66 Motor Palace

Buying a paper map today! With 128 miles between Hanksville and Mexican Hat 3.3 gallons should be plenty. The problem was we weren't absolutely sure it was 128 miles. The computer maps were giving different estimates and route variations when we were planning the night before. Luckily even the highest estimate put us in range  as long as we didn't get lost or do any extra sightseeing and it wasn't all up hill. Turns out it was 128, mostly down hill, and we didn't get lost. We both had a gallon to spare! No signal here Edward Abbey Country I read a book called "The Monkey Wrench Gang" about 25 years ago. It's a cat and mouse story about a group who is trying to prevent the Glen Canyon Dam (Lake Powell) mostly with sabotage. It's a good read but had slipped my mind 'til our friend Gavin reminded me. Ed Abby was a passionate writer who knew and loved this area as much as anyone. After reading his book I figured I had an idea what it would look like. I...

Stuff you find when cleaning old files. 1966 Jeep CJ5 1955 BMW R50 Wall of Death Fans Wall of Death 2002 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Erasing pinstripes from Road King Road King and Sportster at Joshua Tree BMW R50 and Yamaha YM-1 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster Rudy's old Car Triumph Bonneville and BMW R80G/S Jawa Speedway Rudy's Brother Joshua Tree BMW R80G/S

First, thank you to everyone who commented and emailed your feedback on helmets, we're probably going to put that one on ice for awhile. I had another Birthday Monday so Lori baked a pie and we had special Birthday Tacos for dinner. Apple Strawberry Pie with Lori's "Dustbowl" crust. Lori bought me a pair of Made in USA '78 cut Levi 501s! I made a Bonsai run to Vegas Tuesday for the Project Show. Don and Jason of Schott showed their 100th Anniversary Jackets and will release images soon. Start saving, they're real nice and will be available in limited quantities. Dickies has expanded the 1922 line to include three styles of selvedge denim jeans and an expanded range of shirts all Made in USA. We'll have some in stock in time for spring and summer riding. I don't have pictures from inside the show 'cause I don't want to get killed by the designers or exhibitors.  Dawn Patrol About a year ago I read of a legendary Route 66 restaurant and...

Mike Hodis of Rising Sun Jeans hosted a post Inspiration party Sunday with all the trimmings. Rising Sun hand crafts denim and work wear on antique sewing machines using traditional techniques and the highest quality materials. Mike's passion for quality is only rivaled by his knowledge and skill. Took the R100S out Santiago Canyon to try out the new throttle cables...they work, and had lunch at the Silverado Cafe . This place is pretty good. It reminds me of the cafes found in small towns far away from California. The waitress was real nice, the food was good, and lunch was less than $10 including coffee! I'm going to try breakfast next time. Cafe Racer Lunch Counter at Silverado Cafe I was honored to be allowed to drink from Rosemary's pretty cat mug. We got more Schott 141 Cafes and 689H Retro Horsehides. We're still waiting for  Women's One Stars. The NHRA Winter Nationals were this week and I hung around the ...