Buell Blast

I got an e-mail the other day from Calvin in Texarkana.

He's been trying to locate a 2008 Buell Blast, but hadn't been able to find a dealer with any in stock. I checked CycleTrader.com and found one at Old Fort Harley Davidson in Fort Smith, AR. It's a bit of a haul, but they're great bikes.

Blasts are wonderful commuter bikes, averaging 70 miles per gallon. I've had my '03 model since I bought it new in '04 and still enjoy it.

Some of the accessories that are worth getting are a locking gas cap (same gas cap as a Buell Cyclone, uses an unkeyed barrel key, got mine from Suburban Harley Davidson in Thiensville, Wisconsin.), the front and rear axel trim covers (I think they're discontinued), and a Buell factory windshield. Saddlebags are a good thing to have as well, I'm partial to the Chase Harper stealth saddlebags. I highly recommend a Corbin seat. I wish I hadn't waited almost 3 years to buy one.

Good sources for these are Motorcycle Accessories Warehouse, and Suburban Harley for the Buell parts. I also have added bar ends, and replaced my stock mirrors.

Calvin's blog is located at: calschurchschool.blogspot.com

Weekend Retrospective

  Yesterday I mowed the backyard, used my string trimmer to trim around the house, fence, backyard, trailers, shed and plants. I also trimmed behind the privets, and mowed behind the fence. I took a photo as the hibiscuses/Rose of Sharon hedges are starting to bloom.

This morning I had intended to ride my motorcycle to Church, and meet a friend for coffee. Well, I was late getting ready because I'm having major back pain today and I wanted to wear contacts. Try putting your contacts in while your back is killing you! Augh. I rode over to Church, but I was fifteen minutes late, so I rode over to the new park on the river that is in Maumelle. I took a photo with my camera phone. It's really pretty. Then my coffee date got cancelled. The new helmet is vented better than any helmet I've ever seen. I had great airflow. I wore sunglasses with my contacts and the helmet. I ate lunch at Taco Bueno (hah), some families came in and every one of the kids was pointing at my bike (I rode the Buell).

Because of the back pain I went to Walmart later in the day and got my prescriptions filled. While waiting for them to be filled I bought some extra combs so I can keep one in the truck, and each of the bikes.. picked out a few t-shirts and some button up shirts for summer wear. I also got some stick on heat pads for back pain (wearing one now as I write this, the heat from it is VERY intense. I like!).

I checked out the automotive section. They have these beanie motorcycle helmets from Bell. They're called the Bandito. Wal-mart is selling a bunch of motorcycle stuff, including tire wet for motorcycles. It says it won't cause slip, etc... but then it cautions not to get on the tread, use on grips or seats. This is probably just the same stuff for a car, but packaged for a motorcycle. Not a good idea. They also had mothers motorcycle polish, and a bunch of accessories for bikes and ATV's.