Brad's Harley Life and Times.

Well, I bought another Harley, why not!

Here it is, a 2001 FLHRI-Road King

Screaming Eagle 95in big bore kit.

It has 125,540 miles, so it's seen some blacktop!

Chuck and I looked at a Soft tail that belonged to a friend of mine, Galen.  He had a garage full of Harley's. His wife has 2 and he had 2.   He also wanted to buy a new Road King.  I think that he was informed that to get a new one, he would need clear some space.   

Any ways, after Chuck left us, Anthony asked if I would see if he still would sell to him.  I suggested that he wait form a time, to be sure he was serious.

About 2 months later, I called Galen went to see him. We discussed Anthony buying the soft tail.   I was interested in the FLH and ask for a price, he said he would think on it.

 My interest in ridding again was ignited after the Chuck's Memorial Ride in Medford.   For me, it was remembering some enjoyable times on the road with my friend, Bob Morrell.

He and I ,  went on many great ride events,  Redwood Run many times, 

Laughlin, NV., Carson City, NV was always on my birthday.   Bridgeport and many dealer rides  and HOG rides.

Being a commercial fisherman at the time.  In 1988, I had a very profitable season.   Bob Morrell had purchased a Harley a short time before the end of the season.  It absolutely steered my interest. So I figured I owed myself a bonus for doing so well in the years profit.

Bob found me a very good bike at the right price.  My first Harley!

Bob being a very good mechanic, built him a shop in the garage of his girl friend Bev's home.

During the off season I ended up just hanging out at Bobs shop.  We spent a lot of time ridding and working in his shop.  I would do all kinds of things to help out in the shop and it was fun for me.

This photo is after a major drive train upgrade 

by Bob Davis @ MOTO WORKS.

The drive belt finally gave up after 130K

to change it was extensive , so might as well upgrade.

New tires perks it up don't you think.