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Decided to take the Monster out despite the cold weather (55F). Did a little trek around town and then decided it was time for some low cost mods. Stopped in at a bicycle shop and picked up the Third Eye bar end mirror. First off- it was only $15, but it doesnt fit too well in the stock bar ends of a Monster. Wound up using some cardboard to get it to fit. Then I too off the fork reflectors, that plastic chain cover/ tire hugger deal- I dont know the technical term, so lighten up Francis. Also monleyed around with the license plate holder. Here in TX they make you put this ugly inspection sticker plate below the license plate so it makes the butt look even bigger. So I rigged it up now where the screws mount the plate at the bottom, instead of the top. Started taking the frame stickers off, but those are a pain in the rump. Then it was time to do a test run.
About 10 miles from my pad is Limecreek Road. This is always in the top ten for "best roads in TX. On the way out there, there are two road signs. The first being Twisty Road next 25 miles, and right after that is a 14% grade sign. I proceed to tear it up. Its not hard to drag your pegs on these roads, as there are alot of decreasing radius turns accompanied with the elevation changes. Funny thing is there are always the bone head cagers that think I like following them. I guess this is stupid because I dont have pics to go along with it. But... I will get them some day.
Well, for now this is the only picture I have found. If you get bored and want to dig around, do a Google for Lime Creek Road or FM222. Heres what I got though, just an idea of what the road is about:
http://www.miatadrives.com/miatatrips/txlrc3d.jpg
About 10 miles from my pad is Limecreek Road. This is always in the top ten for "best roads in TX. On the way out there, there are two road signs. The first being Twisty Road next 25 miles, and right after that is a 14% grade sign. I proceed to tear it up. Its not hard to drag your pegs on these roads, as there are alot of decreasing radius turns accompanied with the elevation changes. Funny thing is there are always the bone head cagers that think I like following them. I guess this is stupid because I dont have pics to go along with it. But... I will get them some day.
Well, for now this is the only picture I have found. If you get bored and want to dig around, do a Google for Lime Creek Road or FM222. Heres what I got though, just an idea of what the road is about:
http://www.miatadrives.com/miatatrips/txlrc3d.jpg