I went to MacKay's

I went to Mackays Cycle and Marine Thursday and Don, one of Pat's mechanics installed my new rear tire. I always buy the Bridgestone Excedra for Cindy. The Bridgestones get at least a third more mileage than other tires I've tried (Dunlop and Perelli).
If I ever buy a much needed motorcycle stand I'll just drop off the wheel, taking it off the bike myself and saving $15.00. I know its not that money but it is money and its not difficult to remove a wheel with the stand. Also when I get the stand, it'll much easier for me to change the oil. One of these days soon I'll modernize but until then Mackays does a fine job for $40. for the rear and $30. for the front tire change.

The old tire, it was time to change, don't you think so? I've went longer, but why take chances?


The new, much better looking tire. I had right at 15000 miles on my old one. Thats some good mileage for me.


Cindy sitting and waiting for her turn (this pic is way out of focus :().

Cove Creek Bridge

Heres a through truss bridge I rode across a couple of years ago. Its Cove Creek Bridge, built 1957/1958.If you go North on Hwy 92 from Plumerville then make a right on Hwy 124, you cant miss it. If you keep going you'll get to the community of Martinville and enventually Damascus which is at the intersection of Hwy 65. These are all good country riding roads, I enjoy riding this area and do it as much as I can.
The Eastern approach to the bridge.


The bridge.


This is a view to the North from the bridge.

The two pictures below courtesy of A.H.T.D.

Mystery Photos

I wish I could remember where these pictures were taken, unfortunately I can't. I like them though and I know for certain they were taken somewhere in North Eastern or North Central Arkansas. Im sure I'll run by them again next year and I'll update this entry.


I believe this is Greers Ferry Lake, but I'm not positive.

Hattiesville, Ar.

If you go North on 105 from Atkins, take 247 to the East or from Morrilton take 95/247 North. You'll ride into some really nice farm country and eventually end up at Hattiesville. You can stop at the country store and get a drink or something to eat. Theres nothing exiting about these roads except the scenary, which to me makes it a good ride.

Heres Zach and I at the country store in Hattiesville. Thats me in the blue with my summer riding tan.
Thursday Cindy gets her new tire, then I can start riding again before it gets too cold. Yes it gets too cold for me in the Winter. If my hands are cold and numb and I'm just miserably cold then what the point of riding? I save my gas and bike till I can enjoy it. There will always be those Indian Summer days this winter. I'll get some days to ride.

Work

Why is it that I always work on the best riding days?

The Treaty of 1817

In Honor of all those who have served their country in war or in peace. May the flag always stand for freedom and as a tribute to those who have given a part of their lives so that others may live free.

This Monument with plaque is at the intersection of Hwy 124 and 285 West of Martinville, Ar. Its on a ridge line with Hwy 285 going downhill towards Conway, Ar.
The plaque was an unexpected find along the highway. Its been there since 1965.
Its self explanatory. Sound like the white guys got a good deal once again.