daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
Today I set up a new waterproof bag for Kiki, and I am really happy with how it turned out. The bag is thirty liters and fits perfectly on the passenger seat and rear rack. I love my North Face Base Camp duffel, but at seventy liters it is enormous. It will be great if I ever need to haul a mountain of gear for moto camping, but for everyday riding it is way too big. For carrying my tools and a spare inner tube, this smaller bag feels just right.
Here is a photo of yours truly right after scoring a crazy deal on a pair of five hundred dollar motorcycle boots that were marked down to seventy five. My current Gaerne boots are fifteen years old, and I have been casually hunting for replacements for a couple of years, so this felt like pure good luck. The new pair is BMW GS branded and made by Gaerne, which makes it a perfect one to one replacement for my old boots. I am pretty stoked about this find!
This evening I went for a short ride, followed by some relax-time with boba. What a nice way to spend the evening! Please watch the video I made if you have some time!
I took a relaxing ride through the backroads today. Such a perfect way to spend the afternoon. I captured plenty of footage on my action cams, so now it’s time to review and put together a new video. Stay tuned!
Also, I love the tinted visor on my helmet, but I kind of want a lighter silver color.
I kept up my quirky tradition of riding my motorcycle when the temperature dips below freezing. It’s such a ridiculous thing to do, but still a lot of fun! Kiki’s heated handgrips seem like they’d be amazing, but they’re just okay. They keep your palms warm and toasty, but the rest of your body – and even the backs of your hands – stays frozen. 🥶
I can’t believe it took me 14 years (give or take) to finally buy the adapter that lets me charge Kiki’s battery through the little port on the side. The cable was only $12, and it’s a total game-changer! Before this, I had to unlock the tail trunk with the key, pull a lever to remove the seat, and then attach alligator clips to the battery terminal. This new setup saves so much hassle!
