Today I took Eric and Michelle for their first real ride in Texas. They just moved to Leander from New Hampshire earlier this year. I have known them since 2009 when I bought an FZ1 and quickly became a mod on one of the popular FZ1 forums under their tutelage.
They both have beautiful FZ1s. His a blue 2013 and hers a custom painted purple.
I showed up at their house last night driving my Triumph Speed Triple R from Houston. A wonderful home made steak, shrimp and fish dinner along with a nice Stout made up for my accommodations shown below. The unicorn was a snob. Olaf was nice but in a weird uncle kind of way.
We hit the road this morning taking 1431 to Marble Falls then North to Park road 4. While at Ink lake for a photo op (below) I mentioned to Eric that the Triple came with an adjustable dog bone. I am glad I mentioned it because when he took a look he saw a nut was missing from a bolt on my suspension bracket. We were lucky to find a Napa auto parts south of there on 1430 that had the m10 X 1.25 nut I needed for a replacement. No good ride goes without some drama.
After my bike was fixed we headed to Llano for some Coopers BBQ. That is a proper Texas welcome!
From Llano we headed south to 2323 then cut over to Enchanted rock, Willow City Loop and Fredericksburg for chocolate.
After Fredericksburg we took back road to Blanco. Headed north to Marble falls where we had dinner at Bluebonnet for dinner and pie. Then 1431 back to Leander.
Eric and Michelle had a blast and they were both glad someone finally dragged them out for a ride after 9 months of being in Texas.
I look forward to riding with them again soon.