Oh hell ya !!! some of those roads just need a thorough thrashing:rockon:
Northeast FZ6 Meet - Aug 23rd 2008
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Oh hell ya !!! some of those roads just need a thorough thrashing:rockon:
My only issue with a ride like that in THIS part of the country is the ratio of LEOs to Curves. I think a pie chart might best explain it.
I can only dream of the open roads and canyons of the Southwest and SoCal. We ride scenic routes here because that is all we have. The curves are typically monitored in all the wrong places for a biker. In my rides, I do know where they like to hide thus know when to slow down.
Well, get to a track day then!!! I might have to get me a camera mount before my track day, might be fun to record a few laps!!!
I figured you might chime in to that...
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My only issue with a ride like that in THIS part of the country is the ratio of LEOs to Curves. I think a pie chart might best explain it.
We ride scenic routes here because that is all we have. The curves are typically monitored in all the wrong places for a biker. In my rides, I do know where they like to hide thus know when to slow down.
Now that you mention it though, I don't remember seeing any LEOs until I reached southern NH on Sunday... and got very lucky. Thank you to the slow Honda Civic in front of me.
You mean this in a good way or...
I will no matter what do a track day next year. :cheer:
I think the camera idea would be great, do it!!
Maybe a fall twisties run would be in order, you can lead, I would love to pick up a few pointers:Flash:
I'm not talking a "take me to jail run" just a little more peppy...
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congratulations on a nice looking ride...i especially liked the waterfall photo!
keira
Mrs. Reiobard
Rob doesn't ride as fast as he claims. Though he is a much faster and more skilled rider than I, he also has a sense of right and wrong and thus will not go twice the speed limit (like some roads around here desperately call for), or at least he won't tell me he will, and he sure as heck doesn't want to explain any sort of high speed accident to me
bcityroller
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Now that you mention it though, I don't remember seeing any LEOs until I reached southern NH on Sunday... and got very lucky. Thank you to the slow Honda Civic in front of me.
I also got super lucky on the way home. I was passing about 5 cars at once and had the throttle working to get it done and low and behold the first on-coming car was a LEO. I quickly got back down to close to legal speed and cooled it for a few miles and there was a second LEO not far behind. Not sure if the first guy just cut me a break b/c it was a limited passing zone or if my keeping it legal for the second helped but I spent a lot of time checking the mirrors on that one. :thumbup:
Agreed ,twice the limit no way!!:ban: I like most have too much to loose by being foolish,But after seeing some of those roads for the second time I will at some point go again but a little less leisurely
By the way, thanks to you folks and the others that posted such wonderful photos!:thumbup:
I don't recall seeing any recently of your new addition??
By the way, thanks to you folks and the others that posted such wonderful photos!:thumbup:
I don't recall seeing any recently of your new addition??
ant_mb
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Rob doesn't ride as fast as he claims. Though he is a much faster and more skilled rider than I, he also has a sense of right and wrong and thus will not go twice the speed limit (like some roads around here desperately call for), or at least he won't tell me he will, and he sure as heck doesn't want to explain any sort of high speed accident to me
I would love to take a spirited ride through those mountains. When we broke off from the group we took the fast track down and it was a blast. I want more!
You can borrow mine if you want to. Three bolts swap and you're ready to video. I have the bolt for the vid camera as well. Just let me know...
I didn't exactly go all that slow in the real twisties on the way back. We had a break-away of 5 bikes up front. That's why I got the lecture from the wife... not for the speed but for leaving part of the group out of sight. I did stop and wait for them twice though. :don'tknow:
We had a break-away of 5 bikes up front. That's why I got the lecture from the wife... not for the speed but for leaving part of the group out of sight. I did stop and wait for them twice though. :don'tknow:
Thanks for posting the great photos. Looks like a great time was had by all. :spank: to the group who sped ahead.. I am sure i didn't not need to give that out though hehe. Those roads are fantastic for riding.. hoping to get up there before the season is over.
Glad you all made it home safely and had a great time.
Deb
Glad you all made it home safely and had a great time.
Deb
ant_mb
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I have a couple hundred pic to go through, but here are a few.
ant_mb
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Home sweet home!
Home sweet home!
Is that a shot just before you go across the GW Bridge into NJ?
ant_mb
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Yes it is, and it's also onen of the only spots where we sat in traffic.
keira
Mrs. Reiobard
I didn't exactly go all that slow in the real twisties on the way back.
you waited 11 miles ahead of us!!! If one of those moose had jumped out in front........ Just be happy I am not your wife
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