Steering head bearings:replaced at 378,000.Rear differential: replaced at 216,000 and 411,000.Cam chain sprockets, tensioners and guides replaced at 149,000.Alternator: brushes and bearings replaced 289,000.Here is a concise list of all the major work done since April 7, 2005. Joe keeps a meticulous maintenance log of everything ever done to the machine, which he was kind enough to let me look over. When asked what he’d do with the bike if the engine wore out, the answer came quickly: “Put in another engine from a wrecked bike.” Something an ace mechanic like himself could do in his garage on a weekend. Joe has already crossed the continent three times in 2014 for J&P since mid-February, clocking 11,000 miles. I asked, “Where haven’t you been and would love to visit?” After a thoughtful pause he replied, “Baja, Mexico, and Vancouver Island.” And total motorcycle miles? He quit counting a million years ago. Joe has ridden in every state except Hawaii, as well as all provinces in Canada, not to mention visiting more than 100 of our great nation’s national parks. ![]() His current ’02 was bought from his brother-in-law in April of 2005 with 17,000 miles. His first was an ’02 which he rode 136,000 miles in three years. He’s worked at several Honda and Harley dealers over the years, and more than capable of doing any and all work on his GL1800.ĭespite working for Big Red for many years, his current Honda is just his second Gold Wing. He said that he was probably the guy that worked on my first bike which I bought there in 1975: a 1974 Honda CB 450 twin. Joe is 57 and began his career as a mechanic-in-training at the long-gone Florissant Honda shop in 1974. It was great).ĭuring the course of our ride on Saturday, we learned that Joe works for J&P Cycles, going to rallies around the country, setting up the tractor-trailer-hauled display booth, and helping explain and sell fine motorcycle products. He then said, “OK, sounds more fun than changing the forks on the bike.” (And he was correct. Joe Sparrow. I was in a hurry, so he gave me his phone number after I mentioned that it would be nice to write about him and his ride for Wing World, then invited him to go with our local Chapter Z group from Arnold, Mo., on the annual Mystery Ride the next day. It was readily apparent that the bike gets a lot of use - Iron Butt “1,500 miles in 24 hrs” license plate frame, two GPS units, extra clocks, HID lights custom mounted under the mirrors, travel stickers from everywhere on the trunk - but what caught my eye was a hand-written reminder on the dash: “Change oil 429,000.” In the parking lot was a customer’s GL1800. Ann, Mo., to buy some new summer riding gloves. I wrote, performed, and produced the song entirely by myself.”Įquipped with his unique voice and original production, and with much more to come this year from the entrancing singer-songwriter, Joe Sparrow is surely one to watch out for.On Friday, May 30, I stopped by Donelson Cycles in St. The chorus vocal is intended almost like a whisper in one’s ear while the intensity comes from the intense distorted bass. Sex and lust became my escape as I became addicted to the rush of excitement that came from it. I found myself missing the highs of drugs and alcohol and instead looking for those highs in sex. The song both lyrically and sonically is intended to capture the concept of trembling whether from fear, pleasure, or both. ![]() Without fear, there is no excitement and without excitement, arousal doesn’t exist. Speaking more on “Tremble”, Joe explained: “ The song ‘Tremble’ is about the close connection between fear and arousal. Having now been sober for six years, Joe saw his addictive nature make its way into sex and relationships. The track, along with his upcoming album, chronicle Joe’s struggles with addiction. The track showcases Joe’s powerful voice and infectious melodies that will no doubt enthral listeners following last year’s debut EP Behind Closed Doors, which accumulated over 400,000 streams for the independent artist.Ī standout track in his early discography, “Tremble” expertly combines Joe’s empowered attitude, confident lyricism and ethereal vocals with an atmospheric soundscape. ![]() Bursting back onto the scene in 2021 with his stunning new single “Tremble”, Joe Sparrow transports audiences to a dark and hazy surrounding.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |