A couple of changes

It’s been a few months since I’ve made an entry, mostly because I didn’t have need to read one. However, for documentation purposes, I’ll list a couple things that have changed around here.

A big event for me has been the acquisition of a different motorcycle, and I have parted ways with my GSX-R750 to do that. The 750 is an awesome machine and I really enjoy it’s performance, but I said when I purchased it that it would likely be my last full-on sportbike and that I may be in the market for a different type of motorcycle soon, and I finally decided last year that the days of my riding in a near-race crouch were diminishing.

I got up to Americade this past week and again rode the Triumph Speed Triple, which is an awesome bike. I also rode a KTM Super Duke 990 twice and though it has the street fighter seating positioning, I do not enjoy this V-twin at all; the shaking is unbearable. I got to talking with a friend about how much I liked his bike and that I had my eye out for one like it this past year, and he said he thought that there may be one at a local dealer. Hmph, and I’ve been looking up and down the East Coast... I went there Friday, saw it, and bought it.

Enter : The Next Phase

KLX110 in the house

After riding the trusty PW50 for 3 seasons, it was time for Colin to advance. Physically, he is far too large to properly ride the PW50 anymore and it is time for him to take the next step up the motorcycling ladder. A friend was selling a used Kawasaki KLX110, and this seemed a perfect opportunity for all. 

This bike is physically larger and will allow him a better riding position, as well as introduces the concept of a rear brake pedal at the right foot and gear changes. The bike has a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch. 

Now there's a sharp looking bike. 111CC's of four-stroke goodness, wrapped in a steel frame with a 26" seat height, 3-speed tranny, weighing in at 141lbs.

This is nearly the same size as the KE100 I learned to ride on. Actually, it's peppy enough to haul me around and a lot of people turn these into pit bikes. Colin seems pretty pleased with this new development and is greatly looking forward to the coming riding season. And Ian realizes that this frees up the PW50...

Slotted away in the garage for the duration, while the other dirtbikes rest out in the shed. Ah, the joys of being the new kid in town.

Flash forward a couple riding seasons. He's still out on the bike, but now is using it's potential.