Holy Hill to Port Washington WI HD ride

 In keeping with Harley's break in instructions (under 3k RPM's, no lugging, no long highway runs for the first 500 miles), we did a nice 100 miler this morning to Holy Hill and Port Washington. It was a super gorgeous day and we are thoroughly enjoying the bike. Check out the photos we took-amazing!

Gas station in Port Washington WI

Bike, Darla in front of Holy Hill Basilica-BIG!!

Two stories up already and a long way to go! (250 feet AGL)

Gorgeous Holy Hill Basilica Chapel

Tower to Tower shot at Holy Hill Basilica

Darla made me do it!!

May 30 2014 Wisconsin Harley Davidson in Oconomowoc WI

 Well, we did it. After a 7 hour ride last weekend on the back of my beloved HD soft tail deluxe, my wife said enough is enough--we are getting something bigger!! I did some checking around and the HD Ultra Classic was the logical choice--living in Milwaukee you pretty well are going to ride HD, or die. We started looking at the used market and then headed over to our local Harley dealer. Wisconsin HD in Oconomowoc WI was very gracious and allowed us to ride anything we wanted and boy are we glad we did-- the 2014 Electra glide limited was such a drastic improvement over 2013 and older models that it wasn't even worth talking about. I hate buying new anything but after the demo rides it was clear what direction we were going. After a little haggling over price and trade in value, we got'er done. The above photo is us just leaving the dealership after delivery. Check out the other photo and first ride videos shown below. The new HID lights are AMAZING!

First fuel stop in Pewaukee WI

                      2014 HD First Ride Oconomowoc WI

                      2014 HD first night ride Pewaukee WI

April-May news

Happy Memorial day!

 I personally would like to thank all of our country's veterans for their service to me, my family and this great country-hug a vet today!! The daily freedoms we enjoy (and sometimes take for granted) come at the expense of these great people and their families.

 After having our latest sailboat deal fall through (again!!), it looks like we will be taking a rest from sailboat ownership this season. I have a number of opportunities to race around my area and plan on taking advantage of those starting next week! I have been able to do some spring water skiing already and it has been nice-- and cold!!

 Last weekend, the wife and I decided to jump on the Harley and take a long ride to the Quack Shack located near Ferryville WI, on the Mississippi river-- my co captains' weekend retreat aptly named for his affinity for hunting duck. It's a 3 1/2 hour ride one way along the Wisconsin river which is amazingly scenic and serene. What great therapy it was for both of us! We took a few stills and some video on our go pro so enjoy the blast of WI 35 from Prarie Du Chien to Ferryville!

Fuel stop at the corner store in Pewaukee WI

Fuel stop in Sauk City WI

Lunch time at Culvers in Prarie Du Chien WI.

The Amish built "Quack shack"

2008 HD Softail Deluxe 105th anniversary bike in front of the outdoor shower stall-yeah, it even has hot water!!

This is us shortly after arrival at the Quack Shack-- Boom! That just happened! Blue Steel revealed!

        The first video is a short 5 minute clip of the arrival at the Quack Shack, the second is the full blown version. Enjoy!!

Short Harley Video

Full Blown Harley ride up WI 35