We tend to somewhat avoid the area (if we remember to) but it's such a spectacular sight we still go at least one morning out of the 10 day event. I got stuck in the evening event traffic (balloon glow) after taking a careless turn yesterday on the bike. Sitting, waiting, squeeze clutch and half release then squeeze again ... What a traffic mess. Four lanes at a dead stop. I made it to the shoulder and hopped onto the sidewalk (in front of four cops gulp) and turned around. No pedestrians in sight and the police said nothing. The KLX handles like a bicycle compared to the 850. Anyway, after heading back West away from the balloon park I cut back through the north valley and was on my way.
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Funny you should mention that, Steve. The balloon fiesta started yesterday but the wind took the balloons North from where I was. Maybe next weekend I can get some pics of them.
We tend to somewhat avoid the area (if we remember to) but it's such a spectacular sight we still go at least one morning out of the 10 day event. I got stuck in the evening event traffic (balloon glow) after taking a careless turn yesterday on the bike. Sitting, waiting, squeeze clutch and half release then squeeze again ... What a traffic mess. Four lanes at a dead stop. I made it to the shoulder and hopped onto the sidewalk (in front of four cops gulp) and turned around. No pedestrians in sight and the police said nothing. The KLX handles like a bicycle compared to the 850. Anyway, after heading back West away from the balloon park I cut back through the north valley and was on my way.Last edited by Burque73; 10-07-2018, 10:00 AM.Roger
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1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400, 2003 FJR1300
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It's funny how the bike's colors sort of blend into the background colors in the last couple of photos. If I had waited another week, the green would be turning to yellow. Bob, your is a great shot!Roger
Current rides
1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400, 2003 FJR1300
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This pic is from the rugged northeast corner of Lake Superior. Like the "spiritual" theme, what is unseen in it is the intoxicating experience of riding solo, 3 days out, settled comfortably on a perfectly tuned bike on an empty, twisting, rising, falling highway, drinking in the in-the-moment sensations of scenery, cool misty valleys and crisp sunny higher higher elevations. It was about being alive.
Last edited by DaveR; 10-07-2018, 11:42 AM.1979 GS1000
1981 GL500 Interstate
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This picture was taken during the Ice Burg rally at Sandy's. Not sure where exactly, but I was captivated by the peak behind Suzie Q. I put a little over 2,000 miles on her that trip.
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80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
81 GS 1000 G
79 GS 850 G
81 GS 850 L
83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
80 GS 550 L
86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
2002 Honda 919
2004 Ural Gear up
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One of my favorite mountain vistas in this area. Probably the best I'll get this week.
Rich
1982 GS 750TZ
2015 Triumph Tiger 1200
BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux
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Getting some good stuff this week....Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB
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Last edited by Baatfam; 10-08-2018, 01:40 PM.Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB
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Originally posted by trevor View PostThanks, I don't know where those came from....cheersBob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB
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When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"
Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/
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Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
"Why's that?" you ask.
"I'll tell you," I say.
Suzuki GS code for 1981 is the letter X. X is the first letter of the Greek word Christ.
GS obviously means "God's Son"
1000 is ten times ten times ten... a trinity of a perfect number.
And GL of course means "God's Love."
Irrefutable and indisputable.
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