Saturday Morning Ride (750S)

[nick949]

270 miles. No traffic. Pleasant scenery. Great bike. Good day! ;-T Now it's time for:  :BEER:

here's the route: https://goo.gl/maps/MFMZQ

Nick

Setting out at about 6.30AM


Calabogie Lake



Along Centennial Lake Road


On the way to Griffith


Madawaska River


One of the many log houses in the area


And yes, the blackflies are just starting to hatch.

[Lannis]

On the way to Griffith

Must be a quick camera shutter.   That's a pretty clear picture for rolling along at 25 MPH in third gear bumping along the shoulder a couple feet from a wire cheese slicer, with no hand on the throttle and no throttle lock .....!

Thanks for taking us along on these neat bikes of yours!

Lannis

[nick949]

Must be a quick camera shutter.   That's a pretty clear picture for rolling along at 25 MPH in third gear bumping along the shoulder a couple feet from a wire cheese slicer, with no hand on the throttle and no throttle lock .....!

Thanks for taking us along on these neat bikes of yours!

Lannis

Well spotted!  Blame Veglia though - or more accurately, blame 20+ years with the bike sitting doing nothing.  The tach and speedo are lazy and don't like to return to zero and I'm too intimidated and cheap to try and do anything about it..

Nick

[oldbike54]

 Thanks Nick old man , storming here , good to see someone got out  ;-T

  Dusty

[nick949]

Thanks Nick old man , storming here , good to see someone got out  ;-T

  Dusty

You all right (no - not that!) down there Dusty?  Got a storm shelter?

Nick

[Chuck in Indiana]

Thanks for that. I *love* the North country. Black flies? Not so much.  ;D

[balvenie]

Beautiful ;-T Good map too.

[canuck750]

Nice!

Thanks for posting

[dilligaf]

Must be a quick camera shutter.   That's a pretty clear picture for rolling along at 25 MPH in third gear bumping along the shoulder a couple feet from a wire cheese slicer, with no hand on the throttle and no throttle lock .....!

Thanks for taking us along on these neat bikes of yours!

Lannis

WOW!!!! I missed that. Thanks for posting.  :BEER:
Matt

[Late to the party]

Must be a quick camera shutter.   That's a pretty clear picture for rolling along at 25 MPH in third gear bumping along the shoulder a couple feet from a wire cheese slicer, with no hand on the throttle and no throttle lock .....!

Thanks for taking us along on these neat bikes of yours!

Lannis

Years of cautious peering out of tornado shelters have imbued the man with observational skills some would call "paranormal".

[leafman60]

The 750S is quite a contrast to the Mighty Falcone.  

Having a contrasting collection of bikes really helps accentuate the various characteristics of the bikes when you switch from one to the other.  

Spending several rides on the NFalc and then straddling the 750S really makes you notice the difference in the two and helps you appreciate them both.

[nick949]

The 750S is quite a contrast to the Mighty Falcone.  

Having a contrasting collection of bikes really helps accentuate the various characteristics of the bikes when you switch from one to the other.  

Spending several rides on the NFalc and then straddling the 750S really makes you notice the difference in the two.

It sure does - but I find that changing from one to the next doesn't diminish any of them.  For instance, this morning I rode the Breva to breakfast, relishing the snappy acceleration and the induction howl. Got home, then jumped on the Eldorado to buy a bag of dog food (biggest rear rack).  Different, to be sure- not as fast, not as smooth etc. but wonderful in it's own way.  The mighty NF languished today, but I'll be out and about on it during the week and have a longer ride planned next weekend to the Ontario Guzzi Rider's meet-up in Havelock, Ontario.  I'm going to see if Shaun (aka smdl) wants to swap it for his Stelvio (just kidding Shaun).  Perhaps I'll take a picture or two............

Nick

[leafman60]

It sure does - but I find that changing from one to the next doesn't diminish any of them.

I agree and that was my point. The joys of each one is only enhanced.

[johnr]

Canada! It has lots of lakes. I like that. It has some nice shore lines. I like that. It is part of the British Commonwealth. I like that too.  It has a continental weather pattern and harsh winters. That I'm not so keen on. But if I were to live somewhere other than where I do, Canada would be high on the list.

That looks like a really nice ride. (couldn't find the route on the map though)

[canuck750]

You inspired me Nick, I took the Eldo out for a 300Km run today, just love the 850's effortless drone at 70 mph and 4300 rpm. I always come back with a smile on my face after some Eldo therapy.  ;-T

[moss]

Must be a quick camera shutter.   That's a pretty clear picture for rolling along at 25 MPH in third gear bumping along the shoulder a couple feet from a wire cheese slicer, with no hand on the throttle and no throttle lock .....!

Thanks for taking us along on these neat bikes of yours!

Lannis

Please please tell me what type of bar end mirrors those are? I want a pair for my v7 stone.. They remind me of the ducati sport classic mirrors so much!

[nick949]

Please please tell me what type of bar end mirrors those are? I want a pair for my v7 stone.. They remind me of the ducati sport classic mirrors so much!

I think these are them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NAPOLEON-AP-Universal-Bar-End-Mirror-Chrome-AP-101-/191262353253.

Nick

[kidsmoke]

stellar. thanks for sharing as always.

[moss]

I think these are them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NAPOLEON-AP-Universal-Bar-End-Mirror-Chrome-AP-101-/191262353253.

Nick

Nice! They dont break the bank either like rizomas - how do you like them? Nice scenery by the way!

[nick949]

Nice! They dont break the bank either like rizomas - how do you like them? Nice scenery by the way!

Nice and clear.  Good chrome. No complaints.  And cheap!

[smdl]

It sure does - but I find that changing from one to the next doesn't diminish any of them.  For instance, this morning I rode the Breva to breakfast, relishing the snappy acceleration and the induction howl. Got home, then jumped on the Eldorado to buy a bag of dog food (biggest rear rack).  Different, to be sure- not as fast, not as smooth etc. but wonderful in it's own way.  The mighty NF languished today, but I'll be out and about on it during the week and have a longer ride planned next weekend to the Ontario Guzzi Rider's meet-up in Havelock, Ontario.  I'm going to see if Shaun (aka smdl) wants to swap it for his Stelvio (just kidding Shaun).  Perhaps I'll take a picture or two............

Nick

Well, a temporary swap could certainly be arranged!  Looking forward to seeing the night NF in the flesh, Nick.

Cheers,
Shaun

[smdl]

Canada! It has lots of lakes. I like that. It has some nice shore lines. I like that. It is part of the British Commonwealth. I like that too.  It has a continental weather pattern and harsh winters. That I'm not so keen on. But if I were to live somewhere other than where I do, Canada would be high on the list.

That looks like a really nice ride. (couldn't find the route on the map though)

I feel very much the same way about your home, John.  Hope to make it the someday!

Shaun