today i ride

[greg saunders]

Hi Chuck,   But, mainly, I need to ride.  I need to put some non-distracting miles on my head, as well as the bike.  I need to commune with the thump of the engine, and while I hear that, talk to my G-d about my life.  Because I enjoy my time alone with my Father.  You don't have to believe.  I DO.  But, that is neither here nor there.  I plan to listen to that quiet thump, feel that gentle vibration, and enjoy the day.  It's almost like; NO, it IS like therapy     Sounds like absolutely perfect way to ride. I'll only be a few days behind you.   Enjoy.   Greg   To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: charlesf@... Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:21:58 -0400 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Today I Ride   Like most of you (at least most of you in the northern part of the country); I'm suffering a bit from Cabin Fever.   With the recent unpleasantness (i.e. the NKLR "Health Care debate"), I need some fresh air.   So, with that said, after my daughter's dentist appointment at 1130 hrs. (which I only just heard about around 6 PM tonight), I plan to put at least 100-200 miles on my 2009 KLR.   I really need to put some more miles on that Africa dual platform seat I got from Fred.  And, I need to decide if I need/want to lower it more.....   But, mainly, I need to ride.  I need to put some non-distracting miles on my head, as well as the bike.  I need to commune with the thump of the engine, and while I hear that, talk to my G-d about my life.  Because I enjoy my time alone with my Father.  You don't have to believe.  I DO.  But, that is neither here nor there.  I plan to listen to that quiet thump, feel that gentle vibration, and enjoy the day.  It's almost like; NO, it IS like therapy.   It is supposed to be near 60 degrees here tomorrow.   I pray that this really happens.  But, even if it doesn't, my KLR will be closer to Oil Change Time at 1800 hrs. today, March 16th, 2010.  Right now it is at around 470+ miles; it's not even broken in.  I got the bike in September.  I usually have the dealer do the first service at 800 to 1000 miles, then I take it from there.....  Just when should I change the oil?  Since it sat the winter in the garage, run a few times and warmed up, I am thinking I should get to it soon.  Thoughts?   And, off that subject, and onto another - anyone use any kind of "speaker system" for their iPod, for listening when they ride?  Helmet or handlebar setup?  Because there are some times when I like to catch on my podcasts while I ride..... Chuck F. NE PA  

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