Early Spring Ride

 

Got out on the K100 the other day for the first time since January. She ran great ! I kept the battery up by giving it a charge every couple weeks for a couple hours .I also did an oil change using Shell Rotella 15/40 .I heard it has lots of detergent so I figured I'd give the inside of my motor a bath.She has a shade under 27,000 miles on her.Had 12,000 on it when I first got her on the road in 2018 after the previous owner let her sit in his son's heated basement for 15 years. I always did oil changes every 3000 miles so it's probably real clean in there but you never know and besides I may just head out on one of those months long cross country camping trips with her.Been itching to hit the road on one of these since just before Covid struck.Been searching for a riding partner for this trip too but with no luck so I may have to go it alone.At 73 I'd like some company but still able to do it on my own so.The two questions are : Do I go on the 1988 K100 or the 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T and is 2022 the year I actually take this ride ? Been wanting to go  and wanting to go for what seems like eternity. I do manage to get to ride 400 miles up to my camp in Northern NY but it's not a cross country ride where I'm out there for a couple months living on a motorcycle.So the search continues as I get both these bikes ready. The MG is more comfortable , lighter and lower so I'm leaning towards it. The K is tall somewhat top heavy but I really like it too. It's a tough call.






Well, Yesterday's ride was fun,The K ran well and it was warm enough to stay out for a few hours.Spring is here in New York sort of .It's cold  & foggy today so I think I'll go out into the garage ,light the kerosene heater and work on a bike.It's nice being somewhat retired .