Hello to all...
When my Dad passed on a few years back, I ended up with his 78, 100/7 bike. I had ridden dirt bikes as a youngster and into my early twenties. An Ace 90 Hodaka and later a 360 2 stroke Husky.
Early on, our vacations surrounded dad setting up his Ducati and my Hodaka 90 trail bike for a long weekend heading out to eastern Washington.
The Naches river was a favorite of mine. Dad and his buddies would hit the trails. Mom would pack some lunches and we would take off together another direction with our fishing gear into the backcountry. We would follow the river all day looking for the best holes along the way. I have some incredible memories of those days. We always came back to camp with dinner for all. As a kid, life was the best it could be.
As the day died down, I would lay my bedroll by the campfire. It's funny how memories are so strong. I enjoyed the sound of the river a few yards away. The stars above were brilliant, and the day's adventures stayed fresh in my mind. Sleep came easily for a young kid. Mom and dad and the old Chrysler station wagon were parked over by some pine trees and I could hear dad sawing logs.
I had not ridden at all on pavement back then. Today I am wanting to expand my horizons by hitting the back roads throughout Washington state.
More then anything, I plan on strapping on my fishing pole and scoping out some of the streams along the way.
The beemer is a beautiful machine for just this, and am proud to be able to keep Dads old rig on the road, as long as I can.
As a new member, I am looking forward to meeting some of you one day and perhaps hitting the road for some fishing, when time permits.
I want to thank all those that have helped me with some electrical issues recently. I might mention, I have little knowledge other than basic maintenance involving the bike,whether it be electrical or mechanical. My knowledge is better based in woodworking, trout fishing and bluegrass music.
That's my introduction. Thanks, R.Ahrens
When my Dad passed on a few years back, I ended up with his 78, 100/7 bike. I had ridden dirt bikes as a youngster and into my early twenties. An Ace 90 Hodaka and later a 360 2 stroke Husky.
Early on, our vacations surrounded dad setting up his Ducati and my Hodaka 90 trail bike for a long weekend heading out to eastern Washington.
The Naches river was a favorite of mine. Dad and his buddies would hit the trails. Mom would pack some lunches and we would take off together another direction with our fishing gear into the backcountry. We would follow the river all day looking for the best holes along the way. I have some incredible memories of those days. We always came back to camp with dinner for all. As a kid, life was the best it could be.
As the day died down, I would lay my bedroll by the campfire. It's funny how memories are so strong. I enjoyed the sound of the river a few yards away. The stars above were brilliant, and the day's adventures stayed fresh in my mind. Sleep came easily for a young kid. Mom and dad and the old Chrysler station wagon were parked over by some pine trees and I could hear dad sawing logs.
I had not ridden at all on pavement back then. Today I am wanting to expand my horizons by hitting the back roads throughout Washington state.
More then anything, I plan on strapping on my fishing pole and scoping out some of the streams along the way.
The beemer is a beautiful machine for just this, and am proud to be able to keep Dads old rig on the road, as long as I can.
As a new member, I am looking forward to meeting some of you one day and perhaps hitting the road for some fishing, when time permits.
I want to thank all those that have helped me with some electrical issues recently. I might mention, I have little knowledge other than basic maintenance involving the bike,whether it be electrical or mechanical. My knowledge is better based in woodworking, trout fishing and bluegrass music.
That's my introduction. Thanks, R.Ahrens
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