Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Nice day for a ride

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Nice day for a ride

    A couple of us hooked up July 8 for a ride.
    Since we weren't going to see the entertainment origianlly posted in the meeting place thread, we decided to ride instead.

    Edbot,Jethro, pillage and myself met off rte 89 in NH for some backroads.

    We met around 9:30am on a beautiful Saturday morning. Nice sunshine, no humidity, nice calm temps in the lower 70's. A perfect start to a day.
    Off we go with Jethro(Geoff) taking the lead. He knows some outstanding back roads thru this part of New Hamsphire. Couple of lefts and rights and we're traveling down some nice twisty spruce lined roads.
    Edbot is on a brand new Triumph Bonnevile. Brand new, like still being broken in with just over 500 miles on it.
    Now Geoff and Andy usually ride with the afterburners lit, maybe not engaged, but at the ready. So Ed and I take up tailgunner of the group.
    No big deal, I just want to ride. I took the Sprint.
    Geoff is on his GS1100E , Andy is on his Yamaha FZ.
    So we're having a a grand old time. I tried to remember some of the route numbers, but no go.
    Geoff send them to me, ok?

    I do remember we were on rte 4 to connect over to 118, Andy's favorite road! No moose in the road this time.
    We kept the pace up, well Andy and Geoff did, Ed and I were just enjoying the ride. Couple of "old guys" just riding along.
    One thing I did notice, is everyone waved. Maybe it was the Triumphs?
    Or was everyone in a good mood? Either way I'll take it.
    Ed peeled off at rte 25 just off 118. He had a commitment for the afternoon.

    So the 3 of us ripped across rte 118. And ripped is a good word to use.
    This road has pretty good pavement and lots of elevation changes
    and many. many off camber corners. Great road to just ride.
    I've taken my wife on this road and she loves it.
    Some nice views.
    http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage...o&PhotoID=5969

    we stopped for lunch in north woodstock?
    Nice place with a deck outside, we could see the bikes without a problem.
    Lots of bikes in and out of the parking lot, but also families coming and going for lunch. Nice chicken ceasar salad.

    Off we go down some road Andy knew. He later said he "just took a right"
    and we got lucky?!?! Nice road, good sweepers.
    So we end up at the interchange of a major highway and the backroads.
    hmmmmmmm if we jump on here we can be home in an hour or so.
    If we back road it, that's about 3 hours.
    I told Sharon I'd be home mid afternoon, like 3 or so.
    Well it's 3 now! Yikes!
    Ok highway time. We jump on and start cruising at "good speed"
    when all of a sudden traffic stops. This is amajor highway running north/south. We're stopped. As we crawl along we see the cause.
    Some guy has flipped his camper, numerous times into the median strip.
    Looks like it blew up. I hope no one was in it or anyone got hurt.
    Back up to cruising speed and home a little late.
    All told I did about 265 miles. Good therapy!

    http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage...o&PhotoID=5971
    That's Geoff on the left and Andy on the right.
    I'm behind the camera
    Last edited by KGB; 07-09-2006, 09:12 AM.
    Keith
    -------------------------------------------
    1980 GS1000S, blue and white
    2015Triumph Trophy SE

    Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

    #2
    It was a nice day for a ride for sure!

    It's days like that that I really feel fortunate to be a motorcyclist. Good friends, good roads, great views... it all worked nicely!
    Currently bikeless
    '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
    '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

    I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

    "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

    Comment


      #3
      Nice write up Keith..it really was a great day! Too bad you ran into that traffic problem on the way home. I had clear sailing after leaving you in Rumney, 143 miles for the day.

      Comment


        #4
        It was a nice ride... let's do it again! Riding an hour and a half on the freeway was a drag but it was well worth it once we got onto the back roads! 280 miles for me, just under my 300 mile enjoyment threshold, almost perfect!

        Comment


          #5
          That was a good read Keith.No better way than to spend your day.

          Cheers Brenno

          Comment


            #6
            gr8 stuff guyz

            nice write keith - good therapy indeed :-D

            Comment


              #7
              see, this is why I NEED to get a bike ASAP!!!!!
              awesome story, I cant wait until thats me riding the windy back roads....

              Comment


                #8
                Originally posted by NATEO
                see, this is why I NEED to get a bike ASAP!!!!!
                awesome story, I cant wait until thats me riding the windy back roads....
                There have been deals abound this year in the Northeast. Someone was selling a low mileage 850G (:shock: ) on Craigslist just the other day for $950!! Jump on one man!!:-D
                Currently bikeless
                '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
                '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

                I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

                "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

                Comment


                  #9
                  Originally posted by NATEO
                  see, this is why I NEED to get a bike ASAP!!!!!
                  awesome story, I cant wait until thats me riding the windy back roads....
                  G'Day Nateo

                  Sure these guys can point you in the right direction.

                  Cheers Brenno

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Originally posted by NATEO
                    see, this is why I NEED to get a bike ASAP!!!!!
                    awesome story, I cant wait until thats me riding the windy back roads....
                    I'll hijack my own thread.........we've offered help.
                    Now it's up to you do do something...........
                    Keith
                    -------------------------------------------
                    1980 GS1000S, blue and white
                    2015Triumph Trophy SE

                    Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

                    Comment


                      #11
                      Keith, I was just looking at a map, trying to figure out what road Andy had you on when you left North Woodstock (the one with the sweepers). Was it possibly 175?

                      Comment


                        #12
                        Originally posted by KGB
                        I'll hijack my own thread.........we've offered help.
                        Now it's up to you do do something...........
                        I'm working on it...Im going wednesday to check out an 82 GS850 (GZ?)...the guy is letting me STEAL it for 200 bucks\\/ ...says all it needs is a battery...Im not sure how truthful that is though, for 200 bucks...

                        Comment


                          #13
                          Originally posted by edbot
                          Keith, I was just looking at a map, trying to figure out what road Andy had you on when you left North Woodstock (the one with the sweepers). Was it possibly 175?
                          yea that sounds right.
                          Or as Andy said "I took a right" !! LOL
                          Keith
                          -------------------------------------------
                          1980 GS1000S, blue and white
                          2015Triumph Trophy SE

                          Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

                          Comment


                            #14
                            Yes Ed, it was 175. I've never been on it, but it was a good road to ride, especially with Andy at the helm! No lines no waiting- better keep the rpms high!
                            Currently bikeless
                            '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
                            '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

                            I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

                            "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

                            Comment


                              #15
                              Ha ha ha 175 and then a right of f of that somewhere that lead back to 3

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X