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Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon
Another Sudden Yet Inevitable Betrayal
Western Rifle Shooters Association, one of my favorite blogs, is down. I miss them. I hope they come back soon! Scuttlebutt (1 & 2) is that WRSA was brought down by WordPress.com. Sounds like the usual gambit: “This post isn’t … Continue reading
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The Poseidon Adventure: Part 2
The day dawned clear and cold. I had cabin fever the likes of which would scare Jack Nicholson. It was cold, but sunny; close enough to summer for me. Time to ride! I grabbed my keys, strode towards my garage, … Continue reading
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The Poseidon Adventure: Part 1
This is the post you knew was coming. The moment I started pondering the purchase of an Argo or ATV was the first step on the direct linear path to this moment. A moth to flame, I. Since you already … Continue reading
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TW200 Mods, Cargo Carrying In Style
Many posts on my blog are about how I’ve screwed up. Which, if you think about it, is where a lot of the fun in life happens for everyone. I’m just sayin’. Anyway, sometimes I get it right. This time … Continue reading
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TW200 Mods, Front Rack
If there’s one thing every guy knows, it’s how to appreciate a front rack. [OK, that’s a dumb joke, but it had to be done.] Putting weight on the front forks of a motorcycle is not necessarily wise. But some … Continue reading
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TW200 Mods, Skidplate
My little TW is said to be nearly unkillable. That said, me and Murphy’s Law have a long and storied acquaintance. One of the very few weaknesses to a Yamaha TW200 is the low crankcase. You could conceivably smash the … Continue reading
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TW200: Gadgetry
I travel solo and act accordingly. I carry a SpotX satellite communicator which I will probably never need. It can be used to summon search and rescue services I hope never to request. I also have search and rescue insurance … Continue reading
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TW200 Mods, Cargo Rack
The proper care and feeding of a new Yamaha TW200 begins by gently exposing the fledgling to the elements. I took my gorgeous, clean, shiny, fresh from the factory, brand new bike and promptly coated it in frozen slime. At … Continue reading
Seeing The Forest And The Trees
“If you cling too tight to failure. You lose the ability to see success.” Living in the middle of nowhere (and being comfortable viewing society at a distance) gets trippy. Add a global pandemic (or an election that nudged cognitive … Continue reading
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128 Goats: Part 4
I mentioned 128 goats as a metaphor for my little bike and then stumbled across a video of what’s purported to be 200 goats. Peaceful, cute, and utterly unstoppable. It seems appropriate. This is from the third world nation we … Continue reading
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