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Got Phoenix out on its inaugural ride today!

I had three goals for this 125 mile “break-in” ride:

1. Scrub in the new tires
2. Make it to the Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
3. Get home safely

I accomplished all three, though at times I wondered about that last one as I struggled against 30 mph cross winds on narrow, winding levee roads.

A few late fall pics…

Phoenix ran perfectly through the whole ride, including a 2 mile stretch of gravel road courtesy of me not paying enough attention to Google Maps when I was planning the route.

After what seems like an eternity, I now have a two-wheeled mode of transport again….

I decided that I wanted a bit of a project to keep me busy and to keep from being parked in front of the TV night after night.

I missed my yellow ‘96 Nighthawk and regretted selling it, so imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon a black ‘92 with some cosmetic issues but a strong running engine for $800.

Here’s some of the “before” pics…my starting point.

I have some grand ideas for this bike. I finally have the ability to get a bike like this back to nearly new condition, and I want to have a dependable, reliable weekend touring bike by the end of the year.