Ole Glide The 2000 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR

I am the third owner of this motorcycle. I do not rmember the day that it was first sold as a new motorcycle but I was working at Zook's at the time. It was purchased by a lady named Claudia who along with her husband is a very active HOG member and one of our longest term customers.
Claudia's husband transformed the regular Road Glide that they purchased into an "Ultra" Road Glide by installing the intercom and 4 speaker stereo, the tour pack and the fairing lowers that come standard on the Ultra Classic Electra Glide. The first time I saw this motorcycle complete with the tour pack and Ultra package I knew it was what I wanted in a touring motorcycle. The Ultra Classic Electra Glide is a great bike but I prefer the fixed fairing of the Road Glide.
Shortly after Claudia's bike was completely assembled Harley-Davidson came out with the limited edition Screaming Eagle Road Glide which was essentially the same motorcycle they had just put together but with a performance Screaming Eagle engine a chopped tour pack and a special three tone red paint scheme. Claudia and her husband purchased matching Screaming Eagle Road Glides, and one of the most impressive things I have ever seen is the two of those bike going down the road together.
The day that Claudia traded this motorcycle for her Screaming Eagle Road Glide the second owner of this motorcycle was negotiating to purchase it before we even had a chance to get it in the store. I think Bill bought it right out of the parking lot where Claudia parked it to trade it in.
Bill put a lot of miles on the motorcycle and it was looking a little tired when he traded it in at the Route 65 Shop last year. When I recognized the motorcycle in the back room of the shop I started looking past the 40,000 miles, the paint issues and the general tired condition of the motorcycle to see all of the mileage still left in the motorcycle.
Mitch did a wonderful job of buffing the paint. I spent some time just cleaning and polishing and I've had to replace a few things. (The seat and hand grips were completely worn out.) There is always more you want to do to your motorcycle but I think it is once again a fine looking motorcycle ready for another 40,000 miles.
It is now christened the "Ole Glide"

Indianola Balloon Classic Parade HOG Ride

The Indianola HOG Chapter rode in the Balloon Classic Parade this morning, and I had the privilege of leading the ride. We had about 16 motorcycles and 25 riders in the parade. The parade was slow hot riding but it was a lot of fun to see the whole town gathered to watch the parade. After the parade about a third of us rode along together to the Roadside in Martinsdale for a nice lunch and a lot of iced tea to cool us down.

Bike Down to I-Town

Indianola has a monthly "Bike Night" on the third Friday of each month through the summer. This is the largest gathering of motorcycles in the area. Estimates range from 2,000 to 6,000 motorcycles a month attending this event. Indianola has become quite biker friendly which is wonderful for our business.

Route 65 Girls

Meredith, Maddie and Trixie




Check out the Bike Down to I-Town web site

Phil the Lovebird RIP

Phil the Lovebird was found dead in his cage on Saturday evening, July 14th. It is believed that he died of natural causes. A small graveside service was held for him today next to the pine tree in the front yard. Phil was preceded in death by his mate Lil several years ago. Phil is survived by his human owners, three cats and a dog. Memorial donations can be made to your local animal rescue shelter.

My Truck Stereo Was Stolen!

The spare keys were in the center console but they didn't steal the truck.
Did they think the $129 stereo was worth more than the whole the truck?

Childhood Pictures

Pictures from my childhood where I had everything but the white picket fence.