Random Moto

My friend Scott and I went to Sturgis Bike Week in August of 2015. While there we spent a little time at the event but most days we went riding. This day we went to Devil's Tower in WY and on into MT and then ND and then back to Spearfish, SD where we stayed at Black Hills State University. More than 500 miles this day.

My best riding buddy Scott, on his Kawi Z900, and me, on my Rocket III, ride my favorite road FM-697 From Sherman to Whitewright.

Went to a cigar shop in downtown McKinney. The downtown area is quite nice. Plenty of shops and restaurants.

Finished my cigar and some good conversation at the shop around 10pm and now time to head home.

Wife and I spent a week in July of 2017 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Toured Southeast SD Eastern WY & MT on my Triumph Rocket III. At one stop we fed a few almonds to some very fast chipmunks.

Wife and I spent a week in July of 2017 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Toured Southeast SD Eastern WY & MT on my Triumph Rocket III. While riding thru Custer State Park we passed a Bison right at the side of the road grazing. He didn't give us a second thought.

Wife and I spent a week in July of 2017 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Toured Southeast SD Eastern WY & MT on my Triumph Rocket III. We traveled north on US-16A the Iron Mountain Road on a rainy day going to Mount Rushmore. This hiway is known for 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, 3 pigtails, 3 tunnels, and 2 splits in 17 miles. It is a must ride for a motorcyclist. During Bike Week in August several photographers will post themselves along this road and then sell you your photo on the web.

Wife and I spent a week in July of 2017 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Toured Southeast SD Eastern WY & MT on my Triumph Rocket III. One of the 3 tunnels on US-16A. And after coming thru we curve on a pigtail to go under where we exited the tunnel.

From 1836 to 1845 Texas was an independent nation. A boundary marker is located just off of FM-31 at the Texas Louisiana border North of Joaquin, Tx. This marker is one of the destinations that is part of the Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas in which I am participating.

Went riding with a couple friends. I was in the trailing position when the leader decided to pass a vehicle ahead of us. Rider two hung back and since this was a twisty and hilly road the opportunity was quickly gone. Eventually another chance to pass came and since rider two chose not to pass I passed them both and then eventually caught up with the lead rider.

Beautiful day with slight cool winds as we roll uneventfully thru the Texas Panhandle towards Canadian. Where we will be staying the night at The Last Cowboy's Court. And since we are in prime cattle country, having a steak at The Cattle Exchange.

Our second day the weather was awful. We headed south out of Canadian with the ultimate goal of spending this night in Seagraves at The Texan hotel. So six hours on the bike thru off-n-on rain for about 400 miles.

Some minor errand was required. But since the weather was nice I decided to take the Trophy. Well I just couldn't help but go the long way out of town and back to run the errand.

Went for an afternoon ride a couple hours west of the DFW metroplex and the flying insects were abundant.

Riding just north and east of Bryan, Tx when I came across a section where the road had been removed and I was left riding on mud for a couple miles. Sheesh!

Heading towards Donie, Tx to checkout the Texas Sidecar Company and got soaked good.

August of 2020 my friend and I rode thru West Texas to Southern New Mexico for a couple days exploration. Recorded this using my cell and sent it to my co-workers.

2015 - My friend on his Victory Cross Country and me (recording) on my Triumph Rocket III Touring are going to the 75th Bike Week in Sturgis, SD. We are going thru the Spear Fish pass when hit with a rain and a hail storm. At the 2:20 mark for about 1 minute and 10 seconds you can see the occasional hail bounce off my fender.

A portion of my ride on US-129 aka Tail of the Dragon in Tn & NC in June 2020. I am riding my Triumph Trophy SE.