Member Spotlight - Ken
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Ken of Putnam Rides a 2002 H-D Heritage Springer Loves Oreo Cookie Ice Cream |
| Occupation: | Motorcyclist (although I do work to pay for this) |
| Family: | Wife Donna. Three children; Carl, Curt and
Candice. Seven grandchildren, but I won't make you read all their names. |
| First bike: | Suzuki Maurader 800 bought 2002 |
| Years riding: | Since 2002 |
| How often do you ride: | A LOT, 100,000 miles |
| Who do you ride with: | The chapter and of course Donna |
| Where are some of your favorite routes you’ve ridden: | The Dragon, it did bite, but I survived. The outer banks of the Carolinas. Natchez Trace Parkway, Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive |
| Funny situation you had that involved your bike: | On the way to work one morning my foot froze to the floorboard. Then I saw a sign saying 6 degrees! |
| What’s the most expensive change or repair you’ve made to your bike: | Telling Donna I was getting new pipes, but neglecting to tell her it meant getting a Power Commander and a trip on the Dyno. |
| You could buy another bike, what would your next one be and why: | I wouldn't. I have the bike I always wanted! |
| What is your favorite Harley event you’ve attended: | Kansas State Rally...and the 5,000 miles that
went with it. Got to ride with my son. It was great to carry the American Flag on a ride Carl lead onto Fort Riley. With Carl now in Iraq I realize how special this was! |
| What are some of your other interests or hobbies: | Use to be horses, but I traded them for the iron ones. NASCAR, working on going to all the tracks..5 down and counting. |
| What is your favorite... | |
| Food: | Burgers, good ones |
| Vacation place: | Seat of my bike, following the front wheel. |
| Movie: | West Side Story (does that age me?) |
| Recording artist or band: | Alabama |
| Tune: | Roll On |
| Do you have any pets: | No |
| Tell us about a humorous and embarrassing moment (you’re willing to share): | Getting caught on a Scavenger hunt with the Governor Elect's daughter when the cops were called in because of a missing throne from the hotel lobby. |
| Tell us about someone you admire and why: | Donna, she is one of the strongest women I know. And, she has put up with me for 40 years. |
