Took a ferry to CT and grabbed some parks in R.I.
Orient Point Lighthouse..
fast catamaran ferry..
Off the stern of the ferry
Sub..
another park..
I was able to find all but the tenth, luckily, I planned for extras in the GPS and found my tenth park.
Was a nice day, and discovered the beauty of Newport...pretty amazing place (though crowded with tourists). The buildings and houses were amazing, some dating back to the 1700's. Anyway that sums up the day....
Thanks for looking
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 7:50 PM from IP address 24.186.15.16
Was involved with a charity/relay on another site. The relay involves handing off a stuffed ostrich named "pooey" from state to state, through every province in Canada, and eventually on to Australia, India, and Scotland via motorcycle. I volunteered to ride, and coordinate the handoff from CT, the handoff to NJ, as well as the other riders in NY. Here's a few pics of my leg...
The handoff spot..
pooey and Yankee stadium..
Manhattan
Freddy Kreugur!?
Later that night I took pooey for a ride on a panhead..
The next day we rode north and handed pooey off to the next group of riders...
Riding through Manhattan isn't exactly my idea of a "perfect" ride, but felt it needed to be done to represent NY. Pooey saw quite a bit of the state, and NY was well represented by all of the riders.
It was a blast, and I got to meet some of the people from the site.
Thanks for looking...
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 7:37 PM from IP address 24.186.15.16
the pig named "Bacon" I believe. I'm not sure if that was a charity, it may be just a relay thing. There is no schedule that I know of to that one. This was done with a 2 day limit in each state, and the charity is riders.org.
you can check it out here.. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341891
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 8:35 PM from IP address 24.186.15.16
I like this place specifically because there are no politics here. Can we keep it that way? A safe haven from all the tripe, and talking heads copied and pasted ad nauseum. Can get it anywhere and that is why this place is special.
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 3:34 PM from IP address 70.92.230.193
Yakking about your Gov's adventures is a little different than all the politics floating around the net. Now that she has become part of the circus, it's different. Hey, it's okay if you guys want every place on the net to devolve into mud slinging and lines drawn, but I just deleted two other sites off my favorites list. They'll remain off until the election is over. If it sadly happens here, I'm a big boy and know not to open the post. I'd just like one, a single one safe haven away from the rhtoric and anger. Because no matter what, it always devolves into name caling. Neither Liberal nor Conservative is an epithet, but reading blog posts, you would think otherwise.
The middle ground is bikes. Both sides love bikes. Can we just talk about them if no one can agree on anything else?
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 7:37 PM from IP address 70.92.230.193
Well anyway Freeks post was more of an announcement than any political opinion or endorsment,And it is a bit of a twist I bet few saw coming from the republicans.
Farmer
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 10:32 PM from IP address 207.177.13.72
My apologies, Wild, it's just that we Alaskans are......
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.....pretty proud of our Gun-totin' Gurrrrrrl and are getting carried away with glee.
I've been off the 'net for some time and didn't get a chance to offer condolences, get-well wishes and etcetcetc in a timely manner. Get as healthy as ya can and quit scaring us......
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 5:12 PM from IP address 209.112.151.57
For those of you who are planning to camp at our farm or just want to shoot the breeze by the fire Saturday pm here is where we are located. Our address is 3912 180th street Montevideo, MN and we are west of Montevideo off of Hwy 212. From Montevideo: head west on 212 until you come to mile marker 29, turn south onto 391st street, ride 1 mile until you come to 180th street and head west. Our driveway is the first one on the north side of the road(name is on the mailbox). Hope to see alot of you there. Sue
Posted on Aug 27, 2008, 10:09 PM from IP address 64.61.202.6
I am looking for the changes....but I must be blind......
If there is something critical, can you just post it here?
Then I wonder....should I really be riding in this condition???(blind that is)
I am looking forward to a great event!!!
Thanks in advance,
Rich
Posted on Aug 27, 2008, 10:38 PM from IP address 75.72.59.98
A blonde heard that milk baths would make her beautiful. She left a note for her milkman to leave 25 gallons of milk. When the milkman read the note, he felt there must be a mistake. He thought she probably meant 2.5 gallons. So he knocked on the door to clarify the point. The blonde came to the door and the milkman said, 'I found your note asking me to leave 25 gallons of milk. Did you mean 2.5 gallons?'
The blonde said, 'No, I want 25 gallons. I'm going to fill my bathtub up with milk and take a milk bath so I can look young and beautiful again.'
The milkman asked, 'Do you want it pasteurized?'
The blonde said, 'No, just up to my boobs. I can splash it on my eyes
Posted on Aug 27, 2008, 6:21 PM from IP address 72.71.75.79
rayna and myself are thinking about heading to ak from sacramento ca next year. we'll be leaving sometime around mid june and will be riding a couple of old rigid shovels.
so here's what i want to know. how are the road now-a-days?
what is the lodging/camping like?
are there alot of gas stations? our tanks are 3 1/2 gallon and we can get about 90 to a hundred to the tankfull. so if need be we'll take along extra.
what do we need to get across the border? i've read quit a few different things over the last year and i want to know from someone that has actually crossed.
do we need to worry about wildife much?
we're only going to juneau and i'm figuring it's going to take us 6 or seven days to get there and then stay there about three days (sightseeing and whatnot) then about eight or nine to get back(again sightseeing)
any and all info will be greatly appreciated.
thanks john.
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 10:55 PM from IP address 69.62.133.203
you would be ok since you are just going to use the ferry, or the marine hiway system they call it,prob without rideing in canada. if you were going to ride the AlCan, you would def need to take gas along. Some places are wide spaced as to getting gasoline. if you have ever had a dwi or such, forget driving into canada.
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 1:27 AM from IP address 71.52.239.240
Only thingk I can add is about border crossings. All I've needed has been a drivers license. BUT if you have EVER had a DWI, don't even try to get it, you won't get in.
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 5:36 AM from IP address 24.220.243.167
i'm just wondering what paperwork we'll need to cross?
we'll be riding the al-can hwy. so it looks like we'll be carrying gas along on this trip. our loosely based plans are to cross in idaho or montana then head to calgary then to the al-can hwy. stay in juneau for maybe three days then head back and cross over in port angles wa. then hit hwy 101 and ride the coast down to fort bragg then home. should be a good trip.
thanks for the info.
a biker rides anything because life is simply unaccepatable otherwhise
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 9:12 AM from IP address 69.62.133.203
You might get into Canada next year without a passport, but good luck getting back into the US without one. Unless the government once again postpones the requirement due to border state whining...
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 10:18 AM from IP address 71.195.44.97
it is a n ice ride for sure, but you will have to take the ferry from haines to get there. enjoy your trip, and as for the bears, just keep your eyes open and dont camp with food that is accessible.
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 2:22 PM from IP address 71.52.239.240
When I brought a bike back from Canada, I called US customs and asked them what would be required of me upon return. Canada wasn't really interested when I crossed at Sarnia. Just a few questions, but I had told them I was returning that day so that might be the reason.
Have fun.
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 5:14 PM from IP address 74.85.197.219
Lots more to do there. Juneau is nothing more than a tourist trap (unless you have friends or relatives there, of course).... Some of these places cannot be reached by road, you can only get to them from the air or by boat... I don't recall if that's one of them.....
Go apply for your passport. Makes border crossing so much easier. When I crossed this year (6 times), it made it swift. I got questioned about weapons, felonies, etc., "did anyone ask you to bring something in for them?", "ever been refused entry into Canada before?", "What's the purpose of your visit, and how long are you staying?" ... Lots of questions on the lower-48 border. CA-AK border? Not so much.
The main highways up to AK including the Alcan are good. Some gravelly construction areas; usually escorted - go to the head of the line. They let m/cs go first.
If you're only getting 100 miles to the tank, I think you'd better bring along a couple 2 1/2 gal. cans. You'll probably need it in No. BC.
There is a lot of wildlife up there. I assume if your riding shovelheads, you won't be tearing-ass around the highways like we did, so it shouldn't be a problem. Your biggest problem will be getting your camera out fast enough to shoot them.
Luckily in June & July you needn't worry about nighttime - there isn't any.
I saw lots of Harleys headed that way and back. Seems like the thing to do.
One more note: gas prices suck in CA.
neat of you to show that pic of the gunmount. they mount a recoiless rifle to shoot down the snow cornesses trying to keep the avalananches down, or less damage any way.
Posted on Aug 26, 2008, 8:30 PM from IP address 71.52.239.240
teds, i think called precision kinda kitty corner from the big mac. he should still be there. chris' in hoquiam an i am inbetween in quinault with some spares
Posted on Aug 26, 2008, 10:45 AM from IP address 216.177.226.206
we're really looking forward to this trip. looks like we're going to get passports. just to make it easier on ourselves.
when and if this happens i'll post a link to all of our pics.
a biker rides anything because life is simply unaccepatable otherwhise
Posted on Aug 26, 2008, 6:38 PM from IP address 69.62.133.203
I needed a break from work, and thinking about work, so I went for a ride. I left Friday night, taking my youngest with me, and headed for MI. We got 100 miles away and stopped for gas. No credit card, and $40 to last the whole weekend. Shit. Went back home, after gathering another bonus for the Buffalo. Got home at 1:30 am. Slept until 9:30, f'ed around the house and decided I was going to go for a short ride. I was 8 miles from the house, and turned around to get my towel, because I felt like "making a run".
Left at 2pm Saturday.
Rode 230 miles to the first State Park.
Took a nap at the 11th park from 3:20 - 5:15 am. Slept on the tar with my helmet on, sleeping bag used as a blanket. Everything in the park was soaked with dew, the tar was the driest thing. Kind of reminded me of a man and his horse, I didn't want to leave her side.
Got my 16th and final park at 9:15 am
2pm Sunday I had 1,094 miles on. Another SS1K this year. That was with a nap, 5 fuel stops, 16 parks, and 3 meals sitting down. See Reaver, you can kill 2 birds at once, without overextending yourself. This was no big accomplishment in the world of rallying, but it was a fair pace that most people could accomplish, if they tried. A LOT of riders think it involves a bunch of speeding on interstates to get it done, experienced long distance guys know it's all about staying moving, that's all.
Got home at 7:00 pm. With 1,500 miles on (Including Fri night). I did have to stop for 45 minutes a 100 miles from home for another nap. I was getting the nods pretty bad.
I'm now relaxed and ready for another week in the office.
Spanky
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 10:53 PM from IP address 64.61.202.139
As I was tired last night, I noticed I forgot a few things.
Ray, that 3 wheeled contraption you posted last week? It must be a kit because I saw another one that looked IDENTICAL to it in Wisconsin Sat. night. It was parked at a bar across the river from Wabasha. Black truck rims, ugly 2 person seat, mud flaps etc... it looked too close not to be a kit.
I rode right by where Gary Klinker lives.
I took a nap in New Ulm, MN on the way home because I was falling asleep. I was sleeping in the lawn of a bank next to the bike when a guy walked up to ask me if I went to the Very Boring Rally over the weekend. I told him no, and then explained that I rode through the night, and was tired. He explained to me it happened to him once. He left. I laid there awake wondering why he took the time to stop, get out of his car, walk over to me, and ask me a question. YOU HAD TO WAKE ME UP YOU ASSHOLE TO ASK ME A QUESTION?
It's great how cleansing of the mind riding can be.
Spanky
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 1:24 PM from IP address 66.191.77.58
I can't wait to get time to do my SS1K. I have everything pretty well set. I just need the time away from life. My Grand Tour will be a bust. I'll be in Boston for the next 2 weeks and back and forth for the following 2 months.
Another thing that I think might be the difference between you mid-west guys and us Yankees is Space. There's really only about a 10miles between towns here unless you get up into the mountains. So with all the 30mph and multiple singaled intersections in each town. That eats up alot of your momentum. I do have 2 lane roads planned into my route. But the majority of it will be interstate for me.
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 2:00 PM from IP address 170.223.0.52
A couple of weeks ago I hooked him up with a MC safety course. A friend of mine is an instructor and though the classes were booked for the whole summer, he said to stop up about an hour before class started and if there were dropouts, it's a first come first serve. We showed up almost two hours early and were #4 on the list. I thought it could be a wash, but there were 7 spots and 8 prospects so only one person was turned away. I'm glad he got in cause it's over 50 miles over and back, but I didn't stick around in case I made him nervous. I went over to a friends and hung out in a lawn chair.
So, he's been riding around home a bit and if we can get our shit together, we'll be going down the road soon. He's easing into it for sure, but I think he'll get it.
He likes the 550.
I think he's nervous about riding the MUTT, but I told him, it's really no different that any of the other bikes, just louder. I also mentioned to forget about the easy "click" shifter. This one takes a big yank.
WHOOOAAA, here we go!!!!!!
He made about a dozen trips down the lane and back, about 3 miles total I guess, and he did really good with the "U" turns. Only put his foot down once so it did some good for his confidence level. This will be the bike he goes down the road on cause the 550 still has the orignal rubber, and it really aint too good. LOL.
It was such a nice day (wasn't raining yet) so I decided to play stay in the groove for a while. This wasn't easy. The 100 is so short and the straw really messed with my balance.
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 9:03 PM from IP address 74.85.197.219
I put my 12yo daughter on the front of my cb125 today. She handled the throttle, I sat on the back and handled the clutch & steering. Well, a couple of times I pulled my hands away and let her do it all.
She tried to kick it, but she was too worried about tipping it over
jred
caution, inc.
I'm not a real mechanic but I play one in my garage.
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 9:50 PM from IP address 76.107.221.27
As I quietly chuckle.....you are losing your motorcycle
by Apehanger Hank
Glad he got his license and really happy that he took the rider's course, but I suspect you are about to get a big dose of what I have had for the past 5-6 years. LOL!
Where's my bike?
Hank
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 9:22 PM from IP address 72.152.249.72
Won't be long before my twinns will be itchin to ride. I will be saying a prayer to keep the road demons away from him. Can just see you and him and Dan terrizing the highways!!!!!!! Gongrats again!
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 9:51 PM from IP address 72.71.117.7
Hey all...name is Tom and I live just north of Seattle, WA. Just did a 3300 mi. ride with my brother and thought I'd share some pics of this (you see some wierd stuff in Montana). This was in the parking lot of the Little Bighorn Battlefield.
Didn't get a lot of info out of the guy riding/driving it. He either figured I wasn't gonna buy one or he just doesn't like talking to tattoo'd guys that sweat a lot. He did say it is 1 of 3 made so far, and it's still licensed as a bike because "everything is bolt on". It definately isn't my cup-o-tea but has some interesting engineering and thought some of ya might enjoy it.
Thanks for letting me join the circus Lee.
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Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 6:49 PM from IP address 71.113.52.215
the Quad at least isn't going to flip over as easy in a turn. Not saying that I like the quad version, but I'd sure ride it before a friggin trike, thats for sure.
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Posted on Aug 26, 2008, 6:50 PM from IP address 24.220.243.167
Here is what the murdercycles world looked like this week.
I was on the TW200 a few days this week. Thursday night the cops were heavy at the new night spot in town.
I pushed the TW across the street and then rode the "bike trail" (Yuppie talk for restricted use railroad tracks) all the way to my apartments. It was a thrill. Here is the TW the next morning feeling tranquil.
Checked in on Rockford a few times. He is in good spirits. Another week or so in the hospital then He will be spending a few months in a rest home two blocks away from my house.
These wake him up every hour or so, they park outside his window.
Secret Squirrel's mom works at Manchester Honda. We checked out these vintage Hondas when we saw her on Friday.
Saturday we rode to Brooklyn, NYC for the Rumblers hot rod/bike event.
Hollywood went in his lowrider 65.
Grace the pin up model
Hacksaw looking like wilfred Brimley.
Headed home
Later,
Ray
Looks like things are doing ok with your bud in the hospital. As the old story goes, been there, done that. Tell him better days are around the corner. Plus, he gets to hit on the babes at the nursing home.
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 7:36 PM from IP address 74.85.197.219
My gas powered mower has been nothing but a headache since the day it was new. NEVER has ran right. I gave up recently and purchased a brand new Reel Mower, Scott brand, 20 inch cut. Sweeeeet.
If you only have vague memories of reel mowers you really do owe it to yourself to check into a nice new Reel mower. pushes lighter than my 21 inch rear bagger and the grass loves it. A few straggler blades manage to duck down and not get cut but I can live with that. And I did not get the bagger attachment for it yet (or make one). Other issue is that it does not get as close up to the sides of things so weed whacking is still needed. Still I love the thing. Very happy. http://www.cleanairgardening.com/scotclasreel.html
I ordered mine from the local Ace hardware store. No one seems to want to stock them anymore. Though I bet they are ready for a comeback as folks think green a bit more.
We also have a large compost pile behind the house and a rain barrel to gather rainwater that Donna also pours bathwater into. The soap keeps the bugs away and the plants don't mind it at all. No pesticides.
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Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 12:41 PM from IP address 24.220.243.167
It was on sale....not exactly like that one U posted but similiar & ya, 20 incher (or maybe it was 19") I know it was the next size up from the 16 incher....but they R sweet. This one has the solid rear roller wheel instead of those outriggers like the one U have.
I am sure U'r is probably a bit higher quality.
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 5:22 PM from IP address 68.224.149.202
We have a local Sod Farm that distributes all over New England. They use gangs of reel mowers towed behind tractors. It's very good cut for the grass so I hear. Maybe after Starwolves troubles we should pitch in an get him one
Still today very grateful to Farmer for the loan of the bike. The other riders had their rides certified and it came in at well over 1000 miles. Its funner to read at 998 though so I let it lay at that.
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Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 12:22 PM from IP address 24.220.243.167
this one really caught my eye. This is NOT a late model sportbike, but is actually a heavily modified early 80's XS1100 (Let me add right now that 'vintage' is a relative term with guys like Chris and Dan R around. They have some REALLY classic bikes in their stables).
Wild mods on this old XS1100 though. Wow.
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Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 10:23 AM from IP address 24.220.243.167
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Left my yard at 10:30 this morning,got back at 10:30 tonight.494 miles
Farmer
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 12:32 AM from IP address 207.177.13.72
whenyou were in Niobrara, I sure hope you stopped in at the Two Rivers Saloon for a burger. Great place to camp at the state park also. WELL worth taking a lap through the park for the view.
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This message has been edited by MilkmanDan from IP address 24.220.243.167 on Aug 24, 2008 9:01 AM
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 9:01 AM from IP address 24.220.243.167
It was getting later when I got to Niobrara,so i grabbed the picture and ran.Wasted time at Gavins point trying to find a Lewis and Clark recreation area sign on the NE side.Found the South Shore one and called it good.It was getting dark by the time I got to Ponca,Gassed up there and ran for home.That time of twilight after the sun goes down is sure hard to see in.The first 10 miles out of Ponca were freshly milled and I could'nt see s--t.Pulled the Sportster around pretty good.Lot's of rough roads in Nebraska,poorly maintained recreation areas.Signs up stating minimun maintenence due to budget cuts.Campsites unmown,access roads rough and full of holes.Some nice places just being left to fall apart.
Farmer
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 9:23 AM from IP address 207.177.13.72
Let me tell you what,Enjoy them kids of yours now when they still tolerate you.We don't seem to get to do much together anymore,what with jobs and friends and on and on.Did'nt go camping once this summer,every weekend was one thing or another.Made one family trip to the State fair for a day,our big summer adventure.
Farmer
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 8:59 PM from IP address 207.177.13.72
Are pretty neat.Not many left now.My brother and his wife live on a corner with a 2 stall cement block former DX gas station,and there house.He has room in the station for their 2 cars and a M tractor plus an Allis Chalmers crawler he is restoring.
Farmer
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 9:04 PM from IP address 207.177.13.72
I just picked up an almost complete 83 suzuki gs 750e that im parting out. What you see is whats there. This bike was ran last year and has been sittin since, a couple body fairings are missing along with the air box. Rear caliper was dragging a bit but front was free. The stock mikuni carbs look good but im sure need cleaned. Engine turns freely and all electics are there. See pics and ask for more if you want them. More discriptions will be given for the specific part you need.
Fuck em' if they can't take a joke!
Posted on Aug 23, 2008, 8:38 PM from IP address 71.166.96.205
Lid got here yesterday. Looks great and will work fine. Had all the hardware ready to go so it's up and running down the road. Thanks for helping me out. Always good when a deal goes SMOOTH!!! If you need something holler never know what's in my basement.
Posted on Aug 23, 2008, 8:19 AM from IP address 66.172.247.70
I hate the mall, so I try to stay away from there on weekends, but we made a decision to limit trips and since I was at Lowe's getting more honey do stuff...Barb said I could sidetrack. Anyway, I walked over to the magazine rack to check on the MC/hot rod rags and lo and behold they have started carrying "Back Steet Heros" again. I haven't seen it in 2 or 3 years. I know why, the cover price was $12.99 seems the dollar is not as strong as it used to be.
On a side note, check out the current copy of Popular Mechanics which is still a pretty cheap publication and eyeball the motorcycle thing on the cover. I am not going to let it out of the bag, but your body is part of the construction. I personally would like to have one, not sure how well I could adapt to it. It looks like something out of Star Wars.
Hank
Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 10:47 PM from IP address 74.224.247.245
Without having a blood test I have just realized .....HOLY SHIT HE MUST BE MINE!
The boy has been reading my chopper magazines for months but not saying much, but the other night he asked if we could start looking for parts to build his own bike from scratch. A big hell yes was my responce.
Poor kid doesn't know a running motorcycle can be bought. After watching me tinker and fix my own, it must have finally rubbed off on him.
I don't know how to describe how proud I am!
Recycle: Ride old motorcycles
Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 6:22 PM from IP address 72.71.66.37
I have one in my back shed I'd recommend if you lived closer. An old XS650 is a fine first project bike. Have fun!! Drop me a note if you need any small parts machined.
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