Author Topic: Did you ride your bike today? (Read 59061 times)

lucian · « **Reply #120 on:** March 26, 2017, 06:37:44 PM »

Got out today with my buddy Ben and his new ride. He said bye bye to the concourse and bought the 1600gt. What a beauty. 38 degrees and sunny,great day to be out. Him with his heated seat, grips, jacket and gloves, a real wind screen and fairings, me with long johns and not much else. The beemer sounds like a formula one car and won't it scoot. I had no problem out braking him and would catch up in the corners but on the straights I just had to watch him disappear. He said it handles amazing for it's size, but I did notice him grunt getting it off it's side stand.

Ridgerider · « **Reply #121 on:** March 26, 2017, 07:22:34 PM »

Not today, but I finally got out yesterday. I am soooo ready for the good weather to arrive.

tazio · « **Reply #122 on:** March 26, 2017, 07:34:06 PM »

Yes! Rode to church and blasted off from there, 160sweet miles on the mighty GRiSO. Corbin seat and new helmet breaking in nicely

Still coming down off the high of going to the race track last night and seeing FLATTRACK!!!

rodekyll · « **Reply #123 on:** March 27, 2017, 12:38:30 AM »

Got about 80 miles on the Rodekyll Saturday. Nowhere in particular, just ferried to the mainland and wandered. Did some of the old US 99 north of Seattle. among other roads. Used to be a fun ride. Now it's such a slow plod in the strip mall traffic that you don't get through an intersection for two or three light changes. Temps in the mid 40 and threatening rain the entire time. Returned to the island and did a few miles of highway 20 (north Cascades hiway starts on Whidbey Island). Got back to the barn at about dusk as the rain began.

JJ · « **Reply #124 on:** March 27, 2017, 06:00:24 PM »

On Saturday afternoon, I did 50+ miles on "Moby Dick" (aka, the Great White Whale) with my wife and friend and his wife on his black Victory Cross Country...

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Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #125 on:** March 27, 2017, 10:50:53 PM »

Beautiful riding yesterday on Riverside Drive/Old Marshall Highway north of Asheville. The troll in the photo is me up in Yancey County NC.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #126 on:** April 02, 2017, 08:54:20 AM »

Exercise day, they all got to keep running,

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #127 on:** April 02, 2017, 01:49:04 PM »

Did a 'manly' ride to Michael's arts and crafts to get some beads and baubles for my 2 year old. The hugs on return were even better than the ride. 65F, bright blue skies, just perfect. Riding more and feeling more 'at one' with the bike.

twowings · « **Reply #128 on:** April 02, 2017, 02:58:37 PM »

I LOVE it when

needs an errand run and I can fit whatever it is on the bike...

azguzzirep · « **Reply #129 on:** April 14, 2017, 02:43:26 AM »

No.

But I want too. But I realize I'm not in a good mental condition to do it.

I'll just have to wait .😕

britman · « **Reply #130 on:** April 14, 2017, 09:32:55 AM »

Yesterday I made the 100 loop to the Richmond Virginia Triumph/Moto Guzzi Dealer. Sorry, the place is still a little too glitzy for my tastes, but they had some nice machines on the floor, including a leftover Eldorodo, that is one beautiful motorcycle. What impressed me the most was the Triumph Bobbers, for a niche motorcycle that is one sharp bike in the flesh. Left empty handed and stopped and bought the best home made chicken salad on the planet for dinner. The old Bassa went down interstate all the way laid on 75 to 80 and never missed a beat......

azguzzirep · « **Reply #131 on:** April 14, 2017, 10:55:03 AM »

The old Bassa went down interstate all the way laid on 75 to 80 and never missed a beat......
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I hope you were only in 4th gear 😁

That slow a speed will get you run over, here!

Lannis · « **Reply #132 on:** April 14, 2017, 10:59:10 AM »

Quote from: britman on April 14, 2017, 09:32:55 AM

Yesterday I made the 100 loop to the Richmond Virginia Triumph/Moto Guzzi Dealer. Sorry, the place is still a little too glitzy for my tastes, but they had some nice machines on the floor, including a leftover Eldorodo, that is one beautiful motorcycle. What impressed me the most was the Triumph Bobbers, for a niche motorcycle that is one sharp bike in the flesh. Left empty handed and stopped and bought the best home made chicken salad on the planet for dinner. The old Bassa went down interstate all the way laid on 75 to 80 and never missed a beat......

Hmm, I don't think I'd have used the word "glitzy" to describe the place? In an old coffee wholesaler's building, pretty basic decor, lots of helmets and jackets and accessories on the wall, and the floor full of Guzzis, Vespas, Aprilias, and Triumphs .... ?

Now, if you mean are any of the staff including the owner older than my youngest son, the answer would be "no", but ...

I'll be back there next week to pick up my Triumph that's undergoing some warranty work to fix the on-board electronic suspension adjustment system ... geez, I never thought I'd say that about one of my bikes ... !

Lannis

britman · « **Reply #133 on:** April 14, 2017, 01:45:10 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on April 14, 2017, 10:59:10 AM

Hmm, I don't think I'd have used the word "glitzy" to describe the place? In an old coffee wholesaler's building, pretty basic decor, lots of helmets and jackets and accessories on the wall, and the floor full of Guzzis, Vespas, Aprilias, and Triumphs .... ?

Now, if you mean are any of the staff including the owner older than my youngest son, the answer would be "no", but ...

I'll be back there next week to pick up my Triumph that's undergoing some warranty work to fix the on-board electronic suspension adjustment system ... geez, I never thought I'd say that about one of my bikes ... !

Sorry, I will readily admit it is probably my age. I am used to going down to Norfolk to D&D Import Cycles. Old building not in the best part of town and one of the first Triumph Dealers when they first started back in production with Mr. Bloor. Two man shop with one of the best wrench spinners on the East Coast, he could work on anything but knew Triumphs, (old or new) inside out. Rates were reasonable, and best customer service I have ever encountered. Sadly, Bryan the owner gave up the franchise several years back, he couldn't afford to keep the brand with their requirements for the number of bikes on the floor and yes the glitzy showroom modifications. Still if the Rocket needs something above my limited expertise, they get the call......

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #134 on:** April 14, 2017, 01:51:33 PM »

Rode to work yesterday - Weaverville to Robbinsville. Only way to get there quickly includes I-26 and I-40 but the rewards once off the highway are nice.

Triple Jim · « **Reply #135 on:** April 14, 2017, 03:13:49 PM »

No ride so far today, but I rowed six miles (on the lake).

Muzz · « **Reply #136 on:** April 15, 2017, 03:05:55 AM »

Today I took the bike in to our son's work to give him a hand. In two days time I will be doing the 500kms up to Golden Bay at the top of the South Island to spend a few days there. Just wanted to make sure that she is still running ok. I usually break the trip at the 300km mark; the town Murchison is a small town stuck between here and there, and I will need to put a bit of gas in it to get to civilization.

Since the Kaikoura earthquake that route is the only route north. It was not designed for the amount of traffic it is now carrying, it is now full of trucks which used to go via Kaikoura, we have just been blasted by two cyclones and it will be Easter Monday so the road will be full of idiots.

Slip, washouts, it should be fun.

Xcountry41 · « **Reply #137 on:** April 15, 2017, 11:44:43 AM »

Nope!!,3 days ago yes, today/ tomorrow not likely☹️

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #138 on:** April 15, 2017, 01:29:05 PM »

Quote from: Xcountry41 on April 15, 2017, 11:44:43 AM

Nope!!,3 days ago yes, today/ tomorrow not likely☹️

Where in the world?

Xcountry41 · « **Reply #139 on:** April 15, 2017, 02:21:15 PM »

Quote from: Nic in Western NC on April 15, 2017, 01:29:05 PM

Where in the world?

Alberta. Still dumping!!

e.cleven · « **Reply #140 on:** April 16, 2017, 07:56:34 AM »

Rode from Port Charlotte to Sarasota National Cemetery on Friday for a Patriot Guard Mission. It was an afternoon mission so I had plenty of time and decided to ride up Kings Highway (county 769) to State Highway 72 which take you right past the Cemetery. A nice road with little traffic that passes through Myakka River State Park. Stopped on the bridge over the river and counted about 14 good sized gators sunning themselves on the bank.
At the Mission one of the members said he was going back that way so I said I would also go. All in all a good ride on a nice day, temps were about 87 degrees and sunny.
I will be back in Minnesota in about three weeks after stopping a Cedar Vale for the get together.

Ride safe
Earl

Dilliw · « **Reply #141 on:** April 16, 2017, 11:52:36 AM »

Kim and I got the EV out for an hour or so last evening and had a fantastic ride. I'm going to PM it tonight and then Radguzzi's shipper is going to pick it up in the next couple of weeks and take bring it up to Schenectady.

The Griso has found a great temporary home while we are in NY!

swooshdave · « **Reply #142 on:** April 16, 2017, 02:05:09 PM »

I rode enough in the last couple days... I don't mind taking a break.

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Muzz · « **Reply #143 on:** April 16, 2017, 03:52:29 PM »

About to start my 500km jaunt in 10 mins.

Got a helluva load on. I am taking a bench grinder and a shitload of tools to do some jobs. A bit top heavy.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #144 on:** April 16, 2017, 05:51:13 PM »

Not today but yesterday I rode to the beer distributor and bough 4 cases of pounders. Go home and thought we needed some double smoked kielbasa, pickled hot kielbasa and Krakowska from a little shop 116 miles from home. Checked the site open until 5:00pm. Get there at 2:30pm and the sign "sorry we're closed" was hanging in the window. I'll try again next week but will call 1st to confirm hours of operation

Triple Jim · « **Reply #145 on:** April 16, 2017, 06:01:26 PM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on April 16, 2017, 05:51:13 PM

I'll try again next week but will call 1st to confirm hours of operation

Around here, I've seen restaurants close early if it's a hot day. You can call ahead and they'll say they're open, and then you get there and it's dark inside.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #146 on:** April 16, 2017, 07:31:47 PM »

Quote from: Triple Jim on April 16, 2017, 06:01:26 PM

Around here, I've seen restaurants close early if it's a hot day. You can call ahead and they'll say they're open, and then you get there and it's dark inside.

Even if that's the case this time I'll be prepared. 1st I'll leave earlier and if they are closed again I'll do a 200 mile zig zag home. Actually even if they are open I'll throw a bag of ice in the pannier and still meander home.

G12W650 · « **Reply #147 on:** April 17, 2017, 02:17:40 AM »

Yep, yesterday as well. About 50 miles then and another 35 or so today. Just stayed local and enjoyed being out and about. Two beautiful autumn days, not cold, just cool in the morning.
Us new geese are starting to post a bit huh?
Mick.

azguzzirep · « **Reply #148 on:** April 21, 2017, 10:12:29 AM »

Yes, Hurrah!

It snowed this week but today is Beautiful! I took mostly back roads to the Guzzi dealer.

Peter, the owner was shocked to hear about my wife's passing.. He's known her a long time. After all the boo-hooing, we got down to business and I got the oil for the next oil change. Sorry, I don't know what brand it is what viscosity it is or anything else😃😃.

Here's an interesting sign. Pretty self explanatory. Drink beer, go straight. Go to work, turn right. Dead end.

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tazio · « **Reply #149 on:** April 22, 2017, 06:56:52 PM »

300 mile ride with pals from my last job at the Atlanta Journal riding Two hogs, a couple Bratwurst and one lonely goose.

Juliette,GA. Lunch at Whistle Stop where Fried Green Tomatoes was filmed.

On to High Falls State Park.

Good friends make for easy miles..

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