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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Title!
It's not often that you get to title the title of your blog, "Title." But it's appropriate in this situation. With just 4 days to spare, the title finally arrived, so I took it - along with several other pieces of vital info - to the licensing office to pay my taxes to the man, and get the bike officially registered.
For several weeks now, I've just been riding around with no license plate. Probably 150mi. Nobody seemed to care! I wonder if cops debate in their heads the street-legalness of the bike? Either way, I find that I ride very carefully, and even drive more carefully. I change lanes less, and I'm more cognizant of the "2 second rule" of leaving space between you and vehicle in front of you. I can only hope the people behind me will give me the same space. So far, no troubles because the MadAss is loud enough to be noticed at least a little bit. But it could stand to be louder.
Anyways, I digress. Now that I have a title coming, I'm eligible to officially apply for custom plates. MO gives you 6 characters. Any suggestions?
For several weeks now, I've just been riding around with no license plate. Probably 150mi. Nobody seemed to care! I wonder if cops debate in their heads the street-legalness of the bike? Either way, I find that I ride very carefully, and even drive more carefully. I change lanes less, and I'm more cognizant of the "2 second rule" of leaving space between you and vehicle in front of you. I can only hope the people behind me will give me the same space. So far, no troubles because the MadAss is loud enough to be noticed at least a little bit. But it could stand to be louder.
Anyways, I digress. Now that I have a title coming, I'm eligible to officially apply for custom plates. MO gives you 6 characters. Any suggestions?
Monday, May 3, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Rollin'
I think I'm getting the hang of this! Feeling pretty good about my riding skills and comfortability on the MadAss, I mustered the confidence to ride her to work this morning. I stayed off the main roads 90% of the time, and felt very safe.
The skies threatened rain, but I was prepared to handle it well enough. Luckily, I stayed dry on the ride, but I was happy to have my waterproof base zipped into my Joe Rocket jacket. Even at 60F, cruising along without a windshield lets the wind cut right through layers of clothing.
I threw an old messenger bag on my back with a few items I needed for work, and it stayed put nicely. I didn't anticipate that being a problem anyways, since I have ridden road bikes and mt. bikes with that bag for years. Timbuktu makes the coolest looking, most durable bags in the world as far as I can tell.
Now, just pray that the forecasted thunderstorms don't make my life miserable on the way home this evening.
The skies threatened rain, but I was prepared to handle it well enough. Luckily, I stayed dry on the ride, but I was happy to have my waterproof base zipped into my Joe Rocket jacket. Even at 60F, cruising along without a windshield lets the wind cut right through layers of clothing.
I threw an old messenger bag on my back with a few items I needed for work, and it stayed put nicely. I didn't anticipate that being a problem anyways, since I have ridden road bikes and mt. bikes with that bag for years. Timbuktu makes the coolest looking, most durable bags in the world as far as I can tell.
Now, just pray that the forecasted thunderstorms don't make my life miserable on the way home this evening.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Suit Up!
great, right down to the gloves.
I got to ride around my neighborhood about 7 miles before it got too
dark and too rainy. Loved it!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Getting my green (red) on...
On Saturday, I did it. I staked a claim to my very own MadAss. They had every available color to choose from except flat-black. It should almost go without saying that I chose red. It's a beautiful thing!
I made it to the DMV just before they opened Saturday morning, excited and ready. I was first in line... to find out that motorcycle learners permit tests are not administered on Saturdays. Nerds!
I went and took care of business at Maplewood Scooter Company anyways. While I was hoping to pick up my hog the same day, it was not to be. Some prep-work and safety checks still had to be done. Don't want to skimp on those, I suppose.
Hopefully by the close of business today, you will find me atop my very own 125cc's of fire engine red, pissed off badger, fury.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Greenery...
MadAss gets 85+ mpg. Oddly enough, that means it gets about 85 miles per tank...
That fuel economy is about 4x my Volvo, which is considered "green" by the American government. In my estimation, the FEDS should actually buy me a MadAss. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've never actually gotten a gift for earth day before (except the "BPA- free" water bottle that building management just dropped on my desk). But maybe I have it all wrong...maybe I should be giving mother nature a gift. I think she'd look good on a MadAss.
That fuel economy is about 4x my Volvo, which is considered "green" by the American government. In my estimation, the FEDS should actually buy me a MadAss. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've never actually gotten a gift for earth day before (except the "BPA- free" water bottle that building management just dropped on my desk). But maybe I have it all wrong...maybe I should be giving mother nature a gift. I think she'd look good on a MadAss.
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