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Title: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: jas67 on June 16, 2016, 02:05:41 AM
Come enjoy the twisty mountain roads of Central PA!

Saturday, July 2, rain date, July 3.
Start time, between 9 & 10am.    But, may be adjusted depending on when people can make it, so, please let me know ahead of time what time you can be here, and I'll adjust the plans accordingly.

Starting point, our home in Palmyra, PA, PM for the exact address and directions.

Distance will be 150-200 miles depending on interest.   The route include PA125, and potentially portions of Perry County, if we want to make a longer day of it.   The route will be mostly two lane roads, but, might include a short section or two of four lane road just to get to the good roads.

The pace will be kept to no more than 10-15 MPH over the posted speed limits, and will be adjusted to riders' comfort levels.

Afterwards, hang out and eat grilled food (likely burgers, and maybe some Jerk chicken), drink beverages, and sit around the camp fire.   Please let me know a few days ahead of the ride if you'll be staying for dinner, so, I know how much food to have ready to grill.   

Please let me know ASAP if you plan on coming, and how long of a ride that you are interested in, so, I can plan a route accordingly.

Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on June 16, 2016, 05:41:54 AM
Let me be the first to throw my hat in the ring.   I call the most comfortable couch!
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Kev m on June 16, 2016, 08:36:26 AM
Hoping, and wishing, and praying.... we'll see.
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Green1000S on June 16, 2016, 10:23:51 AM
I got my Tenni back yesterday. I'm in and I eat.😀👍
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: sincolita on June 16, 2016, 06:01:57 PM
Sounds great, Jay. My husband and I are in as long as it's July 2. (We have plans the 3rd.) We should be able to get there by 10:00am. And yes, we'll stay for dinner too.

Kim
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Waltr on June 16, 2016, 06:14:47 PM
I got my Tenni back yesterday. I'm in and I eat.😀👍

Lauri your Stelvio is ready too!
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on June 16, 2016, 06:28:45 PM
Can't do the 2nd, possibly the 3rd.  :sad:
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Nick on June 16, 2016, 06:57:29 PM
I plan to join you guys on either day. Pm'd you for the address.
Nick
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Green1000S on June 16, 2016, 07:02:15 PM
Lauri your Stelvio is ready too!

I forgot... you called yesterday. I have now 2 Guzzi's!
Thanks Walter, that was a fast service.
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on June 16, 2016, 07:47:20 PM
Now it's a party!
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Blueboarhound on June 19, 2016, 01:11:31 AM
Well if the chicken's jerked I'm in.   :food:
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on June 26, 2016, 02:59:52 PM
Bump
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: oldbike54 on June 26, 2016, 07:52:00 PM
 OK stickied this for you folks , but you have to come up with a better name , like "The most amazing Central PA motorbike ride...


                                                                            EVER"  :laugh:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Howard R on June 26, 2016, 08:50:58 PM
I'll probably attend, likely stay for nourishment as well.

PM en route

Howard
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: jas67 on July 01, 2016, 04:54:03 PM
The weather forecast looks good tomorrow, sunny, 82 degrees, and low humidity.
The planned route is 210 miles of some of central PA's finest motorcycle roads.
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on July 01, 2016, 05:29:10 PM
Tanks FULL, bladders EMPTY!
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Green1000S on July 01, 2016, 05:45:53 PM
I'll have some stout tonight and clean the Tenni.
I'll be there after 9.

So, what's the headcount and what bikes??
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Nick on July 01, 2016, 06:14:21 PM
I'll have some stout tonight and clean the Tenni.
I'll be there after 9.

So, what's the headcount and what bikes??
I'm taking the Tuono
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on July 01, 2016, 07:41:26 PM
I'm taking the Tuono

Good thing you're not leading!
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Leo on July 02, 2016, 01:00:57 AM
Away for the weekend but would love to join you guys at some point in the summer, especially since I've got a new bike coming.
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: jas67 on July 02, 2016, 06:18:20 AM
Route (couldn't do it all in line map, because Google only allows so many waypoints):
https://goo.gl/maps/2sogM3WbHvy (https://goo.gl/maps/2sogM3WbHvy)
+
https://goo.gl/maps/TV3AcEUGpYz (https://goo.gl/maps/TV3AcEUGpYz)

Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Kev m on July 02, 2016, 07:21:58 AM
Sorry I'm missing this, but have fun guys!

Cam, you're in charge of giving Jay crap for me. It's a big job, but someone has to do it!

Ride safe all!!!

Kev
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: oldbike54 on July 02, 2016, 08:39:26 PM
 So where are the pics ?

 Dusty
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Kev m on July 02, 2016, 09:46:16 PM
So where are the pics ?

 Dusty

All on my phone in texts from Jay and Cam.

I especially like the one of Cam arriving back at Jay's house in the cab of a tow truck (his V7 on the bed).

 :shocked:
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: oldbike54 on July 02, 2016, 09:58:45 PM
All on my phone in texts from Jay and Cam.

I especially like the one of Cam arriving back at Jay's house in the cab of a tow truck (his V7 on the bed).

 :shocked:

 UH OH !

 Dusty
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Howard R on July 02, 2016, 10:58:33 PM
Yes, there was drywall screw involvement  with Cam's back tire.

Howard
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Nick on July 03, 2016, 08:08:28 AM
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/ndicroce/Aprilia/43DEB1B9-CC6F-49CA-BF4D-F8B113DE9C8A_zpsua8izhni.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/ndicroce/media/Aprilia/43DEB1B9-CC6F-49CA-BF4D-F8B113DE9C8A_zpsua8izhni.jpg.html)

Thanks for the ride Jay. Enjoyed it very much...except for that second driveway entrance  :wink:
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Howard R on July 03, 2016, 10:28:12 AM
Six Guzzis and two of those oddball Italian brands. :grin:

If you're keeping score at home, from left to right:
Kevin's (Maybe Ken? Sorry if I messed that up.) Ducati
Nick's Aprilia
Josh's Daytona
Lauri's V11 Tenni
Cam's V7 (note: tire is still unadulterated at this point)
my Sport 1100
Jay's V7
Bill's Griso

A wonderful day for all, probably even including Cam!

Howard
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: jas67 on July 03, 2016, 12:47:43 PM
Stopped off at the lake at Little Buffalo State Park for a photo-op on the way to meet Bill Hagan.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7283/27985530201_7e86bec200_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCZa8p)IMG_9398 (https://flic.kr/p/JCZa8p) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Met Bill and had lunch at the Bears Den in Ickesburg.

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7599/27960085102_740d634c19_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JAJKbN)IMG_9401 (https://flic.kr/p/JAJKbN) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

The weather was perfect.   We had a great ride, and this happened:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7431/27782177000_c548fe119a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jk1ViJ)IMG_9405 (https://flic.kr/p/Jk1ViJ) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

While Cam got to know Marty the tow truck driver, we waited:
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7586/28062573045_3858db1727_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JKN2hi)IMG_9402 (https://flic.kr/p/JKN2hi) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Marty finally roles in with Cam and his bike.   Cam is happy to see us!
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7574/28062571275_e88755b489_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JKN1KM)IMG_9404 (https://flic.kr/p/JKN1KM) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Sipping burbon on a beautiful night.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7797/28062569585_d47b92fb80_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JKN1fD)IMG_9407 (https://flic.kr/p/JKN1fD) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Sunday morning, we rode to the Ephrata First Sunday Motorcycle breakfast (Cam, Josh, Bill, and me).    Bill had left already when I took this pic.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7367/27782173800_0b11c10735_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jk1Umy)IMG_9416 (https://flic.kr/p/Jk1Umy) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

That's both my V7 Special and V7 Racer.  Cam is riding my Special home.   I'll get his tire fixed and hopefully trailer it to NJ next weekend, as I was already planning to be there anyway.
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on July 03, 2016, 02:49:02 PM
Thanks to Jay and da boyz for a GREAT day of twisty riding.  Less than an hour from home base, and I picked up a drywall screw.  Coulda been worse, we were tearing it up pretty good, but I got screwed in a slower straight.  AAA to the rescue.  Glad ONE of our phones had service.  A BIG thanks to Jay for letting me ride his V7S all the way home while HE gets me a new tire mounted.  What sucks is I just got two new Pilot Actives about 1,500 miles ago (much better than the Demons BTW).

Mysteriousy, I didn't get my flat until Bill Hagan showed up....
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Blueboarhound on July 03, 2016, 07:13:31 PM
Jay did say he pointed that screw out and Howard managed to avoid it....... :evil:
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Kev m on July 04, 2016, 06:07:49 AM
Good thing Jay has about a dozen spare bikes...
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on July 04, 2016, 06:54:50 AM
Good thing Jay has about a dozen spare bikes...

Yup, every guy there thought (seperately) to throw Jay under the bus and take a pic of his garage and send it home to our respective wives.  "Look honey - I only have four motorcycles, you should thank me."
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: jas67 on July 04, 2016, 05:42:07 PM
Bill Hagan's pics from the day:
https://bill-and-kathi.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/ (https://bill-and-kathi.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/)

Some excerpts:

Lunch stop at "The Bear's Den":
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-RCgKLcN/0/1665x937/i-RCgKLcN-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-mm4F4LL/0/X3/i-mm4F4LL-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-jX5vJ4q/0/X3/i-jX5vJ4q-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-2tz8w3J/0/1665x937/i-2tz8w3J-1665x937.jpg)

Fuel stop in Danville:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-g5Md6GC/0/1665x937/i-g5Md6GC-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-f7tqqLf/0/1665x937/i-f7tqqLf-1665x937.jpg)

Then this happened:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-PCqZwdF/0/X2/i-PCqZwdF-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-5s9bbVK/0/1665x937/i-5s9bbVK-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-rwhkF6P/0/1665x937/i-rwhkF6P-1665x937.jpg)

Back at Jay's
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-SSHZLf4/0/1665x937/i-SSHZLf4-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-HVCkTdR/0/1665x937/i-HVCkTdR-1665x937.jpg)

Can't let a little broken bottle glass be cause for wasting a beer:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-MbKQXMh/0/X2/i-MbKQXMh-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-3nWkW2c/0/1665x937/i-3nWkW2c-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-hJBSj6z/0/X2/i-hJBSj6z-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-d3GLcFS/0/X2/i-d3GLcFS-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-d6DfDcb/0/1665x937/i-d6DfDcb-1665x937.jpg)

Sunday morning
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-J3bqnZp/0/1665x937/i-J3bqnZp-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-v9579Fh/0/1665x937/i-v9579Fh-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-SVpGRz5/0/1665x937/i-SVpGRz5-1665x937.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-79RsTBB/0/1665x937/i-79RsTBB-1665x937.jpg)

Nobody will own up to the max speed on the Griso:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-rXFQ5D5/0/X2/i-rXFQ5D5-X2.jpg)

Bill bought the V9 Bobber?
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-BfFLwVr/0/1665x937/i-BfFLwVr-1665x937.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-kpffmTr/0/1665x937/i-kpffmTr-1665x937.jpg)

Back home in VA.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Palmyra-Pa-Just-Cause/n-Xgbk5d/i-t7WzNzM/0/1665x937/i-t7WzNzM-1665x937.jpg)


Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Kev m on July 04, 2016, 05:54:24 PM
Man, I'm sorry I missed this. Looked great.

Awesome for Bill, can't wait to hear about it.

See you Jay at the end of the week.

I think we'll give dad a great send off.
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: jas67 on July 04, 2016, 06:40:01 PM
Awesome for Bill, can't wait to hear about it.

No, he didn't buy it.   He just posed for the picture to tease Kathy.

....

See you Jay at the end of the week.

I think we'll give dad a great send off.

 :boozing:
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on July 04, 2016, 07:57:01 PM
That was really a great time.  Flatbed and all!  Thanks to Marty, I know where to score some good PA meth.

Great pics Bill.  Now that I've been "Hagan'd", is it safe to ride with you again?
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Kev m on July 04, 2016, 08:52:31 PM
Aw man you f'n tease...
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Blueboarhound on July 04, 2016, 09:18:48 PM
Fun weekend, great riding, great friends both new and old. Many thanks to Jay and his family for their hospitality and Lauri for the Cuban contraband.
Title: Re: Central PA Guzzi Ride 2016 -- July 2
Post by: Cam3512 on July 05, 2016, 06:30:47 AM
Oh yea, to top things off I got stung by a bee on the way to the bike gathering in Ephrata.

Must have been a Jewish bee, stung me in the right temple...