[nilez]

I was just thinking about bumping this thread in the past few days. I could do 2am on Friday night (to clarify, it's actually Saturday morning correct?). I'll be tired as a bastard, but I'm down.

[hoffmanas]

its doable..

[bergs]

Originally Posted by nilez

I could do 2am on Friday night (to clarify, it's actually Saturday morning correct?). I'll be tired as a bastard, but I'm down.

2am Friday morning....as in "roughly 8 hrs from now"

I'll be at the Mobil on the Run in Tyngsboro (the one near Rt 3...I don't know the exit number) at about 2:20-ish depending on exactly when I leave work.





A few things I'd like to mention to keep us all relatively safe:

DISCLAIMER: These aren't "rules". These are suggestive guidelines that will help the group avoid certain incidents such as cops or crashes.

--Please realize it's still dark at 2, 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning....that means leave plenty of space between riders...consider using a "5 second rule".

--Be patient. On the backroads, the overall pace will be slow to medium. I did most of the route last night and some of the turns can get real tricky in the dark. Corners that I'm very familiar with took on entirely different features in the dark....please keep in mind that shadows can throw you way off. Which brings me to my next point; respecting the locals

--Respect the locals. Since the pace is slower, there's really no need to stay in the power band or at red line all the time. The quieter the betterer.

--On the main roads (roads such as Lowell Rd or DW Highway, etc), I'm staying at 10 over or less. My plan is to avoid anything with flashing blue lights.

--Don't rely on someone else's brake lights to help you judge corners. Following someone such as myself that uses a fair amount of engine braking is not how you want to set up for your own braking points.

--As with every ride, please do not exceed your comfort level. If you find yourself hamfisting the bike into corners, try dialing back your pace. Riding scared takes away from riding relaxed. Don't worry, you won't be left behind.


If there's anything else you'd like to add in the name of safety, please feel free to do so....otherwise--> Mobil in Tyngsboro at 2:20-ish.

[Omahastylin16]

ouch, too far north for me

[nilez]

hmmmm.... might not be able to make this one then, I was thinking it was actually going to be on Saturday morning (that's how we schedule shifts at work, my b). I'm afraid the drinks and game 4 tonight just don't coincide with a 2am ride... next time tho!

[dx3162]

Chances are i'll be there...chances also are i'll be putting her back together until then...tomorrow's gonna be a long ass day...

[Origin]

Originally Posted by nilez

hmmmm.... might not be able to make this one then, I was thinking it was actually going to be on Saturday morning (that's how we schedule shifts at work, my b). I'm afraid the drinks and game 4 tonight just don't coincide with a 2am ride... next time tho!

Start one for 2am-ish sat morning then! Im deffinitly in

[nilez]

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...tml#post514161

sorry bergs, don't mean to steal your thunder. Everyone going tonight is more than welcome to come tomorrow night up the coast.

[bergs]

Originally Posted by nilez

sorry bergs, don't mean to steal your thunder. Everyone going tonight is more than welcome to come tomorrow night up the coast.

No worries. You ain't stealing any thunder.

Depending on how Friday unfolds, I'll try for your ride too...I just have to be sure to meet up with some folks around 10am to roll up to York Beach, ME.

Looks like a possible 700 mile day on Saturday!

[dx3162]

Now I don't know which one to go on, bastards...if I do both i'll be a zombie by saturday afternoon at work...hmm..

[bergs]

You only live once. You should call in sick.

I mean, who the hell works on Saturdays of all days?...





FWIW; I did a straight 36hr stint coming back from VIR. Full track day, pack the stuff for myself and a friend (who busted his leg), drive north to MA, drop off my friend and unpack his stuff, rearrange my stuff and drive home to NH.

My point is, you'll be fine.

[nilez]

Originally Posted by bergs

You only live once. You should call in sick.

I mean, who the hell works on Saturdays of all days?...





FWIW; I did a straight 36hr stint coming back from VIR. Full track day, pack the stuff for myself and a friend (who busted his leg), drive north to MA, drop off my friend and unpack his stuff, rearrange my stuff and drive home to NH.

My point is, you'll be fine.

I agree, my longest stint was just shy of 38 hours.

[G21forme]

Loved to but my bike isn't legal yet, but I will go if you plan on one of these that is of course if you don't mind a noob

[bergs]

Originally Posted by G21forme

Loved to but my bike isn't legal yet, but I will go if you plan on one of these that is of course if you don't mind a noob

Curious--> Registration or inspection?

All are welcome. Just stay within your comfort zone and everything will be fine.

[G21forme]

Originally Posted by bergs

Curious--> Registration or inspection?

All are welcome. Just stay within your comfort zone and everything will be fine.

registration, title , inspection. I sold my old bike and bought a newer one that I just picked up this afternoon and I don't think I'll have time to go to city hall tomorrow. working sucks

[bergs]

Bet you wish you had that VFR right about now, eh?

[G21forme]

Originally Posted by bergs

Bet you wish you had that VFR right about now, eh?

lol nah, it needed so much work I really didn't feel safe on it and that part of the reason I sold it, I did have a mad max thing going on with the flat black helmet and my leathers. And it was an 85 vf700 old school

[bergs]

Old school style rocks and the old V4's are awesome...it's all about the rumble.

[G21forme]

Originally Posted by bergs

Old school style rocks and the old V4's are awesome...it's all about the rumble.

It was pretty sweet and it sounded awesome but once I stared pricing out seals, brakes, carb work, clutch res leaked etc... I figured I'd rather spend the money on something else. Lucky for me some people need cash bad and fast, I'm just trying to not be a squid on my gsxr

[bergs]

Originally Posted by G21forme

I'm just trying to not be a squid on my gsxr

Sorry to break it to you like this but--> it's too fucking late bro.

Gizzer = squid

[G21forme]

I know I know

eta

at least I didn't say hello with a "I bought a gixxer dudes"

[dx3162]

Think im out for tonight girls, but if the weather holds and it looks like there's gonna be a showing, i'm def in tomorrow...everyone goin tonight better bundle up, it's gettin chilly out there already...

[bergs]

Originally Posted by G21forme

at least I didn't say hello with a "I bought a gixxer dudes"

Well.......not too much I can say to that.....well played.

Originally Posted by dx3162

everyone goin tonight better bundle up, it's gettin chilly out there already...

Yep. Just went for a quick blast at break and it is definitely brisk this evening.

[nilez]

have fun out there, i'm racking out, not even gonna make it through the celts game and it's just getting good!

[bergs]

Heading out in 15.

I hope the next 65 miles aren't lonely ones...