anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[SweetP]

First ride of the summer!!!

First ride of the summer!!!

Well I have finally been able to ride after being cleared from neck surgery back in May! My son and I went to our first bike night together, needless to say, we were the only ones there with vintage/classice bikes!! He rode the baby Kat, and he received a lot of thumbs up!

 

[lurch12_2000]

Well I have finally been able to ride after being cleared from neck surgery back in May! My son and I went to our first bike night together, needless to say, we were the only ones there with vintage/classice bikes!! He rode the baby Kat, and he received a lot of thumbs up!

Good to back in the saddle again, huh?

 

[subid]

Spent the day at a BRC-2 course today. A few Harleys, a Goldwing, a couple of newer Suzukis, a KLR, and my old bike went around in circles for about 7 hours. It was nice and I'll post up some pictures tomorrow.

How did you do in the figure 8 box? That is a tough one for me.

 

[cowboyup3371]

How did you do in the figure 8 box? That is a tough one for me.

Do you mean the double u-turn? Better than i did in BRC.

 

[MadCapsule]

Went to the burbs in search of some twisties through a first preserve I used to frequent as a kid.

I found two, count em, two, curves worth mentioning.

Ah, Illinois.

Anyway, here's a pic.

 

[Guest]

It is the middle of winter here so sunny but only 19 C or 66 degrees F

My GS1000G

Rickman Kawasaki 1000

Z900 and Rickman

Good one Johno! This winter's just been perfect riding weather hasn't it? Just awesome...

Looks like you got some other company in that last photo 'ey?

 

[oldrookie]

Went to the burbs in search of some twisties through a first preserve I used to frequent as a kid.

I found two, count em, two, curves worth mentioning.

Ah, Illinois.

Anyway, here's a pic.

Must have spent HOURS looking to have found double the average in IL.

 

[MadCapsule]

Must have spent HOURS looking to have found double the average in IL.

Next time I'll have to take pictures of the curves, otherwise people may think I'm not telling the truth!

I turned around and re-rode them probably four times, just to make it worth my time.

 

[7981GS]

Went to the burbs in search of some twisties through a first preserve I used to frequent as a kid.

I found two, count em, two, curves worth mentioning.

Ah, Illinois.

You found TWO curves in Illinois???
Without pictures of the alleged turns, it didn't happen.

Eric

 

[MadCapsule]

You found TWO curves in Illinois???
Without pictures of the alleged turns, it didn't happen.

Eric

And I'm not even counting the on-ramps and off-ramps for the expressway! (Although I will admit that I have played that game before.)

 

[SweetP]

Good to back in the saddle again, huh?

No doubt Lurch! Felt great, a little apprehensive, but all in all it's great to be riding again! Thanks!

 

[kjsamm]

Went on my annual "Ride TO Cure Juvenile Diabetes". Snapped this shot at our first stop.


A Gem among stones.

A burn out a guy did on his Harley.

 

[lurch12_2000]

A bike and hike today....Edbot and I went out for some riding with a stop to hike a small mountain with nice views.

 

[loud et]

I went down to see Oldschool today, we swapped a few GS parts and he had previously offered to help me with my electrical system. He is definately a master with a multimeter. Thanks a million Rich!
ANYWAYS, on the 50 mile ride down I stopped to get a cold pop and stretch, I am finding these dragbars make my hands go numb and hurt my back a little. It got pretty hot today so I was resting against the gas station wall trying to get some shade and stretch. A woman came up to me and pointed across the street to a large property covered in trees and that I should ride over and find a tree to rest in the shade. It sounded like a great idea , as the concrete plaza was no cool oasis. She walked away and disappeared. I rode over , had my cold pop and called Rich to let him know I was getting close.
It was a nice gesture from the lady and I relaxed there for 20 minutes and was on my way. Vanity photo of my almost finished project in the SHADE

 

[cowboyup3371]

Did a 100 miles yesterday with TCK, Dogma, Jesustheplumber, Kparkfan and wife for Josh's birthday ride. No pictures but wonderful twisty action and hot weather. At one point, we saw quite a few nice old cars to include a Dodge Monaco and a Super Bee (or at least painted as one).

Can't wait to do it again soon.

 

[GS ace]

I put a little over a hundred miles on the '77 today. Here's a pic taken on the Devil's Backbone.

 

[7981GS]

GS ace, I love the colors of your '77 and the view.

Eric

 

[GS ace]

Thanks. The photo of the 380 is in my album, my bikes.

 

[Tim Tom]

Went out for a ride this morning and had an absolute blast. Rode with a friend of mine who is into doing track days, and riding fast but safely on the street. I love riding with him, as I always seem to learn something new.

Today we switched bikes, and I rode the bike he normally uses on track days. So I got to ride this!

It's not really a Ferrari, but holy **** was it a hoot. (More people than you'd think are fooled into think that Ferrari actually made the bike. It's very funny)

It's a 1st gen FZR1000, that he bought wrecked and fixed it up. It felt like riding on the back of a cruise missile. Totally different than a GS, and fast as all hell. It was my first time riding a fully faired sport bike, first time riding with clips-ons, AND first time riding a liter bike. I think I'm hooked.

Don't think it can replace my GS as they are great at different things, but a bike like that would make a bitchin' stablemate.

 

[pmong]

Nice bike!

Son and I went for a 100 mile RT ride on a part of the PCH from LA to Point Magu. Great practice for our planned trip at the end of summer, and the season doesn't end here until later this month, at least in terms of climate. Some call it an Indian summer.

The practice run went well except when we pulled into a parking lot to turn around. Had a chance to talk to an old dude who use to ride a BMW R60, which he never dropped. Getting out of the lot required a ride up an incline with gravel and a sharp right while trying to beat highway traffic. Visibility down the highway was not great, so I was stuck on the incline trying to find a break in the traffic. Started, then stopped suddenly because I worried that there might not be enough space for both of us. Bad mistake because the bike went down. Bike barely damaged, but pride was more bruised. The old dude came by and asked if he could help. Didn't need any, but was I embarrassed. Shows you how much more I need to learn about handling a bike in a tricky situation.

Today we switched bikes, and I rode the bike he normally uses on track days. So I got to ride this!

It's not really a Ferrari, but holy **** was it a hoot. (More people than you'd think are fooled into think that Ferrari actually made the bike. It's very funny)