Great pictures Daboo.
I rode a bit over 35 miles today just going nowhere.
I rode a bit over 35 miles today just going nowhere.
Where did you ride today?
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ChucksKLRST
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Today's short morning jaunt up to Echo Lake at the foot of Mt Evans . 120 miles round trip
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ardykay54
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Rode to Poopy's in Savanna, Illinois to see Rich, eat, and listen to a Guns & Roses tribute band.....Rich was good, the food was good, and the band was good. Got home after midnight so....even the ride was good!
Russ.
Russ.
200 mile loop.
I decided to randomly wander around Skiatook lake. Literally just randomly riding around in search of curves. I came upon a tight little right hander. Went in easy. Good thing, too because it was blind and turned out to have a decreasing radius, oh, and it comes into a left hander the same way, oh, and it goes into a right hander again! On gravel. Managed that and turned around in someone's long country driveway and went back to some other, different, unfamiliar roads. It was fun, especially being without my ride for about a month.
I decided to randomly wander around Skiatook lake. Literally just randomly riding around in search of curves. I came upon a tight little right hander. Went in easy. Good thing, too because it was blind and turned out to have a decreasing radius, oh, and it comes into a left hander the same way, oh, and it goes into a right hander again! On gravel. Managed that and turned around in someone's long country driveway and went back to some other, different, unfamiliar roads. It was fun, especially being without my ride for about a month.
Another great day in the Pacific Northwest, and another great ride. 
The caveat on that statement is that while you can ride year around here, most of the year is not like this. The lowlands are wet with rain, and the higher elevations are covered in snow. So you make the most of it while you can.
I was invited to join some other riders from church on a trip to Leavenworth. In case you're wondering, this was not a prison ministry trip to Leavenworth, KS. Here's a link to the town that brings some Bavarian hospitality to the PNW. https://leavenworth.org
The route takes us from sea level, over Stevens Pass in the Cascade mountain range and to the east side.
Crossing one of the rivers near Monroe, WA.
Along Hwy 2
A few miles out of Leavenworth.
On a whim, I detoured on the way home through Chumstick and came out near Lake Wenatchee. If you're in the area, this is a wonderful side road. Curvy. Good pavement. Little traffic. Just one of those roads that is good for the soul.
Back on Hwy 2, on the west side of Stevens Pass.
Chris
The caveat on that statement is that while you can ride year around here, most of the year is not like this. The lowlands are wet with rain, and the higher elevations are covered in snow. So you make the most of it while you can.I was invited to join some other riders from church on a trip to Leavenworth. In case you're wondering, this was not a prison ministry trip to Leavenworth, KS.
Here's a link to the town that brings some Bavarian hospitality to the PNW. https://leavenworth.org The route takes us from sea level, over Stevens Pass in the Cascade mountain range and to the east side.
Crossing one of the rivers near Monroe, WA.
Along Hwy 2
A few miles out of Leavenworth.
On a whim, I detoured on the way home through Chumstick and came out near Lake Wenatchee. If you're in the area, this is a wonderful side road. Curvy. Good pavement. Little traffic. Just one of those roads that is good for the soul.
Back on Hwy 2, on the west side of Stevens Pass.
Chris
A great way to roll!
Yesterday rode 212 miles for lunch in Pelzer SC. 
I used to ride my bicycle over Stevens pass both ways. I lived out there for years and, yeah, you ride in everything or you don't ride much lol
drrod
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Not straying too far from home these days but I am enjoying exploring nearby dirt/gravel/2 track that I have not ridden before. Was out for a few hours today.
Was stopped for a drink of water and a bit of a rest when this little guy wandered by. Just got my camera out before he went around the corner. Not too perturbed by my presence.
Was stopped for a drink of water and a bit of a rest when this little guy wandered by. Just got my camera out before he went around the corner. Not too perturbed by my presence.
scootac
Will Ride for Food
Finally cooled off this morning, so out for a bit playing silly ADV tag game.
Up to see my brother today in Springfield, Nova Scotia .
119,954km and still works like new
119,954km and still works like new
Took a little ride today around Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Road just shy of 300 miles.
Here are a couple of pictures.
Here are a couple of pictures.
ChriSTian_64
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Today was a day off for me. I made a 215 km (135 miles) ride to Arundel, a samll place in the Laurentian, to start the A to Z game for Quebec.
To go there, I took the road 364 (from Morin-Heights to Huberdeau), one of the most dangerous and deadliest road for motorcycles in Quebec.
They call that road the motorcycle cemetery. Lots of young folks on sportbike every week-end there, running much too fast. They just get killed.
That road is twisty with a lots of bumps and steep hills : faster sections alternate with tight and very slow curves.
The worst, is that most of the time, you don't have much visibility on what's coming next, after that turn or hill.
And, lots of people live along that road. So they get out their driveway right in the middle of the road, between two curves.
Still, when you're cautious, carefully watching those road signs warning you of the danger ahead, it is a fun road to ride, when there is no one in front of you, to slow you down. hi hi.
An old wooden chapel, the second oldest of the Laurentian area.
There is a bunch of telecommunications antenna, on a summit, near Montcalm (formerly Weir). That is quite surprising, since it is a very remote area.
I tried to take a video of that road, with my gopro. It worked !
That was my first try. So I got a 50 minutes, very clear video, of my gaz tank and speedometer.
Aaaarrrrggghhh..... What a shame !
My gopro was pointing just too low. We don't see the road. I was using a chest mount.
Next time, I'll try a chin mount, in front of my helmet.
To go there, I took the road 364 (from Morin-Heights to Huberdeau), one of the most dangerous and deadliest road for motorcycles in Quebec.
They call that road the motorcycle cemetery. Lots of young folks on sportbike every week-end there, running much too fast. They just get killed.
That road is twisty with a lots of bumps and steep hills : faster sections alternate with tight and very slow curves.
The worst, is that most of the time, you don't have much visibility on what's coming next, after that turn or hill.
And, lots of people live along that road. So they get out their driveway right in the middle of the road, between two curves.
Still, when you're cautious, carefully watching those road signs warning you of the danger ahead, it is a fun road to ride, when there is no one in front of you, to slow you down. hi hi.
An old wooden chapel, the second oldest of the Laurentian area.
There is a bunch of telecommunications antenna, on a summit, near Montcalm (formerly Weir). That is quite surprising, since it is a very remote area.
I tried to take a video of that road, with my gopro. It worked !
That was my first try. So I got a 50 minutes, very clear video, of my gaz tank and speedometer.
Aaaarrrrggghhh..... What a shame !
My gopro was pointing just too low. We don't see the road. I was using a chest mount.
Next time, I'll try a chin mount, in front of my helmet.
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I took my 01 Silver Wing600 project bike out for it's first "untethered" spin today. I bought it in March with 70,000km with a dead charging system and have spent time (and money, don't tell Her Indoors!) getting it road worthy (forks seals and oil, cooling system flush, new air filter, new shocks, new belt and rollers, rebuilt callipers with new pads and discs, repainted forks/wheels/footrest mounts and swingarm) plus some new tyres, aseat recover and new screen, new bars/shroud/mirror). In the meantime I have been riding with a total loss battery system while I waited (and waited and waited) for an alternator to come on the Slow Boat from China. Turns out with a fully charged battery and LED head and taillights, you can get about an hour of riding before the bike decides it doesn't have enough power for the fuel pump, injectors and sparks.
Today was different, a real live charging system kicking out a steady 14.5V and no need to stay close to home. We had a lovely late winter's day so I headed for the seaside at Maraetai, and was out for just over two hours. Very exciting and enjoyable but nothing like the 1300, which sits in the ManCave waiting for a decent run...Next up I'm going to work on the front suspension as it is not very confidence inspiring on bumps; thinking of Cartridge Emulators and some decent springs next...
Today was different, a real live charging system kicking out a steady 14.5V and no need to stay close to home. We had a lovely late winter's day so I headed for the seaside at Maraetai, and was out for just over two hours. Very exciting and enjoyable but nothing like the 1300, which sits in the ManCave waiting for a decent run...Next up I'm going to work on the front suspension as it is not very confidence inspiring on bumps; thinking of Cartridge Emulators and some decent springs next...
I went to Sisters, OR last weekend for the "Lava Run", an event held by the Concours Owners Group (COG) each year.
I looked at the temperatures and decided to do the "return" leg of the trip on Friday, instead of Sunday. Even at that, on the way home, it was over 100F on the west (cooler) side of the mountains.
So my route took me across I-90, then down through the Yakima River Canyon on the east side of the Cascades. I really enjoy this short stretch of highway that is bypassed by the interstate to the east. Twisty curves that beg to be ridden about 20 mph faster than the speed limit...and is often set up with multiple speed traps because of it.
This was my lunch break location.
A break along the way. The park was open, but the restrooms were closed.
Mt. Hood at the White River.
On Saturday, the group took off on the actual "Lava Run" ride. Here we are at the first break.
Another rest stop at the Green Peter Lake.
We saw thousands of these on the ride. They are the California Tortiseshell Butterfly.
It amazes me that plants can find a way to live out in these lava fields.
Obligatory motorcycle pic.
Had a great time. This group is like the ST-Owners who have riders who think nothing of crossing a couple states to attend one of these rallies. And in the evening when the riding is done, they like to have a good time swapping stories of what they have done...or would like you to believe they have done.
Chris
I looked at the temperatures and decided to do the "return" leg of the trip on Friday, instead of Sunday. Even at that, on the way home, it was over 100F on the west (cooler) side of the mountains.
So my route took me across I-90, then down through the Yakima River Canyon on the east side of the Cascades. I really enjoy this short stretch of highway that is bypassed by the interstate to the east. Twisty curves that beg to be ridden about 20 mph faster than the speed limit...and is often set up with multiple speed traps because of it.
This was my lunch break location.
A break along the way. The park was open, but the restrooms were closed.
Mt. Hood at the White River.
On Saturday, the group took off on the actual "Lava Run" ride. Here we are at the first break.
Another rest stop at the Green Peter Lake.
We saw thousands of these on the ride. They are the California Tortiseshell Butterfly.
It amazes me that plants can find a way to live out in these lava fields.
Obligatory motorcycle pic.
Had a great time. This group is like the ST-Owners who have riders who think nothing of crossing a couple states to attend one of these rallies. And in the evening when the riding is done, they like to have a good time swapping stories of what they have done...or would like you to believe they have done.
Chris
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Yesterday, took the BeaST for it's MOT 12 monthly test in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Thankfully it passed without a hiccup. This is the inside of the garage I went to for the test. Restores your faith in humanity.
Upt'North.
Upt'North.
scootac
Will Ride for Food
Didn't get to ride today, but did install a new SMC and complete a "by-the-book" brake system bleed (with several "not-in-the-book but-should-be-in-the-book" tips from Igofar). 
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kiltman
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I rode with a friend to Tipsoo Lake on the east side of Mt. Rainier. I was hoping to reach this pond where many a postcard picture has been taken. We didn't make it that far.
We took backroads all the way, only hitting the I-90 freeway for three miles till the next exit.
Mt. Rainier.
The wildflower season has already peaked there, but in places where the snow melted later you could still see them.
Tipsoo Lake
Naches Peak
Mt. Rainier.
One of the views on the trail. That's Mt. Adams in the background.
Mt. Adams.
We didn't make it the whole way to our destination. My riding buddy looks like he had a bad case of overheating on the trail. For a couple hours though, we thought he was having a heart attack. He could barely breathe, couldn't speak. Light headed. Tingling in the extremities. A pulse that was going from 139 to 107 to 139 in seconds. We had two young ladies, one of whom was in the Coast Guard, stop to help out with the medical training she had. Another had passed by on the way down the trail, then when she saw one of us going down trying to find a ranger (no cell service), she left her child with one of her children, then went back up the hill with her teenage sons to see what she could do to help out. It turns out she was a nurse. When we passed the word to others, they drove to the ranger station and got the word to them for help. We had three rangers come up the trail to help out (long after their quitting time), with more in the parking lot below if they were needed.
Just a couple thoughts from all that experience. We tend to think we can do what we could do in our younger, healthier days. At times like this, the phrase that we'd hear in the old western movies, "Prepare to meet your maker", comes to mind. And lastly, with all the negative news in the media these days, it was incredibly uplifting to see how people put their own plans to the side to help others. It gives you faith in the human race.
Chris
We took backroads all the way, only hitting the I-90 freeway for three miles till the next exit.
Mt. Rainier.
The wildflower season has already peaked there, but in places where the snow melted later you could still see them.
Tipsoo Lake
Naches Peak
Mt. Rainier.
One of the views on the trail. That's Mt. Adams in the background.
Mt. Adams.
We didn't make it the whole way to our destination. My riding buddy looks like he had a bad case of overheating on the trail. For a couple hours though, we thought he was having a heart attack. He could barely breathe, couldn't speak. Light headed. Tingling in the extremities. A pulse that was going from 139 to 107 to 139 in seconds. We had two young ladies, one of whom was in the Coast Guard, stop to help out with the medical training she had. Another had passed by on the way down the trail, then when she saw one of us going down trying to find a ranger (no cell service), she left her child with one of her children, then went back up the hill with her teenage sons to see what she could do to help out. It turns out she was a nurse. When we passed the word to others, they drove to the ranger station and got the word to them for help. We had three rangers come up the trail to help out (long after their quitting time), with more in the parking lot below if they were needed.
Just a couple thoughts from all that experience. We tend to think we can do what we could do in our younger, healthier days. At times like this, the phrase that we'd hear in the old western movies, "Prepare to meet your maker", comes to mind. And lastly, with all the negative news in the media these days, it was incredibly uplifting to see how people put their own plans to the side to help others. It gives you faith in the human race.
Chris