Tell us about your ride this weekend

Flboy · 07-05-2008

I know many folks had a three day weekend and weather has been nice. Where did you go on your bike? Pics would be good too!

I didn't get any pics, but I went on a good 140mile ride this morning with a few friends. It was out through the country roads. Halfway we found a diner and had a good lunch/breakfast and then finished up. It was very relaxing.. it renews you!

I hope all you had a great Independence day. We live in an awesome country!!

Cruising · 07-05-2008

flboy.....I live in Stuart. What part of Florida do you live?

Bubba1 · 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Flboy

I know many folks had a three day weekend and weather has been nice. Where did you go on your bike? Pics would be good too!...

I hope all you had a great Independence day. We live in an awesome country!!

Flboy,

I posted earlier about my ride from Tucson to the coast of California and back home. I will not bore you with the details but it was a great ride. I hope to do another before the weekend is over.

Polar Rider · 07-05-2008

Until I get a different seat for my 900 Classic, I'll not be doing long rides but I did pass up my turn off the highway on the way back form town yesterday and kept going to a burger place 40 miles down the road just cuz I could. Plus with a real short riding season up here, you have to cram in as mush as you can when you can.

It IS a great country!

predfan2001 · 07-05-2008

I chose not to ride....too many drunks out. Although when I made a run to Lowes this morning...the roads were fairly empty.

perryrl · 07-05-2008

Didnt' go too far, but went up to Atlantic Beach and then to Beaufort where they had a small parade and then came home. Only about 85 miles.

Flboy · 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Cruising

flboy.....I live in Stuart. What part of Florida do you live?

Just north of you about 60 miles or so in Palm Bay...

JadeRider · 07-05-2008

Well, I am using this weekend to prepare for departure on Monday morning to do THIS!

v800c · 07-05-2008

On Friday, my brother and I met my wife and her family at the cabin in Osakis, MN on their last night - surprised my kids - did some fishing, fireworks, bonfire, had a good time. At checkout on Saturday, my brother and I took off for Hinkley - Five hours later (including a missed turn that added 40 miles) we arrived and ate lunch - after lunch we headed for home - another 80 miles - all in all we logged just over 300 miles in fantastic weather - a great days ride. My first "long" day on the bike and I learned something - I want a few things: detachable windshield; hiway pegs, and backrest. (side-note: changing the sprockets this spring was a really great mod - my 800B rides superb!)

Jason C · 07-06-2008

A buddy an I went to a biker bar called Poopys in Savanah IL today. It was a 248 mile round trip for us. This is the second longest ride I have been on so far. He has a 750 Nighthawk and I with my 900 custom. He complained about his *** and legs the whole time. I on the other hand was completely comfortable with my stock seat and ISO grips! We were both in 5th at around 75 when we went side by side and gunned them. My 900 smoked his wanna be crotch rocket.

tomdenise · 07-06-2008

Went out Friday morning at about 10:15 to meet up with a friend. We headed north into the least populated part of North Dallas we can find. All country roads and very few vehicles. We didn't take any pics, so I'm providing links.

Started off just east of Denton, TX; headed up to Lake Ray Roberts and across the dam towards Sanger. Headed back across the dam a bit later and on to lunch at Clark's Outpost Barbeque in Tioga, TX - birthplace of Gene Autry. Lots of weekend warriors there on their Harley's (one guy even had his wife following him in the Miata - with the top up). Then we headed out toward Gunter, TX then down into Frisco, TX where we parted ways and headed back home. About 130 miles over 3.5 hours including lunch. Not a long ride, but fun and relaxing. It's been a pretty sweet weekend so far even with the heat.

Slo'Poke · 07-06-2008

I'll get to this one in about a week. Worked a couple of double-shifts over the 4th weekend. But to compensate, my next weekend ride is in Europe!!!

Cruising · 07-06-2008

I did a nice cruise around Lake Okeechobee, Florida. The weather was perfect....except a little warm. Left the jacket home for this ride. Even though I have a First Gear Mesh jacket, it still is not comfortable in this heat! Nice open roads with very little traffic.
Today I'm going up to the Vero Beach area along A1A. Another nice ride......... Jim

pat0021 · 07-06-2008

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Originally Posted by JadeRider

Well, I am using this weekend to prepare for departure on Monday morning to do THIS!

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Looks like a great ride. How many miles and how long do you plan to take?

sl3slinger · 07-06-2008

the wife and i rode back through mercer, grove city,emelton, knox, clairon p.a. yesterday, 240 miles

the court house in mercer

c_law23 · 07-06-2008

great pics Steve! cant believe how nice the weekend has turned out!

N3FOLN3FOL · 07-06-2008

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Originally Posted by predfan2001

I chose not to ride....too many drunks out. Although when I made a run to Lowes this morning...the roads were fairly empty.

I also decided not to ride for the same reason. But next weekend, July 12th...a handful of my co-workers are going to ride from Northern MD. to Gettysburg Bike week in PA.. The long term weather forecast is looking good compared to last Saturday's weather full of T-storms up until today and tomorrow.

Ride safe.

predfan2001 · 07-06-2008

I'm really just glad I survived the 4th with all of my fingers....though I did have a few short fuse close calls. Oh but I did accidently shoot a Moon Rocket into my neighbors garage...opps!

MrClean · 07-06-2008

I needed to get a tire kit and test my GPS and camera mount I made from cutting board so I took an hour and a half to go to the Auto Parts store that is about 10 minutes away. There I bought that slim Slime unit and a bottle of slime just in case and came home. Gonna wash the bike and make sure everythings ready because Thursday I'm doing this:

Yes, it's my Iron Butt ride up Pikes Peak. Been planning it for quite some time (wanted to do it since my family went up it when I was 4) and have things set ready to go. It's just under 600 miles to not counting the trip up and down so depending on conditions and the time I'll either head back home Thursday or head up to Mt. Evans then hit the KOA in Goodland, KS for a quick nap and home for a 1500 mile ride instead of the 1000 mile one.
At the least I'll hopefully get up the mountain on a motorcycle. When I was 4 my Mother drove up. We were all happy my Father drove down though I don't think Mom ever forgave anyone for that. If any of you want to pay homage to the Original Lead Foot I can tell you where the urn is. Dad was constantly telling her the race was the week before so there was no way she could win it, didn't slow her down much.

**Spok** · 07-06-2008

I rode my truck to the mall, to the park for the city 4th firework display, to a friends house for UFC fights etc....

weather isn't cooperating

07-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
Flboy Forgiven Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 513	Tell us about your ride this weekend I know many folks had a three day weekend and weather has been nice. Where did you go on your bike? Pics would be good too! I didn't get any pics, but I went on a good 140mile ride this morning with a few friends. It was out through the country roads. Halfway we found a diner and had a good lunch/breakfast and then finished up. It was very relaxing.. it renews you! I hope all you had a great Independence day. We live in an awesome country!! __________________ Flboy 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/Flboy/Vulcan/

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predfan2001 Pro Blinker Tapper BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clarksville Tn Posts: 871	I chose not to ride....too many drunks out. Although when I made a run to Lowes this morning...the roads were fairly empty. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom 1998 Lakota 300

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perryrl Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 568	Didnt' go too far, but went up to Atlantic Beach and then to Beaufort where they had a small parade and then came home. Only about 85 miles. __________________ DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!! RL Perry SSgt USMC 96 VN800 Classic 07 GSXR-750

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JadeRider Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 94	Well, I am using this weekend to prepare for departure on Monday morning to do THIS! __________________ --------------------- "YOSOY" --------------------- 2002 Meanstreak [Hidalgo] Clear ALternatives \| Mustang Seat --------------------- Previous bikes 2003 Yellow Suzuki V-strom DL1000 2002 Silver Suzuki Bandit 1200s 1980 Red Yamaha 400 Special

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Jason C Jason C BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 112	A buddy an I went to a biker bar called Poopys in Savanah IL today. It was a 248 mile round trip for us. This is the second longest ride I have been on so far. He has a 750 Nighthawk and I with my 900 custom. He complained about his *** and legs the whole time. I on the other hand was completely comfortable with my stock seat and ISO grips! We were both in 5th at around 75 when we went side by side and gunned them. My 900 smoked his wanna be crotch rocket. __________________ Wind in your face and open road. Everything else is just fluff.

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Cruising Vulcan 1600 Classic BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 199	flboy.....I live in Stuart. What part of Florida do you live?

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Polar Rider Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16	Until I get a different seat for my 900 Classic, I'll not be doing long rides but I did pass up my turn off the highway on the way back form town yesterday and kept going to a burger place 40 miles down the road just cuz I could. Plus with a real short riding season up here, you have to cram in as mush as you can when you can. It IS a great country!

07-05-2008	#9 (permalink)
v800c Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 167	On Friday, my brother and I met my wife and her family at the cabin in Osakis, MN on their last night - surprised my kids - did some fishing, fireworks, bonfire, had a good time. At checkout on Saturday, my brother and I took off for Hinkley - Five hours later (including a missed turn that added 40 miles) we arrived and ate lunch - after lunch we headed for home - another 80 miles - all in all we logged just over 300 miles in fantastic weather - a great days ride. My first "long" day on the bike and I learned something - I want a few things: detachable windshield; hiway pegs, and backrest. (side-note: changing the sprockets this spring was a really great mod - my 800B rides superb!)

07-06-2008	#11 (permalink)
tomdenise Clapping with one hand BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,027	Went out Friday morning at about 10:15 to meet up with a friend. We headed north into the least populated part of North Dallas we can find. All country roads and very few vehicles. We didn't take any pics, so I'm providing links. Started off just east of Denton, TX; headed up to Lake Ray Roberts and across the dam towards Sanger. Headed back across the dam a bit later and on to lunch at Clark's Outpost Barbeque in Tioga, TX - birthplace of Gene Autry. Lots of weekend warriors there on their Harley's (one guy even had his wife following him in the Miata - with the top up). Then we headed out toward Gunter, TX then down into Frisco, TX where we parted ways and headed back home. About 130 miles over 3.5 hours including lunch. Not a long ride, but fun and relaxing. It's been a pretty sweet weekend so far even with the heat. __________________ t \| '05 MS \| LSJC \| MJS \| MS Last edited by tomdenise : 07-06-2008 at 12:51 AM.

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Slo'Poke Survived Norway. Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 2,519	I'll get to this one in about a week. Worked a couple of double-shifts over the 4th weekend. But to compensate, my next weekend ride is in Europe!!! __________________ Slo'Poke Alex *'06 Vulcan 900 Classic* Past - '06 Ninja 650R, '03 Vulcan 500 LTD, '91 Shadow VLX

07-06-2008	#13 (permalink)
Cruising Vulcan 1600 Classic BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 199	I did a nice cruise around Lake Okeechobee, Florida. The weather was perfect....except a little warm. Left the jacket home for this ride. Even though I have a First Gear Mesh jacket, it still is not comfortable in this heat! Nice open roads with very little traffic. Today I'm going up to the Vero Beach area along A1A. Another nice ride......... Jim

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sl3slinger Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,533	the wife and i rode back through mercer, grove city,emelton, knox, clairon p.a. yesterday, 240 miles the court house in mercer

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c_law23 Missy Peregrym's #1 fan! Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 4,283	great pics Steve! cant believe how nice the weekend has turned out! __________________ Chris VROC #24810 Black 2007 900 Custom http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p...0900%20Custom/

07-06-2008	#18 (permalink)
predfan2001 Pro Blinker Tapper BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clarksville Tn Posts: 871	I'm really just glad I survived the 4th with all of my fingers....though I did have a few short fuse close calls. Oh but I did accidently shoot a Moon Rocket into my neighbors garage...opps! __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom 1998 Lakota 300

07-06-2008	#19 (permalink)
MrClean Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere near Parkville, Mo. Posts: 1,171	I needed to get a tire kit and test my GPS and camera mount I made from cutting board so I took an hour and a half to go to the Auto Parts store that is about 10 minutes away. There I bought that slim Slime unit and a bottle of slime just in case and came home. Gonna wash the bike and make sure everythings ready because Thursday I'm doing this: Yes, it's my Iron Butt ride up Pikes Peak. Been planning it for quite some time (wanted to do it since my family went up it when I was 4) and have things set ready to go. It's just under 600 miles to not counting the trip up and down so depending on conditions and the time I'll either head back home Thursday or head up to Mt. Evans then hit the KOA in Goodland, KS for a quick nap and home for a 1500 mile ride instead of the 1000 mile one. At the least I'll hopefully get up the mountain on a motorcycle. When I was 4 my Mother drove up. We were all happy my Father drove down though I don't think Mom ever forgave anyone for that. If any of you want to pay homage to the Original Lead Foot I can tell you where the urn is. Dad was constantly telling her the race was the week before so there was no way she could win it, didn't slow her down much. __________________ Poser and Proud of it. From Somewhere near Parkville, Mo. William Crane aka MrClean

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,813	I rode my truck to the mall, to the park for the city 4th firework display, to a friends house for UFC fights etc.... weather isn't cooperating __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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