I just made it to my first David Mann event. It was a cold day, and many folks had ridden out at the crack of dawn to get there for the opening. I however, was spoken for other things early in the day, so I didn't get to Mann until 1pm. But it was still a very brisk ride even for the afternoon. But then again, we are in some phenomenal cold spell over the lands. Despite the weather, I was able to brave the chill dawning my very brand stinking new, yellow tint Biltwell bubble shield. Ordered a week before, I had it shipped to my sisters house, and had just picked it up the night before. I was stoked. That thing significantly helped cut the cold off my face. Now, I used to fight the cold for many years, but I hate wearing full face helmets, which is why I swore never to wear them again, cause they're so uncomfortable. But my 3/4 with the amazing visibility, and additional full visibility wind screen, everything is just absolutely amazing again. So there I was, in my warm P-coat on and my bubble shield, rolling out to Mann. I saved 5$ at the gate with my Veteran ID (that was cool). And with the cash I saved, I splurged on some handlebar mounts, a coffee, and a chocolate muffin (big spender.)
There was so much motorcycle eye candy. I had some really fun convos with different merchants.
I dug this pair of Triumphs, from Augie, a builder from Bullhead, Arizona.
He shared some orangejuice (screwdriver) with me.
Good conversations were had.
After a bit of strolling I met Dan, a cool builder from Santa Barbara.
He gave me an old single-throw throttle control housing.
(Let's see how my rig likes it.)
Here was a sweet little line-up next to the stage.
Check out those sexy bars!
Here's some last minute raffle action.
I witnessed Steve (Steve's Cycles, Vegas) winning some fancy stuff.
And this was probably my favorite bike.
the curve on the sissy bar, and the tail pipes,
and the shifter nob was a shrunken head.
(original and my little crafty photo editing scheisse.)
And here I am hanging out till I'm like one of the last 6 bikes in the parking lot.
Rode out with a group of 4 other stragglers, one of whom I'd known from SD.
I do my own stunts.
And this is what my last week consisted of:
Here are the latest pair of jeans I'm making.
Building for the perfect fit.
Before I left Sonora, I had a drink at The Sportsman Bar in downtown Sonora.
Drink a beer, buy a gun.
And some photos from my gorgeous drive through the Sierra foothills.
(Sorry, not on my bike, It was a 'move my belongings' kinda drive.)
Shopping for myself, usually involves knives.
These little morsels replace the one I lost at the
Hazzard County 2 campout.
(fancy photo)
Behold the latest updates to my vest. Upper L&R pockets.
Sonora Patch, and a much needed Large inside right pocket.
Thanks for tuning in!
See you on the road!
