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  1. bobmielke

    Inexpensive Leathers

    I'm the sort of biker that's always looking for a bargain. I do a great deal on internet shopping, including all my Christmas shopping. A friend told me of a clothing & luggage site that's the best, bikerleatherplus.com, leather motorcycle jackets, leather jackets, motorcycle jackets . I ordered...
  2. bobmielke

    Washington River House

    I was riding with a friend a few weeks ago when I spotted this scene for just an instant. We were on our way from Hillsboro, OR to Seattle, WA for a pizza. Yup, I said pizza. If you gotta ask you don't like to ride. I made a mental note that this river house was just a few miles down Washington...
  3. bobmielke

    Mileage Test

    I took a 200 mile ride yesterday on my 2008 R3T and watched as the mileage gage hit zero. I continued home and got up the next morning intending to make it to a friend's gas station. The bike died about one mile from the station, just rolled to a stop on the shoulder of the road. I gathered...
  4. bobmielke

    Silver Falls State Park

    I thought I'd try something different this week so a friend & i headed for Silver Falls State Park near Salem, OR. It was a short ride, maybe 128 mile round trip. The weather was hot but the sky was a deep blue and clear. We wanted to photograph a few of the 10 waterfalls at the park. It...
  5. bobmielke

    New Look At An Old Location

    took a ride today to get a "Beauty" shot of the R3T with all the added goodies on it. The 7" taller windscreen looked fine combined with the new top trunk. The custom built seat added comfort & style as did the BrakeWay cruise control. My bike is complete & fun to ride.
  6. bobmielke

    How To Use An R3T

    I clearly love my R3T. It carries me to where I want to go. It takes me cheaply to scenic spots like Canon Beach, where there's a record low tide. It takes me to the Portland Japanese Gardens, where the fealing of beauty and peace give my soul rest and recharge my spirit. Along the way nature is...
  7. bobmielke

    Why Do You Ride?

    Everybody has a differnt reason for riding a motorcycle. I'd like to hear yours. I have several excuses for riding including the fact that it brings me back to sanity. With all the hectic lifestyles we all lead riding is fundamental. It puts things back in order. I have three hobbies...
  8. bobmielke

    New Custom Seat & Trunk

    Finally got the bike the way I want it. I've got the Triumph 7" taller windscreen, Brakeway Cruise Control, Heated Grips, Custome seat by Mr. Ed's Moto Mr. Eds Moto: Mr. Ed's Moto - Accessories for Motorcycling or 541-791-5142, & a huge Shad top trunk that holds two large full face helmets for...
  9. bobmielke

    Mother's Day/Birthday Ride

    I've been waiting for a dry day to ride for weeks. The last nice weekend turned out to be the one where I had to move into my new apartment. I was itching to ride! I never leave home without my camera so I generally combine any ride with an opportunity to capture my surroundings. Sometimes just...
  10. bobmielke

    Recent upgrades to my R3T

    I now have a short list of necessary improvement to make my R3T a true touring beast. I need an air horn & a custom seat. I've just added the BrakeAway Throttle lock & a taller Triumph windscreen. $209 for the windscreen, $200 for the throttle lock. Both are well worth the money. I can look...
  11. bobmielke

    A Ride Gone Wrong

    My friend and I started on the first leg of a ride known locally as the Auferheidi. It begins in Estacada, OR down highway 224 to Lake Detroit and highway 22 East. You continue to Highway 126 before finally turning on highway 19 to Westfir, OR. The ride itself is quite beautiful & scenic. Our...
  12. bobmielke

    Butt Killer To Haceta Head Lighthouse

    Ok, we finally got a dry, sunny day with a high temperature of 71. It sure wasn't 71 when I left my apartment this morning for a 375 mile round trip to Florence, OR. That's the home of the Haceta Head Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse in the United States. I'd been there twice before...
  13. bobmielke

    V & V Leathers

    We finally had a dry day yesterday so I took that opportunity to take a ride with a friend to Vernonia, OR. I had been there the previous weekend to order a custom T-shirt from the shop. They do great work printing on any color shirt using their graphics or yours. I e-mailed them a photograph I...
  14. bobmielke

    Photographing My R3T

    Since one of my hobbies is photography I'm always looking for better lighting, a different angle, more reflections off the pitch black paint or chrome. Here's another capture, while the bike is still clean & shiny. 1250 miles on the Beast now.
  15. bobmielke

    R3T Range and gas Mileage

    I took a 200 mile ride yesterday with the distinct purpose of pushing the limits of the gas tank. Previously I'd ridden 181 miles to where the digital gauge told me I was out of gas. When I filled up, however, I only needed 4.5 gallons to fill up the tank. That tells me the gauge isn't...
  16. bobmielke

    My 1000th Mile Ride

    Finally, a nice, sunny day. So what if it was 35 degrees when I left home? It was a 180 mile ride from Beaverton, OR to Tillamook, OR via Highway 6, then North up the coast on Highway 101 to Canon Beach just South of Seaside, OR. I wanted to photograph the famous Haystack Rock before heading...
  17. bobmielke

    The Custom Seat Will Have To Wait

    I had an appointment to get a custom saddle for my 2008 R3T this morning. Mother Nature had other ideas though as it snowed early this morning, about one inch. It might as well been two feet as far as I'm concerned. I've been on the ground sliding behind my bike in 1/8" of powder so I didn't...
  18. bobmielke

    My 600 mile observations

    I took a short ride today back to Cascade Moto Classics in Beaverton, Oregon to say hi to some great folks. It's my first visit since riding off on my new R3T December 30, 2008. I now have 575 miles on the Beast & needed to make an appointment to get my break-in service at 800 miles. Bike shops...
  19. bobmielke

    Multnomah Falls Ride

    Wow! Another dry day in the Pacific Northwest! Trust me when I say that's rare this time of year. Taking advantage of it I got in another 100 mile ride today to Multnomah Falls along the Columbia River Gorge. I've been there many times before but never on a Rocket. I knew it would make a great...
  20. bobmielke

    My First 100 mile ride

    I couldn't wait any longer. The fog was everywhere & there was a mist in the air. I bundled up in my synthetic riding suit with sweats under everything & headed out from Beaverton, OR on Highway 26W. My goal for this first decent ride was Camp 18, a converted logging camp & now, one of my...
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