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Howdy All,

I am a motorcycle enthusiast, I hate the term biker. I have been riding since 1963, have owned or ridden just about anything that's been made that has two wheels and an engine.

I now have in my stable everything from a Harley Twin cam Road King Classic, to a Suzuki DRZ400S, a BMW R1150GS, a Yamaha YZF-R1, an old British bike and other assorted two wheeled contraptions thrown in for good measure. The newest member of the herd is a Ural Gear-Up, so it's plain to see that I enjoy the full spectrum of motorcycling

I will use these galleries to store and to share my photos of my two wheeled adventures. I am not much with computers and I am still in the learning curve when it comes to cameras, so as you view what's here, if you have any suggestions that you feel may help me to take better photos please send them my way. Thank you.

Featured Galleries

Mr. Cob tours the USA on a Ural : This gallery will contain photos taken before and during my Ural-a-ling of the USA. This gallery will be updated as the trip progresses. Life is good.

Mr. Cob tours the USA on a Ural

This gallery will contain photos taken before and during my Ural-a-lin ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2008 5:39pm PST

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Galleries

Mr. Cob tours the USA on a Ural : This gallery will contain photos taken before and during my Ural-a-ling of the USA. This gallery will be updated as the trip progresses. Life is good.

Mr. Cob tours the USA on a Ural

This gallery will contain photos taken before and during my Ural-a-lin ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2008 4:39pm AKDT

"Dirty Face" dual sport ride, June 2008 :

"Dirty Face" dual sport ride, June 2008

Updated: Jun 22, 2008 3:12pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling at the "Black Dog" dual sport rally June 2008 :

Ural-a-ling at the "Black Dog" dual sport rally June 2008

Updated: Jun 11, 2008 6:48pm AKDT

From Crate to first ride, assembeling New Ural "Gear-Up" :

From Crate to first ride, assembeling New Ural "Gear-Up"

Updated: Jun 02, 2008 8:51pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling in the snow near Darrington Washington :

Ural-a-ling in the snow near Darrington Washington

Updated: May 31, 2008 6:09pm AKDT

Raindog's Adv-Rider event, May 2008 :

Raindog's Adv-Rider event, May 2008

Updated: May 21, 2008 4:18pm AKDT

todays photos : This is a temporay gallery to store photos I am working on and will later place into exisitng galleries.

todays photos

This is a temporay gallery to store photos I am working on and will la ...

Updated: May 12, 2008 3:12pm AKDT

Motorcycles and parts for sale. :

Motorcycles and parts for sale.

Updated: May 03, 2008 2:57pm AKDT

Assorted Ural photos :

Assorted Ural photos

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 4:28pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling Dogs :

Ural-a-ling Dogs

Updated: Mar 05, 2008 12:35pm AKDT

Raceway shifter for the Ural :

Raceway shifter for the Ural

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 12:40pm AKDT

Ural's invade Death Valley, 2008 : In late January and early February of 2008, I rode my Ural sidecar rig in Death Valley. I and my friends explored many old ghost towns and abandoned mine sites. A great time was had by all who participated. Life is good.

Ural's invade Death Valley, 2008

In late January and early February of 2008, I rode my Ural sidecar rig ...

Updated: Feb 08, 2008 4:58pm AKDT

Ural High pipe and custom air filter : I have built a couple of different exhaust and intake systems for my Ural "Gear-Up", this is the latest version and by far the most efficient one yet. Life is good.

Ural High pipe and custom air filter

I have built a couple of different exhaust and intake systems for my U ...

Updated: Jan 19, 2008 8:14pm AKDT

Winter Ural rides :

Winter Ural rides

Updated: Dec 16, 2007 7:17pm AKDT

My stable of motorcycles : I enjoy riding all forms of motorcycles, I own everything from Harleys to crotch rockets, to old Brithish bikes, to dirt only bikes. If it has an engin and two wheels, I will ride it. Life is good.

My stable of motorcycles

I enjoy riding all forms of motorcycles, I own everything from Harleys ...

Updated: Dec 12, 2007 7:12pm AKDT

Modifications I have made to my Ural, "Gear-Up" : As time goes by, I will be adding things to my Gear-Up, to make it perform better for my type of riding. I will also be modifying the basic rig to accommodate my preferred method of hauling gear and essential tools for riding in desolate places. Life is good.

Modifications I have made to my Ural, "Gear-Up"

As time goes by, I will be adding things to my Gear-Up, to make it per ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2007 12:00pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling in Death Valley, January / February, 2007 : In this gallery you will find photos taken during our trip to Death valley in late January and early February of 2007. Life is good.

Ural-a-ling in Death Valley, January / February, 2007

In this gallery you will find photos taken during our trip to Death va ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2007 9:55pm AKDT

My Dodge Ram 3500 Dually : This will be a gallery of my Dodge Ram 3500 Dually truck. It is a 2003, equipped with the Cummins 5.9 diesel engine and the 48RE automatic transmission. I have already made many modifications to the truck and will add photos to document this ongoing process. Life is good.

My Dodge Ram 3500 Dually

This will be a gallery of my Dodge Ram 3500 Dually truck. It is a 200 ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2007 4:17pm AKDT

"Dirty Face" dual sport rally 2007 :

"Dirty Face" dual sport rally 2007

Updated: Oct 21, 2007 11:17am AKDT

Ural head experiment :

Ural head experiment

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 5:10pm AKDT

CJ's ride around America tour. :

CJ's ride around America tour.

Updated: Oct 01, 2007 8:03pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling at the "Black Dog" dual sport rally, 2007 :

Ural-a-ling at the "Black Dog" dual sport rally, 2007

Updated: Sep 24, 2007 10:13am AKDT

Mixed photos, no particular subject : This is just a place to put stuff I am working on. Or to put things I want to place on the net in postings to other groups

Mixed photos, no particular subject

This is just a place to put stuff I am working on. Or to put things I ...

Updated: Sep 11, 2007 8:41pm AKDT

Assorted Sport Bike photos :

Assorted Sport Bike photos

Updated: Sep 11, 2007 8:19pm AKDT

PNWet Fest Sept 2007 : In September of 2007, the PNW members of "Adv-Rider's", joined in celebration of the fine weather and wonderful riding area located near Vista Park, in southwestern Washington. Life is good.

PNWet Fest Sept 2007

In September of 2007, the PNW members of "Adv-Rider's", joined in cele ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2007 1:41pm AKDT

Ocean Shores trip 2007 :

Ocean Shores trip 2007

Updated: Aug 31, 2007 10:07pm AKDT

Pacific Northwest GS Rally, Melo Wa. August 2007 :

Pacific Northwest GS Rally, Melo Wa. August 2007

Updated: Aug 15, 2007 1:41pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling in the "Dead Zone" :

Ural-a-ling in the "Dead Zone"

Updated: Jul 02, 2007 4:04pm AKDT

Ural-aling in the Cascade Mountians near Cashmere :

Ural-aling in the Cascade Mountians near Cashmere

Updated: May 30, 2007 1:05am AKDT

Desert 100, Dual Sport Rally, 2007 :

Desert 100, Dual Sport Rally, 2007

Updated: Apr 17, 2007 8:03am AKDT

Ural-a-ling in Death Valley January / February 2006 : This year me and my friend Don, rode our Ural side-hack rigs in and around Death Valley. We covered over 1,200 miles while riding every road that was open in the park. There were times when if it had not been for the two wheel drive on our rigs we would not have made it through the deep sand, ice and snow. Life is good.

Ural-a-ling in Death Valley January / February 2006

This year me and my friend Don, rode our Ural side-hack rigs in and ar ...

Updated: Jan 08, 2007 12:19pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling in the Copper Canyon :

Ural-a-ling in the Copper Canyon

Updated: Oct 30, 2006 8:55pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling at the "Stanley Stomp" in Idaho 2006 : From August 16th till the 20th Don and I rode our Urals in the mountains of central Idaho. We had a great time exploring old logging and mining roads in the area. Life is good.

Ural-a-ling at the "Stanley Stomp" in Idaho 2006

From August 16th till the 20th Don and I rode our Urals in the mountai ...

Updated: Aug 23, 2006 12:31pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling in Moab and surounding areas : In late April and early May of 2006, my long time riding partner Don and I rode our Ural side-car rigs in and around Moab Utah and the "Four Corner's" area of the USA. We had a wonderful time riding through some of the most spectacular county in the western hemisphere. Life is good.

Ural-a-ling in Moab and surounding areas

In late April and early May of 2006, my long time riding partner Don a ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2006 9:38am AKDT

Ural, Gear-Up : In this gallery I will store photos of my Russian motorcycle. It is a Russian copy of the old "Air Head" style BMW. My bike is a 2005, model they call the "Gear-Up". It has selectable two wheel drive and reverse. I will be making many modifications to the bike as time goes on, all to make it better for the off road adventures I have planed for it. Life is good.

Ural, Gear-Up

In this gallery I will store photos of my Russian motorcycle. It is a ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2006 8:44pm AKDT

1982 Harley-Davidson FXWG : THIS BIKE IS FOR SALE, $10,000.00 comes with MANY parts contact me if your interested. In May of 1982, I bought my first brand new Harley, over the years it has gone through many changes from stock to show bike to RAT. This is how it now looks in it's RAT configuration. The engine is fitted with an S&S Big Bore Kit, it is now at 88 cubic inchs, Anderews AB cam, Crane H-4 single fire dual plug ignition. After I took the Tubo-charger off the bike, I sold all of the fancy painted parts and bolted on some old dented and scruffy things, brush painted it OD Green and made it a RAT. Don't judge a book by it's cover, it may look like shit but it runs like HELL. Life is good.

1982 Harley-Davidson FXWG

THIS BIKE IS FOR SALE, $10,000.00 comes with MANY parts contact me if ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2006 9:31am AKDT

Dave and Donna go camping : Me and my wife Donna, recently went on our first camping trip together using the truck and camper combination, we had a GREAT time. We stayed at four different State Parks, two were next to the Pacific Ocean, one next to the south end of Puget Sound, the other near a State Forest that included an ORV park where rode our Dual Sport motorcycles. One of the hi-lights of the trip was when we visited a huge game park where we could drive through and feed the many different type of animals. Having a full grown Buffalo or Elk stick it's head into your truck while your feeding it can be a bit unnerving but it was fun. I hope you enjoy the photos as much we did the trip. Life is good.

Dave and Donna go camping

Me and my wife Donna, recently went on our first camping trip together ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2005 9:15pm AKDT

D.R.I.P.S. ( Dual sport Riders In Puget Sound ) : In this gallery I will store photos taken during rides in which the local Dual sport riders known as the "DRIPS" have participated. Life is good.

D.R.I.P.S. ( Dual sport Riders In Puget Sound )

In this gallery I will store photos taken during rides in which the lo ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2005 9:10pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling in Canada, 9-05 : In September of 05, me and my friend Don, rode our Ural Gear-Up's, to Canada, to participate in a on-off road rally. We covered over 1,000 miles in three days. Approximately 400 miles were ridden on very rough dirt roads or trails, up and down mountains, over creeks and through the woods. Life is good.

Ural-a-ling in Canada, 9-05

In September of 05, me and my friend Don, rode our Ural Gear-Up's, to ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2005 9:45pm AKDT

Ural-a-ling, in Idaho :

Ural-a-ling, in Idaho

Updated: Aug 10, 2005 3:53pm AKDT

I, was a Soldier once, and young. : This gallery will be used to honor those brave men who fought along side of me in Vietnam. I served in the 1st. Inf. Div. ( The Big Red One ) from June of 1967 till January of 1969. I would like to dedicate it to the memory of one of my best friends who was killed at "Fire Base Rita", here's to SP4 Mike Alongi, you are not forgotten. Ours was a Noble cause, damn anyone who thinks otherwise. Life then was rather tough, now, life is good. SPECIAL NOTICE, Please note, some of these photos taken of me and my Track, or any other subject in this gallery were taken by others, if anyone recognizes a photo that they took let me know and I will make sure you get credit for the photo.

I, was a Soldier once, and young.

This gallery will be used to honor those brave men who fought along si ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2005 6:52pm AKDT

Dirt biking in eastern Washington : Here are some photos of the beautiful terrain in the eastern part of Washington State. Life is good.

Dirt biking in eastern Washington

Here are some photos of the beautiful terrain in the eastern part of W ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2005 2:04pm AKDT

PNWGB2005 :

PNWGB2005

Updated: Jun 02, 2005 11:11am AKDT

Dual Sporting in Death Valley, January 2005 : On January 20th, I loaded five dual sport bikes into my trailer and headed to Death Valley. I left behind cold rain, snow and ice as I trucked south to warmer and dryer climes. I and my riding partners enjoyed 9 days of riding in the sun and sand of the desert. Life is good.

Dual Sporting in Death Valley, January 2005

On January 20th, I loaded five dual sport bikes into my trailer and he ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2005 7:58am AKDT

Puget Sound Big Trailies : In this gallery I will share photos taken during rides with the "Puget Sound Big Trailies", a group of dual sport riders here in the Northwest. Life is good.

Puget Sound Big Trailies

In this gallery I will share photos taken during rides with the "Puget ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2004 10:18pm AKDT

Cyco-Active, GPS Ride, 04 : The folks who run "Cyco-Active" a store for off road motorcycle supplies, puts on a GPS Ride that is attended by many who live in the Northwest. This year I went on this ride and had a great time. We rode over some of the most remote terrain you can get to in Washington State, on old logging roads and mining trails, some overgrown and extremely narrow with cliffs along the side. Being a person who is not comfortable with heights or narrow roads I was not in my comfort zone for much of the trip but I will go again next year because as an old saying goes, "Don't let your fears get in the way of your dreams." My dream is to "live" my life until I die. Life is good.

Cyco-Active, GPS Ride, 04

The folks who run "Cyco-Active" a store for off road motorcycle suppli ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2004 8:28am AKDT

2nd. Annual British Columbia Dual Sport Festival : I was invited to again ride in beautiful British Columbia with my Canadian Dual Sport friends. We rode for three days in torrential rain, warm sunshine and SNOW. Across muddy washes, up and down incredibly steep rock covered hills and some of the twistiest paved roads imaginable. A great time was had by all and plans were laid to do it again next year. Life is good.

2nd. Annual British Columbia Dual Sport Festival

I was invited to again ride in beautiful British Columbia with my Cana ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2004 12:05pm AKDT

North West Bomber's, Camp out and summer trip 08-04 : In early August of 04, the "Northwest Bomber's" our diesel truck club held it's 2nd. annual Camp-out, in the pan handle of northern Idaho. We had a great time riding bikes and quads off road, boating on the river,eating great food and just enjoying each others company. On the way home from the camp-out Donna and I visited several Washington State Parks, explored a cave, dug fossils and relaxed. Life is good.

North West Bomber's, Camp out and summer trip 08-04

In early August of 04, the "Northwest Bomber's" our diesel truck club ...

Updated: Aug 17, 2004 5:02am AKDT

BMW national rally at Spokane Washington and the "ADV-Rider" rally in Ouray Colorado : I attended the BMW nation rally in Spokane Washington, and had a great time riding in the forests of Washington and Idaho. From there I went to Ouray Colorado, where a "HIGH" time was had by all. We rode our Dual Sport bikes to almost 13,000 feet of elevation, got rained on covered with sleet and even a little bit of snow. Life is good.

BMW national rally at Spokane Washington and the "ADV-Rider" rally in Ouray Colorado

I attended the BMW nation rally in Spokane Washington, and had a great ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2004 2:20pm AKDT

Dual Sporting in northeastern Oregon : I attended a BMW rally in and around John Day Oregon. While there I rode my R1150GS through some spectacular country, met new friends and rode with old ones. Life is good.

Dual Sporting in northeastern Oregon

I attended a BMW rally in and around John Day Oregon. While there I r ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2004 1:47pm AKDT

Dual-Sporting, in the Mt. Baker area : Me and Mike rode our Dual-Sport motorcycles in the area around Mt. Baker, the second biggest valcano in Washington State. This was the first time me and Mike rode together, we had a great time. Life is good.

Dual-Sporting, in the Mt. Baker area

Me and Mike rode our Dual-Sport motorcycles in the area around Mt. Bak ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2004 8:46pm AKDT

How to install a kick starter on the DRZ400S : This is one of the best modifications that I have done to the DRZ400S. Stock, this bike does not have a kick starter, this is something I was never comfortable with. The Kick Starter Kit, that is sold by Suzuki lists the kit as only fitting the DRZ400E, the kit WILL FIT the DRZ400S, the DRZ400S cylinder head is not machined to accept the manual decompression lever, so it and it's associated parts are not used, the rest of the kit bolts right in. A couple of weeks ago while deep into some very nasty mountain terrain, the battery failed and I had a Hell of a time getting back to where the truck was parked. That was it, never again, I decided to install the kicker. In this gallery you will find detailed step by step photos and commentary describing how to accomplish this task. Life is good.

How to install a kick starter on the DRZ400S

This is one of the best modifications that I have done to the DRZ400S. ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2004 12:43pm AKDT

Death Valley Daze, January, 23rd-25th, 04 : This was my first time attending "Death Valley Daze". I had a great time meeting more members of the ADV-Riders list and riding the many miles of dirt roads cris-crossing the beautiful but forsaken land in and around Death Valley. Life is good.

Death Valley Daze, January, 23rd-25th, 04

This was my first time attending "Death Valley Daze". I had a great t ...

Updated: May 06, 2004 5:51pm AKDT

Modifications to my DRZ400S : I really like my DRZ400S, but I can't leave anything stock for long. Here are some photos of the modifications I have made so far. This is a work in progress as I come across new parts that I feel will make the bike better I will add them. As you can see, some of the things I changed, I have changed again as I found better parts. My bikes are never finished, I take the opportunity to improve them whenever I can. Life is good

Modifications to my DRZ400S

I really like my DRZ400S, but I can't leave anything stock for long. H ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2004 5:28pm AKDT

"Northwest Bombers", Whidbey Island Gathering : The "Northwest Bombers" held an event at Jeff's house today where we shared our skills and helped each other work on our trucks. Valves were set, springs and shocks changed, fuel systems were modified and I had help in installing a CB in my truck. It was another great event. Life is good.

"Northwest Bombers", Whidbey Island Gathering

The "Northwest Bombers" held an event at Jeff's house today where we s ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2004 8:50am AKDT

Jack and Dave, go for a ride in the snow : It was a balmy day, yeah right, 26 degrees and overcast skies. My friend Jack called and asked if I wanted to go riding, like a fool I said yes. It really was a fun day, we got up to 2,100 feet of elevation before the snow got to deep to continue. Some folks own motorcycles, me and my friends ride them. Life is good.

Jack and Dave, go for a ride in the snow

It was a balmy day, yeah right, 26 degrees and overcast skies. My fri ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2003 10:29pm AKDT

Modifications I have made to my BMW, R1150 GS and R80G/S : I have made many Changes to my R1150 GS, all of these items have been either home made from scratch or are factory made items that have been changed to improve thier usefulness. I have also started to modify my R80G/S, pictures will be added as the work progresses. Life is good.

Modifications I have made to my BMW, R1150 GS and R80G/S

I have made many Changes to my R1150 GS, all of these items have been ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2003 1:29pm AKDT

Northwest Bombers, Truck Modification Festival : I have just recently bought a new Dodge Ram 3500 dually, I have been introduced to the big truck hop up world by a group known as the "Northwest Bombers". These folks enjoy modifying their trucks and participating in different types of competition, sled pulling, mud racing, etc. I have decided to leave my truck stock for the time being, who knows how long I will be able to resist the call of the horse power demons. Life is good.

Northwest Bombers, Truck Modification Festival

I have just recently bought a new Dodge Ram 3500 dually, I have been i ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2003 6:10pm AKDT

BC, ADVride and tire patching festival : I was invited up to British Columbia, ( Canada ) to participate in a weekend of riding dirt and paved roads in the mountains. It was great, I had two flat tires one that had to be replaced, Chris had one flat tire, Scooter almost hit a dog and had a slow speed crash, Colin kept dropping his bike, no one was hurt, all the bikes are in good shape, life is good.

BC, ADVride and tire patching festival

I was invited up to British Columbia, ( Canada ) to participate in a w ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2003 6:44am AKDT

The Ride To Rat Trap Pass : Today, me and my friend Mike, rode our BMW's on many different forest service roads including #2700, which goes over Rat Trap Pass. The weather is unusually nice for this time of year and we took advantage of it. The trees in the high country are starting to turn colors, the roads were in good shape, life is good.

The Ride To Rat Trap Pass

Today, me and my friend Mike, rode our BMW's on many different forest ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2003 10:55pm AKDT

Republic Rally, Canada, and the Stanley Stomp : I attended the BMW rally in Republic Washington, then rode with friends up into Canada where we rode many interesting roads and had a chance to view the magnificent scenery around Jasper. While in Canada the air was filled with the smoke from many large forest fires so the photos are somewhat dim. From Canada we rode down to Stanley Idaho, where we participated in another BMW rally, the Stanley Stomp. I had a great time, life is good.

Republic Rally, Canada, and the Stanley Stomp

I attended the BMW rally in Republic Washington, then rode with friend ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2003 12:15pm AKDT

Some of my toys : I don't hunt anymore but I still enjoy shooting at the local range or better yet at abandoned gravel pits and such up in the mountains. Always remember that we as citizens of the United States of America, have the "RIGHT" to bare arms, never let this be taken away from the honest law abiding citizen. Life is good.

Some of my toys

I don't hunt anymore but I still enjoy shooting at the local range or ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2003 8:06pm AKDT

Dave and Don's, Wanderlust Road Trip 6-03 : On May 28th., 03, me and my long time riding partner Don, hit the road, we made it back home on June 20th., 03. We traveled from our homes in Washington State across Idaho, Montana, North Dakota into Nothern Minnesota where we visited family and friends. We then made our way back to Washington via South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. We covered over 4,500 miles traveling on paved back roads and dirt or gravel Forest Service Roads. We also traveled through the Devils Tower area, rode over Bear Tooth Pass and rode over the Hwy. to the Sun in Glacier National Park. We had a great Time, life is good.

Dave and Don's, Wanderlust Road Trip 6-03

On May 28th., 03, me and my long time riding partner Don, hit the road ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2003 10:54am AKDT

Touring the Rocky Mountains by Motorcycle : In late June of 02, my friends Jim on his Harley Road Glide, and Tim on his BMW-RT, accompanyied me on my BMW-GS, on a tour of the Rocky Mountains. We left from our homes in Washington State, and rode through the States of Oregon; Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, then into Alberta Canada and Britsh Columbia Canada. We then crossed back into the USA and Washington State at the little town of Sumas. We rode for ten days covering 4,312 miles, taking our time to see the wonderful country and take a lot of pictures. The pictures taken while we were in "Monument Valley" are cloudy looking because of the smoke from the forest fires that were burning out of control in Colorado, the smoke was so thick at times it burnt your eyes. Life is good.

Touring the Rocky Mountains by Motorcycle

In late June of 02, my friends Jim on his Harley Road Glide, and Tim o ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 8:17pm AKDT

Death Valley, : I attended the AirHead Rally this year in Death Valley, I had a great time riding around in the desert and the surrounding mountains. When I left my home in Granite Falls, Washington, the temperature was 28 degrees, the roads were covered with ice, I reluctantly loaded the bike in the back of my truck and headed south. The weather in the Death Valley area was great no rain, lots of sunshine and it wasn't hot. A "cool" time was had by all. Life is good.

Death Valley,

I attended the AirHead Rally this year in Death Valley, I had a great ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 7:12pm AKDT

Northwest views and sun sets : This is going to be a gallery to store some of my favorite photos of sun sets and special places.

Northwest views and sun sets

This is going to be a gallery to store some of my favorite photos of s ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 6:17pm AKDT

Washington Forest Service Roads : These are pictures taken while me and friends of mine explored the many forest service roads that cover the State of Washington. I will take pictures of the same scenes at differnt times of the year to show the contrast the seasons have on the landscape. Life is good.

Washington Forest Service Roads

These are pictures taken while me and friends of mine explored the man ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 5:34pm AKDT

Recon of Forest Service Roads #17 and #18, in Washington State. : Me and Al, rode our BMW GS's, on some of Washington's remote forest service roads, the views that can be had from the tops of the mountains and ridges is sometimes quite spectacular. Come along on our ride and see for yourself. Life is good.

Recon of Forest Service Roads #17 and #18, in Washington State.

Me and Al, rode our BMW GS's, on some of Washington's remote forest se ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 5:05pm AKDT

Trip to and from the "Bear Tooth" Rally : Me and my friend Alan, rode our GS's, from Washington State to the rally just outside of Red Lodge Montana. On the way there and back we rode over some very nasty gravel and dirt roads, visited ghost towns and toured through Yellow Stone and Glacier national parks. Life is good

Trip to and from the "Bear Tooth" Rally

Me and my friend Alan, rode our GS's, from Washington State to the ral ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 3:54pm AKDT

Logging Road Fun : Me and my friend Ray decided to have some fun playing on the logging roads just outside of Granite Falls Washington, come along for the ride. I am going to expand this gallery to include some of our more adventures escipades. There are some places that one probably should not try to ride a motorcycle, NOT!! Life is good.

Logging Road Fun

Me and my friend Ray decided to have some fun playing on the logging r ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 2:55pm AKDT

The right tools make all the differance. : I am tired of paying someone else to change my motorcycle tires. With as many bikes as I have paying someone to put new tires on becomes very costly real soon. I picked up this tire changer and now do all my own tire swaps. This tool makes a hard job a lot easier, tools really do make the differance. Life is good.

The right tools make all the differance.

I am tired of paying someone else to change my motorcycle tires. With ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 2:36pm AKDT

Forest Service Road #49, the ride to Sloan Peak. : Me and my friend Ray rode our bikes to the end of Forest service road #49, fifty miles back into the wilds of the Cascade mountain range. We came across many streams and large trees, the air was clean, it was very peaceful. Life is good.

Forest Service Road #49, the ride to Sloan Peak.

Me and my friend Ray rode our bikes to the end of Forest service road ...

Updated: May 10, 2003 2:27pm AKDT