4/21 Neglected ride

[jasnmar]

Obviously photoshopped. That one shows me on the correct side of the road and not on the brakes going into a turn. Pretty sure that never happened in real life.

[nhbubba]

No dude, that was me on the wrong side.

Seriously though. I was behind the big 'wing fer a bunch the other day. Didn't see a single hard part put down this time.

And I don't recall you on the binders that late in a turn at all.

[Trajiks9]

Colin,
I am now understanding your target fixation dilemma. I too was mesmerized by Jay throwing that thing around like a monkey slings shit at the zoo.

[golden chicken]

Speedo? I'm pretty sure we were in a 65 MPH zone on the Interstate when you shot those. Sure, it looks like a 2-lane country road. But really, it was a 65 MPH zone. I'm sure of it.

It might say 52...in which case, actual speed would be more like 47...which is totally close enough to be legal.

[jasnmar]

Seriously though. I was behind the big 'wing fer a bunch the other day. Didn't see a single hard part put down this time.

One tap. Right side, early in the day. Getting there.
No one needed their welding masks this time .

And I don't recall you on the binders that late in a turn at all.

I shouldn't be on them at all. This isn't a race. If I'm not comfortable going that fast in a turn I shouldn't be going that fast in the "straight".
I know better. I just don't always do better.

Colin,
I am now understanding your target fixation dilemma. I too was mesmerized by Jay throwing that thing around like a monkey slings shit at the zoo.

LOL. If nothing else at least you know what turn is coming up before you actually see it .

I still have lots of opportunity to improve my body position, even on the wing. Still need to work on getting my head and shoulders "the rest" of the way out. Need to remember to use only my legs to move left to right (every time). Getting better at relaxing my arms in the turns.

I have no idea what I'm going to do if I ever get a sport bike assembled.

[jasnmar]

It might say 52...in which case, actual speed would be more like 47...which is totally close enough to be legal.

Definitely 52. I don't think my bike will even go over 60.

[golden chicken]

Oh, I have proof contrary.

*just imagined photoshopping the speedo out of 9,700 pictures*

[golden chicken]

Cool shot of the day, I think:

[nhbubba]

Don't be like me kids!



Really, I have no idea wtf I was doing here.

[golden chicken]

Oh, wait, that's Neutral

[Not Sure]

Matt, I think your speedo is in kilometers. You're fine.

[golden chicken]

GOTCHA! I have no idea what you're doing, Colin, but I must've looked back at you at a light.

[nhbubba]

Your eye was drawn by the dead sexiness that is a wee strom. Few can resist her temptation.

In that photo I am almost certainly screwing around with the camera I had mounted off the port side crash guard. I rigged up a ram ball for this outing. I dig the angle, but if I'm not paying attention I can bump the camera with my calf when rolling up to a stop.

[golden chicken]

It was probably that helmet of yours. So attention-grabbing.

[nhbubba]

The more I play with video editing, the more I realize it probably isn't for me.



Meh.

[G21forme]

Probably, it says "this video is private"

[Not Sure]

Nice stair threads though Colin!

[nhbubba]

Probably, it says "this video is private"

Bah. Fixed!

Nice stair threads though Colin!

Huh?

[Not Sure]

Bah. Fixed!
Huh?

Typo fail on my part. I meant "treads" - from your other post about the stairs. You may suck at video editing, but you got some carpentry skills. My half hearted attempt at humor. Carry on.

[jasnmar]

There is a big part of editing that depends on source material. As you were behind me you were obviously limited in that regard

Brilliant video requires brilliant source and brilliant production.

I do really like that camera angle.

[nhbubba]

Typo fail on my part. I meant "treads" - from your other post about the stairs. You may suck at video editing, but you got some carpentry skills. My half hearted attempt at humor. Carry on.

Ah, okay. For some reason I thought my 'private' video redirected to something related tot he stair project. But I didn't remember posting videos of that.

Now I'm with you.

[nhbubba]

There is a big part of editing that depends on source material. As you were behind me you were obviously limited in that regard

People love seeing a big 'wing get hustled through the curves. Exhibit A: A video of such things with 1.7 million hits!

The angle is cool, isn't it? I may try to move it forward a bit and try to get less brush guard though. I mounted a RAM ball on the rear luggage jungle gym as well. But the camera cut out after 13 seconds and you only see the parking lot at Moulton's Market as I suit up. Need to figure out wtf is going on with that.

[jasnmar]

People love seeing a big 'wing get hustled through the curves. Exhibit A: A video of such things with 1.7 million hits!

Rick, however, is a bit unique.

Stats from his legendary 24 Hours of Deals Gap
1001.7 miles in 23 hours and 52 minutes

55.69 gal of fuel
highest mpg 22.8
lowest mpg 19.28

slowest lap time: 15.00 min.
fastest lap time: 11:30 at 8pm after 2 hrs of riding

1/4 steel plates on my foot pegs


After a bikeless hiatus, he's back to riding the area around the gap.

He's now offering "tips" rides for fellow goldwingers who visit the area

TIPS RIDES ARE RIDES WITH ME TO HELP FOLKS WITH THEIR TWISTY ROAD RIDING,NEED HELP WITH LINES,BODY POSITION ,AND ALL THAT APPLYS

THIS IS NOT A PARKING LOT DEAL OR A TRACK DAY ON THE STREET RIDE,ITS TO BE SAFER AND ABOVE ALL SMOOTHER!!

FIRST AND FOREMOST THE RIDES ARE FREE,I DO ACCEPT TIPS FOR GAS AND SUCH BUT IN NO WAY AM I LOOKING TO MAKE A LIVING AT THIS!

NEW FOR 2013!!
1-ON BOARD VIDEO TO HELP IN THE TEACHING ,VIEW WHAT YOU WERE LIKE BEFORE AND AFTER THE DAY

2-I WILL BE MAKING THESE TAPINGS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT SMALL FEE OF 20 BUCKS ON A MEMORY CARD

3-I WILL ALSO BE DOING 2 RIDERS AT A TIME AS IS THE NORM BUT NOW BE DOING SOLO RIDERS ALSO!!!

4-THERE IS 2 LEVELS OF RIDES,ADVANCED AND MODERATE

5-WILL BE ADDING TWO UP RIDES ALSO

6-C/B RADIO NOT NEEDED,BUT DOES MAKE IT EASIER

now for the boring stuff
bike needs
1-needs to be in good working order
2- good tires,kind of tires not an issue

rider needs
1-helmet
2-gloves
3-jacket
4-boots
5-pants

sorry no trailers or trikes

pm me with interest in this ride or call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx

PLEASE DO NOT POST IF YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN DOING THIS,THANKS!!!

According to him, he spent some time racing in Loudon.
http://ymlmedia.com/media/video/YBL0...YellowWolf.mov

[nhbubba]

Like I said, everyone loves seeing 900 lbs of metal, plastic, rubber and fuel tossed about.

highest mpg 22.8
lowest mpg 19.28

How do your stats match up?

[gumby]

Ha. You can say that again.

Speedo? I'm pretty sure we were in a 65 MPH zone on the Interstate when you shot those. Sure, it looks like a 2-lane country road. But really, it was a 65 MPH zone. I'm sure of it.

Anyone else notice the snow?!

That caught me by surprise. There was still a good amount along the edge of the road. I think we were in Peterborough?