anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Carter Turk]

Had a most pleasant 14-20 minute sessions over 2 days @ Ridge Motorsports Park.
Friday was like a private country club atmosphere with only 8 bikes on track & at sign in, they encouraged us to step up to expert group 3.
Kinda intimidating, but was a great decision, as the other 2 groups were nearly full.

One of my older buddies (73) showed up unexpectedly on Friday with his KTM RC8 1190, so that was fun.
Then on Saturday my buddy I've known since 4th grade showed up on his newly acquired, track prepped Triumph 675, which bought from KTM guy.
Good times were had, although Saturday was super crowded, with many crashes in all groups, but by afternoon sessions, things cleaned up & more open track available.
Temperature was a perfect 68ish.

 

[Grimly]

I would think the creek water was probably good.

Critters pee in it, plus you never know what's upstream.

 

[steve murdoch]

Would like to see an RC8 let alone ride one.
Kudos to a 73 year old on riding such a hard core bike.

 

[alke46]

Last day in the Ozarks today so I thought I would support the local economy. Skipped the hotel breakfast for the local neighborhood store.

IMG_20220920_090420763 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

 

[alke46]

Then had a last fling with some curvaceous roads.

IMG_20220920_124338018 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
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[alke46]

Then it was back to town for lunch.IMG_20220920_141656220_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

 

[alke46]

Not quite Hercules but very close.

IMG_20220920_133930837_HDR by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

 

[trevor]

Got out for a haircut today

 

[uk gs nut]

Bumble around the north Pennines. Area of Outstanding natural beauty, and quiet roads !.
20220919_115758 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr

 

[steve murdoch]

Beautiful bike, Dennis.

 

[uk gs nut]

Thank you very much, it's a keeper !.

 

[gbw]

Got out for a haircut today

So did you go for the straight razor shave?

 

[trevor]

So did you go for the straight razor shave?

No but one of these days I will

 

[Redman]

Last couple week or so has been well above average temps, mid to upper 70s.
But today was well below average, 42degF this morning.
I had an early morning appointment, and then run some errands. By lunch time was 55degf.

ALong the way I got three comments from different guys.
"Is Too cold for me today, been out a couple times last week."
"About time to put bike away aint it?"
"Nice sunny day, but if 15 degrees warmer I'd be riding too."

My thought was: No, It aint too cold, you just need a better jacket and some gloves and a helmet. You like to ride? or just like owning a-certain-brand-bike?

After lunch went for ride with no real destination other than looking to see if any fall color yet along the river.
Just found a couple branches.

Got home, and finished up the stator-SH775 work on the GK.
Started okay (after sitting for months, smoked alot for a while) and charging good now.

Was thinking "If I let this sit for 3 months, why do I even have it. Maybe should have serious talk with Mr AMD and/or Mr 93Bandit."

BUt then I sat on it. And rode away.
Oh, Yah. THis is my favorite bike.

 

[93Bandit]

Last couple week or so has been well above average temps, mid to upper 70s.
But today was well below average, 42degF this morning.
I had an early morning appointment, and then run some errands. By lunch time was 55degf.

ALong the way I got three comments from different guys.
"Is Too cold for me today, been out a couple times last week."
"About time to put bike away aint it?"
"Nice sunny day, but if 15 degrees warmer I'd be riding too."

My thought was: No, It aint too cold, you just need a better jacket and some gloves and a helmet. You like to ride? or just like owning a-certain-brand-bike?

After lunch went for ride with no real destination other than looking to see if any fall color yet along the river.
Just found a couple branches.

Got home, and finished up the stator-SH775 work on the GK.
Started okay (after sitting for months, smoked alot for a while) and charging good now.

Was thinking "If I let this sit for 3 months, why do I even have it. Maybe should have serious talk with Mr AMD and/or Mr 93Bandit."

BUt then I sat on it. And rode away.
Oh, Yah. THis is my favorite bike.

Looks like some nice roads in your area. I need to make it over there sometime, I finally got my 850 all fixed up (way later than I wanted, but that's life sometimes.)

As for riding in cooler temps, I agree with you. If you like riding, you'll find a way to ride in cooler temps. I've installed heated grips on my bike last year, and got some warmer gear. I'll ride in anything 30F and warmer. I rode in less than 20F weather last winter but that was a bit too cold, the wind chill on the interstate was too much for me.

I'm honored you're still considering me for the GK someday. It's OK that it sits sometimes. As long as it's sitting in your garage, you can still enjoy it even if you don't ride it every day.

 

[Redman]

Sunday afternoon ride, barley 60degF.
Went south along the lakeshore.
Only sign of fall color was an occasional branch here or there, mostly on old trees also having dead limbs.

Also swung by the beach.
Hey ! Here is a sign of the season changing . . . .
Two empty parking spaces. . . . .

 

[alke46]

Sunday afternoon ride, barley 60degF.
Went south along the lakeshore.
Only sign of fall color was an occasional branch here or there, mostly on old trees also having dead limbs.

Also swung by the beach.
Hey ! Here is a sign of the season changing . . . .
Two empty parking spaces. . . . .

How does that thing not sink into the sand? Surely must be some kind of hard surface under the sand, right? Or did you just photo shop that pic?

 

[Redman]

How does that thing not sink into the sand? Surely must be some kind of hard surface under the sand, right? Or did you just photo shop that pic?

Hee Hee
I posed the bike there, knowing it would appear to be on the beach sand.

No photo editing.
Bike is actually in parking lot, paved asphalt parking lot.
Has been windy last couple days (from northwest as is typical, lake/beach is to the west) and sand blown from beach on to parking lot (and street). Hasnt been scooped up yet. Curb is a couple feet other side of the bike,
Oh, and it has been rainy lately, so the sand there is wett yet , so not so soft.
Sand that deep (2 - 3 inches) would be a problem for the bike if the sand was dry. And . on other occassion I have experienced that in the parking lot, and some occassion in the road.

 

[93Bandit]

Hee Hee
I posed the bike there, knowing it would appear to be on the beach sand.

No photo editing.
Bike is actually in parking lot, paved asphalt parking lot.
Has been windy last couple days (from northwest as is typical, lake/beach is to the west) and sand blown from beach on to parking lot (and street). Hasnt been scooped up yet. Curb is a couple feet other side of the bike,
Oh, and it has been rainy lately, so the sand there is wett yet , so not so soft.
Sand that deep (2 - 3 inches) would be a problem for the bike if the sand was dry. And . on other occassion I have experienced that in the parking lot, and some occassion in the road.

Man you're sneaky. I was wondering how you pulled that off.

 

[rphillips]

Yep, I was confused again, sure looked like parked on the beach... Got to remember how different things can be in places we aren't familiar with.