04-05-2010, 10:16 AM | #1 |
Designated Drinker
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: shitville
Moto: 2009 ZX6R
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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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04-05-2010, 10:21 AM | #2 |
Hopster
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R
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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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04-05-2010, 10:25 AM | #3 |
Designated Drinker
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: shitville
Moto: 2009 ZX6R
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I filled up first. And drove really fast when I started to hear banjos
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04-05-2010, 11:46 AM | #4 |
Ride Naked.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
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awesome man, glad you found a keeper!
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04-05-2010, 11:47 AM | #5 |
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04-05-2010, 12:23 PM | #6 |
Forum Coach
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
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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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04-05-2010, 12:29 PM | #7 |
Designated Drinker
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: shitville
Moto: 2009 ZX6R
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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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04-05-2010, 01:31 PM | #8 |
Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
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hard getting lost in south jersey. Our roads are setup too well
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04-05-2010, 01:40 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
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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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04-05-2010, 01:51 PM | #10 |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: 06 ZX6R
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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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