Rode to "church" aka hwy 108 over Sonora Pass to Bridgeport. Today over Monitor pass to Markleeville and back to Bridgeport. Heading north over the next week or so, then over to the coast and down Hwy 1 and back home to Livermore.
Where did you ride today?
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Nothing remarkable here, but in the interest of pushing this thread to 150 pages... I ride to work today.
Leave early this afternoon for a 100 mile ride to Day 2 of my Harley Davidson Rider Academy recertification class. 3 more days, gets me the opportunity to help more new riders (even if they ARE gonna be Harley riders) learn how to pilot a motorcycle more skillfully, and more safely.
God I love this life!
Leave early this afternoon for a 100 mile ride to Day 2 of my Harley Davidson Rider Academy recertification class. 3 more days, gets me the opportunity to help more new riders (even if they ARE gonna be Harley riders) learn how to pilot a motorcycle more skillfully, and more safely.
God I love this life!
That sounds like a dream job
Sadly, it's part-time.
But yeah, I dig it!
Great personal satisfaction when I see the light bulb go on, and a beginning rider "gets it."
But yeah, I dig it!
Great personal satisfaction when I see the light bulb go on, and a beginning rider "gets it."
A cool front passed through last evening leaving today's afternoon high in the low 80's as opposed to 90+ by 10am. Wife and I left on a ride right after rush hour and enjoyed the weather. Returned about noon.
Our first 2-up ride on the ST1100 since I installed a new Progressive rear shock. BIG difference in ride. The change also cured a periodic clicking noise I thought was the top box rattling on the bracket. Both the vinyl and nylon bushings on the old OEM shock were still serviceable appearing. I'm suspecting the click was internal to the old shock, probably right next to the broken rebound damperizer.
Our first 2-up ride on the ST1100 since I installed a new Progressive rear shock. BIG difference in ride. The change also cured a periodic clicking noise I thought was the top box rattling on the bracket. Both the vinyl and nylon bushings on the old OEM shock were still serviceable appearing. I'm suspecting the click was internal to the old shock, probably right next to the broken rebound damperizer.
Yes You are correct. Mt Shasta. I think I was still hung over with road miles when I posted it.
i rode down to the river to see if i could get a pic of a laker navigating the water but the one i saw was out of range and going in the opposite direction but i did come across this mural along the way
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I rode home today. The Interceptor charging system seemed good so I rode 130 miles of slab to stay with my wife working in Cambridge Ohio.
Right on the doorstep of twisty heaven.
Did about 600 miles of backroads over the next three days.
Right on the doorstep of twisty heaven.
Did about 600 miles of backroads over the next three days.
Hi all, I left home in Spokane on July 31st and headed to visit friends in Stockton Missouri. Stayed in Stockton for 3 days visiting and decided to go to the Tail of the dragon. rode there and rode the dragon. Set off for home and got home around noon today Aug 13th. Had an awesome ride and went through 21 states and rode a total of 6203 miles. Didn't have a single hiccup with the ST1300. I do wish I had cruise control, I have a throttle lock for some reprieve but it slips and looses speed, but slowly and it does give a bit of rest to the hand. I saw some wonderful places and things along the way. I had alot of time to think about things and I came to the conclusion that when riding a motorcycle something is always wrong, Traffic too slow, weather too hot, weather too wet, roads too flat, not enough curves, things smell funny, sun in your eyes, no sun and too dark, the list just goes on and on. However I wouldn't trade riding a long trip like this for traveling in a car for anything. I guess being out there totally exposed to whatever is thrown at you is what makes one feel alive, I cant think of a better way to travel. 
Don't forget your dew-rag
@Waterman28 when did you ride Hwy 129 / the Dragon?
Weekend or weekdays?
How was the traffic while you were there?
Haven't seen it in a handful of years, but I hear it's become a LOT more busy especially on weekends.
Glad you enjoyed your miles!
Weekend or weekdays?
How was the traffic while you were there?
Haven't seen it in a handful of years, but I hear it's become a LOT more busy especially on weekends.
Glad you enjoyed your miles!
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I did a 100-mile ride on the ST last Wednesday, 1st ride in a couple of months. I'm starting to get my strength back after my radiation treatments, so hope to do some more riding this fall. I haven't ridden the Goldwing in about 3 months, perhaps it's time to sell it and move onto a trike. I am looking at Can-Am Spyders, anyone have one here?
I was at the tail of the dragon Monday the 9th at 2:00. It was very busy I could not ride it fast due to traffic. I even pulled over at a siding along the road and let the people in front of me get further ahead then went at it. I had some good luck for a while when I fell in behind a couple on 501-701 Husqvarna motards. We quickly caught up with traffic though. overall I am glad I did it and bought the tee-shirt but I have rode other rides that are as good or better.
When you can get out there without traffic going your direction, it's obviously more fun.
In parts of the fall or early spring, it's less crowded.
I've been up and back at times when I had my lane all to myself for the length of it, but those days appear to be more rare.
In parts of the fall or early spring, it's less crowded.
I've been up and back at times when I had my lane all to myself for the length of it, but those days appear to be more rare.
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Round 180 miles with Mrs. Bullett...From Edenville Mi to Tawas and back..Sweet ride I just put up some random pics.
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Tuesday morning at 6am me and my Hayabusa friend left home to drive around the Cabot Trail. 1167 km. Landed hone 1030 that night
I took off with a friend of mine, James, to Hurricane Ridge on the Olympic Peninsula yesterday. We'd just finished some rain storms, and the day was going to be good. Not too cold yet. Not nearly as hot as the summer was. And a promise of blue skies.
The route takes you through Port Gamble.
And of course, the leaves are changing colour...and still mostly on the trees and not on the road in the corners.
A nice part of riding to Hurricane Ridge, is the roads are in beautiful condition...a rarity nowadays.
Lots of deer. That's how close the deer were to us. I walked right by some within a few feet of me.
Mt. Olympus to the left.
Hurricane Hill in the background.
It was a good day, and with winter coming on, a day to treasure till next spring.
Chris
The route takes you through Port Gamble.
And of course, the leaves are changing colour...and still mostly on the trees and not on the road in the corners.
A nice part of riding to Hurricane Ridge, is the roads are in beautiful condition...a rarity nowadays.
Lots of deer. That's how close the deer were to us. I walked right by some within a few feet of me.
Mt. Olympus to the left.
Hurricane Hill in the background.
It was a good day, and with winter coming on, a day to treasure till next spring.
Chris
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My daughter, a friend, and I spent a day on the eastern slopes. Spectacular fall colors, great fall temperatures!!
