Author Topic: Did you ride today? (Read 106276 times)

marc11 · « **Reply #150 on:** November 23, 2014, 07:15:44 PM »

Quote from: Skee on November 23, 2014, 06:37:59 PM

Couldn't really post this in PA Rides since most of it was in Jersey.

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Hawks Nest?

Skee · « **Reply #151 on:** November 23, 2014, 09:05:36 PM »

Quote from: marc11 on November 23, 2014, 07:15:44 PM

Hawks Nest?

It's a unique stretch; nowhere else looks quite like it.

sodapop6620 · « **Reply #152 on:** November 26, 2014, 11:40:18 AM »

I'm thinking its rte 97 in NY.

Skee · « **Reply #153 on:** November 26, 2014, 12:44:29 PM »

Yes, it is Hawk's...Oh, I get it. Nevermind

It sure won't look like that today. Prolly just as empty though!

2RR2NV · « **Reply #154 on:** January 25, 2015, 05:12:05 PM »

Yep. wife said I could head out for a nice ride. muhhaahhaa which worked to my advantage in many ways. Since our Anniversary is coming up this week, we are going up to Deadwood to celebrate after I get back from the mines. Well, I wouldn't have any time to get her something before heading out. So, going for a short ride let me spend some time at Kay Jewelers buying that special gift. Woot! Mission success! we are GTG for Friday! awwww yeah!!!

Scot "Z"

Skee · « **Reply #155 on:** January 25, 2015, 05:51:04 PM »

I'd like to have seen the expression on the sales person's face.

2RR2NV · « **Reply #156 on:** January 26, 2015, 09:37:20 PM »

It would be pretty normal. She's used to me and my purchases. She loves helping out to surprise my wife. she's also trying to make up for one of her salespeople screwing up the surprise my wife had planned for me for Xmas. Wife was pissed that the store called me instead of her.

Skee · « **Reply #157 on:** April 18, 2015, 02:48:36 PM »

Revival - drunken post #678 - Yes, I'm hoime now. I found out 2 3 things.

I like whiskey.

The PR4s n the Connie do not like tar snakes. They're like freaken speed bumps. I swear I can feel the elevation change when I cross them through a corner. Could be because I was running higher tire pressures. Tried running both front and rear at 42 based on JJ's advice. Bike turns in surprisingly quicker. Must keep this in mind on 311.

I now understand what the professional reviewers mean about the linked brakes biting when you step on the rear after the front has been applied. Was overtaking a left-lane parade of big - I mean they were big - I mean the Riders were big - and their bikes - on the 309 expressway. When the lead rider does a fist pump - I thought he was signalling single file; he meant change lanes - and the big red (no helmet - that's how I her hair was red) just crosses into my lane without checking her mirrors.

You cannot practice emergency stops. I was actually started out trying to do that earlier today on some empty highway. Emergency stops are something you cannot simulate. I got a good taste of it when big red head slipped across the lane in front of me. She was even more surprised than I was.

I was feathering the front and clamped on the rear. No choice - recipe for disaster!!! The Connie handled admirably although it bucked a bit. TG for ABS. There may have not been whol;e lotta skill involved.

I slipped outside as she crossed inside and rolled the throttle to the stop. Won't be seeing those folks again.

That is all.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #158 on:** April 18, 2015, 04:39:27 PM »

Nope, new battery was dead.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #159 on:** April 18, 2015, 05:49:35 PM »

Quote from: Cablebandit on April 18, 2015, 04:39:27 PM

Nope, new battery was dead.

Apparently if it was dead it wasn't new.

malbojah · « **Reply #160 on:** April 18, 2015, 07:39:31 PM »

Felt like shit past couple of days (first cold in almost a year), then 2:30 comes around and I suddenly feel awesome. Took the scoot out to do some light Wally World shopping.

R Doug · « **Reply #161 on:** April 19, 2015, 04:13:46 AM »

Quote from: Skee on April 18, 2015, 02:48:36 PM

Revival - drunken post #678 - Yes, I'm hoime now. I found out 2 3 things.

I like whiskey.

The PR4s n the Connie do not like tar snakes. They're like freaken speed bumps. I swear I can feel the elevation change when I cross them through a corner. Could be because I was running higher tire pressures. Tried running both front and rear at 42 based on JJ's advice. Bike turns in surprisingly quicker. Must keep this in mind on 311.

I now understand what the professional reviewers mean about the linked brakes biting when you step on the rear after the front has been applied. Was overtaking a left-lane parade of big - I mean they were big - I mean the Riders were big - and their bikes - on the 309 expressway. When the lead rider does a fist pump - I thought he was signalling single file; he meant change lanes - and the big red (no helmet - that's how I her hair was red) just crosses into my lane without checking her mirrors.

You cannot practice emergency stops. I was actually started out trying to do that earlier today on some empty highway. Emergency stops are something you cannot simulate. I got a good taste of it when big red head slipped across the lane in front of me. She was even more surprised than I was.

I was feathering the front and clamped on the rear. No choice - recipe for disaster!!! The Connie handled admirably although it bucked a bit. TG for ABS. There may have not been whol;e lotta skill involved.

I slipped outside as she crossed inside and rolled the throttle to the stop. Won't be seeing those folks again.

That is all.

So, did the whiskey flow to calm the nerves or to celebrate missing big red?

(was it OK that I laughed out loud reading this?)

chornbe · « **Reply #162 on:** April 19, 2015, 05:06:04 AM »

I rode Liz's bike around the block last night to make sure it's good to go after checking the tires, chain (lube), etc., after a Winter hiatus. That's it. Today, I hope to clock some miles on mine.

Yesterday I had my daughter with me all day, and she's a few weeks post-concussion (collision and crash during her basketball game). So, instead, we did all our running around in the convertible, sans first gear and all.

Skee · « **Reply #163 on:** April 19, 2015, 08:38:29 AM »

Quote from: R Doug on April 19, 2015, 04:13:46 AM

So, did the whiskey flow to calm the nerves or to celebrate missing big red?

(was it OK that I laughed out loud reading this?)

For sure. Makers & honey did a good job of bluring that mental image.

I was just out having fun. 160 Miles to Find coffee shop, Where I ordered a Coke after seeing their equipment. Did stumble on a great little piece of road. Had me thinking about Region 4 coffee rides.

It was just so ironic that I was deliberately trying to get the back to bite so I would know what to expect and couldn't make it happen. (it wasn't as aweful as the reviewers made it sound.)

sodapop6620 · « **Reply #164 on:** April 19, 2015, 12:54:04 PM »

Heading the long way home from the Norton gathering.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #165 on:** April 19, 2015, 05:05:07 PM »

Yes I did but in region 4.

malbojah · « **Reply #166 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:31:46 PM »

Fuck yeah I did...

(Looking into MA from NY)
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New bridge that cut a 25 miles detour back to 50 feet
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Cookie · « **Reply #167 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:57:04 PM »

Where is the shot looking into Ma?

Cookie · « **Reply #168 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:58:35 PM »

and yes I did.

PatM · « **Reply #169 on:** May 09, 2015, 07:07:47 PM »

Did too. It looked like rain but didn't. We would have missed a nice day if we didn't.

malbojah · « **Reply #170 on:** May 09, 2015, 10:41:34 PM »

Quote from: Cookie on May 09, 2015, 06:57:04 PM

Where is the shot looking into Ma?

Top of Rt 2 @ MA / NY border

Cookie · « **Reply #171 on:** May 10, 2015, 03:26:04 AM »

malbojah · « **Reply #172 on:** May 20, 2015, 09:36:06 PM »

I found a tank!

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malbojah · « **Reply #173 on:** May 21, 2015, 02:10:06 PM »

I also found out the the state police @ my local barracks are using unmarked Ford Fusions.

Cookie · « **Reply #174 on:** May 21, 2015, 02:40:32 PM »

I rode yesterday but just got to this today. I did the dead relatives tour. It was a year ago that my sister passed and her ashes are at an undisclosed location in my hometown.

I go at least once a year to visit my dads grave.

Coffee on the way since I gambled on it warming up sooner,
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At this point I was thinking that a KLR would be nice, I just wrote some road names on a piece of paper and followed that. About five miles was like this,

The undisclosed location,
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Dads,
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Reno's Drive In on the way home,
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It was a gorgeous three hour trek there for about a hundred and forty miles and a very unpleasant return trip of the same on mostly highway. Almost got killed in Springfield Ma. when I stopped for gas.

(o\_!_/o)

maddjack · « **Reply #175 on:** May 24, 2015, 05:45:01 PM »

I rode, all day in SE Ohio.Little traffic ubertwistys

Stormcrow · « **Reply #176 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:17:48 AM »

Not today - but I did get out for a 120 mile jaunt on Sunday...

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Lunch at the Lake Side Grill, southern end of Owasco Lake...

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The waitress commented "You don't look like a biker. You look more like an astronaut." After a hearty laugh, I told her she is not the first to tell me that, although usually the term "filthy" comes along with the term "astronaut". Then added "I actually do look like a biker. What I don't look like is a pirate."

Stormcrow · « **Reply #177 on:** October 10, 2015, 10:42:29 PM »

The window of opportunity opened, and I leaped. Put in a 400 + mile loop through the Adirondacks.

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Fall is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year to ride....

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Relaxing with a generously poured bourbon (Larceny - I hope R Doug approves) Life is good.

garry · « **Reply #178 on:** October 11, 2015, 05:44:17 PM »

Amazing weekend in WV/VA. Ride report to follow...

sodapop6620 · « **Reply #179 on:** October 20, 2015, 08:02:49 PM »

Been out the last 2 days after work finding new and fun roads within 20 miles of the house.

st2sam · « **Reply #180 on:** October 21, 2015, 04:51:28 PM »

Duh.
I sure did, it was 75* here today.
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No that's not a quarry, it's a dam.

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mxvet57 · « **Reply #181 on:** October 21, 2015, 11:04:51 PM »

A ride to the quarry?

Max Wedge · « **Reply #182 on:** October 22, 2015, 07:00:17 AM »

Dam thing must be workin. Looks pretty dry.

st2sam · « **Reply #183 on:** October 22, 2015, 07:42:01 AM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on October 21, 2015, 11:04:51 PM

A ride to the quarry?

mxvet57 · « **Reply #184 on:** October 22, 2015, 10:00:22 AM »

Quote from: st2sam on October 22, 2015, 07:42:01 AM

Quote from: mxvet57 on October 21, 2015, 11:04:51 PM
A ride to the quarry?

My bad. I didn't read far enough.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #185 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:07:55 PM »

Cold and gray today but managed to get a couple hundred miles in....mostly on pavement.

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viffergyrl · « **Reply #186 on:** October 31, 2015, 04:44:06 PM »

Yup. Highway 33 to the NFS Ozena fire station and back. 80* today.

maddjack · « **Reply #187 on:** November 02, 2015, 01:45:22 PM »

Yes I Rode and yesterday too, makes up some for a bike-less October

chornbe · « **Reply #188 on:** November 02, 2015, 03:14:38 PM »

Was gonna ride to work today; battery was not up to the task of starting the bike. Seems I toasted the regulator... because Honda.

thatguy · « **Reply #189 on:** November 06, 2015, 03:58:17 PM »

ChrisFZ1 · « **Reply #190 on:** November 07, 2015, 08:50:10 PM »

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ChrisFZ1 · « **Reply #191 on:** November 07, 2015, 08:50:23 PM »

sodapop6620 · « **Reply #192 on:** November 20, 2015, 08:27:30 PM »

Got out for an hour and a half and only saw 5 deer that wanted to jump in front of me, luckily they were all in the same place and decided not to venture into the road.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #193 on:** November 20, 2015, 09:05:46 PM »

I did. 38° out. No deer wanted to jump out in front of me but a lot of cars did.

thatguy · « **Reply #194 on:** November 23, 2015, 10:47:25 PM »

Yeah. Filled the bike up. Went by the bank. Ran down to Keyser and grabbed a couple of cigars.

SLK50 · « **Reply #195 on:** November 24, 2015, 09:16:33 AM »

I refused to acknowledge that riding season is over.
Rode to work today. Got snowed on. A lot. Sigh.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #196 on:** November 24, 2015, 09:33:11 AM »

I was a little shocked to see the snow covered deck this morning.

Max Wedge · « **Reply #197 on:** November 24, 2015, 10:22:56 AM »

Quote from: SLK50 on November 24, 2015, 09:16:33 AM

I refused to acknowledge that riding season is over.
Rode to work today. Got snowed on. A lot. Sigh.

I doff my chapeau to you, sir. I got 12" while at home, but if this melts off a little, I may ride on Thanksgiving.

thatguy · « **Reply #198 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:07:01 PM »

Uhyup I did.

st2sam · « **Reply #199 on:** December 15, 2015, 04:31:57 PM »

Quote from: thatguy on November 27, 2015, 05:07:01 PM

Uhyup I did.

Yep, on Dec. 15th no less.

Looks like it's gonna snow.
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Not really, temps in the low 40's and very windy.

Saw a ton of these today.
My favorite sign.
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Had to run a slower pace than normal, cold damp roads in certain areas. I'm not going to complain, riding in mid December around here doesn't happen often.

Can't beat the reservoir area of NY..
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Merry Christmas...