2012 Mojo bucket list.

[slomoshun]

I don`t know if this will work but it`s worth a try.
Start a motorcycling wish list here on the forum and each member add a couple or three entries so that it builds into a to do list for the summer. Nothing too specific such as a trip to Newfoundland on the list as that could be a bit of a stretch for someone in B.C but rather something more generic like a trip out of province. Just imagine a nice list to go to on those days when you have the time and can`t figure out where to go. You could even post a pics as you cross things off the list:cool:
So, here`s my three,
Visit a National Park.
Go to a race meeting.
Ride on a ferry.
slo.

[marconi1956]

I've been riding to a different Nascar race each of the past 5 summers. Not a die hard race fan, but the camping and partying is usually worth the trip alone. Those fans are worse than bikers, absolutely no rules apply.

[Black Lightning]

Here's my three, although these are wish list items, I already have my big trip covered off.

- Do the loop from my house down highway 97 to 100 mile, east on highway 24 to Little Fort, North on highway 5 to Tete Jeune Cache, west on highway 16 to Prince George, Back south on Highway 97 to my house, in one day.
- Ride the old Island Highway from Courtenay to Nanaimo for old times sake.
- See if I can beat my record for the trip from Campbell River to Gold River. (55 minutes).

[Twinsport]

Wendover Utah, fact finding mission for record attempt. Then onto Miller motorsport for the ARHMA races and TTXGP.

[Twinsport]

- See if I can beat my record for the trip from Campbell River to Gold River. (55 minutes).

Is that your time? 55 minutes?

[Smiley]

Track days(s).

[slomoshun]

I didn`t mean your own personal list but something more general that we could all do.
O.K.
Visit a national Park.
Ride on a ferry.
Take in a race meeting.
Or,
Go to a demo ride.
Do a 500 mile day.
Learn how to do a decent wheelie.
See what I`m getting at?
Help me out here Uwe,
slo.

[Uwe W.]

Help me out here Uwe.

No way, you're on your own.

Actually it was an interesting idea, to create a communal 'bucket' list filled with generic activities that are all motorcycle related, activities that anyone can participate in. In essence, if you happened to find yourself bored during a summer weekend, you could take a look at this thread and pick out something from the list that you could do.

Oh nuts. I hope I didn't just help you out.

Here are mine:

- Spend a day trail riding
- Clean out the garage (so working on your bike isn't twice the chore it has to be)
- Ride a scooter

[Ancient Priest]

- Ride a scooter

Maybe make it your life’s ambition to get your leg across one of those BWM scoots as soon as they come into the showrooms! And then let us know.

How hard can you run them? Can you live with that Transylvanian transmission? What kinds of sneers do you get from other road users? Are they good for a decent trip across the mountains into BC? Could a guy carry a Coleman stove and the makings for a lunch of hot sausage and perogies? Would you want coleslaw with that? What kind of beer?

I am in the market for one of these. Before I plunk my cash down, I’d like to know the answers to all those existentialist questions.

I don’t want to be saying, “Oh, that… I just bought that because of the pretty blue and white badge. All of my yuppie friends have that on their cars. No, I don’t know who makes them. I heard they are made in Korea. Does that matter?”

Get on it, Uwe.

[marconi1956]

What in the H is an existentialist question? Did I just ask one? That's what I love about you AP, you keep me in shape by running for the dictionary.

[Black Lightning]

Is that your time? 55 minutes?
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Yeah, but it was years ago. I actually worked in Gold River and lived in Oyster River so I rode it, in the summer, twice a week. Back then there was actual traffic on that road. I haven't been on it for 25 years at least. It's a great road. I just wish they would pave the road up through the Nimpkish Valley. That would make a great loop ride.

[slomoshun]

- Spend a day trail riding
- Clean out the garage (so working on your bike isn't twice the chore it has to be)
- Ride a scooter

Thank`s Uwe, that`s the idea but man your picks suck. O.K I`ll give you trail riding but what red blooded motorcyclist is going to ride a fecking scooter? and clean out the garage? You just stole that one from your wife`s honedew list.
slo.

[Uwe W.]

what red blooded motorcyclist is going to ride a fecking scooter? and clean out the garage? You just stole that one from your wife`s honedew list.

At the risk of sounding like I've fallen off the deep end or had a little too much of the wrong coloured Kool-Aid, scooters are a lot of fun. Alright, they do loss a little of their appeal if you spend a lot of time trundling past cow patch towns, but in the congested confines of big cities, they're wicked-bad for dealing with traffic. The big ones, or maxi scooters, give smaller displacement bikes a run for their money. I'm really looking forward to spending substantial time on the BMW scooter this year. Hell, I'd even use it to tour the country - from one end to the other.

As for the honey-do item, the garage is the one place that my wife couldn't give a hoot about. It is my man cave; unfortunately it's so cluttered and packed with junk that needs to be tossed that it looks like an unexplored cave. Cleaning it up would be a very motorcycle specific job. Not only can't I find tools and parts in a timely fashion, there's absolutely no room for me to start a project that I've wanted to undertake for years now, the full-on conversion of my CB900F into a rat/cafe crossover.

A red blooded motorcyclist riding a feckin' scooter:
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[Go_Green]

Okay, Slo, I'll help you out here.

How about:
Packing a tent and such and camping with my bike, be it one night or an entire vacation. Just get out there and camp.

Going to a track day just to observe(a suggestion from A.P. who has just unknowingly contributed to this thread) Hopefully the people you watch know what they are doing. If not, try to figure out what they are doing wrong might be interesting...

When travelling, stop more often and take some pictures! Yes, I know you just passed that semi and 3 motor homes,yet when you get that perfect shot you'll be glad you stopped.

[slomoshun]

When travelling, stop more often and take some pictures! Yes, I know you just passed that semi and 3 motor homes,yet when you get that perfect shot you'll be glad you stopped.

A few years ago I got it into my head that if i wanted a photo of some place that I had visited all i had to do was download one from the net and stopped taking my own pix. How wrong I was. Take your own photos and bring back your own memories.
Anyway thanx Go green, your suggestions would make my list any day.
slo.

[Black Lightning]

When traveling, stop more often and take some pictures! Yes, I know you just passed that semi and 3 motor homes, yet when you get that perfect shot you'll be glad you stopped.

...besides, you can allow the drivers of the semi and three motor homes the satisfaction of knowing that "all them there bikers wuz as crazy as they always thought they wuz". ;)


How about,

Take part in one of the charity rides, ie, ride for sight, ride for dad, Christmas, (or whenever) toy run....
Attend a local generic rally and participate as a volunteer, (in the beer tent or whatever)
(this should be a given but I have seen people who just ride on by) Stop and help someone on the side of the road. It needn't be a motorcycle necessarily. It could even be one of the aforementioned semi or motor home drivers.

[Black Lightning]

unfortunately it's so cluttered and packed with junk that needs to be tossed that it looks like an unexplored cave. Cleaning it up would be a very motorcycle specific job. Not only can't I find tools and parts in a timely fashion, there's absolutely no room for me to start a project that I've wanted to undertake for years now.

The best reason I can think of for every one with a motorcycle and a garage to also own a real pickup truck. By that I mean a plain Jane, no frills, (well, maybe a stereo), beat up, full size box, regular cab pick up. One you can throw junk into and take to the dump without having to wash and wax it afterwards. One that you don't mind having your dog in the cab. A truck that isn't a fashion statement. What truck used to be. (OK, I'll switch off the ol' fart rant now.)