fall foliage ride W.Ma - Vt.?

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by classicblack

going over it both ways is fine.. just wanted to give everyone the heads up that it went up.. I think once you come off exit 87 there is a Mcdonalds on the right and a plaza right next to it.. i should be in that plaza between 9:30 and 9:45.

Mapping program shows 40 miles from the Dunkin Donuts we're meeting Chris at in Auburn to McD's exit 87 Rt. 395 Plainfield, Ct. If my buddy and I are meeting Chris at 9 there I'd say we'd be at the exit 87 location to meet you closer to 945 Call my cell number I sent you tonite or tomorrow a.m. and let it ring a couple times. That way I'll have your number also and can give you an update if we run just a little behind getting down there. LOL Me's goin 2 bed now. Nite all

[jukief]

I hope you guys have fun! My knee is still too trashed to do any riding. Instead, we're heading out in the cage tomorrow to meet a friend in Portsmouth. It's not riding, but it'll have to do.

Post lots of pics!!!

[kawichic]

I'd give just about anything to be joining you guys...

[classicblack]

Wow.. we had a great day.. Met Warren and Ralph in CT and rode down to Westerly RI and took in some beach scenery. We then headed to Beavertail state park where we took in more ocean scenery..Then shot over the Newport bridge to try to find something to eat.. It was way too crowded right downtown so we headed to the outskirts and found a D'angelo's and had some subs. Then headed back over the bridge and down past URI and then lead Warren and Ralph out 165 so they could catch the highway home..All in all it was a good day.. Warren took pics that he hopefully will post later..

[cjp91068]

I'm worried about Warren.
He usually posts something about the ride when he gets back.

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by cjp91068

I'm worried about Warren.
He usually posts something about the ride when he gets back.

Been a hard week. Was up the other day for 26 hours straight. Got to bed Fri so I could be somewhat rested up for our Ride to Newport etc. Sat. Headed out around 730 a.m.Hooked up with Ralp then Met up with Curtis in Plainfield Ct. around 1010 a.m. Rode our butts off. LOL didn't get home till 630 pm. Were two separated wrecks on the highway outside of Hartford (cars) that had traffic backed up plus we have the Big E. going on in our town. One of the biggest fairs in the country. Needless to say a direct route back to my house was not going to happen. LOL Soo by the time I got home had coffee and took a longgggggg soak in the tub. I started processing the photo plus I have a couple hours of video to edit etc. also.
We had a super awesome day. As usual Riding with Curtis is a great pleasure and this time being able to meet his ladyfriend who is also a super person to meet. Curtis you one lucky man.You better take care of her. hehe
So I'll be posting photo's shortly and uploading my long drawn out video's too. Hang on I'll be back. hehe

[Seadog1967]

Needless to Say Curtis AKA classicblack

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by kawichic

I'd give just about anything to be joining you guys...

anything!!!!! opps won't go there.
Ok here's a long drawn out video of the second half of the ride. From the
Beavertail State Park in Jamestown to Newport R.I. Cruise ship was in port and town was loaded with tourists etc. Like I said video is long but you can skip thru it. This was done with the Go Pro Hero Wide camera and edited with Sony Vegas. Jamestown to Newport R.I. on Vimeo

[jukief]

The pictures are absolutely beautiful, Warren. It's too bad we couldn't join you. It truly was a beautiful day to be riding here in New England. Aren't you glad you didn't plan the ride for today?

[classicblack]

Warren, thanks for the pictures. When I can get my girl friend's camera I will load the ones she took. The video was pretty cool also. I cant wait till we do the next ride up in Ma. Did you break your 300 mile goal?

[kawichic]

Watched some of the video... it looked like a lovely day for riding... its been weeks since I was on my bike

[classicblack]

It was a long video. Long enough to show me leaving my blinker on when trying to find a parking spot in downtown Newport..lol. It was a great day for riding.. It was cool in the morning but warmed up nicely.

[classicblack]

Kawichic, did your bike ever sell?

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by classicblack

Warren, thanks for the pictures. When I can get my girl friend's camera I will load the ones she took. The video was pretty cool also. I cant wait till we do the next ride up in Ma. Did you break your 300 mile goal?

Ya ended up about 322 miles. About 4 miles from my house the fuel light came on. LOL Pulled in the station down the street and it only took 4.3 gallons.
My videos tend to be long since I'm not posting on YouTube and have plenty of uploading space on Vimeo. People can just skip ahead of some of it but those that want to see most of the route can.

[classicblack]

Originally Posted by Seadog1967

Ya ended up about 322 miles. About 4 miles from my house the fuel light came on. LOL Pulled in the station down the street and it only took 4.3 gallons.
My videos tend to be long since I'm not posting on YouTube and have plenty of uploading space on Vimeo. People can just skip ahead of some of it but those that want to see most of the route can.

So you never had to get gas since the fill up in Plainfield? What was your mileage from fill up to fill up?

[Seadog1967]

I believe it was around 215. Usually I am better remembering it. LOL Ran into a few traffic issues near home so after filling up getting it parked, coffee long soak, photo editing, video editing etc. I was wasted. LOL me is getting old. Trying to wake up enough now to go out and start putting the lightbar on. LOL

[kawichic]

Originally Posted by classicblack

Kawichic, did your bike ever sell?

Not yet. I just reduced the price for the first time... from $1,800 to $1,500... a bunch of kids (18-25) have shown some interest, but one kid couldn't get a loan from the bank due to the age of my bike (2001), another kid couldn't get a loan due to his credit score, and I'm waiting on one kid who's gonna ask his mommy for the money...

[sigh] Its getting cold up here quick. I think people are thinking snowmobiles and sleds, not Kawsaki ninja's...

[kawichic]

I'm not eager to sell her, but I need the money and NOW.

[Seadog1967]

So Curtis where's all the pics ya'll took of the ride. Don't see any posted. You working too hard getting that fairing ready for our next ride. LOL

[classicblack]

I havent gotten a chance to get my girlfriends camera. I actually ended up painting the fairing and unfortunately ended up messing up the clear coat so I have to really kind of start again. The paint from colorite is pricey so I might wait a bit before trying again.. I have class the next two nights but hopefully on thursday I will post the ones she took..