Hope, KS 11-7-2012

The Gridiron Cafe, Hope KS

  It's always fun to try a new ride and what better way than to trade with a fellow ROMEO.  That's how I came to ride Terry's new Concours to Hope today.  It's a fantastic ride, fit about right, more power that should be legal, all kinds of buttons and geezwhizses.  Wind in your face?  Just press the button to raise the windshield.  I could get used to something like this.

  I managed to make it all the way there without dumping the bike,  Terry said he enjoyed riding my Triumph Bonneville but I think he was being nice.

  The Gridiron was about full of ROMEOs when I went in which means that most of them didn't wait until 12:30 as asked.  What are you gonna do with a bunch of old farts?  The staff were hustling like crazy and everyone seemed to get served in pretty good time.

 

The food was pretty good too.  I suppose some of the crew found someplace to have ice cream but I had to get home.  Nice day for a lunch ride.

Now the lying really starts!

Albert, KS 10/17/2012

Kicking tires, telling lies

If you blink you'll miss the main street of Albert, just off of KS 96 west of Great Bend.  Richard, Joyce and I checked this place out a few weeks ago and discover they had a newly opened bar/grill called Papa's.

Marty and I rode the 90 miles out there is the howling wind but it was worth the ride.  Good food, nice people and a clean cafe.









They even serve breakfast.

Claflin, KS 10-10-12

Panoramic view of downtown Claflin, KS

A nice ride to Claflin today for lunch and a good turnout.  Food was good too.

ROMEOs resting after Lunch

Lucas, KS 7-11-12

The public restroom in Lucas, KS

W650 Sold

When I traded the broken Royal Enfield in on the Triumph Bonneville I made the decision to sell the W650.  That was just over a year ago and yesterday (June 27th) the Dubya went home with a new owner.  Paul flew into Wichita and I met him at the airport, his plan was to ride it home.
Now that the deed is done I know it was the right thing to do but I miss it anyway.  It was a real pretty bike and quite the conversation piece.  The last I saw it the new owner had a big smile on his face as he turned South to his home in Louisiana.

W650 For Sale

Dubya for Sale

  2001 Kawasaki W650

2001 Kawasaki W650, always garaged with 23415 gentle miles. Very clean, runs flawlessly, low bars installed with stock included. Good tires. Owner's manual, shop manual, custom made luggage rack, both short and long filter cover, extra bevel drive cover, Corbin "Gunfighter & Lady" and friction cruise control included. $3600.

The last photo shows the Corbin seat.

Dubya for Sale

2001 Kawasaki W650

2001 Kawasaki W650, always garaged with 23415 gentle miles. Very clean, runs flawlessly, low bars installed with stock included. Good tires. Owner's manual, shop manual, custom made luggage rack, both short and long filter cover, extra bevel drive cover, Corbin "Gunfighter & Lady" and friction cruise control included. $3600.