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Old 04-05-2010, 10:16 AM   #1
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Default Getting lost on purpose

I love doing that on my bike. Yesterday, I had the best ride. I knew the general area I was in, but I was on some backroads in the middle of nowhere. I would just take a turn if the road looked interesting. It was a really sunny afternoon so I knew which direction I was going, and I knew if I drove far enough which major roads I would run into. But I had never been on those roads before. Saw some beautiful country. I kept thinking "I should stop and get a pic for the POTM contest", but I was having way too much fun to stop.

Oh, and yesterday confirmed my love for the SV. After the winter mods, it handles great in the curves, but I could also ride all day given the riding position. Those of you who have known me know that I've been through bike after bike. I think this one is a keeper.
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Old 04-05-2010, 10:21 AM   #2
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Nothing wrong with that type of ride.

...just don't do it too far from gas stations.
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Old 04-05-2010, 10:25 AM   #3
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I filled up first. And drove really fast when I started to hear banjos
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Old 04-05-2010, 11:46 AM   #4
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awesome man, glad you found a keeper!
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Old 04-05-2010, 11:47 AM   #5
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I filled up first. And drove really fast when I started to hear banjos
So you made it about a mile out of town?



I normally ride with a group, but there are tons of times when I have no idea where we are and just keep following.
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Old 04-05-2010, 12:23 PM   #6
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Aw, Im so happy to hear that! Congrats on finding a ride you love! I still miss that pearl white kawi tho...
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Old 04-05-2010, 12:29 PM   #7
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Aw, Im so happy to hear that! Congrats on finding a ride you love! I still miss that pearl white kawi tho...
It's still around town. The guy that bought it from me highsided and had it repainted plain white. No pearl. It's a sharp ride, but I don't miss it. That thing handled like a tank
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Old 04-05-2010, 01:31 PM   #8
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hard getting lost in south jersey. Our roads are setup too well
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Old 04-05-2010, 01:40 PM   #9
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I may have missed it - did you mod the bars, seat, etc to get the ride position you wanted or is it stock?
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Old 04-05-2010, 01:51 PM   #10
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I do this all the time. I know my directions pretty well so it's hard for me to truly get "lost" but I love heading off on my own and just seeing where the road takes me.
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