Rain delayed getting my motorcycle. But today’s respite from the downpour allowed me to pick up the motorcycle . My friend Gary gave me a ride to Jack Maggs Agency (notary) to transfer the title.
After I picked up the bike, I had enough sunlight to head over to Schenley Park to get this picture.
I planned to look at multiple motorcycles today (in order): 1983 Honda CM250, 2004 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1986 Suzuki Intruder VS700, and a 1985 Honda Rebel. I ended up getting the second one I looked at.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t take the motorcycle home today because we need a notary to transfer the titles. The owner said I’ll have to wait until Tuesday.
Here’s one of the advertised pictures of the motorcycle I got.
The motorcycle at the car wash after washing and waxing it.
Just installed new taillights.
Just passed 6000 miles! I’ve ridden it 1000 miles since I got it at the beginning of October.
Sunset on my way down Mt. Hamilton Road.
One of the observatories on the Copernicus Peak of Mt. Hamilton.
Rode up Hamilton Road to the Lick Observatory. The Lick Observatory is on Copernicus Peak, the highest point near San Jose (4360 ft). This is the path I took.
Hamilton Road has some scary sections. Very tight turns with high dropoffs, turns with loose rock, narrow roads with oncoming traffic, and bumpy pavement. I felt vertigo in some parts and thought I won’t make it up. Here are some pics from the trip.
I got lost on my way to lunch at Costco; the intersection between Capitol Expressway and S Capitol Ave was confusing.
The old air filter cap that I replaced. Note the holes look like they have been removed using a blade.
Everyone meet Elle. Elle meet everyone. Elle is a 1988 Kawasaki Eliminator EL250-B2. This is her full specification.
