RickkciR

Well, it’s been about 7 weeks, 750 miles.   Haven’t had enough seat time, but between the crappy weather,  riding bikes, work, and … life….   I’ve been able get enough time in it to truly formulate an opinion. This is definitely a ‘first year’ product.   I’m fine with that, but there have been a few issues that folks have had problems and/or whined about.  The Fit / Finish of the SS could be better; there is no doubt about that.   But I’ve said from day one... this isn’t a high end sports car… it’ an adult, street legal, Go-Cart. It’s got a similar fit/finish as the Polaris off Road Vehicles, so I’m not surprised.  We are in the middle of a recall for the steering , and the ‘hoops’ which serve as a roll bar of sorts.   And there is a wire routing issue that is being addressed.  Still, I bought this knowing I was a guinea pig, so no harm no foul as far as I’m concerned.  If fact we are in a 'no drive' mod...

Normally, by now after an extended break, I'm well into the routine.   Of course, after a month of throwing around heavy weights, I start to remember why I had to quit working out, with some of the joints flaring up and causing issues. I've taken way too many layoffs from the gym over the last 40 years, but one thing I've learned well is how to ease back into working out, without pushing your muscles too hard, too early, then screaming the first week (s) about the pain and soreness. However, I'm three weeks back in  , starting to find my groove, but, haven't found my mojo.  I'm just not feeling it!  I believe it's because I'm sticking with the lighter weights, higher reps.  Also, I haven't broke up my body parts yets; I'm still doing minimal weight, sets and high reps, for all body parts, in a single workout.  Next week, I'll split this up into a push/pull , twice a week routine.  That should kick things in a lil'.  Addtionally, I...

Well, I finally did it  Been contemplating this for ... literally .. years.. 5 or 6 at least.    I've finally entered the world of Sport Bikes, after 30 + years of riding.  Have to admit, I'm the first to make jokes about and shake my head at, all the morons on Sport Bikes , doing the stupid stunts on our roads, and acting like idiots.  But, damned if I haven't secretly admired their rides; their potential of those rides. So , I did it. As many know, I recently got a Slingshot .  While in the dealership checking on a recall, I did what I have always done there ... sat on and/or admired the KZ-14 and Hayabusa.  Except, this time, the Sales Manager gave me a deal I couldn't refuse, and mama' went along with it. So now, I'm on my fourth Kawasaki owned over the years .. and one of , if not THE, baddest bikes on the planet. Has 200HP on tap, limited speed at 189mph ( I don't envision that being a problem), big enough to give me comfort, and ju...

Someone ever piss you off so bad, you'd like to .. well.. you know... Happened to me a few times over the years...   Those people are still walking this earth for two simple reasons. 1. My belief in  God 2. I don't like the idea of a roomie' named Bubba' in a small cell Now, I've been known to lose my cool.  Those that truly know me, know I've gone off the deep end a few times.  If the planets line up ...  Smart Ass  + Alcohol + Spontaneous Sitation + Minimal witnesses ( I broke that rule last time ) ..  Shit happens. Good news is , nowadays after my temper flares, I tend to calm down, rethink, get pissed again, forgive, blah blah .. and move one. Got to admit, an episode a few days ago really had me thinking...  "Do I put this fuck out of his misery ( not terminal, just require a lil medical assistance after I'm done.. )?"   Of course not.   The BS that caused it is permanently on the 'net.   I prefer...

I’ve got a secret to tell… I like my bike better than yours As most know, I’m fanatical about Indian Motorcycles.   I also like Harleys…   and Vic’s .. and Triumphs.. and many other makes / models.    Some bikes have a cool rake that draws me in. Some, their paint job.   Some, the OEM add-ons.   Some their aftermarket add-ons.   Some, their custom pieces. But, here’s the kicker.   If that’s what I wanted, whether that be their bike, or your bike…. I would get it.   I would customize it equal or better.   That’s the way I’m wired.   I have a bad habit of over thinking things sometimes.    Never being happy.   You know, hand the bike to someone to customize exactly as I requested, and then wonder… “What if I had done this differently?’. “Why didn’t it do it ‘that’ way?”...    And sometimes, I redo things, bigger and better. Then... rethink it all over again. But, I ride what I ride because...

Three Hundred….    300 …    Three zero zero …    That number has been haunting me for eight years… I remember seeing a pic of me in Aug 06… smiling,  tanned, ‘bigger than life’... and... 306lbs. In the spring of ’07, I’d had enough... and got somewhat serious with my diet.   I got down to something like... 274 I believe … Swore I’d never go back. Then, it creeped back.   I remember seeing 280, then 290.   Thought it was just water weight (now, that’s funny!).   Before I knew it, I saw 300 again.   WTF? I remember going to Mexico in Jan ’12 and seeing a couple of pics and thought... wow!    Yep, I was 305 and that was some serious stomach girth!   Upon return, hit the gym for several months, felt good... then... started traveling for business, and …    found myself back in Mexico in May of ’12 celebrating our 25 th Anniversary and Vow renewals… at... yep, over 300.   Just an hour ago...