Author Archives: carolyn

Mechanic-in-training

Posted on October 21, 2012 by carolyn

It was brought to my attention today that I am the biggest slacker in the town of Slackersville because I haven’t updated this blog in a month.   Bah, I know, I know, tell me about it.  So it turns … Continue reading →

Posted in Kira, The Daily Grind | 7 Comments

A short local loop

Posted on September 19, 2012 by carolyn

There’s not a lot of import or consequence to this entry other than to say that, woot woot, even after not wrenching on my bikes for 3 years, I’m still capable of mostly making them run properly again.  🙂 I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250 | 6 Comments

Naked Ninjette

Posted on September 6, 2012 by carolyn

As you may remember, my last ride didn’t exactly go as planned.  Thus, this past Tuesday found me in the garage instead of out on the road. Now, all I really had to do was replace the battery.  This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250, Wrenching | 7 Comments

First trip to Alice’s

Posted on September 3, 2012 by carolyn

OK, so it wasn’t on the motorcycle, but I do have to document Kira’s first trip to Alice’s!

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Adventure is misery recounted at leisure

Posted on August 29, 2012 by carolyn

Yesterday I had An Adventure! I decided to ride up to Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton for my “free day” ride.  I was last up there in 2007 or 2008, so I figured I was overdue.  I headed south on … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250, Rides | 9 Comments