Left Coast PKS Weekend

So far the shortest and most congested leg of the ride - the Los Angeles traffic was there and a few stops on the mighty I-5 (runs to/thru 3 different countries) and the Uly with the fresh oil and filter is smooth and purring like a kitten with tons of torque and response everywhere :D

I think I've always been talking about the comfort at speed of the Uly, but after the filter and fresh oil it seems to have a better feel at lower speeds as I figured out in the jammin' at 80 - down to STOP on the freeway.  Running much smoother and a little cooler.  I was hoping to try some lane splitting, but never really had a chance in the HOV lane - that also turned what was estimated at a 4 to 5hr trip into a 2 1/2 hr ride with time to drop onto Hollywood Blvd for a cruise.  Always a super mellow revealing experience to get off the main route and just cruise some sections wherever you go & stop for whatever ;-p

It seems the riding out here is pretty chill - with lane sharing/splitting rides seems to flow in traffic - no turn signals, but riding for open space always close to the lines and establishing a place in the traffic.  Two riders on gixxers probably saw my WA tags and shared a lane with me on both sides north of LA where traffic thinned and flowed.  I tagged them for about 6 miles easily with the Uly torque and horsepower and watched how they flowed close to the line - really chill relaxed but really aware riding - You really have to be alert when riding like that and just let go to have fun to enjoy the moto and ride :D

With the decreased ETA time I was at my destination ahead of time and used the GPS to find a Starbucks to use my card for the second time this trip for lunch and a snack.  It's been an experience sitting outside having lunch near my moto relaxing - people approach me and asked about my trip and give me the warmest most HAPPY feelings - the only thing I can do is smile and experience the moment :D

Now hangin with my bro Ray in Thousand Oaks about to start the wkend early with some wines - i'm sure there will be damage and it will be worth the fun :D

Happy Earth Day!!

"Blackened is the end winter it will send
throwing all you see into obscurity
Death of mother earth - never a rebirth
Evolution's end - never will it mend
Never!"