Couple days ago I got the idea to meet up with Scott for lunch. He lives in the Raleigh area, about 3-4 hours from me. I found the town of South Hill, Virginia, is about halfway between us. A little closer to him but not much.

Had to go ride today—high in the low 60s but only 50 when I left around 9.30. In its mission to make me 100% insane, the bike started on one press of the button with utterly no heroic effort on my part. Choke on full, waited a few seconds after turning on the fuel tap and boom—running! So easy. So infuriating!

End at 64,938 (22 miles) Checked the oil – good – and aired up the tires. As of her PT appointment yesterday, my wife is

The purpose of the trip was to attend & cover the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, I think it was their 10th year. BMW is the title sponsor, so there was a big BMW presence – both corporate and built bikes. Definitely heavy on Airheads, which is why I wanted to bring Daren Dortin – he does the Airhead 247 podcast. We both got a lot of content.

George showed me how to do the fork seals, which is shockingly easy once everything is apart. NOT EASY is getting the front brake caliper properly adjusted.

Big day working on the bike at George’s shop—no doubt one of the last I’ll have. Installing the new alternator was surprisingly easy and we got it right on the first try. I’m as stunned as anybody.

Another day for just running errands. It’s an excuse to get out on the bike. I took my wife to work in the car, came home, geared up. Bike started OK—not super easy on the first hit like the other morning when Scott was here, but not endless minutes of cranking it, either.

Longest day on the bike so far, making plans for later in the year.

Some random woman in a parking lot wanted to chat about the bike. It’s kind of funny but also very cool. Everyone loves a vintage bike!