Autumn tulips?
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Monday, September 04, 2006
Sunday, September 03, 2006
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If BMW made it, it's probably here. Finger Lakes BMW Club 32nd Annual Rally, Watkins Glenn, NY.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006
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It's amazing what we can do with cell phones these days...
Pothole - Albany, NY(after editing)
Pothole - Albany, NY
(original cell phone image)
Monday, August 28, 2006
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Picnic time on the Hudson! (co-worker Alicia's retirement party)
Barb Boardman on Curt's K1200RS
Alicia and kin
Watching river traffic
Tom Robert tending the grill
I still can't believe this bridge was built in the 1860s...
and is still active carrying all manner of train traffic daily!
Lots of fun for all!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
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Lubed, waxed and ready to roll!
Whenever I buy a used vehicle (which is infrequently, since I don't want someone else's problem), I always change all the fluids, filters and clean and inspect the machine. Today was Pegasus' turn. I did all the research on-line for doing the work, purchased all the lubes, special tools and filter and tore into the bike this morning. It's a great way to really get into the machine to learn it, clean it and to inspect it for any sign of trouble. Pegasus is in beautiful condition, top to bottom. And, oh, that magnificent German engineering is such a pleasure on which to work!
It's also very satisfying to wrench a new machine with the very same tools - SK socket set and torque wrench - I've owned for 35 years, and with which I worked on the very first car I ever owned, my precious 1970 Fiat Spider. A good torque wrench lasts a lifetime.
Next comes coolant, air filter, brake pads and brake fluid.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Pegasus and the balloon - Hyabusa burner meets tortoiseLebanon Valley, NY
I guess I'm getting old. I've really come to like some of the the finest things in life: music, photography, cities, German cameras, Swiss watches, and now, powerful motorcycles.
I didn't set out to buy a fast bike when I bought Pegasus. On the contrary, I just wanted a stable, long-distance, long-legged miles-burner for highway use. Well, I did get that, but I also got an extremely fast, gorgeously built bike as part of the package. If Leica or Rollei (my favorite cameras) made motorcycles, this would be it. Kids on their 600cc Ninja-type sport bikes pay homage to Pegasus when they see him, knowing full well the sedate-looking, teutonic torpedo can dust their noisy little rice burners.
Respect. Hard to come by.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
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