I get asked by my folks and friends up North, the same two questions: When are you moving back to Michigan and why do you stay in Texas? I can answer the first question by answering the second question. Right now, it's 23 degrees in Michigan and when I talked to my brother Bob the other day, they had a foot of snow on the ground and it was raining. He was cooped up in the house missing riding his bike. Yesterday, Tuesday, December 30, it was close to 70 degrees here in Texas, and Russ & I rode the bikes up to the Proteam Harley Davidson Dealership in Lawton Oklahoma and then to Medicine Park in the Wichita Mountains for lunch at The Old Plantation, before heading back down here to Texas. That's one of the reasons I live in Texas. You can ride the bikes year round here. I have been out on the bike this morning and it's 48 degrees and clear..Plus, Michigan is a great road trip from here...So, scroll down and check Russ & my day out yesterday and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE..
Russ's Harley (the Black Knight) and my Vulcan (Ms. Clone) at the post office prior to heading to Oklahoma. Ms. Clone is in her final months as my bike. She is being replaced by a Heritage Softail. (See post below) . She has been faithful, maintenance free and fun for the last year and 17, 600 miles, and will be missed
Russ, as we head North on I-44
Russ, doing the hook'em horns thing, on I-44. It's sometimes hard to get the bikes centered at 70 mph and I usually have to take two or three to get it right.
So, naturally the only centered picture I get is when Russ is giving me the 'numba one G.I' sign.
We get up into Oklahoma and head North on US 281/277, to avoid the toll road. See, not a cloud in sight. I'd be on a snowmobile now if I was in Michigan or another Northern State. Not to be misunderstood, there is nothing wrong with the North and I love it up there, but down here is a lot better for bike riding, in my humble opinion of course.
This picture was an accident as I did not mean to take it. But since pics of speedometers irritate Russ, I decided to post it...
Russ rolling North on US 281/277 towards Lawton Oklahoma, home of the largest Artillery base, Ft. Sill..I called fire many a time there on Apache Ridge. (I was a FIST Sgt)
If ya click on this picture, you can just start to see the Wichita Mountains in front of Russ on the West side of the road.
Just outside of Geronimo Oklahoma, on US281/277, in the middle of nowhere, sits this Topless Bar. I told Russ to stop so I could get a pic of his Harley out front under the sign. (Ya'll can relax. It was CLOSED)
Ms. Clone sat a respectful distance away from the sign. But next summer, my Harley will be in front of the sign.
Here is Russ on his bike just South of Geronimo Oklahoma.
We got to our primary destination, Proteam Harley Davidson, in Lawton Oklahoma. Proteam sits just off of I-44 at 301 SE Interstate Dr. The phone number is 580-353-5088. They, like Red River Harley Davidson in Wichita Falls Texas, are a MSRP Dealership. For more info, see this link: http://www.proteamhd.com/
This is Craig & Russ inside the Dealership. Craig is one the salesmen and, believe me, he knows his stuff about the bikes. He was more than happy to explain the differences to me between the Road Kings, Street Glides, Heritage Softail's and Ultra's. I left there very impressed. The Proteam Dealership has plenty of new Harley's, all models, available as well as a vast array of good used bikes that were priced right.
Russ took a pic of me by the Road Kings that we were talking to Craig about.
Here is Craig resting on one of the Custom's. If you are in the area, I would suggest stopping in and checking out Proteam Harley Davidson. Look up Craig and he will help get you on a Harley as well as answer any question you might have. They also have a large accessory section and this is the first time I have been in there that I did not go browse. I stayed in the showroom and talked to Craig the entire time. Like I said, Craig was extremely knowledgeable and held my attention the whole time.
Some of the previously owned Ultra Classics, out front, for sale..
Used bikes out front.
Bikes under the Harley Logo, for sale at Proteam Harley-Davidson Dealership
The person you see walking, had just traded in two Quad Runners and, I think, a Honda 1300 VTX for a new Harley.
We left Proteam and went into Medicine Park to eat. I stopped just short of The Old Plantation Restaurant, to take a picture of this Bronze mountain lion by the Falls
We go to The Old Plantation a lot when we are on Chapter Rides, impromptu rides and Fun Runs. Chaps My Ass, a well known motorcycle apparel & accessory shop, is just down around the corner from the Restaurant. This is Carol & me. Carol has waited on us in large groups and small groups before. She is a great waitress. See: http://www.chapsmyass.com/ and this link for info on these great businesses: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-18508313R-old_plantation-i You can also check out Medicine Park here: http://www.medicinepark.com/blog.php
The Old Plantation Restaurant, Medicine Park Oklahoma. Russ coming down the stairs to the bikes. They have a 'Motorcycle Parking Only" area, so ya know they will treat you right. Like I said, it is a place Bikers from all over travel to. I highly recommend it and I didn't get to be my size by eating at crappy restaurants. You'll love this one...
Russ checks out another Harley parked on the parking lot
We start back to Texas and here is Russ, Southbound on Oklahoma Hwy 5
Just prior turning into the sun, Russ points to theses birds in the field. There were hundreds in the air and many more already on the ground..
We took a curve to the West and it was blinding, even with sunglasses on.
The sun gets back in place as we swing back South
I had to do the shadow thing as we got back Southbound on Oklahoma Hwy 5
Ms. Clone's shadow in Oklahoma
We passed the camera and Russ took this picture of me on I-44, back in Texas
Russ got this one of me as the sun was going down
The sun sets in Texas, West of I-44, just North of Wichita Falls.
Last pic of the day is the sun going down. I had a great time riding with Russ today, meeting Craig and seeing Carol again. Tomorrow is January 1, 2009 and this is our weather here. That answers quetion one.
Scroll down for more rides, events & posts and don't forget to click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more rides and posts. Check out North Texas Bikers (1) at http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ for rides, events & posts from January 08-November 08. Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, ride safe and keep the rubber on the road. Pray for our Troops and no matter where you are or where you live, have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR............JOHN
Russ's Harley (the Black Knight) and my Vulcan (Ms. Clone) at the post office prior to heading to Oklahoma. Ms. Clone is in her final months as my bike. She is being replaced by a Heritage Softail. (See post below) . She has been faithful, maintenance free and fun for the last year and 17, 600 miles, and will be missed
Russ, as we head North on I-44
Russ, doing the hook'em horns thing, on I-44. It's sometimes hard to get the bikes centered at 70 mph and I usually have to take two or three to get it right.
So, naturally the only centered picture I get is when Russ is giving me the 'numba one G.I' sign.
We get up into Oklahoma and head North on US 281/277, to avoid the toll road. See, not a cloud in sight. I'd be on a snowmobile now if I was in Michigan or another Northern State. Not to be misunderstood, there is nothing wrong with the North and I love it up there, but down here is a lot better for bike riding, in my humble opinion of course.
This picture was an accident as I did not mean to take it. But since pics of speedometers irritate Russ, I decided to post it...
Russ rolling North on US 281/277 towards Lawton Oklahoma, home of the largest Artillery base, Ft. Sill..I called fire many a time there on Apache Ridge. (I was a FIST Sgt)
If ya click on this picture, you can just start to see the Wichita Mountains in front of Russ on the West side of the road.
Just outside of Geronimo Oklahoma, on US281/277, in the middle of nowhere, sits this Topless Bar. I told Russ to stop so I could get a pic of his Harley out front under the sign. (Ya'll can relax. It was CLOSED)
Ms. Clone sat a respectful distance away from the sign. But next summer, my Harley will be in front of the sign.
Here is Russ on his bike just South of Geronimo Oklahoma.
We got to our primary destination, Proteam Harley Davidson, in Lawton Oklahoma. Proteam sits just off of I-44 at 301 SE Interstate Dr. The phone number is 580-353-5088. They, like Red River Harley Davidson in Wichita Falls Texas, are a MSRP Dealership. For more info, see this link: http://www.proteamhd.com/
This is Craig & Russ inside the Dealership. Craig is one the salesmen and, believe me, he knows his stuff about the bikes. He was more than happy to explain the differences to me between the Road Kings, Street Glides, Heritage Softail's and Ultra's. I left there very impressed. The Proteam Dealership has plenty of new Harley's, all models, available as well as a vast array of good used bikes that were priced right.
Russ took a pic of me by the Road Kings that we were talking to Craig about.
Here is Craig resting on one of the Custom's. If you are in the area, I would suggest stopping in and checking out Proteam Harley Davidson. Look up Craig and he will help get you on a Harley as well as answer any question you might have. They also have a large accessory section and this is the first time I have been in there that I did not go browse. I stayed in the showroom and talked to Craig the entire time. Like I said, Craig was extremely knowledgeable and held my attention the whole time.
Some of the previously owned Ultra Classics, out front, for sale..
Used bikes out front.
Bikes under the Harley Logo, for sale at Proteam Harley-Davidson Dealership
The person you see walking, had just traded in two Quad Runners and, I think, a Honda 1300 VTX for a new Harley.
We left Proteam and went into Medicine Park to eat. I stopped just short of The Old Plantation Restaurant, to take a picture of this Bronze mountain lion by the Falls
We go to The Old Plantation a lot when we are on Chapter Rides, impromptu rides and Fun Runs. Chaps My Ass, a well known motorcycle apparel & accessory shop, is just down around the corner from the Restaurant. This is Carol & me. Carol has waited on us in large groups and small groups before. She is a great waitress. See: http://www.chapsmyass.com/ and this link for info on these great businesses: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-18508313R-old_plantation-i You can also check out Medicine Park here: http://www.medicinepark.com/blog.php
The Old Plantation Restaurant, Medicine Park Oklahoma. Russ coming down the stairs to the bikes. They have a 'Motorcycle Parking Only" area, so ya know they will treat you right. Like I said, it is a place Bikers from all over travel to. I highly recommend it and I didn't get to be my size by eating at crappy restaurants. You'll love this one...
Russ checks out another Harley parked on the parking lot
We start back to Texas and here is Russ, Southbound on Oklahoma Hwy 5
Just prior turning into the sun, Russ points to theses birds in the field. There were hundreds in the air and many more already on the ground..
We took a curve to the West and it was blinding, even with sunglasses on.
The sun gets back in place as we swing back South
I had to do the shadow thing as we got back Southbound on Oklahoma Hwy 5
Ms. Clone's shadow in Oklahoma
We passed the camera and Russ took this picture of me on I-44, back in Texas
Russ got this one of me as the sun was going down
The sun sets in Texas, West of I-44, just North of Wichita Falls.
Last pic of the day is the sun going down. I had a great time riding with Russ today, meeting Craig and seeing Carol again. Tomorrow is January 1, 2009 and this is our weather here. That answers quetion one.Scroll down for more rides, events & posts and don't forget to click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more rides and posts. Check out North Texas Bikers (1) at http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ for rides, events & posts from January 08-November 08. Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, ride safe and keep the rubber on the road. Pray for our Troops and no matter where you are or where you live, have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR............JOHN
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