June 20th, 2011
I’ve had this old Italian moped sitting in my shed or garage for about the past fifteen years, I decided a good Fathers’ day project was to tear it down and poke at it with aims to get it running well again, not exactly a restoration as I have no plans to paint it at this time. I’ll update this as I do stuff but don’t expect quick progress on this little pet project.

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June 20th, 2011
When I bought the KLR back in July Josh included the old tank shrouds with the bike. The only problem is they had been torn off a few times and were in pretty bad shape. This weekend I finally got around to mounting them back to the bike.

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May 24th, 2011
May brings NAXJA’s SoCal Fest 2011 event around in beautiful Big Bear, California. As usual the event includes both some fun time and trail maintenance work.

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April 18th, 2011
Mojave Road, one hundred thirty-odd miles of dirt that bisects the Mojave National Preserve and offers a spectacular visit to the beauty of our desert and history. This is a trail that we almost lost due to the Mojave Preserve and Wilderness areas. I ran this trail again this past weekend with LOST Jeeps SoCal.

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November 13th, 2010
November is here, time for the Rockin’ XJ Jamboree / Goatfest.

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August 14th, 2010
A stop light on a moderately foggy night up on the hill.

Stop, click to enlarge
This photo marks the premature end to my Year and a Day project. Because of work commitments I am going to be unable to continue this project, perhaps I will do it again one day.
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August 12th, 2010
The KLR after a bath.

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August 12th, 2010
Entry for Wednesday, August 11.
One of the stones on my trusty old bench grinder.

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August 11th, 2010
Entry for Tuesday, August 10.
Even light trail riding will leave some evidence behind.

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August 11th, 2010
Entry for Monday, August 9.
Five gallons of water.

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