1. #1 by markfreeborn - July 9th, 2009 at 18:45

    Steve,

    Wow! Thanks for the great link. Sorta validates hauling the “Roller Skate” all over the country; yes? I still remember when Randy painted it in Emron, and the fumes nearly killed him. Are you still in contact with him? And how has the paint held up?

    Mark

  2. #2 by arthure - June 14th, 2009 at 09:16

    This looks like a wonderful ride, except for the slush. They put down gravel on our road every so often so I know the feeling – for 500 ft. – not 7 miles! I love being out there where nobody is. But a little pavement would be nice.

  3. #3 by mis-magic - June 4th, 2009 at 10:51

    Congratulations, Steve and Maggie! Your daughter is so lovely! Time has flown …

    Kind regards,

    Diane (from Prodigy long ago!)
    witchywomyn@mismagicshouse.com

  4. #4 by Steve Larsen - May 31st, 2009 at 13:47

    Hi Dan,
    Thanks for the comment. It would be fun to see you and Fairy. Most of my traveling is on the bike and I’ve learned that while it is not that far from Phoenix to SoCal, there is no pretty way to get there.

    Steve

  5. #5 by dknappe - May 30th, 2009 at 00:07

    Steve,

    Thanks for the link.

    Watching the Elan in action brought back many fond memories.

    The one thing that struck me the most watching the Leno video was the exhaust note of the Elan. Outside of a racetrack, you’ll never hear anything like that today. It has an attitude to it that today’s cars lack. The sound of a fine English sports car revving up is probably the finest sound exported from England (save the Beatles).

    Road trip to SoCal?

    Dan

  6. #6 by arthure - May 7th, 2009 at 11:28

    The aerial tour is simply wonderful. And where, please, could I find this coffee? The package along is enough to get one moving in the morning.

  7. #7 by mrsmxprof - April 29th, 2009 at 04:36

    As a point of clarification, Professor Bailey also offers group classes and instruction for amateurs of all levels. He also offers schools throughout the country. He has been teaching for 40 years and is the “professor” of motocross.

  8. #8 by Steve Larsen - January 23rd, 2009 at 16:33

    Dick Rubin sent me a good email. I thought I’d share it:
    Steve,
    After completing your survey and musing on the questions below, here are some additional thoughts:
    On your point 1 below, my choices begin with people whose company I enjoy, as it applies to extended trips, >2 days. Time on the road is too precious to spend it with people who don’t genuinely enjoy being with one another. Given social compatibility, riding compatibility is next in line. This can be somewhat elastic but in general speaks to speed comfort, affinity for true motorcycle enjoyable roads (twisties of varying degrees) and time in the saddle needs. For example we prefer setting most intermediate destinations on multi day trips to cover upwards of 500 miles and in some cases up to 600 miles. Human range becomes a factor too: how often are stops other than food/fuel required. We prefer none. While it’s nice to have some technically and mechanically competent folks along (we have traveled with Stu Oltman on occasion, for example), the groups I usually form are usually modestly skilled in the technical department. We can go further here if you like (e.g. dining preferences, punctuality, need to chatter or not, etc.)

    My experience differs on changing riding behavior depending on whether it is a chapter sponsored ride or a personally planned ride. For chapter rides, we usually group people by riding preferences noted above and always allow for outriding. It’s difficult with folks who lack group riding experience and/or have never taken the appropriate group riding seminars offered by GWRRA (I teach them fairly regularly). When I lead a group on shorter rides (day rides or 2 day rides), I may frequently adjust riding style for the group, mainly to allow everyone to get a positive group experience. While this is not my preference, I’ll do it for the good of the club. For the longer range ride I plan and do, responses to point one above are operative. More here if you wish.

    My preferred group size is three or four. Larger groups can get unwieldy. When circumstances placed me in a larger group, I will often outride.

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