I will never again buy a new or used petrol/gasoline or diesel-powered car or truck… but I will quite happily add all manner of petrol-powered bike after bike to my rather small stable.
Top slot on that list is a Vaquero to replace my V Star. Or add to it.
Maybe a 250-class bike — I have fond memories of the adventures that I had on the baby Ninja many years ago. Maybe even the 150cc-class Honda ADV.
But this one will be quite high on the list if it ever comes to the US.
And, yes, the world is in complete uproar at the moment. No idea if there will be many tomorrows left — but Living means more than just “Walking and Breathing”.
One of my goals, having survived the whole death thing a few years ago and continuing to endure this astoundingly-prolonged recovery, adding a few bikes to the stable seems a worthwhile goal.
Well, I was planning on moving the Wee-Star from her storage garage to her new home today.
So, a quick check of the weather…
Fahrenheit.
That’s -10C.
Nope.
Some years ago I decided that 14F was my absolute limit if there were no heated vest & gloves. Never, ever any colder. Ever.
So, I suppose I could still run over and drain the stale fuel and maybe do a full safety inspection & check for any repairs. But she’s otherwise going to stay where she is until there’s a Saturday or Sunday with temperatures more realistic.
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In related news, I picked up my Washington license yesterday. I was surprised that things were mostly rather efficient with the whole process.
Except when it came to endorsements.
Many years ago, I’d originally qualified and received my motorcycle endorsement in Colorado – back when it covered all two- and three-wheeled vehicles. Motorcycles, trikes, sidecars, Reliant Robins – everything. Colorado just called it a M-license.
When I changed to South Dakota, they, too, just called it an M-license. If it had two or three wheels, M covered it.
Yesterday, when getting my Washington license, they said there was a separate three-wheel endorsement I’d have to test for.
Uh, no – I’m already qualified for it. Took the tests years ago, thanks.
“But your SD license doesn’t say that. It just says Motorcycle.”
Yes, it does say that I have three-wheel – because the SD state law states that an M-endorsement qualifies for two and three-wheeled vehicles.
Anyhow, after a few phone calls to state capitols, they eventually agreed and issued the right endorsements.
Tip: if you’re moving to Washington and are coming from a state that just says “A motorcycle is any two or three-wheeled motor vehicle…” and that only issues a single endorsement – do not let Washington just give you what they call a Type-3 license. They need to make it right and issue a their Type-7.
Often times people break out the “suspects are innocent until proven guilty” remark. If there’s video evidence of the commission of a crime, then you’re not a suspect, you’re a perpetrator. Also, the video is proof of guilt. So, the perpetrator is guilty. He did look like a rather young fellow, so he’ll probably be given a stern warning.
In other news, motorcycle cops are sporting helmet cams now. So that’s kinda neat.
the rest of me 