Riding to Mt. Rushmore, one of the events for Sturgis, South Dakota
Stan, Me, Greg and Sandy
These are my Oregon Buddies, we meet occasionally up at different locations. We originally met at the famous Hollister Independence Rally, home of the filming of THE WILD ONE with Marlon Brando. Now they all have Harley Road Kings, a great cruising bike.
Me & "Broken Wing"
Here I am with my wife, "Broken Wing," in at Mt. Rushmore 2001. Broken Wing got to enjoy Sturgis 2001, including the tornado that decided to bypass downtown Sturgis at the last minute.
Me and Broken Wing at the 1999 Hollister Independence Rally
Broken Wing in her tan leathers, this picture was taken by a friend on another Harley
Me at The Grand Tetons, Wyoming
My son in Milwaukee (home of Harley Davidson) colored this photo on his computer...it gives the scenery a unique appearance
Me at the Crazy Horse Monument, Sturgis 2000
Crazy Horse is an incredible sight to see. They recently built a very nice visitor center.
There is "NO" perfect Harley
My 1999 Road King Classic
I have almost 50,000 miles on my Road King. This picture was taken in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the Harley 100 Anniversary. Along with my wife, Broken-Wing we made the 5,000 mile round-trip from Southern California to Milwaukee.
King is equipped with a 6 speed transmission which helped get 45 miles per gallon on the trip. Gasoline consumption 111 gallons @ $1.85 avg. cost per gallon = $205.00 for the 5,000 mile trip. King required one oil change @ $35.00 at the Wisconsin Harley Dealer.
King has many aftermarket parts added to enhance the look of the bike, from 14" chubby ape hangers to chrome forks. The chrome eyebrows on the headlights and the fishtail pipes are to give it the nostalgic look of the old Harley Duo-Glide Model. Notice the Kuryakin highway foot pegs for the rider and the passenger. This provides the rider and the passenger two locations for their feet on a long trip. These dual foot rests allow you still have plenty of energy, once you reach your destination. I went to blackwall tires, as keeping the whitewalls clean was a near impossible task and I like the black walls better personally.
Picture Above: (Our picture from the Harley-Davidson Web Site, coming out of Kansas City, Kansas on The Ride Home, August 2003)
Whatever Harley you have or purchase, enjoy it for yourself. No matter what people will say....... "if this were my bike, I would do this or that to it !!!
Most Harley owners that I know end up getting a Road King (or a Classic) for long trips, and keep their other Harley for around town or going to local biker events). Passenger comfort is at an all time high on the Road King. My personal favorite Harley to ride around town, is my Iron-head Sporty Chopper with a rigid frame, but it doesn't cut it on a long trip. The big advantage of the Road King is the ride and how it handles in heavy winds due to its weight of about 750 pounds. The Road King has great storage capacity with its saddlebags and simply add a T-Bag on the sissy-bar for your clothes on a long trip. Everyone has a different opinion... this one is mine!!!
Keep the shinny side up and the rubber on the road !!!!
Me and Broken-Wing ride 5,000 miles from Chino, CA to Milwaukee, WI and back for the 100 year Harley Anniversary "Ride Home"
Me, Willie G. Davidson, Broken-Wing, Nancy Davidson
Willie G. and Nancy presented Doc & Broken-wing with a Ride Home Banner. Willie G. Davidson is a Sr. Vice Pres. of Harley-Davidson. Picture taken in-route to Milwaukee.
Making New Harley Friends on "The Ride Home
Standing: Rat, Broken-Wing, Doc, Mike
Seated: Becky, Debbie
Met these folks in Flagstaff, Arizona, and we rode on to Milwaukee together.
Here is My and Broken Wings Picture on the Harley-Davidson Website. Harley-Davidson photographer Peter Turnley took this picture from an overpass outside of Kansas City, Kansas.
The "Ride Home" to Milwaukee and back - 5,000 Miles
Here is the Road King parked at Flo's Airport Cafe, ready to roll. As usual Broken-Wing and I started out alone without a chase truck, and ready to make new friends, while having a great vacation.
1st Night... Blythe, CA visiting VFW #298
Reaching Flagstaff, Arizona via I-40 (Route 66)
Gas Station from the movie Easy Rider
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Easy Rider Poster in the window
Indian Dancer at the Flagstaff Harley
Me and Indian Turquoise Vendors at Flagstaff Harley
THE 100 YEAR HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNIVERSARY
PARADE - GREATER MILWAUKEE, WI
Once the parade was underway, here is the welcome from my Harley, Broken-Wing took this picture. You can see her taking it in the mirror. One of the signs we saw said: Come as visitors, leave as friends.
Rat, Broken-Wing, Me, Chris and Mike waiting for the Harley-Davidson 100 year Parade to get underway.
The 100 Year Harley Parade - Page Two
Two Lines of Harley Riders for 13 Miles
Birds Eye View
Old and Young They All Turned Out to See the Iron Horses come home to Milwaukee
Parking the Iron Horses - Time to Party !!!!
Note: That's Rat taking the pic with the Flag Bandana
Me and Broken-Wing in Texas on "The Ride Home"
Welcome to Texas... Rat, Doc, Mike & Debbie
Rat and his Harley on the Texas Border
Me and Broken-Wing on the Texas Line
I found a place named after me at the Harley Dealer in Texas !!!
SAN FRANCISCO AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF - NBC NEWS VAN 8/04
Kansas City, MO & Kansas City, KS
Outside the Kansas City Harley-Davidson Factory
Doc Touring the Kansas City Factory
The V-Rod on Display at the Factory
Mark Twains'... Hannibal, MO
Me and Broken-Wing on the Mississippi
Tom Sawyers' girlfriends house on the Mississippi
Me and Rat pose for a photo at Hannibal, MO
Life in Danang: James "Doc" Rockett Thon My Thi village, located south of Danang near Marble Mountain, was part of the NSAH MEDCAP. Larger villages often had MEDCAP teams residing in their villages, but villagers of Thon My Thi were treated by NSAH.
Military Family: Proud to Serve! Our family, like many others in the United States, has a proud history of serving our country. From Private John Rockett, who entered the Revolutionary War at age 16, to my son, Michael who served in the U.S. Coast Guard at the Great Lakes, on Search and Rescue Missions.
Doc Hollywood: Star Power! Former "New Mickey Mouse Club" member, Allison Fonte, and I have been friends since her college years in Spain and at Stanford. Currently..
