An invitation to get dirty was extended to Missrider by Rachel, also known known as Fuzzy Galore to participate in her favorite yearly ride.  Ecstatic Missrider loaded Young Fred onto the trailer with her son Miguel as her guardian angel.  The ride to the campground was only an hour drive from their home.


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During the winter months I modified my bike extensively with many little things that will enable me to tour the world.  I've shared many blog posts that included videos.  During the process, I challenged myself to do some of the electrical work myself as the budget is quite low.  I succeeded extremely well on all challenges.  However, one very complicated 4 way switch required the use of an electrician due to its complexity.  I took Fred (my Yamaha XT250) to my favorite Ducati shop in Derry NH called Seacoast Sport Cycle.  Kyle, the best mechanic in the world was quite proud of my work.  He fixed the horrible heated hang grips installation performed by the Yamaha shop when I purchased the bike.  The mechanics there installed the heated grips using the feed for the front and signals.  That work would have caused major problems down the road by putting too much drain on the alternator and battery.  Eventually, my signal and front lights would have stopped working.  Kyle rerouted the wiring to connect it all to use the wonderful PDM switch I installed as there were a few available slots.  Now the bike draws 14 volts when all accessories are running.  I feel that the bike is now ready for any challenge it is given.

On May 17, 2017, I witnessed Motoress blue decorated scooters, trikes, choppers, cruisers and sport bikes in downtown Toronto, Canada.  The Toronto City Hall was engulfed with the excitement of 60+ women and their motorcycles getting ready to "Just Ride" in the 10th Annual International Female Ride event founded by Vicki Gray.  The press eagerly waiting the arrival of Vicki as she rode in on her Kawasaki decorated with a bright blue star to announce the ride to Toronto's 2.8 million residents via the news that evening.