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Bikes -and- Booher is a blog about motorcycles, primarily cruisers. I'll talk about accessories, modifications and fixes. I'll test drive new models and let you know how they handle. I'll blog during my trips and share my adventures, often covered with a layer or two of road grime and a cold beverage parked in my left hand. In addition, I'll be adding a calendar of rider events and hoping to get plenty of feedback from readers.




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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Sturgis isn’t for everyone. But you don’t need a huge rally with its traffic jams, scarce hotel rooms and expensive food to connect with other motorcycle riders.

Lessons learned from the road

Monday, July 20, 2009

Earlier this month, the Boohers (Steve and Chris) took a week-long bike trip through parts of New Mexico and Colorado with the Villhauers (Denny and Melissa). Perhaps you read my trip entries. If you did, thanks.

Day Seven: Home, sweet home

Saturday, July 11, 2009

You want to know what it feels like to ride a motorcycle through western Kansas? Go run a marathon against a stiff wind while wearing a leather jacket on a hot, humid day.

Day Six: Time to head for home

Saturday, July 11, 2009

It’s Friday and it’s time to turn the bikes east and head for home. Unfortunately, central Colorado is a long way from Northwest Missouri and it’s going to take a couple of days to get back to Joetown.

Day Five: Fear and loathing at high altitude

Friday, July 10, 2009

Ok, Dillon is only about 35 miles from Leadville, so if you’re looking at the mileage I’ve listed and thinking I’m over inflating the miles we traveled, let me explain.

Day Four: It's the people you meet

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Often the most memorable moments on a motorcycle aren’t created by the miles you’ve ridden or the sights you’ve seen. Sometimes, it’s the people you meet, totally by chance.

Day Three: Taos rules

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

After battling storms the day before, we left Eagle Nest early and rode the long way to Taos through the resort towns of Red River and Qwesta.

Day Two: The storms descend

Monday, July 6, 2009

Day Two started with a fast run through the nothingness of the Oklahoma Panhandle and ended 26 miles short of our planned destination, Taos. More on that later.

Day One: We tangle with a Rowdy Beaver

Sunday, July 5, 2009

No matter which direction you head, riding across Kansas is never a treat. But Sunday’s ride was actually bearable compared to a couple of years ago when we rode straight west on U.S. Highway 36 into a stiff wind from the southwest. By the time we hit the Colorado border, we were worn out.

The oil-changing tradition

Friday, July 3, 2009

Every rider should learn to change oil in his or her motorcycle. Here's one way to do it.

Meet Big Blue

Thursday, July 2, 2009

This is a blog about motorcycles, primarily cruisers, but all kinds really. I don’t care if you ride a Harley, Honda, Star, Triumph, Kawasaki or Suzuki. You can ride a sport bike, a Goldwing or a scooter and that’s fine with me. Most people ride a bike they are comfortable with and one they can afford.

TEXAS TALES: DAY SEVEN

Monday, May 14, 2007

Day Seven: Harrison, Ark., to St. Joseph, Mo.

TEXAS TALES: DAY SIX

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Day Six: Livingston, Texas, to Harrison, Ark.

TEXAS TALES: DAY FIVE

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Day Five: South Padre Island to Livingston, Texas

TEXAS TALES: DAY FOUR

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Day Four: Laredo to South Padre Island

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