Shifting Gears: Retirement Adventures

Scenic Overlook - Lover's Leap

Lover’s Leap is a scenic overlook nestled between Meadows of Dan and Stuart, Virginia. Over the years, I’ve stopped there many times—especially on early morning rides up to Mabry Mill for breakfast at the restaurant that has since closed. I still miss those pancakes. The first image shown here features my previous 2016 BMW 1200RT. In 2022, the rock wall at the overlook provided a beautiful and fitting backdrop for the bike. On Saturday, February 28, 2026, a few of us returned

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Scenic Overlook - Lover's Leap

Lover’s Leap is a scenic overlook nestled between Meadows of Dan and Stuart, Virginia. Over the years, I’ve stopped there many times—especially on early morning rides up to Mabry Mill for breakfast at the restaurant that has since closed. I still miss those pancakes. The first image shown here features my previous 2016 BMW 1200RT. In 2022, the rock wall at the overlook provided a beautiful and fitting backdrop for the bike. On Saturday, February 28, 2026, a few of us returned

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Viking Bags - Backpack

30L - Tactical Large Backpack Just got my hands on the Viking Bags 30L Tactical Large Motorcycle Backpack , and I can’t wait to put it to the test. This premium, rugged pack is coming with me on my upcoming trip to Maggie Valley, where it’ll see real-world riding conditions. Stay tuned for a full review soon. In the meantime, check out Viking Bags’ complete lineup of backpacks and gear—you might find your next favorite piece of riding equipment.

Feb 191 min read

Electric Windscreen 1250 GSA

Electric Windscreen on a '23 1250 GSA! I upfitted the '23 1250 GS Adventure with an electric windscreen motor. I purchased the motor on eBay. The motor is built with all-steel components, even the housing. Looks to be durable, time will tell. I began by watching Mustache Moto's YouTube installation video. I did remove the TFT screen as he did not. Very simple by removing three clips with a set of long needle nose pliers. Made the installation go smoother for me. Retaining cli

Nov 15, 20251 min read

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Welcome to Jay's Retired Life

Retired life with hobbies in motorcycling, fishing, DIY projects, and drones. Being retired, Jay can tour the state searching for hidden history on his motorcycle(s).

Jay explores hidden history, exploring forgotten history on his BMW 1250 GSA and 1250 RT. He finds local history, lost graveyards, mysterious abandoned sites, and other stories not often seen or forgotten.. This blog is where he shares his journey and connects with like-minded individuals.

Meet Jay