anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Sandy]

Went for a nice ride couple of days ago with some buddies to one of my favourite places. Kootenay Pass in south eastern BC. About 100 miles from the house. Great scenery in the summer, brutal in the winter though.

20240822_112218 by soates50, on Flickr

20240822_113034 by soates50, on Flickr

 

[trevor]

Today my wife took her 68 Fiat 500 to the bi-weekly European Cars and Coffee meet at the Oak Bay Marina...so I decided to ride the GS to meet her....by the time I got there the meet was winding down but we have quite a car culture here in Victoria....Sunny at my house but foggy at the ocean

 

[storm 64]

And 1st place for the cutest car goes to.... Trevor's wife!

 

[trevor]

And 1st place for the cutest car goes to.... Trevor's wife!

Lol...it's funny to watch these guys with 6 figure cars drooling over my wife's car....it's always an absolute hit with them

 

[Hayabuser]

Today my wife took her 68 Fiat 500 to the bi-weekly European Cars and Coffee meet at the Oak Bay Marina...so I decided to ride the GS to meet her....by the time I got there the meet was winding down but we have quite a car culture here in Victoria....Sunny at my house but foggy at the ocean

I must have just missed you. Chatted with Janice for a while just before I left.

 

[trevor]

I must have just missed you. Chatted with Janice for a while just before I left.

Yeah, Dave Janice told me you were there too...sorry I missed you

 

[alke46]

Yesterday's ride up push mountain road in Arkansas. Great road from Yellville to Norfork.


20240825_100510 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

Sorry for lack of pics, I tend to ride more and shoot {pics} less.

 

[Eli69]

Got a chance to get away for a couple days. Camped in Ossian State Forest. Nice place.

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[Jedz123]

Took all the bikes out yesterday, typical +100 miles on and decided to treat the Wing-Dinger to a bath.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

HAHA! I never thought of putting my bike thru the automatic wash bay. I may have to give that a try.:clap:

After a thorough cleaning last evening (in the hand-wash bay) at the local Buggy Wash (yes, that IS the name of the car wash business), I went for what may be my last ride of the season, or at least for a few months. Got way too close to a doe and her fawn for my comfort. Going in for hernia surgery on Friday.

 

[Eli69]

Yer killin me Rich82GS750TZ. I always think there's plenty of time to get down to pa and ride with you. I will attempt to live at least another year and will definitely make time next summer.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Yer killin me Rich82GS750TZ. I always think there's plenty of time to get down to pa and ride with you. I will attempt to live at least another year and will definitely make time next summer.

Yeah, I was hoping to squeeze a camping weekend in with you this summer, but it flew by way too fast. With this bike I'm not afraid to range out further. Maybe next summer we can even meet closer to you.

 

[gbw]

Yesterday's ride up push mountain road in Arkansas. Great road from Yellville to Norfork.


20240825_100510 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

Sorry for lack of pics, I tend to ride more and shoot {pics} less.

Love Push Mountain Rd. Last time I was up there with Dave Ruocco and his boy we rode it 3 times. It really has a nice flow. Glad you're enjoying the area.

 

[alke46]

Only bad thing is part of it has recently been chip sealed and it hasn't been bedded in fully. There are some spots that will still make the rear tire step out

 

[alke46]

Love Push Mountain Rd. Last time I was up there with Dave Ruocco and his boy we rode it 3 times. It really has a nice flow. Glad you're enjoying the area.

Also Greg, if you recall the route between Jasper and Ponca, that is currently undergoing chip and seal and it is downright hazardous in several places.
I won't attempt to ride it again for a month from now.

 

[trevor]

Well ethanol is a real thing....took some old bikes out today....

 

[Redman]

Predicted high temp today is 68degF. Makes me think AINT summer time no mo’ . . . . but good enough for ridding!


Headed south this morning. South Haven again

for this scene, looking westward (northwest actually) I wanted to get there for a pic morning light.

And I found my way around to the other side of the channel/river/piers.

also rode around town and found a couple coffee shops and a couple bakery/dougnut shops, so had to choose. The photos and coffee/dougnut was my major objectives.

But, then decided to go to the Maritime Museum. Was interesting, The main building Was mostly about the huge ornate passenger ships of late 1880s early 1900s (not frighhters at all). ANd they had a working full size replica of an early 1800s sailing ship that was caputed by Bristish in War of 1812 and converted to war ship, then recaptured by US. It goes out on regular cruises, but not today due to predicted winds/waves. ANd have an old fishing ship from mid 1900s. And had some Exhibits on the Lifesaving service (predisessor of the Coast Guard). ANd some antique wooden race boats and pleasure boats. Is a few buildings around a working marinia. I spent almost 2 hours there.

And then was well into lunch time.

I saw plenty of resteraunts/cafes with lots of people there in the touristy downtown.
But then I remembered something I saw on my way into town, and found my way back there.

Yah, BBQ wagon in dollar store parking lot. Yum, was good.

Got sprinkled on for about 10 minutes on way home.

Again, not a lot of miles, about 150 miles, and not a big adventure, but good to be out-n-about for about 6 or 7 hours.

And, yes, I am keeping better track of fuel gauge and trip meter.

And.... And am working up the motovation to work on the GK.
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[dorkburger]

Last night. Quiet time after the band played in town.
1965 ish Raleigh Roma by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

 

[Redman]

Not to keep posting pics of Grand HAven Pier sunsets.....


Got out early enough Saturday morning for sunrise over the river on other side of town

And Sunday evening I rode up to Muskegon and swung by the beach area for sunset.

I think it is nice that they have that area stipped off and reserved just for motocycle pictures....

Did find a better parking space, and then wondered around some.

View of south breakwater and light.


And I can report that I got garage cleaned up enough to pull out the GK, and got it started.

Next step is to clean up garage some more so have room to work on it.

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[Redman]

Been getting out most mornings, and some afternoons, and some evenings.

today was afternoon ride to grandsons Xcountry meet about 20 miles away (on RT).

this evening took short ride to beach/pier for sunset photo walk.
afterwards I saw this opportunity.​
Okay, Okay, I will admit to the Dorkburger influence of looking for a light source in the dark.