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Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 12:01 pm**

Been is Spokane a week now. Life it good but then again I have led a charmed life. Yesterday I got the garage organized. Inserted both cars, the FJR along with the Bushtec trailer, a generator, mower, walk behind sidewalk edger, power washer, air compressor, No Mar tire changer, two bicycles and 3 sets of golf clubs. It all fits with room for another motorcycle - hummmmm.

Today I am creating a route for a my first ride as a resident of Spokane. I just may go for a ride today.

This image came my way today via email from Idaho Commerce and Tour Development.

Nice - now I have to plan another trip too. Love inspirational images like this. By the way this is called Redfish Lake near Stanley Idaho. Come early before the crowds arrive. Maybe in a week or two or three.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 12:07 pm**

fontanaman wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 12:01 pm Been is Spokane a week now. Life it good but then again I have led a charmed life. Yesterday I got the garage organized. Inserted both cars, the FJR along with the Bushtec trailer, a generator, mower, walk behind sidewalk edger, power washer, air compressor, No Mar tire changer, two bicycles and 3 sets of golf clubs. It all fits with room for another motorcycle - hummmmm.

Today I am creating a route for a my first ride as a resident of Spokane. I just may go for a ride today.

This image came my way today via email from Idaho Commerce and Tour Development.

Nice - now I have to plan another trip too. Love inspirational images like this. By the way this is called Redfish Lake near Stanley Idaho. Come early before the crowds arrive. Maybe in a week or two or three.

When you are retired there are no more bad days. If there is look in a mirror to find the problem. © Jim Fontana all rights reserved.

Guess it doesn't suck to be you...lucky bastard!

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 12:24 pm**

It does not suck to be me. I worked 38 years at Boeing as a non-managerial white collar worker. I worked hard. My wife says we deserved the life we have. I correct her each time. We earned it. The lucky part is I am in pretty good shape health wise. No cancer, no heart trouble no life altering health issues, yet. So with blue sky here today it is time to go play and enjoy every wonderful day I am given.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 1:22 pm**

Hey Jim - good on ya!!!

Just looked it up. Redfish Lake is well within striking distance for Josh and I on the way to CFR. That just got added to the list....

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 4:58 pm**

There are no Redfish in that lake. Guaranteed.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 7:33 pm**

Flushed brake and hydraulic clutch systems using Mity-Vac. Old ( April 2016) looked really good, flushed with new Dot 4 anyways. Then went for a quick afternoon ride on a perfect weather afternoon. What a great machine! Next project, new PR2's front and rear.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 8:25 pm**

Rode it to Wytheville, VA with griff, via 276, 209, 212, 395, 197, 264, 19, 321, 67, 421, 133,58, 16, 42, 52...

It was fun.

Tomorrow should be good too.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 8:44 pm**

I dunno about you guys doing mods and maintenance a couple days before a trip. Talk about begging for a no show.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 9:33 pm**

bungie4 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 8:44 pm I dunno about you guys doing mods and maintenance a couple days before a trip. Talk about begging for a no show.

Been there done that.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 10:28 pm**

Hppants wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 1:22 pm Hey Jim - good on ya!!!

Just looked it up. Redfish Lake is well within striking distance for Josh and I on the way to CFR. That just got added to the list....

I was at Redfish lake once before about 12 years ago. It quite possibly was the most beautiful water I had ever seen. I only was able to stay a few min, but have always wanted to go back. That was on my list nearly from the onset of this. Hopefully it comes to fruition.

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2018 10:40 pm**

fontanaman wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 9:33 pm
bungie4 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 8:44 pm I dunno about you guys doing mods and maintenance a couple days before a trip. Talk about begging for a no show.
Been there done that.

Preach it.

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 7:34 am**

Rode it to work in the rain...heading down to SEO Ramble central later...Woohooo!!!

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 8:09 am**

Rode to work early to avoid traffic. Turns out there is a car accident. Ended up taking the same amount of time. 45 minutes to travel 6 miles. Chicago sucks

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Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 10:01 am**

gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 10:40 pm
fontanaman wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 9:33 pm
bungie4 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 8:44 pm I dunno about you guys doing mods and maintenance a couple days before a trip. Talk about begging for a no show.
Been there done that.
Preach it.

Amen Brother!! My rule is two weeks minimum between any kind of maintenance, even tire replacement, and a trip.

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 11:13 am**

rbentnail wrote: ↑Thu May 03, 2018 10:01 am
gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 10:40 pm
fontanaman wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 9:33 pm
Been there done that.
Preach it.
Amen Brother!! My rule is two weeks minimum between any kind of maintenance, even tire replacement, and a trip.

Hell yeah!! One thing goes wrong and a part is back ordered and the bike is a paperweight for a week. My luck, the part would show on the day I should have returned. This comes from: Years ago, we were driving to Mexico City to see my dad's family. He had the oil changed, the car turned up and the brakes done. Well, they FUBAR'd the brakes and we didn't find out until about half-way to Mexico City. Luckily, they worked well enough to get us there, where he had to have someone redo the brakes. Probably a good thing it was a Buick and GM cars were popular in Mexico. After that, he did everything a month out.

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 12:09 pm**

Yup. Last weekend I swapped tires on my managers bike, he's heading to the dragon in about a week. Wouldn't you know it, previous owner rounded out the pinch bolt on the front axle. I managed to get it out but I sure as hell was not gonna put it back in. Dealer had to order. 5 day delivery time! Close, very close, plus he booked his stays nonrefundable!

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 12:23 pm**

bungie4 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 8:44 pm I dunno about you guys doing mods and maintenance a couple days before a trip. Talk about begging for a no show.

BTW, I agree, however I'm not going to SEO.

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 7:22 pm**

Rode it to work today.

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 8:03 pm**

Whoa awesome pic!!

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2018 8:31 pm**

gixxerjasen wrote:Rode it to work today.

Looks like lightning was going to strike your clutch lever.

Lucky you. Outsmarted it!

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