anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Wingsconsin]

Not really that far from my house

Not really that far from my house


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Alsaka WISCONSIN --

About 130 miles one way --

Alaska is an unincorporated community located on Wisconsin Highway 42 in the town of Pierce, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
Alaska falls between East Alaska Lake and West Alaska Lake and is an important tourist and fishing spot in the region.

 

[2BRacing]

Went for a most enjoyable father-and-son ride on the 850 and the 1000 on a glorious spring day.

 

[bwringer]

I gave Brian Wringer a shout last night to see if he wanted to meet up for a ride today and after agreeing to it we met in Bedford near Hwy 450. Of course that was after I stopped in to say hi to Jay at the Rosemount. I'm sure glad I asked as after hitting 450 and 150, he introduced me to some roads there in Southern Indiana I never knew about thanks to always staying to the main ones.


The Orangeville Rise, an underground river that suddenly pops up out of the ground right past an area where there are a few houses.
Orangeville Rise by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Brian's and My Bikes by Scott Baker, on Flickr

We parted ways in Columbus IN and I caught a couple more nice roads before slowing down on a more direct route home thanks to night settling in.

Sunset by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Talk about a great way to have a long day away from home and my longest day this year at 418 miles.

It was great to finally get to ride with you, Scott.


At some point, you mentioned being slightly bored with the "usual" highway routes and sights.

Heh heh heh... challenge accepted and delivered, I think. :twistedevil:


Wish we had both had a little more time, but it was still a very satisfying spur of the moment ride.

Thanks for posting some pics. I never seem to take any pictures.

 

[Guest]

Awwww snap reppin' the Ichiban Moto hat.....

 

[Wingsconsin]

Awwww snap reppin' the Ichiban Moto hat.....

THANK YOU for noticing :victorious:

 

[Redman]

.....

I see you rode all the way to the TOP of Alaska.

 

[Guest]

Had our usual Saturday morning Katana ride yesterday but as our bikes were already filthy we took a bit of a different route which had a couple of short gravel sections... came across a photo opportunity along the way.

Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

It was a bit of a cloudy morning but we could pretty much see all the way back to Brisbane with the naked eye but doesn't show up in the photo.

Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

 

[Redman]

.... came across a photo opportunity along the way..
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You certainly did! Ha! And two of your buddys cooperated for such !

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[Redman]

Last Saturday was the 12 week mark, and you see pics posted of the GK from that Saturday and Sunday.

Monday was ortho doctor appointment with the official return to normal activitys (is still some chance of re-injury).
So Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday and Saturday I did just that. (THurdsay was babysitting duty.)

Explored sunset in two places in Muskegon

Rode into GR, and then on way back took a longer route back further north thru orchard areas. Sometimes even the sttraight roads can be intersting.

Then this morning, headed out early for sunrize before Saturday coffee/breakfast group.
(and the picture-pose that some folks might be looking for, yes, with this bike too)

 

[Baatfam]

Looks like the BMW is back to work....

 

[Redman]

Looks like the BMW is back to work....

Yes, failure damage from its attempted Ride-Home-From-SanDiego was fixed (replaced final drive unit), thanks to two great GSR members. (See Post #6987 What Wrench On Today.)
So, yah, the RT was available right when I was.

One problem though, that California bike keeps wanting to go between lanes of slow or stopped traffic, and wants to buzz along at 85-90 on the highway.

 

[Burque73]

One problem though, that California bike keeps wanting to go between lanes of slow or stopped traffic, and wants to buzz along at 85-90 on the highway.

Thanks for the laugh. Did you change the license plate or does it still say CA.? Maybe the bike is confused.

 

[storm 64]

Looking good Dave. Glad you got the Beemer in the rotation. You should consider taking the trunk and side bags off and go for that lean look. It's definitely a nice looking motorcycle.

Oh, keep them darn motosickeles off the boat ramps...

 

[Carter Turk]

Went on a 225 mile "Oyster Run avoidance" small group ride. Hadn't ridden with more than 1 person in ages.
We had 4. Went on some new roads 50 miles from home, even after living here for 45 years.

 

[steve murdoch]

Came across this trio of old trucks on a ride through wine country today.
Nice smell of grapes in the air.
Been on the same road many times and never seen them.

 

[Burque73]

Came across this trio of old trucks on a ride through wine country today.
Nice smell of grapes in the air.
Been on the same road many times and never seen them.
..................

Having an eye for scenes like that and stopping for a pic is a real treat for us all. Thanks, Steve.

Also, it sure gives you an advantage in the weekly photo game.

Those are really cool old trucks. We passed a field of old windmills I neglected to stop at. Also, another field of old gas pumps. I know where they are though so we will stop next time. Honestly, it makes a big difference if I'm riding solo or two up as to whether I'll stop for photos. It's a bit cumbersome to get us both off and on the bike on the roadside multiple times for photos.

In the end, it pays to stop for pics. We frame them and have great memories preserved by taking the effort to dismount and smell the roses, or grapes as in your case.

 

[Guest]

Very cool Steve!

 

[Grimly]

Had our usual Saturday morning Katana ride yesterday but as our bikes were already filthy we took a bit of a different route which had a couple of short gravel sections... came across a photo opportunity along the way.

Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

It was a bit of a cloudy morning but we could pretty much see all the way back to Brisbane with the naked eye but doesn't show up in the photo.

It doesn't matter which bit of unspoiled forest you find, some asshat has already burned out a car in it.

 

[Baatfam]

Finally pulled, and cleaned, the carbs on the Trophy this weekend. Went out on a nice ride today.
Found this Texaco sign not far from the house.

 

[steve murdoch]

Yesterday i managed to get out for 3 hours and as Chuck Berry says "with no particular place to go".
Rode by the giant catfish on the outskirts of Dunnville. It is a rather odd sight to see.