fall foliage ride W.Ma - Vt.? - Page 9

Seadog1967 · 10-09-2009

Springfield area they are saying rain will end before 7 a.m. Umm looks like the storm is moving west to east. Wonder why they say 9 a.m. there.

Seadog1967 · 10-09-2009

Ok weather people can't get their act together. Says drizzle ending by 7 now so I guess it's a crap shoot. Up to you all. Postpone for Sunday or Next week or take a chance. I know later in the morning it'll be good.
Colors are Peak in Vt. now and just before Peak in the Bershires so we have options at least. I'll keep checking back on the site to see what's going on.

skipsaxe · 10-09-2009

Not sure where everyone else is coming from but I'm about 50 minutes to the meet up. I guess what I'm saying is I can wait until the morning to decide if that works for everyone else.

If not, I can do next weekend as this Sunday is now booked because my son came home from college unexpectedly tonight and will need a ride back to school.

Seadog1967 · 10-09-2009

Skip Curtis just called me. He's still going to try and make it but will call me early in the morning to let me know. Long ride from Rhode Island. LOL If for some reason it looks like a wash (no pun intended) for Sat. I'll call you.

Seadog1967 · 10-09-2009

We should be in Bennington Center if we go by 12-1230 Was wondering if you all would want to do lunch here. Blue Benn Diner - Bennington, VT
I've been by this diner on and off for over 20 yrs (no parking for big rigs) Always busy and have heard it was good. If not we can find something else

skipsaxe · 10-09-2009

Sounds good, both the call and possibly the diner

Seadog1967 · 10-10-2009

It's a go. Curtis is on the way. Will meet up at 9 as planned. Gonna be cool and windy dress for it. Woo Hoo 8a.m. and I see blue skies.

buzgreasemonkey · 10-10-2009

I hate work

.22 · 10-10-2009

Just got home. That was an awesome ride! Thanks for leading Warren. It was nice to meet everyone and a pleasure riding with you all. If I made too many newbie mistakes I apologize.

Can't wait to see the video and pics.

Seadog1967 · 10-10-2009

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Originally Posted by .22

Just got home. That was an awesome ride! Thanks for leading Warren. It was nice to meet everyone and a pleasure riding with you all. If I made too made newbie mistakes I apologize.

Can't wait to see the video and pics.

Geesh yer fast. Processing photo's now and video will take just a bit. Was great to have you along and what newbie. I didn't see no newbie with us.
As usual a great ride having Curtis along and was great to meet up with Skip and Jassen. Great forum members who I'd ride with again anytime. Thanks guys.

Seadog1967 · 10-10-2009

Ok pics finally.
Nature break on Rt. 9 out by chesterfield

Course everyone checkin the bikes out.

All Lined up

Top of Hogback Mtn. Vt.

classicblack · 10-10-2009

Got home around 6:45.. All total 380.2 miles. It was great riding with you guys.. Nice to meet Skip, Jassen and Ken. Off to try to find something to eat..

Seadog1967 · 10-10-2009

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Originally Posted by classicblack

Got home around 6:45.. All total 380.2 miles. It was great riding with you guys.. Nice to meet Skip, Jassen and Ken. Off to try to find something to eat..

That wasn't too bad Curtis. Pretty close to the time you wanted. Next time we'll have to ride a little closer to you though. No sense you making all the long rides to ride. LOL Oh ya love the fairing setup you have.

classicblack · 10-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Seadog1967

That wasn't too bad Curtis. Pretty close to the time you wanted. Next time we'll have to ride a little closer to you though. No sense you making all the long rides to ride. LOL Oh ya love the fairing setup you have.

Thanks.. yeah that setup helped out great today.. hands didnt get cold till I was almost home.. I made good time going home.. I pushed it a little and also went though Sturbridge. all in all it was a good day.. could have done without the rain.. but even that wasnt too bad

Seadog1967 · 10-10-2009

You pulling out of Hogback Mtn overlook with Ken behind you going down the hill. LOL Return From Hogback on Vimeo

skipsaxe · 10-11-2009

Warren- It was my pleasure to meet you and thanks for setting this up and allowing me to join in the fun. It was a great route that I would love to do again...in June or July

Jassen, you need a windshield. Ken, thanks for lunch. Curtis, loved the faring, but go try out that V2K.

Looking forward to the next time I can join you guys.

Seadog1967 · 10-11-2009

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Originally Posted by skipsaxe

Warren- It was my pleasure to meet you and thanks for setting this up and allowing me to join in the fun. It was a great route that I would love to do again...in June or July

Jassen, you need a windshield. Ken, thanks for lunch. Curtis, loved the faring, but go try out that V2K.

Looking forward to the next time I can join you guys.

For sure it would of been more enjoyable if the weather was a tad warmer but all in all had a great day. Was a pleasure meeting you and looking forward to more rides together.

.22 · 10-11-2009

Just got back from Hogback, yes again. This time I took the wife up there in the car. It was much better up there yesterday. Today its about 45, very windy and bitter.

Curtis- If I were to look for that fairing you have on what am I looking for and where would I look for it? Thanks

I knew I was forgetting something. Thanks to Ken for lunch.

Seadog1967 · 10-11-2009

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Originally Posted by .22

Curtis- If I were to look for that fairing you have on what am I looking for and where would I look for it? Thanks

Jassen I was thinking about a fairing also last time I saw Curtis. LOL I found this by accident and I think if I were to go with a fairing I would spend the little extra maybe and get it specfically for the 900. Pricing it with the quick release, wind deflectors, and 9 in. shield comes to $439. Not a bad deal either and it looks like it can be used with the light bar. Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing - Cruiser Parts Department - Motorcycle Superstore

I like the looks of it.

classicblack · 10-11-2009

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Originally Posted by .22

Just got back from Hogback, yes again. This time I took the wife up there in the car. It was much better up there yesterday. Today its about 45, very windy and bitter.

Curtis- If I were to look for that fairing you have on what am I looking for and where would I look for it? Thanks

I knew I was forgetting something. Thanks to Ken for lunch.

I actually found a fairing on ebay. It had road rash that I fixed with bondo etc. I then got a pair of memphis shades mounts for a hellcat I think for the upper mountings and made up the lower brackets. It was all based on this Adapt a Harley Davidson Fairing To Practically Any Cruiser . I know there are companies out there that have them with the radio etc already included and look a lot nicer.

10-09-2009	#161 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 2,385	Springfield area they are saying rain will end before 7 a.m. Umm looks like the storm is moving west to east. Wonder why they say 9 a.m. there. __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66

10-09-2009	#162 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 2,385	Ok weather people can't get their act together. Says drizzle ending by 7 now so I guess it's a crap shoot. Up to you all. Postpone for Sunday or Next week or take a chance. I know later in the morning it'll be good. Colors are Peak in Vt. now and just before Peak in the Bershires so we have options at least. I'll keep checking back on the site to see what's going on. __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66

10-09-2009	#163 (permalink)
skipsaxe Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 846	Not sure where everyone else is coming from but I'm about 50 minutes to the meet up. I guess what I'm saying is I can wait until the morning to decide if that works for everyone else. If not, I can do next weekend as this Sunday is now booked because my son came home from college unexpectedly tonight and will need a ride back to school. __________________ 06 V2K

10-09-2009	#164 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 2,385	Skip Curtis just called me. He's still going to try and make it but will call me early in the morning to let me know. Long ride from Rhode Island. LOL If for some reason it looks like a wash (no pun intended) for Sat. I'll call you. __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66

10-09-2009	#165 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 2,385	We should be in Bennington Center if we go by 12-1230 Was wondering if you all would want to do lunch here. Blue Benn Diner - Bennington, VT I've been by this diner on and off for over 20 yrs (no parking for big rigs) Always busy and have heard it was good. If not we can find something else __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66

10-09-2009	#166 (permalink)
skipsaxe Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 846	Sounds good, both the call and possibly the diner __________________ 06 V2K

10-10-2009	#167 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 2,385	It's a go. Curtis is on the way. Will meet up at 9 as planned. Gonna be cool and windy dress for it. Woo Hoo 8a.m. and I see blue skies. __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66

10-10-2009	#168 (permalink)
buzgreasemonkey Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 34	I hate work

10-10-2009	#169 (permalink)
.22 Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass Posts: 172	Just got home. That was an awesome ride! Thanks for leading Warren. It was nice to meet everyone and a pleasure riding with you all. If I made too many newbie mistakes I apologize. Can't wait to see the video and pics. __________________ We don't smile while riding not because we are upset, we don't want bugs in our teeth '08 VN 900 Last edited by .22 : 10-10-2009 at 05:44 PM. Reason: I can't spell sometimes

10-10-2009	#171 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 2,385	Ok pics finally. Nature break on Rt. 9 out by chesterfield Course everyone checkin the bikes out. All Lined up Top of Hogback Mtn. Vt. __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66

10-10-2009	#172 (permalink)
classicblack Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 582	Great Ride Got home around 6:45.. All total 380.2 miles. It was great riding with you guys.. Nice to meet Skip, Jassen and Ken. Off to try to find something to eat.. __________________ Curtis - 2006 VN900 Classic (aka "Bertha") Last edited by classicblack : 10-10-2009 at 07:21 PM.

10-10-2009	#175 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 2,385	You pulling out of Hogback Mtn overlook with Ken behind you going down the hill. LOL Return From Hogback on Vimeo __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66 Last edited by Seadog1967 : 10-10-2009 at 10:25 PM.

10-11-2009	#176 (permalink)
skipsaxe Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 846	Warren- It was my pleasure to meet you and thanks for setting this up and allowing me to join in the fun. It was a great route that I would love to do again...in June or July Jassen, you need a windshield. Ken, thanks for lunch. Curtis, loved the faring, but go try out that V2K. Looking forward to the next time I can join you guys. __________________ 06 V2K Last edited by skipsaxe : 10-11-2009 at 09:56 AM.

10-11-2009	#178 (permalink)
.22 Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass Posts: 172	Just got back from Hogback, yes again. This time I took the wife up there in the car. It was much better up there yesterday. Today its about 45, very windy and bitter. Curtis- If I were to look for that fairing you have on what am I looking for and where would I look for it? Thanks I knew I was forgetting something. Thanks to Ken for lunch. __________________ We don't smile while riding not because we are upset, we don't want bugs in our teeth '08 VN 900 Last edited by .22 : 10-11-2009 at 04:15 PM.

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