Home, Home on the Range

I've been spending a lot of time kicking cones, riding around a range and learning lately and I've got to say it is paying off in ways I didn't really expect.

We have all heard the phrase "Practice makes perfect" and I've even referred to a modified phrase my College Orchestra Conductor would recite, "Perfect practice makes perfect." I've always understood how to break down a music performance to the base level and rebuild it, but I am now learning how to do exactly that with motor skills and in an adult learning atmosphere. The process is remarkably similar to many things I have experienced in my life, but it is completely refreshing to see the results on a different stage, so to speak.

I am a good 2/3 thirds through a process and hopefully in a couple weeks I will begin yet another journey that allows me to interact with even more riders in way that allows them to have a safe and enjoyable riding experience.

Meanwhile I think I'll kick a few more cones and Practice - Practice - Practice!

Leftovers!

And not the Dinner from the night before variety, I'm talking about leftover parts here.

As I customize my bikes I always seem to end up with extra parts. Mostly nuts and bolts, but every so often I have the occasional large part, like an exhaust or a cover.

I've always kept these parts, but drew the line at keeping extra parts for bikes I have sold. In the past I have sold the extra parts, but typically I give them away with the bike I am selling. At least that person will have the bike the extra parts below to, right?

Since I've started customizing my newest bike I've already started to accumulate a bunch of new parts and this time I've decided to label them as I go, just so I know exactly what I've got. As it is I have a bunch of bolts from other "projects" that I just can't throw away.

So, here's to more organized clutter!!