it's more fun when you cook em yerself, I like listening to them cry when you drop em into the boiling potQuote:
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it's more fun when you cook em yerself, I like listening to them cry when you drop em into the boiling potQuote:
Originally Posted by 01xj
Today I rode the FZ1 (Gen 1 carb'd) around Central MA, 217 miles, I often ride many of the same roads, long passages without lights or stop signs, early in the week there's often less traffic, and in July with so many away on vacation, even less. A stop in Petersham for coffee, quiet on the green, then up 122 to 202 and down the west side of the Quabbin, very few cars, did come up on a garbage truck, so I pulled over in New Salem and let a few cars pass, then caught up to him again so I detoured up into Shutesbury for a break. Rode through Quabbin Park (good news, the toilets at the tower are open again after pandemic closing). East on 9, north on 148 to 122 to Barre, 62 to Princeton and Sterling ... through Harvard and Littleton Depot, Acton, Carlisle, Concord, and a few miles blasting east on MA 2, and home before 3. Great bike, love riding it.
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They must have just opened those toilets
I was there a month ago and they were still closed.
I took the guzzi to Syracuse for the summer Nationals this weekend. Mostly took 20 out there which was nice. Saw a total of like 8 bikes the entire time, must have been too hot for most. I know I was struggling with the daily heat. Came back on 5\5s then caught 20 again just to save some time. Total of about 1000 miles over 3 days.
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Went for breakfast at the VBC on the smoker
I must have just missed you. I was on the NSR.
Went down to Shanks next door for wife’s bday dinner on Saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by 01xj
4oz / 8oz lobster rolls were similarly priced, but I got fish tacos.
As for riding, today I rode the SMT a whopping 2.4 miles, from storage in my parents to my new house, in hopes of riding it to work tomorrow.
Where's your new place Matt?
Couple of rides this past weekend, 200 miles Saturday morning on the Guzzi 850, out 119 to 32 south past Tully Lake and into Central MA, lots of nice pavement and empty roads. Some bridge work in Athol, so I got to see some new detour routes there, and a mile of crawling traffic on 2A, then sailing down 32. Pic of my usual stop in Princeton MA, a Kymco rider pulled up, we had a good chat.
Sunday morning I took the SRX250 out for a couple of hours on local roads, what a fun bike, all sorted now. Pic shows a closed up food stop in downtown Carlisle MA, was the only show in town, now you'd have to go 5+ miles for coffee, food or a cold drink. It was a good place, had lots of business from landscapers, builders, bicyclists, school kids, etc. A news write-up cited "lease issues" for the closure -- rent hike?
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I'm on vacation from work this week, and just a bike again after a couple years without one. 2005 Vulcan 1600 Classic; my first non-sport bike, and boy is she comfy.
I rode up to my mother's place in Corinth, VT earlier in the week. Bombed 93N to route 3, split off at route 4, then 25 all the way to her house. 298 miles as a reintroduction back into touring.
Had my morning open today, so I did the local to me 133/127 loop listed on the best of the north east page. Pretty nice cruise considering there's no commute to it for me.
My wife is going to the cape with her mom this weekend, so I'm on dog duty. I want to get a trip out west planned. Do the north Adams loop. Haven't had lunch at a hairpin in a long, long time.
My goal is to wear out the tires that came on the bike this season. Put it away bald, and get fresh rubber in the spring.
:twothumb: sounds like a plan.... think you may already have more miles this year than my sorry ass, between work and 100 degree days i'm getting no riding in..:doh:
Yeah, the mileage is about to slow down. Back to work on Monday for me. Which, luckily, isn't a terrible ride down 125 towards Wilmington.
I've been away from bikes for so long, that I'm straight up commuting on it. The Subaru is getting dusty in the driveway.
It's helps the thing has floor boards, a full windscreen and the P.O. dropped the coin on a Mustang seat. She's comfy.
Welcome, new guy!
Last weekend I rode the Honda 919 for the first time since I crashed it 2 years ago, put about 30 miles on it for a shakedown run, grabbed a tag while I was at it.
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Whynot, how are you liking that V7-850? I’ve been ogling those for a bit; wasn’t able to get to either of the Guzzi demo days in CT last month.
I'm likin' the Guzzi. The V7 850 is a different animal from previous V7s. This one runs and sounds so good with the OEM Arrow exhaust. Simple and reliable, easy to maintain and ride etc. Steel tank, range is around 275 miles +/-Quote:
Originally Posted by MattR302
Seating-ergos are somewhere between sport and cruiser, hard to pin down. Not a light bike, but feels good with low CG. I'm riding it the most, will probably put the FZ1 up for sale soon.
Does Hamlin offer test rides?
Took a little jaunt this weekend to visit the Newport mansions with my in-laws on their Goldwing and Mrs B and I on our FJR.
Weather couldn't be better and the ride down was simply peaceful
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I'm up at my place in bridgton Maine this week and planning on the bethel rangeley Errol loop and probably a trip up to the top of Mount Washington
several sasquatch sightings in Grafton Notch the past couple weeksQuote:
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Just a Speed Triple, a curvy road, and a dirty camera lens.
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Originally Posted by OneCheekRider
Work this morning
Ride this afternoon
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3.6 mile round trip on the new bike to get a VIN check
then
5.4 mile round trip on the old bike to the kiddo’s new school
Big day.
On the 919?Quote:
Originally Posted by MattR302
Just got back from 4 days and 1500 miles on a mix of pavement, MABDR, PA Wilds BDR-X, MABDR to NEBDR Connector and a bit of the NEBDR.
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You know what stings more than unexpectedly buying a tire midway through your ride?
Repeatedly telling your friends it would last the whole trip.
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Shop was great and let me borrow a 15mm socket, impact, and torque wrench so I could remove/install the wheel myself and avoid additional labor. SSS & centerstand FTW!
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Analog maps were used.
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2k total miles with nonstop views like this.
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Thoughts on mabdr vs nebdr?Quote:
Originally Posted by SRTie4k
MABDR is a laid back and mostly relaxing ride on a mix of ridge and forest roads, farmland and VA/WV hollers. It's nothing difficult by any means (even the few expert sections are not that hard). Granted it's been since 2019 since I've run the whole thing, I know they changed quite a bit in section 1 last year. But it's fun and very beautiful riding through the PA/MD/WV/VA countryside regardless.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmycapp
As a side note, the expert sections on the PA Wilds BDR-X are a HUGE departure from those on the MABDR. We did Paddy Mountain Trail at the end of the 2nd day after some serious rain storms and it was extremely rugged; rocks the size of dinner plates, massively washed out and a literal river of water running down the trail. It's lucky we were going north (downhill) because I think I would have turned around trying to go the other way. It's worse than CR3 on the NEBDR, which is arguably the most difficult section of the entire NEBDR.
NEBDR is much more challenging, although being a New Englander it's not quite as easy to get excited about riding in your own back yard vs riding far away from home on the MABDR. That said the expert sections are much more varied in difficulty and more rewarding. The section from the Mass border up to Readsboro VT is probably my favorite as it has some really nice dirt stretches and some very fun technical sections (like October Mountain and the section down from Raycroft Lookout to the VT border), it makes for a great loop with Trans-MA Trail or Alt. NEBDR does get boring through NH though, as it's primarily just easy dirt and lots of pavement sight seeing.
Appreciate the feedback. We’ve done nebdr. Heard similar about mabdr. Might do a mix of mabdr and pavement next year.
Absolutely LOVE riding with my kids, Wish I was younger
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[QUOTE=xrocket21;1673584]Absolutely LOVE riding with my kids, Wish I was younger
Absolutely! My kids grew up riding mostly ATV's with us, although the boy did eventually get into dirty bikes as well. Those were some of THE BEST times.
Now, daughter #2 has her m/c license and bought a Kawi Eliminator earlier this year. The boy and his buddies rip around town on their "hopped" up scooters, but he's saving for a Gixxah. Can't wait to hit the open roads with them!
awesome shot! ...and totally agree! i've been injured and off the bike, but got to ride with them on Monday in our woods out back, so fun. hooked up with a few other hood rats out there as well. 7 kids, 3 adults. (only 1 quad, heh)Quote:
Originally Posted by xrocket21
EDIT: what do you mean 'younger'? you got TONS of time. i'm almost a decade older and don't feel anywhere near done yet.
hit October Mountain last week for a ride + camp.. .
same spot, 19 years apart by a week. pissed i messed up the angle, picnic table in the way.
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didn't take any pics in the woods, clouds were too pretty.. .
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Sunday I took the 990 SMT out for a ride to the gym and down to Cycle Gear to get a tire:
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Got back home, mounted that tire on the 690 Duke, and rode it up to Palmer on Monday morning for its first track day:
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I'm just in such GARBAGE shape. Work a desk job at home, and not being able to do much physical activity for over a year killed me.Quote:
Originally Posted by typeone
I can't ride very long at all at a fast pace and I lose the arms, can't ride standing up very long before I lose the legs!
I think both kids might be faster than me at this point.
If I'm gonna do a full Jday season next year I need to make a change.
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:twothumb: DAM, rode up to a track day :hellyeah: how you liking the 690 so far? Another year not getting it to the track for me :frown:Quote:
Originally Posted by MattR302
First time at TOTD and surrounding area. Might have to move back east, was pleasantly surprised!
Can’t believe I never came here when I lived here!
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Hop-Ev River Loop + BT Trail on Sunday. i'm still sore. super dry (and hot!) conditions.
Getting some miles on the XSR900 - I like it, and I'm getting used to it, it's so different from other bikes I've ridden. (October 4)
Along Rte 110 in Still River MA
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In Concord MA
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Its a pretty cool looking bike
Thanks. The color scheme really sold me. But what about that new Yamaha muffler? It has two outlet holes on the bottom that point straight down. Runs great, sounds pretty good, but I like seeing a can. Maybe a Yoshi system next year?Quote:
Originally Posted by xrocket21
Funky, I didnt even notice. My rc8r has a bottom exhaust like that too but with a side exit. Compared to the ball roaster that the rc51 was, I love it down there!Quote:
Originally Posted by whynot
Got in some incredible miles this weekend. My original plan was thwarted by the rather ominous forecast for Monday, so I audibled and went for Fri - Sun. Headed out to the Lake George area (Bolton to be exact) Friday early afternoon and got home about 2:00 Sunday afternoon.
Got some miles on parts of the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway, parts of the Olympic Trail Scenic Byway and the entirety of the High Peaks Scenic Byway twice. Our intent was to stop in to Lake Placid and do some touristy stuff: gondola up the ski jumps, visit the hockey arena, hit the bobsled facility, etc. Unbeknownst to us, they were holding the U.S. Summer Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships, so the only thing we were really able to do during our short visit was watch some of the ski jumping. There was no getting near the other stuff we wanted to do, but the ski jumping was cool as shit. And somehow we managed to get VIP parking down at the base of the event.
I know someone mentioned it here before. But those roads were absolutely spectacular and the scenery was mind blowing. Picture the Kanc., but lasting a couple/few hundred miles (at least that's about how much we covered). It was just insane. This will be an annual summer trip without a doubt!
We took our time getting out there from Center Barnstead (NH) and did all we could to avoid the interstates. Took us a leisurely five - five and a half hours or so to reach our destination, but the ride was pretty damn good with little traffic. Following the erroneous forecasts for my area (big surprise), I decided to hit the road by 9:30 Sunday morning and hightail it back the quickest way possible to avoid the rain. Made it home in just under 4-1/2 hours only to NOT see any rain until I woke up Monday morning. I should've known we could've taken our time.
I accidentally hit my trip odometer somewhere along the way early, but I still ended up showing 700 or so miles for the weekend. How much exactly, I'll never know.
Pisser thing is yesterday (Monday) I drove Big Shirl up to North Conway to get her cat snipped and ended driving around the north country seeing as we had a SEVEN hour wait to pick the thing back up. Hit the Kanc and grabbed a quick breffis snack in Lincoln and did some shopping. Counted 21 cars on the Kanc from Conway to Lincoln in the morning, 23 on the way back to Conway although we ended up driving up Bear Notch Road. Did a little more farting around in the Conway area, grabbed some lunch, did a bunch of shopping and hit the ridiculous Harley boutique type store before I'd had enough and decided to sit at the vet office for an hour waiting for the damn cat. So probably a couple hundred more miles sitting on my ass to wrap up the weekend.
Wish I had more pics than just one sunrise and the ski jump. An incredible weekend for sure...