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February 17th, 2011 Aden Posted in Motorcycle No Comments »
I got the DRZ ready for the 2011 season. Changed the fluids and filters, conditioned the battery, lubed & adjusted the chain, and fixed the radiator fan.
This year with the new knobbier tires I put on last fall, the bike should perform much better in the soft stuff. I’m hoping to make it through a 3rd season on the current battery. After putting the tank and covers back on, I took it out for a short ride. It’s running great.
February 11th, 2011 Aden Posted in Motorcycle No Comments »
Living in Chicago, there are really no close good places to ride a motorcycle off-road. Since bikes like mine are uncomfortable for long distances, I need a way to transport it to the riding areas.
Due to storage considerations (took up too much space), last fall I sold my motorcycle trailer. But I still want to take my DRZ-400 to the fun. Today as Tinyanic’s replacement, I bought a hitch mounted rail motorcycle carrier. This transport solution is very compact to store (just lean flat against a wall). And on the road, it’s improved travelling and gas mileage (no towing).
The carrier is rated for 600lbs; much more than my 325lb bike. My truck’s hitch is a Class III rated for 600lbs tongue weight. I’l post my review in the comments after I have a chance to try it out a few times.
June 17th, 2009 Aden Posted in Motorcycle No Comments »
The building has been completed and the Tinyanic is ready to sail. It’s the ship of dreams for the long distance haul down to South Padre Island. The 1st good break in the weather and I will be getting my plates. Detailed pictures of the construction process are posted in the photo gallery.
June 1st, 2009 Aden Posted in Motorcycle 1 Comment »
While it’s loads of fun, kind of like a jet ski for the land, my motorcycle is just not comfortable for long distance riding. That’s why I need a trailer to take it to the fun.
April 21st, 2009 Aden Posted in Motorcycle No Comments »
I let a friend try out my DR-Z. He wrecked 10FT from his driveway at about 2MPH. I think maybe the whole balance, clutch, break, and turn was just too much for him.
I should have known when I let him get on and his feet were dangling 2 inches from the ground that I would end up with broken plastic.
At least he and the bike didn’t get hurt too bad. Just some road rash and bruised pride.
The Acerbis Rally Pro bark busters worked great. Otherwise I think his hand and my brake lever would have both been crushed. Now it looks like a real dirt bike.
Replacement parts ran me about $80.00. But the entertainment value of watching it happen was priceless. I’m glad no one was seriously hurt. Yes, I told him not to wear those shoes. 
January 31st, 2009 Aden Posted in Motorcycle No Comments »
Today I fed me new motorcycle an income tax refund. It’s resting comfortably in the BBK Motorsport show room. You can find it tucked away in the back corner. I’m glad it’s staying warm and cozy until the Chicago thaw.
December 13th, 2008 Aden Posted in Motorcycle No Comments »
I guess either Santa was good to me this year or I hocked the kitchen sink. I just bought a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 dual sport with 1340 miles on the odometer.
Motorcycles that have spent time in my stable:
2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400
1993 Suzuki VS-800 Intruder
1997 Kawasaki Vulcan-750
1982 Kawasaki KZ-750
1979 Kawasaki KZ-400
1970s Honda CB 3xx
