The Redshad got that Yamaha on the road today.. These guys that keep their motorcycles so clean, are sure a suspicious bunch, aren't they.. Redshad got that puppy running like a watch and we just had to give it the once over.. I gotta say, the Green Vulcan wasn't performing up to it's usual peak performance and I remembered that I had run that sucker pretty hard and was close to reserve when I parked it the other day.. Filled 'er up at the closest Fina and topped off the tank on Redshad's bike, then made a beeline to Strokers' .. Since it was just before noon, we had an intense hankering for one of those good hamburghers with extra grease on the side... Early as it was, the place wasn't jammed with the usual crowd so we just visited with a few of the bikers that were around.. Course there was a lot of conversation about all the "customs" on the floor.. Seems that Rick was in Vegas at a Dealers show out there.. Since he's become one of the celebrity builders, Rick Fairless doesn't stick around much.. I sure miss the old thing when I get a chance to visit.. Redshad and I bailed out and made a run out to Grapevine . Dennis Wagner was in Orlando (damn.. these guys sure run around a lot, don't they?) His lovely wife Bonnie has "retired" and doesn't spend much time in the dealership, anymore... So.. the Redshad and I had to be satisfied with terrorizing the sales, tech and parts help.. LOL.. Real nice to visit with all those good guys and look at all the new stuff that is going to be available, next year.. Dennis is clearing out his stock and clearing the floors for the new models which are on the way, so there isn't much to look at.. Next stop was the world famous Wilhoite's in downtown Grapevine and lo and behold, there was about half those guys from Strokers' in there.. Of course the ladies that hang out in Wilhoite's, are all lovely and most gracious creatures.. Gotta love 'em.. hmmm.. I don't suppose they can help it, if they are all mostly Yuppies... lol.. They are shore purty.. We did our share of flirting and fellowshiping, then we hit it once again.. By the time we made it back to the Meadow Oaks homeland, we were both ready to call it a day.. Can't say that this one was much to brag about, but .. it was definitely a day of "easy riding".. lot's of visiting with old friends and just plain ol' relaxin' and grinnin'.. Thanks Redshad.. sure enjoyed your company, today.. Gotta do 'er again, real soon.. Bill Walker Irving
