en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:15 -0500 ATM@msgroup.org 60 All Things Motorcycle - Trip Reports http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/ All Things Motorcycle for Guest http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/ http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/rss_32.png All Things Motorcycle RSS Feed 144 47 Trip Reports - My first trip of a lifetimeananga73http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10600&REPLY_ID=107668Trip Reports Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:15:07 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10600 Never head back from Leaky about the trip. Or perhaps did he document it elsewhere?]]>Trip Reports - The Burr Trail rideNight Trainhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=11065&REPLY_ID=107667Trip Reports Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:33:28 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11065 What a magnificent ride! Although dirt road, it looks like for the most part one could easily handle that ride on a street bike. Nice pics and for an "old dog", you certainly learn quickly[;^)]]]>Trip Reports - The ride off Beaver MesaMystic Redhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=11059&REPLY_ID=107601Trip Reports Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:40:40 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11059 Love the pics!]]>Trip Reports - The Ride off Beaver Mesaradan2http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=11058&REPLY_ID=107572Trip Reports Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:50:50 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11058 First, upload your picture to a site like Photobucket or Webshots. Once it is on the site, it will be given a web address. In most such sites, you can copy this web address onto your clipboard.

Then, when you come to this forum, click on New Topic, or if you wish to post on an existing thread, click on Reply.

You will come to the composition page. At the top, next to Format, are a series of icons. The third one from the far end is a small scene with an arrow pointing to it. Click on that and two image tags will appear. Paste the web address from your clipboard between the two tags.

By repeating this, you can load several images on one post. The more images you load, the longer the post takes to download to the user.

Click on preview so you can see if your image downloads properly. If it does, click on Post New Reply.

This is also explained in the HELP section.

(edited for clarity)]]>Trip Reports - A Day for Fall Pictures - 2009alblancherhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10984&REPLY_ID=106961Trip Reports Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:41:57 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10984 Snow and leaf change, two things we don't get much of down here. Thanks for the pics.

A]]>Trip Reports - A Day at Budds CreekD Rhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10940Trip Reports Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:13:45 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10940 (Missing Reply)]]>Trip Reports - Thoughts on motorcycles in Alaska, Seattleolydavehttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10859&REPLY_ID=106218Trip Reports Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:46:49 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10859 Sounds familiar. We took a cruise in July on Holland America. It rained all day when we were in Ketchikan and, even though I wanted to add Alaska to the (very limited) number of states I have ridden in, I couldn't work up enough enthusiasm to pay $250 for the experience. There were some Harley t-shirts on board and I did meet a few folks who were willing to talk bikes with a metric owner. As great as the scenery & food was, I really missed my bike that week.]]>Trip Reports - Riding the Peak to Peak Highway on the last weekend of summerIndiana Randyhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10883&REPLY_ID=105925Trip Reports Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:02:22 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10883 Nice trip report, Tom.

The Aspens were gorgeous! You got some frame-able pics.]]>Trip Reports - CA to FLcapozzirhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10867&REPLY_ID=105819Trip Reports Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:10:25 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10867
quote:
Originally posted by Bean

I relocated to FL from CA. Couldn't think of a better way to get the bike there then to ride it. So that's what I did :)

Left from the Sacramento area, NE to Tahoe, through the salt flats to Salt Lake City, then along 70 to Denver continuing east towards Nashville then south from there.

Averaged 600 miles/day over 5.5 days. Didn't suffer too much iron butt but I did get a back support mid-trip to null some lower back pain. As expected Colorado was the highlight but I was pleasantly surprised by the very south of Tennessee which has a freeway I could only describe as a scenic downhill rollercoaster. Words can not describe the best parts of this trip so I won't even try.
Enjoy!


Great shots of NV! I really want to get out to that part of the country. Looks like you did a little exploring along your trip too. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on what looks like was a great road trip.]]>Trip Reports - Our Yellowstone tripcapozzirhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10811&REPLY_ID=105658Trip Reports Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:56:58 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10811
quote:
Originally posted by gymnast

What a fabulous report! It brings back a lot of memories of a run from Illinois to Vancouver Island BC my wife and I made about 40 years ago on a Sportster. I thing your bike was a bit more comfortable.

The pictures are great,your camera skills are obvious, and the picture of the view from Jenny Lake Lodge is one that all other vistas are measured by. It looked the same way when, again on a Sportster last year, my wife and I enjoyed the same view. The vistas of the Tetons Yellowstone and the Beartooth are every motorcyclists "Trip of a Lifetime". Thanks for the memories.


Thanks for the compliments! We had a great time and am glad I was able to share it with others. The Tetons were a bit more spectacular than I thought they would be. I didn't expect there to be such a sudden upward rush of the mountains sans foot hills. I really makes you feel small. There are soooo many great places left for us to travel to. I can't wait for the next adventure! [8D]]]>Trip Reports - Southern Tour - August '09capozzirhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10831&REPLY_ID=105513Trip Reports Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:21:01 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10831 Nashville is a cool city, isn't it?]]>Trip Reports - Vacation away from the bikebachman1961http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10813&REPLY_ID=105369Trip Reports Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:21:26 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10813
Bermuda is a nice place to dock the ship if you are not into lots of island / port hopping.
If a tropical storm is nearby, they'll tug you in from the safer side of the corral reef to protect the ship.
The island has their own style of shorts, soft sandy beaches hidden from the busy areas and these little 'moped' things with pedals. Not quite the horse power you'll get from a brisk walk but walking vacations are far over-rated.

Of coarse all this could be different by some extent 26 years later and I guess I now understand why couples get divorced and then re-marry ...
to go on another trip like that! [8D]

~brian]]>Trip Reports - My deam trip has begunJames R. Davishttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10627&REPLY_ID=104207Trip Reports Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:23:07 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10627
quote:
Perhaps that rich guy JIM will have some cards printed up for me to distribute........

I'm assuming that was meant as humor.

This JIM, your host and administrator, has been retired and living on a fixed income for eight years. Were it not for an occasional income hit from expert witness fees, I would properly be categorized as living at a poverty level of income. [%]
]]>Trip Reports - Planning a Southern tourDaddiohttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10626&REPLY_ID=103783Trip Reports Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:36:52 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10626 So you have seen Ruby Falls and Rock City. Let us raise the adventure bar a bit.

35 miles south of Chattanooga is Fort Payne, Alabama. This is the gateway to Little River Canyon. Little River Canyon is a National Preserve maintained by the National Park Service. It is one if not the largest/deepest systems east of the Mississippi. Mommio and I just spent a weekend in NE Alabama celebrating our 27th anniversary - excuse for a road trip.

The canyon runs about 24 miles. The top half road is well paved and clean with a speed limit of 35 MPH. A couple of the hairpins are advisory limits of 25 MPH. Stick to the limits and you might be pleasantly challenged. There are several well marked spots for photo ops. Amazing views of the canyon.

The bottom half of the road is not so well behaved. Yes, it is paved. It's entrance is also marked with a sign the warns against trucks and RV type campers. The road has very steep grades and some very tight hairpin curves. The change in grade and curves really do make this road impassable to large vehicles. The road is not quite as clean - several dirt side roads have a light dirt wash into the road. I found I was comfortable in the 25-30 MPH range for most of the road. There were spots that I was down in the 10-15 MPH range and would not dare any faster. I was two up, I would add maybe 5 MPH solo. There is Canyon Mouth park at this end. $3.00 fee for parking if you want to stay.

Plan on at least half a day for this out of Chattanooga. A full day if you bring a swim suit. At the top end of the park is Little River Falls. Free parking and outhouses to get changed out of your riding gear. We did not go into Mouth Park, but there were folks that planned on swimming once they got there. Other spots do provide opportunity for bathing but it may depend on your modesty level if you want to get changed. The river is very dry this time of year, but there are good swimming holes to be found.

On Saturday we stopped at most of the photo spots and spent about 2-1/2 or 3 hours in the park. We did not swim. We saw upwards of 50 bikes in the park in well behaved groups. Mostly cruisers and tourers. On Sunday, our way home, we did a straight ride through. Took about one and a quarter hours. We took one break between the halves. We saw about 20 bikes. mostly sport bikes, but well behaved. There seemed to be just enough traffic and challenging road to keep Ricky Racer behaved.

Warning - Take this road seriously. Only go if your bike is 95% or better. The road is a challenge in the middle of some of the most spectacular scenery available east of the Mississippi. I rate this as a do not miss. You WILL remember this ride. This is a very natural area. There are no stores inside the preserve so bring your own sustinance with you. No place to buy once in the preserve.

Edit - Sorry. Little river Canyon is 50 miles out of Chattanooga. Still too close to pass up.

Edit - Adding a link to NPS.gov, map page of Little River Canyon. There is a wealth of info and pictures on this site http://www.nps.gov/liri/planyourvisit/maps.htm]]>Trip Reports - Riding "The Dragon"The Meromorphhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10047&REPLY_ID=103526Trip Reports Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:46:56 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10047 There's also a road from Mt. Baldy to Azusa that is a delight. It runs along the ridgetop.]]>Trip Reports - Altoona, PAHouse_of_Dexterhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10607&REPLY_ID=103493Trip Reports Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:10:06 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10607 Actually there are some nice roads within 3 hours of Dallas...It's just to hot right now to get to them, though this week has been awesome...the high yesterday was 93F, I didn't even need to use my evaporation vest. Though in perspective...the high in Altoona, PA was like 82 when we where there.]]>Trip Reports - Mt. Diablo (video)louturkshttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10515&REPLY_ID=102708Trip Reports Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:05:14 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10515 That's neat in the beginning where you had the google view]]>Trip Reports - Elko Nevada Motorcycle Rallyjnelsonhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10484Trip Reports Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:46:50 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10484
Heading out on Sunday we connected with some other friends from the HOG Chapter we belong to and road home with them. The bummer was that it stormed all the way home. I only have about 7000 miles under my belt, have never had to wear my rain gear or have rode in those conditions before. The other lady riders trailered their bikes home so that left me and my friend who was riding pillion behind her husband and five other bikes all ridden by men. It took us 7 1/2 hours to get home (stopping for lunch). I had my heated gear on and that helped a lot, at least I didn't have to worry about getting cold.

I am glad I spent the winter reading this site. I am really not sure I could have made it home had I not read all the tips on riding under different conditions - wet roads, etc here. The worst part was the low visibility due to the rain, and the wind - the wind was awful, especially when passing those semmi's.

Any way, thanks!!!]]>Trip Reports - Kids MotocrossD Rhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10449Trip Reports Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:06:50 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10449
A few shots of the various RVs and Campers...







(...which motorcycle doesn't quite fit in?)



Lining up....



...and they are off!!!











...a pile up...



...a couple of my daughter's friend...







...some of the wee tykes, on their bikes! Here they come....



...rounding the first corner...





...all of five years old and she shows true grit and determination.






]]>Trip Reports - Another Lap Around San Francisco Bay (video)Beanhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10430&REPLY_ID=101939Trip Reports Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:27:54 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10430 Thanks, I used a ContourHD for the helmet/forward shots. And a VholdR for the rear. Both made by Twenty20.
http://www.vholdr.com/contourhd/overview


-Bean]]>Trip Reports - One Lap Around San Francisco Baybkikkerthttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10231&REPLY_ID=101937Trip Reports Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:06:45 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10231 Very nice photos Scott...what is that yellow thing that keeps popping up in some of the pictures? [}:)][:x)]]]>Trip Reports - York PA - Harley Davidson Factory TourNieborhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10402&REPLY_ID=101711Trip Reports Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:11:52 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10402 Great trip report Matt, thanks for sharing!]]>Trip Reports - The World's most travelled MotorcycleTexasphotographerhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9079&REPLY_ID=100531Trip Reports Fri, 22 May 2009 15:25:52 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9079 Nightrrain, Thanks for posting this. When I first got on the site, I said I will just glance around. Looked up for the first time and I spent over two hours just glancing. Great site.

]]>Trip Reports - Cincinnati Touraidanspahttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10240&REPLY_ID=100318Trip Reports Mon, 18 May 2009 22:57:46 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10240
quote:
Originally posted by rioguy

I left my camera at home, but no great loss considering the areas I was in.

I will try to not take that comment personally [;)].

Congratulations on your ride!]]>Trip Reports - 9 hours around the ChesapeakeDavid13http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10115&REPLY_ID=99576Trip Reports Mon, 04 May 2009 20:37:44 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10115 That looks like a nice ride.
I would like that bridge/tunnel. That looks like fun but does it have that open metal grating, or roadway?
dc]]>Trip Reports - Morro Baygymnasthttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10148&REPLY_ID=99572Trip Reports Mon, 04 May 2009 19:27:44 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10148 David, that is a beautiful ride this time of year and by doing it during the week you miss the worst of the traffic. My son owns a house in Los Osos (though he now lives in Portland Or) and you can see Morro Rock from it.

Welcome to the website and post often.

]]>Trip Reports - Mountain View Arkansasalblancherhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10111Trip Reports Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:37:34 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10111
I visited the ares 2 years ago and have to say it is a beautiful part of the country with great music and things to do.

Check in if you have any information please

Al]]>Trip Reports - Spring Break Trip - 2009shadowriderhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=10096&REPLY_ID=99181Trip Reports Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:40:51 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10096 Excellent report. Glad you both made it back safe! [:D]

]]>Trip Reports - Florida to California and backshadowriderhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9962&REPLY_ID=98982Trip Reports Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:08:18 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9962 Very nice!]]>Trip Reports - Lake Camanche (video)Beanhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9906&REPLY_ID=98198Trip Reports Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:10:39 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9906 Thanks for the comments :)

I used a VholdR camera made by Twenty20. This is a fully self contained unit. No battery packs, no camcorder, no wires at all. You mount it to your helmet, turn it on and press record.
It uses MicroSD cards for storage.

This camera can be mounted to just about anything. Helmets, goggles, bikes, planes, race cars, animals...

More info can be found on this page. There's a video button that will give you all the details: http://www.vholdr.com/shoot/camera/overview
They just dropped the price below $300 at well.

As for software. Editing was done using Premiere. The intro gimmick was done using Google Maps, Google Earth, Fraps, Hypersnap and Photoshop. VirtualDub may have been used as well, I forget. I use that often though.

The camera includes some basic software for editing and uploading your videos so there's really no need to use all the stuff I'm using.
They host your videos and have a couple contest each month for Top5 videos in whatever category it happens to be. I've entered this video for "Best Editing" (hence all the fancy software). Other topics include best, crash, best jump, location, skiing etc..
Lots of interesting videos have appeared on that site as a result.
Winners get an additional camera mount and sometimes sponsors will throw in sporting equipment.


Sorry that ended up longer then I thought! I've been really thrilled with this camera and the job the guys at Twenty20 have done. So I felt a little promotion was in order.

To view more of my videos click the 2nd link in my sig :)

]]>Trip Reports - SC ridingThe Meromorphhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9964&REPLY_ID=98194Trip Reports Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:43:17 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9964 Providing you're not dressed in 'power ranger' gear, a rider in a slightly used looking set of full gear always looks a great deal more 'pro' than a rider dressed to look 'cool'. I've even heard bystanders make amused comments, to the chagrin and embarrassment of the 'cool dude'. [88]

I've even (while at the doctors) seen a wife start a 'serious' conversation with her 'road-rashed' husband, after seeing me turn up for an appointment in full gear.]]>Trip Reports - "The Dragon" and Weatherbcheckethttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9932&REPLY_ID=98147Trip Reports Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:08:09 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9932 This is one example of how our weather around here can be a little unpredictable even this far into spring...

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/59.../647129.html]]>Trip Reports - 1st 200 Mile tripsashillhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9954&REPLY_ID=98090Trip Reports Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:32:44 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9954 Weekend Riding update:

I did another 120 mile round trip on Sunday up to Rome, GA and back to see my mother and Grandparents. Again, my wife went with me, of course you can't go see grandma without the kids[88]. They had fun and I got to experience riding in the rain. (Lesson Learned there below).

I did actually lead the trip back from Dahlonega ahead of my wife. That's how I found the open road wind to be much nicer.

I also lead in front of my wife yesterday up to Rome.

Regarding countersteering, isn't it great when it finally clicks? YES!! [8D]

So my lesson's learned for the day:

1) When it's forcast to rain, put the rain proof gear on to begin with. [88] I started with my mesh armored jacket and riding pants. About 10 miles into it I needed to stop and get gas. (60mpg) [:)]. I switched into my Tourmaster 3/4 jacket(which is waterproof) but without the liner. I thought my pants were waterproof, dumdididumdu, why would pants be waterproof if they provide a waterproof liner. I rode for about 10 miles when it started raining. Also found that I needed to put RainX on my Visor, what A difference. So I stopped and got some RainX and put on my waterproof liner and what do ya know. 5 minutes later it stopped Raining. LOL. Oh well I was warm and dry and have FUN!

Note: I also had on my riding boots and gauntlet gloves. ATGATT!!!

The rest of that ride was pretty smooth. Wife decided to stay in Rome since it was late and the kids had been in the car for much of the last two days. I rode home by myself. Left Rome about 9pm and with no one on the roads hardly the ride was very nice and pretty unevenful. Except for the 20mph winds at 65-70mph.

Recap:

I got over my worries about riding on Interstate (although I don't think I'll trek out into rush hour traffic in downtown Atlanta anytime soon.

I rode in the mountains for the first time (twisties are what it's allll about! [(#)]

I rode in the rain! Decided to ride even though it was going to rain so that I was mentally prepared for it with a cage behind me in case of problems. Now if I ever get caught in it unexpectedly I'll now what to expect and how to respond.

I LOVE MY NEW HOBBY! Not just for commuting anymore.

I also picked up 2 books this weekend.

Proficient Motorcycling
&
How to Repair Your Motorcycle (Motorbooks Workshop)
]]>Trip Reports - Laptops, Notebooks and Netbooks (....oh my!)2008flhtuchttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9731&REPLY_ID=98068Trip Reports Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:16:51 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9731 On long multi day rides...a week or more we have started taking a laptop... cell phones are standard as is a paper journal. We use the laptop to share our travels with friends and family via email and blog... check out our 2008 ride cross country in the rides section of this forum.

In prior years we have tried to update email and blogs using hotel computers but found the laptop more reliable as well as less time consuming.

Jeff]]>Trip Reports - Ride to the wall Southern Style, Memorial Day Tributeaidanspahttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9953&REPLY_ID=98022Trip Reports Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:10:25 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9953 Welcome to the site 2008flhtuc! Thank you for the post and link to your blog. It must have been an unforgettable experience.

I would encourage you to post often, read the Safety Tips (in red above Logout), and share your views on motorcycle safety.]]>Trip Reports - Trip PlanningAxiom2000http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9936&REPLY_ID=97870Trip Reports Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:55:24 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9936 Great stuff on all of those sites, thanks.]]>Trip Reports - Daytona Florida - The LoopBeanhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9625&REPLY_ID=97685Trip Reports Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:40:48 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9625 I'll be moving back to Florida in about a year. I got my first bike in California so I've been looking forward to rediscovering my home state now that I ride. Good to see there's some nice routes there. That picture is fantastic.

]]>Trip Reports - North Chesapeake RendezvousD Rhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9905Trip Reports Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:13:05 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9905
The plan was to meet at Bob's BMW in Jessup, MD on March 28th at 10:30am. As the day approached, the weather forecast did not look good, at one time forecasting a 50% chance of thunderstorms. Well, when the 28th arrive, the forecast had improved to cloudy and overcast with a 20% chance of precipitation. Thunderstorms were forecasted to move into the area in the evening.



The weather for the day wasn't ideal but still it was worth heading out. I tried to log into the forum and post a reminder and that I was going to be there but the forum portion of the website was down. Oh well, I'll just go and see who shows up. As it turns out, I was the only one. At least I got to go for a 150 mile ride.





Anyway, here is the obligatory photo in front of the destination to show you were actually there.



I had never been to Bob's BMW before and was somewhat impressed with their collection and display of old BMW motorcycles and at least one very, unusual scooter.

Here's a motorcycle which has seen a lot of adventure.







Did you notice the size of the tank-bag?

Here is an old model from 1925.





Here is an attempt by BMW to get into the scooter market, but it didnt take off.









Outside they had an impressive trike for sale.



In the original Northern Virginia Get-Together thread, Gary suggested making this a recurring event so people can show up when they have a chance. So the next attempt will be May 30, 2009 at Bobs BMW, 10:30am. Hopefully this will work out for others as well.

Anyway, in two weeks, my daughter and I are off to visit her grandfather in Gallatin, TN. On the return leg, well be taking the Cherohala Skyway and the Dragon. Hopefully the weather will be good and we'll have some good pictures to post.
]]>Trip Reports - Ides of March rungreywolfhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9828&REPLY_ID=97565Trip Reports Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:48:28 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9828 It looks like a V-Strom was considered an acceptable companion too. 50mpg on a DL1000 in Colorado is a bit optimistic.]]>Trip Reports - Memorial Weekend - Cameron Passtwchttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=5306&REPLY_ID=96290Trip Reports Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:03:04 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5306
quote:
Originally posted by Night Train

Looks like it was a banner day!
That was a great trip, but the best one so far has to be our Snowy Range Ride. We also have some great ideas for trips this year -- and now it's with the comfy saddle.

quote:
After seeing the first pic, I was surprised to see pavement in the others[:D]
Confession time: I just pulled off there because it was a perfect place from which to take a picture. I generally consider riding on gravel roads to be more something to be endured than enjoyed. [:)]]]>Trip Reports - Daytona again - with the PGR this time.MattInFlahttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9730Trip Reports Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:30:38 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9730
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute contains, among other things, an 80% scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, along with displays honoring the sacrifice of American veterans from every conflict the US has taken part in. The Patriot Guard riders took part in the escort from Jacksonville down to Daytona, and also formed a flag line to receive the AVTT at the Speedway. The trip to and from Jacksonville would be a bit beyond my abilities yet, so I met up with the PGR folks at the Speedway to set the flag line for the arriving escort.

A few pics:








Riding into the tunnel under the track into the infield was a very cool experience. Actually, the entire event was very, very cool.

Matt]]>Trip Reports - Texas Hill CountryTexasphotographerhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9440&REPLY_ID=95261Trip Reports Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:46:04 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9440 Yesterday, I rode to San Antonio and back all on back roads. The River Road near New Braunfels is especially scenic. Nice twistys and in summer a canopy of tree branches to make a hot ride very cool.

Yesterday, February 9, was also cool, but very windy.]]>Trip Reports - 2008 Road TripNieborhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=6480&REPLY_ID=94797Trip Reports Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:42:43 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6480 Thats quite a ride Joe. I enjoyed reading of it. Thanks for sharing!]]>Trip Reports - 4 Valley TourTburdhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9482&REPLY_ID=93980Trip Reports Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:22:01 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9482 I just wanted to add a thank you for the pictures and the video. We've been at about 10 degrees in WI for the last few days and still have about a foot of snow. It's nice to see someone get out and about on their bikes, and share their pics.]]>Trip Reports - Highland's Ranch, Co Rallyrioguyhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9467Trip Reports Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:11 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9467
This ride also gives riders not into group riding a chance to participate in a social event.

Here are the rules.

We have a lot of Colorado riders here and maybe some of you would be interested in the event. Those in other areas are free to copy the concept for a local group ride.

Working with other people on planning is allowed, so feel free to make suggestions.]]>Trip Reports - Colorado County Seat ChallengeNieborhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9312&REPLY_ID=93521Trip Reports Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:34:21 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9312 Sure made kind of a short day of it for me. Gassed up in Elizabeth, the bike was running fine by the time I got it home. Little water in the gas? Checked and cleaned the plugs, it's burning fine. Battery holding up fine. I went out an hour later, trying out a couple gear arrangements, 50 miles or so, everything seems fine now. LOL, Of course, it was 20 degrees warmer by this time, that may have had something to do with it. [:I]

It all worked out just fine, rider was ready for a lazy Sunday, bike was ready for a little TLC. [:D]]]>Trip Reports - My first dirt ride in yearsscottrnelsonhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9352&REPLY_ID=92849Trip Reports Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:51:38 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9352
quote:
Originally posted by aidanspa

So what kind of notice does a rider who's on a green circle trail get that it will change to a blue square, or from a blue square to a black diamond? And are there any turnouts in those cases, or is a rider just committed to toughing it out and testing their skills earlier than they had planned to?
The signs change, which you can easily see if you are paying attention.

You just stop and turn around if you don't want to continue on a road. They're all wide enough. On a trail, you need to find a wide spot, but there are usually enough of those. It's obvious when a trail narrows enough that you won't be able to turn around on it for a while.]]>Trip Reports - Going Home? VideoThe Meromorphhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9262&REPLY_ID=91960Trip Reports Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:47:47 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9262 I'm still trying to find the brass band version of this, but here's this for now...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPiq...ture=related

Is that the tune you refer to?

Here's a particularly American one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyeS...ture=related

The tune actually comes from Dvorak's New World Symphony (no 9) the Largo from the second movement.
Somebody added lyrics and it became separately popular as 'Going Home'.

And here's a beautiful version of 'Going Home' the song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCVT...ture=related

]]>Trip Reports - Fort Hood Phantom Thunder motorcycle rideTexasphotographerhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9247&REPLY_ID=91882Trip Reports Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:49:09 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9247
quote:
Originally posted by aidanspa

Wow, that's an incredible shot. Must have been quite an experience to ride with such a large group and on such an honorable mission.

A quote from forthoodherald.com on 10/21/08:

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In a letter to the Fort Hood and Central Texas community, Lynch said.

Phantom Thunder is not only about safe riding practices and encouraging others to do the same but also about having fun! It will be a great feeling to ride with a group of folks who share a common purpose and together we will keep each other safe. Ive been riding for over 30 years without an accident thanks in large part to proper training and a focus on safety. I am fully committed to taking care of every Soldier and Family on Fort Hood. Phantom Thunder will further demonstrate our commitment to motorcycle safety.


That's a rider with his head screwed on straight.


It was a fun day. I have had the pleasure to know Rick and Sarah Lynch since he was a lieutenant colonel paygrade 05. He is now a lieutenant general paygrade 09. Yes, he is people person. He puts the troops first.

Funny story. Lee, my son is really good friends with General Lynch. They saw each other for the first time in a few years at a local high school football game where the general made the coin-toss. Lynch was talking with our school district superintendent and her husband. When Lee saw Lynch, he said, "Boy, have you gotten old." Dr. Cameron's mouth fell open then she realized they they were friends as Lynch grabbed Lee and hugged him and said, "you used to have hair".]]>Trip Reports - Cripple Creek RideNight Trainhttp://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=9158&REPLY_ID=91019Trip Reports Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:58:23 -0500http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9158
quote:
Originally posted by scottrnelson

quote:
Originally posted by Night Train

Looks like nice riding country no wonder CCR named a song for Cripple Creek.
That was a group called "The Band", not Creedence. In case anybody cares...
I stand corrected, thanks.[:I]]]>