Industrial Art

2006 Harley Davidson FLSTSCI Springer Softail Classic I like time-tested design. Time-tested design resists obsolescence. Many time-tested things survive in the marketplace by heading upmarket. Rolex Watches and Mont Blanc pens are good examples of this phenomena. But time-tested design isn’t necessarily luxurious by definition. It’s functionality isn’t necessarily quantifiable either: the Colt 1911 pistol, …

Independence Day

Grilling on the 4th of July For the Fourth of July, Helen and I grilled up a rack of ribs, a few ears of corn, some peppers, and a couple of mushrooms. After that we sat down for a double feature: Easy Rider followed by the original Planet of the Apes. My goal was, of …

Manage Fear

The Harley Davidson Low Rider ST. A great bike. I just can’t praise it enough. Last night I washed the Rocket. Today I took it down to High Country Harley Davidson for an oil change. Brett is going to experiment with changing the risers that hold up the bars—what more can I ask?   Thanks, …

Day 24: The End of the Road

Home sweet home at 5:42pm. Home. The last day was great—a long breakfast with James followed by fast, easy miles. The wind was brutal when I hit Laramie, almost pushing the bike over on an inclined exit, but I made it down into Colorado exactly the way I came up. Little Man was both surprised …