Posts tagged chris herrin
Today is the nine year anniversary of my best friend Chris Herrin’s motorcycle accident. It was a doozy to say the least… We celebrated by riding around Sauvie Island and kicked back on the beach.
It was a rather lovely day- Chris, Joel, Wolf and I were hanging out when it dawned on us that there were dirtbikes for riding outside. Next thing you know…
I did some riding too… but I wanted to get photos of their hooliganism. Get these two together and well- Chris and Joel had a lot of fun helping me get the photos I want. Joel launched his bike pretty close to me after a wicked slide. Luckily he is a great rider and I am light on my feet.
It was a fun day.
Can you name that motorcycle?
My good friend Chris Herrin beginning his speed sleeve- getting tattooed by Matthew Mattison (Little Tattoo Shoppe, Portland Oregon).
Matthew is the go-to tattoo artist for most motorcyclists in Portland. At least most of the ones I know! He did both my MotoLady and Faster Faster tattoos.
Chris came over today to help us wrench on Justin’s bike. New 4 into 1 exhaust meant new header gaskets, cutting/dremmeling out the airbox, installing pod air filters, and re-jetting the carbs. I took photos with my real camera that I’m sure will end up here, but in the mean time here’s some cool instagram shots.
My friend Chris Herrin and the lovely Piper Watson (John Shea is back there too) behind me on moto. A lovely sight to see.
Piper is taking a photo of me taking a photo of her!
Got this photo of my buddy Chris Herrin riding next to me last night. In a dark tinted visor, no less.
Super bad ass mode. Yes, I’m pretending. ;) Gratuitous tattoo photo time!
Photo by my friend Chris Herrin.
OMRRA races today were awesome. chris took second place! A full blog entry soon to come.
Me, first GSXR ride- Chris’ 750. Trojan Chemical Plant (abandoned), Oregon. His brand spankin’ new 848EVO in the background.
The Emergency Tool Kit
I can’t quite explain just how important it is to be prepared when going out for a ride. Whether you call it a tool kit, an emergency kit, or an everyday carry… get one and keep it on you or your bike at all times when riding. It can be the difference between being stranded and being safe, being late and being a no show, or it can just keep your ride on track.
Last ride of the year! Since my bikes are down, I rode Justin’s ‘82 Maxim 650 (on the right) which is very similar to mine but ooooh, amazing. Whereas mine is… a POS at the moment. Chris rode his GSXR 750 (left). Did you ride today? Send me your photos!
Because ladies were born to ride. And motorcycles were made for riding.
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