Phenomenal shot DB!
I love it!
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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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Phenomenal shot DB!
I love it!
Some photographic skill there. And, ah, um, that aint no regular parking spot.
Have other things going on of higher priority here these days, but do want to also get out for some short rides.
Here was a ride into town. Had a general route in mind for 3 bike shops. Two were near the beach, (nope unless looking for chrome exhaust or apehanger bars) so gave me a chance to swing bye the beach (sounds familiar, eh)
Stopped on the Strand for pics, in a place where I though would not cause a traffic problem, but was in the traffic lane. Was some traffic but not much (I time photo to exclude traffic). First a beach patrol went by slowily, looked at me, but didnt say anything. Then along came a city cop, same thing, didnt say anything. I quess he figured I wasnt causing a problem, just a tourist that would be gone in a minute or two.
Buzzed on the freeway, found the third place, a big huge 6 brand dealer. Got some gloves, mine somehow evaded my packing.
Was out for about 2 hours.
Here was a ride into town. Had a general route in mind for 3 bike shops. Two were near the beach, (nope unless looking for chrome exhaust or apehanger bars) so gave me a chance to swing bye the beach (sounds familiar, eh)
Stopped on the Strand for pics, in a place where I though would not cause a traffic problem, but was in the traffic lane. Was some traffic but not much (I time photo to exclude traffic). First a beach patrol went by slowily, looked at me, but didnt say anything. Then along came a city cop, same thing, didnt say anything. I quess he figured I wasnt causing a problem, just a tourist that would be gone in a minute or two.
Buzzed on the freeway, found the third place, a big huge 6 brand dealer. Got some gloves, mine somehow evaded my packing.
Was out for about 2 hours.
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On another day, I went out and climbed a mountain. See, there ahead.
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Climb up about 9 miles of curves and swtichbacks, at least 1500ft elvation, maybe near 2000ft. The other road (down) is about 14 miles. Or you could go back down the steeper one, but not me.
Pictures do not do it justice. Best road scenes of steep swtichbacks and s-curves there just was no place to pull over for pictures. Would need remote operated mounted camera.
Can see some of the road thru the windscreen and then over to the right along edge of frame.
On a Thursday morning, all the way up and all the way down, never had a vehicle ahead of me, never had a vehicle behind me on the road.
Was out for about 3 1/2 hours.
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Climb up about 9 miles of curves and swtichbacks, at least 1500ft elvation, maybe near 2000ft. The other road (down) is about 14 miles. Or you could go back down the steeper one, but not me.
Pictures do not do it justice. Best road scenes of steep swtichbacks and s-curves there just was no place to pull over for pictures. Would need remote operated mounted camera.
Can see some of the road thru the windscreen and then over to the right along edge of frame.
On a Thursday morning, all the way up and all the way down, never had a vehicle ahead of me, never had a vehicle behind me on the road.
Was out for about 3 1/2 hours.
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Made a run over to the Air Force base and back (50 miles) on the Bandit to have the crotch zipper on my riding pants repaired than grabbed the GS550T and put in 75 miles grabbing some pictures for the riding game.
Road sign with two names by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Yellow flowers by Scott Baker, on Flickr
This was the first real day of riding both bikes on the same day and I will say there are some definite differences between them. Obviously the hydraulic clutch on the Bandit makes the shifting much smoother but there are other items I noted. I sit more upright on the GS and it seems my knees are more into my chest than I do on the Bandit. I also don't have as much room between the shift lever and the footpeg on the GS as I seem to have on the Bandit. It also seems the acceleration is much smoother on the Bandit but that is probably more due to the fact I need to clean the air filter and do a carb sync on the GS.
But I like the feel of the GS as I throw it into curves. I haven't ridden this same road on the Bandit yet but I just feel more comfortable doing that much. I'll need to remove the bags from the Bandit and go run that route this week to see how it feels on the same road. But no matter what, I love both bikes and will not get rid of either one.
It was kind of interesting today too that I think I killed a small sparrow when it hit my right glove while running through the back roads. It was more of a glancing blow so I didn't get hurt but I just barely saw it before I felt it hit me.
Road sign with two names by Scott Baker, on FlickrYellow flowers by Scott Baker, on FlickrThis was the first real day of riding both bikes on the same day and I will say there are some definite differences between them. Obviously the hydraulic clutch on the Bandit makes the shifting much smoother but there are other items I noted. I sit more upright on the GS and it seems my knees are more into my chest than I do on the Bandit. I also don't have as much room between the shift lever and the footpeg on the GS as I seem to have on the Bandit. It also seems the acceleration is much smoother on the Bandit but that is probably more due to the fact I need to clean the air filter and do a carb sync on the GS.
But I like the feel of the GS as I throw it into curves. I haven't ridden this same road on the Bandit yet but I just feel more comfortable doing that much. I'll need to remove the bags from the Bandit and go run that route this week to see how it feels on the same road. But no matter what, I love both bikes and will not get rid of either one.
It was kind of interesting today too that I think I killed a small sparrow when it hit my right glove while running through the back roads. It was more of a glancing blow so I didn't get hurt but I just barely saw it before I felt it hit me.
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Nice to see people finally shaking off the cold and getting out, myself included. Last night felt good.
Thanks for the photo comments. To my surprise, it seems to have struck a chord, here and elsewhere. As far as the bike positioning, I was originally on the street, but the curb was a big visual distraction, and the area was empty soooo up onto the sidewalk I went for a tighter shot.
Also grabbed some non cycle pics while out trolling around.
Thanks for the photo comments. To my surprise, it seems to have struck a chord, here and elsewhere. As far as the bike positioning, I was originally on the street, but the curb was a big visual distraction, and the area was empty soooo up onto the sidewalk I went for a tighter shot.
Also grabbed some non cycle pics while out trolling around.
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Dave, I always enjoy your Ca reports. How does it feel getting back on the GS after riding the BMW?
Like I belong on the GS.
Maybe will get in a couple more rides.
After Charmayne returned from her boyfriend's and took mom out to a Mother's Day lunch, we rode down to the Full Throttle Go-Kart track towards Cincinnati. Mom and the two boys followed in the car (my other daughter Cheyenne had to work today). She and I had a good afternoon racing against each other and even Paul (the one with Spina Bifida) managed to get into a race car for a couple of races
Char and Dad May 2018 by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Char and Dad May 2018 by Scott Baker, on Flickr
After Charmayne returned from her boyfriend's and took mom out to a Mother's Day lunch, we rode down to the Full Throttle Go-Kart track towards Cincinnati. Mom and the two boys followed in the car (my other daughter Cheyenne had to work today). She and I had a good afternoon racing against each other and even Paul (the one with Spina Bifida) managed to get into a race car for a couple of races
What a fun day. Love the mini carts! AIK (Albuquerque Indoor Karting) is a treat we don't do often. Glad Paul got to ride in one. Good memories were made no doubt.
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Next 11 miles. And it was.
And then over to another road.
ANd then this state highway back into town. CAn see it there along the side of the valley.
That ain't Michigan, is it Dave? Glad you're having a good time. We've had a really soggy few days here in Ann Arbor, and it's supposed to continue tomorrow (Monday). Maybe I'll get a quick ride in Tuesday after work.
I went up to Fletcher this weekend, My buddy is moving to Albuquerque New Mexico and I 'm helping him get his sugar bush set before he leaves for 5 year.
But it equated to a few hundred miles on... This weekend!
I did take the Original Black 1200 for a nice ride Saturday AM... Running very well!
Got to my buddy's Vermont property to work on the bush and his FZ6...
After an evening of solid work, drinking, early start, more work and a 2 hour ride home I was pretty WHOOPED..
I had to pull over for I was nodding off (guess Cruise control, a plush ride and comfortable seat is not the best combination
) Snapped this one... The attention to detail is just stellar... I love this bike.
It was a good weekend!!!!
But it equated to a few hundred miles on... This weekend!
I did take the Original Black 1200 for a nice ride Saturday AM... Running very well!
Got to my buddy's Vermont property to work on the bush and his FZ6...
After an evening of solid work, drinking, early start, more work and a 2 hour ride home I was pretty WHOOPED..
I had to pull over for I was nodding off (guess Cruise control, a plush ride and comfortable seat is not the best combination
) Snapped this one... The attention to detail is just stellar... I love this bike.
Was it the cactus that gave it away.....? har har har
Dude "the ugly" is a tank!A job got cancelled yesterday. Could've gone to a different job but too nice of a day. Went riding.
Nice day for sure!
