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 Just another hard day... | Pizza and a Dirt Rider...
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| Wow! Spring is nearly here...where did winter go? My "off-season" is over and it's time to get to work! Actually, even in the off-season we're pretty busy, but at least there is time to get more riding in. Last fall was especially good as I got to go to Colorado TWICE.... once with our wives on ATV's then back again with the guys and dirt bikes, then to the Upper Penninisula of Michigan, couple races, and outings at the riding park...it's been GREAT!!
But now I'm getting excited about all the cool '08 stuff we're getting out. The new Yamaha RAIDER street cruiser looks AWESOME...the new Can Am's are hotter than ever, and we've been getting the new Honda's set up and on the showroom daily. The new 420 Rancher has been a big hit, we are selling more of these than anything. My 2008 crew looks to be even better, still have all our experienced techs in back and have added one more, and thankfully a seasoned and quality tech! All the same crew in the front end...so we are ready with long-term (a rarity these days) and quality people. Makes my job alot easier! I thank God daily for them! As for new stuff, besides the cool new '08 Honda's and Yamaha's, we've recently picked-up the CAN AM line of ATV's. They are INCREDIBLY fast!! All the magazines are raging about them....and for good reason! 800cc V-Twins, best suspension systems on the market, inboard disc brakes, Visca-Lock front ends (you gotta drive one to believe it!)....they're just awesome! Our biggest increase in business has been with the Ebay/salvage business.Been buying alot of salvage bikes...rebuilding some for sale (which helps alot on the used motorcycle shortage) and dismantling most for parts. Our Ebay store grows daily, with lots of new additions, NEW ATV tire and wheel combo's, etc. Make sure and check out our Ebay link on this site and brouse our store. Also got LOTS of miscellaneous goodies on it....CHEAP! But....enough about business....lets talk RIDING!! I've got a brand-new Honda CRF250X sitting in my garage....all race-prepped and just beggin' to get dirty! Man, I can't wait! I finally caved-in and got the electric start version...guess I'm gettin' old. Everybody here makes fun of me 'cause I was so worried about not having a real MX bike anymore I had to remove the enduro headlight and make brackets to install a front number plate. It really is so I can race supercross with it, but they all had fun at my expense anyway. I'll really confuse those guys on the starting line when I hit the electric start button. HA! It'll be a great Colorado bike too! Been out starting and petting the Gold Wing a few times, and I'll have another VTX1300 in my garage as soon as the weather turns. Or mabe a Can Am Spyder...Hmmmm. It's rough to be the boss. We are planning a spring poker run at the riding park, exact date to be determined, and definately more mud runs this year. Mud runs are great for the Can Am's as they absolutely destroy all comers in this. If you haven't seen a Can Am in the mud...you've gotta come! We have 100 tickets to the St. Louis Supercross coming up April 19th...actually around 65 left, great seats with free pit passes, call and talk to Nate to get some! Also have planned 2 more Colorado / Grand Canyon rides this year already. Gonna be the first time to the Grand Canyon, my first time riding in the desert. Can't wait. Lots of street events in the planning stages, more on that later. Seems like every year we get more involved in missions work and other ministry. Our men's group at church "Band of Brothers" does alot of real manly stuff. We do shotgun trap shoots, ATV rides, camp-outs, lots of hands-on ministry help etc. I'm playing now (bass guitar) with both the church praise team and also an awesome group of Christian musicians here in Keokuk, got some summer outdoor concerts in the works, should be great! Last year Shawnna and I started a ministry corp. "RTR Ministries" (aka Rubber to the Road) and are getting more involved in foreign missons as well. Honestly...this is where our heart is, the things that really matter. So.....LOTS of irons in the fire...but I wouldn't have it any other way. Looks to be another exciting year, we are already up alot from last year and looks like more of the same to come. Our many thanks to you, our loyal customers! Can't wait for those first warm days! See you on the trail!
Richard
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| Yeah, they wish they could keep up with me!! NO respect.
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| Rider's view, Hahn's Peak Park, Colorado. Next is a view from the top of "Hippie Mountain"...ask me sometime! |
 Look what I found in the woods... |
 Just 4 happy guys... |
| It's why we go...Bob Johnson, east end of Hahn's Peak |
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| Just had to stop and take it all in! This was one of many old mining towns. Next is a view down a beautiful valley, we rode all the way down and out of sight. |
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| All good things must come to an end. Until next year... |
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