Sep 26 NH ride

[jersey_devil_68]

Half Squid asked about a ride on speedzilla and this is what I through up for a plan. heres the link http://speedzilla.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=32454

Meet at McDonalds in Keene, NH
Take rt 10 North to Interstate 89 exit 13. I know, I know but it will only be for about 6 or 7 miles.
Get off exit 17 and onto rt 4 east. Follow that to rt 118 north.
Take 118 North through Wentworth, NH and onto Lincoln, NH to rt 112 (Kancamagus)
Take rt 112 east to rt 16.
Take rt 16 South to rt 28.
Take rt 28 South Back to Manchester, NH.
Total miles for that route is 230. It will be more for the rest coming and going to those locations. I have never been on the routes leading up to rt 112 so I dont know them. If we choose this route I will make some maps and print them out so everyone can have a copy and I will set up some way points, rest stops, lunch stop, and final break away spot.
So lets have some input.
Kevin, do you know when Drill is for October? Is it the 2nd and 3rd? If so then lets use the 9th as a rain date?
If people like this route I will take it this weekend to get a good idea how the roads are and some good rest spots.

[Stoneman]

PM me if you'd like some input for some roads that'll make that trip a bit more 'interesting'. It'll follow the general loop you've outlined. You're just missing some roads that MAY keep you a bit more off the driven path...

[jersey_devil_68]

9ish???

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by Mystery Squid
*cough* *cough* what TIME?

Why do you even bother asking Joe?? You saw my name in the post didn't you???

Anyways, I dont think I will be in any condition to ride that day after a bachelor party Saturday night.... If I can control myself, and I will try.. I will be there. The routes sound good, and any advice Stoneman throws in will be a + !!

[Kham]

i like it. think you can make it Joe?

[MC]

I'd like to go. Count me in.

[elaineo]

i'd probably like to go. anyone from down in the boston area interested in meeting and riding up?

[TheIglu]

I'm probably headin up from Clinton, and that's about 45 minutes away from Boston. As long as that little two-fiddy can keep up, we can rip along Rt.2 then head north to Keene on Rt. 140 - Rt.12.

[Lucky13]

i'd probably like to go. anyone from down in the boston area interested in meeting and riding up?

I'm interested in this ride. I just rode up there this past weekend...The Kanc kinda sux on the weekends...mucho traffic and LEO's, but other than that, it was sweet...

[mikeb]

seeing as i live 15 mins from keene i'll go. what kind of pace will you guys be setting? i know half squid and igloo ride fast! my rear tire has over 6500 miles this season and i don't want to push to hard on ol baldy. my broke ass is trying to make it till next spring before a new tire

[odduc]

Hey Mike, what size are those tires??? I have a set of race tires in my garage that you can have for FREE. Sizes are 180/55 and 120/70 Dunlop 207GP. I think that you could get some good life out of them for street use. Let me know if you want them.

[mikeb]

Originally posted by lrrs167
Hey Mike, what size are those tires??? I have a set of race tires in my garage that you can have for FREE. Sizes are 180/55 and 120/70 Dunlop 207GP. I think that you could get some good life out of them for street use. Let me know if you want them.

the back tire is a 170/55. is there alot of difference between the two? i've squared my tire up pretty good. to much slabb'in on the highway.

[elaineo]

Originally posted by TheIglu
I'm probably headin up from Clinton, and that's about 45 minutes away from Boston. As long as that little two-fiddy can keep up, we can rip along Rt.2 then head north to Keene on Rt. 140 - Rt.12.

sounds good... hehehe if i can't keep up, i'm sure the two-fiddy won't be the limiting factor

[odduc]

Usually, you can go up or down one tire size in the rear without adversely affecting handling. So, a 180 size tire on your bike should work fine. My FZR1000 calls for a stock 170 rear, but because that size is often hard to find, I always run a 180 and have never had any problems. You may experience slightly heavier handling however you will quickly get used to it.

Send me a PM if you want to hook up and take the tires off my hands.

End of thread hijack.

[jersey_devil_68]

The pace will be up to the riders. If we agree with this route and which ever Stoneman suggest then I will make some maps and directions with waiting spots for everyone. I for one like the group rides where the pace is up to everyone. If you are fast pass, if you are slow you do your own pace and we have specific spots where everyone waits until they all show up. If we want a sweeper then so be it.

[Cheese*]

I think i'm coming if the weather is nice, as much as I love sunday football, gotta get all the riding I can in on these nice weekends.

[cbrf41999]

I maybe intrested as well, Ill ride over with Stoneman or something considering we both live on this side of NH. I would be up for seeing some new roads in the north, since I just moved to Central NH. Unless I go Sat. with another friend of mine.

[Half Squid]

I dont think Stonner said he was riding.. BUT HE SHOULD!!!!

Hey LRRS167, (Was it John?) I'll take them!! That is if they are not spoken for already..

Mike

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by Half Squid
I dont think Stonner said he was riding.. BUT HE SHOULD!!!!

I'd love to. But we're gonna be doing some heavy-duty partying the night before...

[Nazo]

Originally posted by TheIglu
I'm probably headin up from Clinton, and that's about 45 minutes away from Boston. As long as that little two-fiddy can keep up, we can rip along Rt.2 then head north to Keene on Rt. 140 - Rt.12.

I'm down to meet up with you guys. I'll be coming in from Boston.
I'll keep an eye on this post. I had a blast last weekend, hopefully hit some of the same roads.

[TheIglu]

Just got back. That makes a 12 hour fifteen minute ride. It was GREAT!

I am so proud of myself. I didn't do ANY dumb passes this time!

Hit 140 on this bike, first time ever....

Got a knee down, first time ever....

Without expecting to or really wanting to... Oh well! I'll take what I can get!

Gerbing...I can see it in my future.....

Mike! Get a new tire!

Nice riding with you guys(and Jen, of course), and thanks for buggin me to come KB

[jersey_devil_68]

How can you have just gotten back if the ride has not happened yet?

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by TheIglu
Just got back. That makes a 12 hour fifteen minute ride. It was GREAT!

Lots accomplished today! .LIKE 500 MILES!! But this thread is for the ride next Sunday you dufuss!!!

My other tire will be on tomorrow! I had cord in a small spot showing and also a area with a 2 inch crack???? I think I was real lucky to have made it all the way home with that tire

[TheIglu]

Originally posted by jersey_devil_68
How can you have just gotten back if the ride has not happened yet?

I'm an idiot

[oreo_n2]

go hug your keg, it will make you feel better.