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GREAT ride yesterday, perfect weather late afternoon, the backroads were EMPTY :shredder:
While not a "riding" destination we've got some really fun roads to rip around. It's not like up north with LONG winding roads & beautiful vistas, but I linked up enough short back roads through farm country to get in 160 miles of fun in a few hours. (SSssshhhh, yes I was speeding) :whistle:
Sorry, I don't normally stop for pics and all the ice cream places were too packed to stop.
I took a Can Am Spyder RT something-or-other for a spin yesterday. Neat machine packed with technology and convenience. But man, was that just downright awkward. No brake/clutch levers, paddle shifting only, bizarre ergos (for me). Just...weird. Some people swear by them and wonder how they lived without them. But it just wasn't my thing, especially at close to $30K!
The best way I can describe it is it's like riding a newer snowmobile on the pavement. Twitchy & jerky...
I had a deposit on the original Spyder WAY back in I think 08 when they were coming out, just love "unique" vehicles, SO glad I canceled that. The price today is NUTZ, I think the launch edition was like $10k.
Same with the Slingshot, so psyched when announced, put deposit. Reality hit, maybe not that cool, got $$ back.
I think the base 600 twin is only like, $8-9K. Get up into the sporty & touring models and that goes up quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by FriskyDingo
Although I think anyone who rides should at least take one for a spin if the opportunity arises.
Riding up to Sunapee on the R90 today. Then riding to a BMW Club of VT breakfast tomorrow.
I'm up in Cooperstown NY riding around. Stunning roads and bbq.
Ilion Gorge ?Quote:
Originally Posted by boosten lebaron
Well that was fun. First R90 developed a fuel leak so turned around and got on Triumph. Brutal traffic by 128, brutal traffic by 495, heavy traffic from Hooksett to I89. Normally 1:45 to 2:00, today 3:00. But worth it for tomorrow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Garandman
This a good route?
I didn't get that far north. Mostly country back roads spunt of there down to Oneonta then back to esperance.Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyO
I spent a long weekend, stayed in Norwich, farm country, nearly shit myself, farmer had just crossed road, mid corner with a juicy load in his manure spreader.Quote:
Originally Posted by boosten lebaron
We're hoping to get out there in a few weeks. But FAHK, are rooms fuckin' expensive!Quote:
Originally Posted by boosten lebaron
Great ride today. Took a newly paved NH route 10 up to 89 and Bethel VT for a BMWOV breakfast. Then backroads home. Beauty.
Took @Kenn157's old Speedy to Malibu for the first time. Everyone must've been at the beach bc it was empty here in the mountains!
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Possibly my stepfather… certainly one of his buddies, at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyO
My mom lives there, I wish I had time to take full advantage but I rarely get out with the bike these days. Should make it at least twice this summer though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
I found a reasonably priced B&B when I went out that wayQuote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
Picked up my bike from my friend's house in Leominster and took the long way to my new house in Attleboro. Mostly took 27S.
Rode out 119 this morning ... stopped in Fitzwilliam ... mostly empty roads for 200+ miles ...
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That bikes better on your knees than the TT?Quote:
Originally Posted by whynot
Andover, MA Cars & Coffee.
Usual eclectic mix at Andover Cars & Coffee. Met the guy who organized It. They can hold 90 cars.
My personal favorite, 1948 Plymouth.
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1971 Datsun pickup.
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Yes, absolutely. The V85TT has a high CG IMO, the tank is short and high-mounted, over 5 gal, and the engine sits pretty high to give the bike ADV ground clearance. The ZRX is more compact and a lot lower CG from the feel of it, and sits just right for me. And the power, and the sound, and and and :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gixxer
Of course, I use only a tiny fraction of the power.
PS -- thanks for your concern.
From the Mt. Washington ride...
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From the campsite this weekend...
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Rode sections 1-3 of the NEBDR this weekend.
Send it pretty good first thing this morning
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Boston to Goshen, with a stop in Hooksett to give Bassomatic his fix.
Then hustled, because looked at radar app. Got here 2:45, put bike in garage and closed the door.