs and a Yamaha FZ6R. I told him as he sat on one, "Hey man, that bike looks good on you!" He smiled and wanted to know the difference between the FZ6R and the GSX...
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• Y'all inspired me to a cold ride.

  by LCStrat February 9, 2012
  I had some people to visit and pray with 50 miles away. After being on this site for a week, though it was 53 degrees, I left out on the bike. I'd misplaced my winter riding gloves, but I'm tough. I put on the summer mesh perferated gloves and headed out with a smile on my face. In the sun, it wasn'...
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• Chat Room

  by LCStrat February 4, 2012
  Chat rooms can be a lot of fun, and a great way to get to know everyone. We need to set a time for a bunch of us to go in there and get things started. Hmmm, wonder what time will be best for everyone on Monday evening? lol
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• Off Day & Raining

  by LCStrat February 3, 2012
  Yesterday I waxed and pollished the bike for my two days off. The weather is unseasonably warm, but raining. In fact, it's supposed to rain on both of my off days. I've read both of my motorcycle mag. subscriptions for this month. I've drooled over all my dream bikes on the internet. Anyone dre...
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