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  1. 03-27-23, 02:36 PM #1
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    ride to the Adirondacks

    been 6 years since my last ride out, going to the annual Sugarbush breakfast at Paul Smith's College, 4/15

    not a day trip this year, got a room in Gabriels, NY, ride over on 4/14, return on 4/16, I will take a direct route on the way over, but on the way back, I will meander a bit, check condition of Tracey Road

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    I'm just wondering when my driveway is gonna be firm enough to even get the bike out. Hard to believe we were comfortably riding this time of year just a few years ago!

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Quote Originally Posted by Stoneman View Post
    I'm just wondering when my driveway is gonna be firm enough to even get the bike out. Hard to believe we were comfortably riding this time of year just a few years ago!
    my driveway is drying up as fast as it can, with all the snow melting into it

    Gabes is a 250mile/5hr ride with some good routes in between, probably hit Middlebury Gap, and Lincoln Pond Rd on the way over

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Planning on changing up anything, as far as your normal routine for this type of ride, due to the fact your on scooter VS bike?!? Any different Prep, packing, route, etc...

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Quote Originally Posted by FriskyDingo View Post
    Planning on changing up anything, as far as your normal routine for this type of ride, due to the fact your on scooter VS bike?!? Any different Prep, packing, route, etc...
    Good point! What are you taking Randy?

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Quote Originally Posted by RandyO View Post
    my driveway is drying up as fast as it can, with all the snow melting into it

    Gabes is a 250mile/5hr ride with some good routes in between, probably hit Middlebury Gap, and Lincoln Pond Rd on the way over
    We've been getting 'sippy holes at the ends of our driveways where they meet the road. Started a few years ago when they ran the new waterlines under the lake and along my street. There's a major junction of pipe smack dab under our lawn now. I'ma make a few calls in a few weeks and ask them to investigate.

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Quote Originally Posted by FriskyDingo View Post
    Planning on changing up anything, as far as your normal routine for this type of ride, due to the fact your on scooter VS bike?!? Any different Prep, packing, route, etc...
    packing will be different, same amount of space as on my v-strom with side cases, just under the seat, not in a removable case that I just unlatch and bring with me into my lodging. Other than that, as normal, I will have to stop for gas 30 miles sooner, a lot better mpg (65) but only 3.8g tank vs 5.8. It's got fat 14" tires, as much rubber as any mid sized sportbike, and 550cc with CVT, does not perform much different than my old SV650. The Fuel injection is more sophisticated and smoother than my V-Strom 1000 for sure, but then again, it has to do better, it's always in gear, no bliping throttle, twist and go

    I WILL hit T road on the way back fer fure, maybe visit my brother depending if he's home, or at camp, and do Appalachia Gap instead of Middlebury, I don't think Lincoln Gap will be open yet

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Quote Originally Posted by Stoneman View Post
    Good point! What are you taking Randy?
    my AK550 scooter

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    got my path to my barn shoveled out, also installed my Givi windscreen, ready to take a short ride to make sure it's up to snuff for a trip

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Quote Originally Posted by RandyO View Post
    got my path to my barn shoveled out, also installed my Givi windscreen, ready to take a short ride to make sure it's up to snuff for a trip
    I'm *THIS* close to getting the bike out. Corvette too. Registering both today as a matter of fact...

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Quote Originally Posted by Stoneman View Post
    I'm *THIS* close to getting the bike out. Corvette too. Registering both today as a matter of fact...
    weather's looking at the 70's for my Adirondack ride, I gotta register my Silverado, utv & backhoe this month, they are still registered as company vehicles

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    https://goo.gl/maps/3MwFENuYBUQjfA8N7

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    Looks like a nice trip! I'm heading to the props this weekend to start marking trees & landings...

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    Re: ride to the Adirondacks

    I have arrived at Paul Smith's, first trip on my scooter, plants itself solid on the highway, doesn't get blown around. It doesn't pass as well (CVT) as a bike you can drop 2 gears

    Lincoln Pond RD & Hurricane Mtn roads are in awesome condition, I'll hit Tracy Road on the way back

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