GSPD Fly and Ride

b dash rian · 08-25-2012, 07:46 PM

Whelp... figured this would be a decent way to introduce myself.

Been riding airheads since I was a kid with my dad. Did lots of 2-up trips on his '71 R60/5, then even more on his '95 R100R Classic. When i turned 16, i got to ride the /5 behind him, and we put even more miles on.

here's a terrible (though the only one i have) pic of the /5. The bags are "enduro" bags that were molded specifically for the /5 (originally bought by a friend for his /2, but alas, they didn't fit).

After school, i moved back to the east coast (went to school in Colorado), and decided I needed a bike of my own. So i bought an airhead, of sorts:

2002 Ducati Monster 620 dark. "The Ugly Duc" Its fun, but not exactly a high mileage machine... i've done 400+ mile days, and you know it the next day.

So this summer, i decided to add to my fleet, and found a KTM 250 XC-F. And promptly caught the dirt itch. Raced a few WNYOA hare scrambles (got properly wrecked in the first one). After a few more long weekends on on the Duc, a new bike was decidedly in my future.

enough with the background, now on topic:

The R100GS PD.
Found this on Craigslist

83k, well maintained, circlipped. Called the current owner, turns out he's the father of a guy that used to work with me. Small world right...

So the bike's in Denver, CO, and i'm outside of Watkins Glen, NY. The only thing that seems reasonable here is fly out, and ride it home. Of course, if you've ever driven through the plains states, you know how horribly flat and straight everything is (sorry plains people, it really is boring).

To make the trip a bit more interesting, it only seemed right to make New Orleans be a destination on the way home, thus making an even better excuse to check off some states i've not been to yet. Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee will make 47 states for me (with solid plans to make AK number 50 next summer, another reason for the GS)

I fly to Denver tomorrow! Of course with this threatening, route changes may need to be made, but only time and weather will tell for those.

I'll be updating when i can, otherwise, i'll be back on Tuesday after Labor day!

princess jamaica · 08-26-2012, 06:55 AM

Looks like a plan!Have fun,ride safe.

hardwaregrrl · 08-26-2012, 07:15 AM

Looking forward to this!!!

You've got a lot of airhead friends in and around Atlanta if you need a hand (beer or place to stay)....ride safe!

camgregus · 08-26-2012, 09:45 AM

call if you need a ziptie
or something more oddball
GSlike when you go through
EastAR!!!

b dash rian · 08-26-2012, 10:10 AM

Safely in Denver. On the bus to Golden to meet some college friends and have a fresh cold one at Coor's Lab!

Other than the standard "the guy in the sear next to me is taking most of my seat as well," flights went just dandy!

b dash rian · 08-30-2012, 08:12 PM

Hotelling it tonight in Athens, Alabama. 1540 miles in the last 3 days. Headed for Deal's Gap tomorrow! Still on my phone, so no photos yet, but the load is certainly ADV worthy; knobbies included!

Clay Spinner · 08-31-2012, 02:23 PM

Have a fun ride!

hardwaregrrl · 08-31-2012, 02:34 PM

Sweet, can't wait to see photos and hear cattales!

red bud · 09-02-2012, 06:14 AM

b dash rian · 09-02-2012, 07:05 PM

Almost home! At the 'rent's lake house for the night. I'll see if i can get some pictures up. I didn't take too many, but got a decent amount of video.

Rode through a LOT of rain today coming north from Seneca Rocks, WV. WV 72 south of US 219 is a terrible roadway in torrential downpours... though it could be worth a second look in sunny weather (even if the sun never shines on the road. its that buried in the woods).

Total right now is 2700+. Don't remember the exact number.

Started to lose oil from the head gasket on the right cylinder in Tennessee, but kept an eye on it, and added oil when i needed to (only an ounce or so a day). Not super stoked on that, but it's been running just fine, humming along!

Deal's Gap was amazing! Got GoPro of it, which i'll have to upload at some point. You can see that GS suspension getting its work out. There are pics on some of the "dragon photo" websites, late afternoon on the 31st.

more to come!

villageidiot · 09-02-2012, 07:17 PM

thats the stuff dreams are made of right there

hardwaregrrl · 09-02-2012, 07:47 PM

http://www.photoreflect.com/store/ph...ABACF57C76BCCA

b dash rian · 09-03-2012, 05:59 AM

Hey! Thats me!

hardwaregrrl · 09-03-2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b dash rian

Hey! Thats me!

Yes it is! Couldn't find you on Killboy, must've been too fast for them! I can't post the pic without buying it.

b dash rian · 09-03-2012, 08:27 AM

I was stuck behind a suburban that was all over the road, and wouldn't pull over when i went by the killboy tent/sign. Lame

08-25-2012, 07:46 PM	#1
b dash rian ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 36	GSPD Fly and Ride Whelp... figured this would be a decent way to introduce myself. Been riding airheads since I was a kid with my dad. Did lots of 2-up trips on his '71 R60/5, then even more on his '95 R100R Classic. When i turned 16, i got to ride the /5 behind him, and we put even more miles on. here's a terrible (though the only one i have) pic of the /5. The bags are "enduro" bags that were molded specifically for the /5 (originally bought by a friend for his /2, but alas, they didn't fit). After school, i moved back to the east coast (went to school in Colorado), and decided I needed a bike of my own. So i bought an airhead, of sorts: 2002 Ducati Monster 620 dark. "The Ugly Duc" Its fun, but not exactly a high mileage machine... i've done 400+ mile days, and you know it the next day. So this summer, i decided to add to my fleet, and found a KTM 250 XC-F. And promptly caught the dirt itch. Raced a few WNYOA hare scrambles (got properly wrecked in the first one). After a few more long weekends on on the Duc, a new bike was decidedly in my future. enough with the background, now on topic: The R100GS PD. Found this on Craigslist 83k, well maintained, circlipped. Called the current owner, turns out he's the father of a guy that used to work with me. Small world right... So the bike's in Denver, CO, and i'm outside of Watkins Glen, NY. The only thing that seems reasonable here is fly out, and ride it home. Of course, if you've ever driven through the plains states, you know how horribly flat and straight everything is (sorry plains people, it really is boring). To make the trip a bit more interesting, it only seemed right to make New Orleans be a destination on the way home, thus making an even better excuse to check off some states i've not been to yet. Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee will make 47 states for me (with solid plans to make AK number 50 next summer, another reason for the GS) I fly to Denver tomorrow! Of course with this threatening, route changes may need to be made, but only time and weather will tell for those. I'll be updating when i can, otherwise, i'll be back on Tuesday after Labor day!

08-26-2012, 06:55 AM	#2
princess jamaica OLD DOG-NEW TRICKS Joined: Oct 2006 Location: KM111.5 POSADA CONCEPCION,BCS Oddometer: 1,963	Looks like a plan!Have fun,ride safe. __________________ 24 hours,maybe 60 good years,it's really not that long a stay.........jimmy b.

08-26-2012, 07:15 AM	#3
hardwaregrrl Shit for brains Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 4,863	Looking forward to this!!! You've got a lot of airhead friends in and around Atlanta if you need a hand (beer or place to stay)....ride safe! __________________ Trans Lab RR-broke down in Ontario-2 stroke fun for 200 bucks- TCAT R100 GS racks For Sale My life aboard an R80ST

08-26-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
camgregus riding gently now Joined: Feb 2006 Location: on the banks of the mighty mississippi, AR side Oddometer: 2,945	call if you need a ziptie or something more oddball GSlike when you go through EastAR!!! __________________ got to get it on the good foot

08-31-2012, 02:34 PM	#8
hardwaregrrl Shit for brains Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 4,863	Sweet, can't wait to see photos and hear cattales! __________________ Trans Lab RR-broke down in Ontario-2 stroke fun for 200 bucks- TCAT R100 GS racks For Sale My life aboard an R80ST

08-26-2012, 10:10 AM	#5
b dash rian ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 36	Safely in Denver. On the bus to Golden to meet some college friends and have a fresh cold one at Coor's Lab! Other than the standard "the guy in the sear next to me is taking most of my seat as well," flights went just dandy!

08-30-2012, 08:12 PM	#6
b dash rian ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 36	Hotelling it tonight in Athens, Alabama. 1540 miles in the last 3 days. Headed for Deal's Gap tomorrow! Still on my phone, so no photos yet, but the load is certainly ADV worthy; knobbies included!

08-31-2012, 02:23 PM	#7
Clay Spinner Woodfire or Bust Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Dartmoor, UK Oddometer: 398	Have a fun ride!

09-02-2012, 06:14 AM	#9
red bud alky w/motorcycle problem Joined: Jul 2007 Location: ga/memphis Oddometer: 3,881	__________________ "if your not outta gas, your not lost" BDXMPL "red bud has anyone ever told u you're bit of an ass" bmwblake http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706516

09-02-2012, 07:05 PM	#10
b dash rian ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 36	Almost home! At the 'rent's lake house for the night. I'll see if i can get some pictures up. I didn't take too many, but got a decent amount of video. Rode through a LOT of rain today coming north from Seneca Rocks, WV. WV 72 south of US 219 is a terrible roadway in torrential downpours... though it could be worth a second look in sunny weather (even if the sun never shines on the road. its that buried in the woods). Total right now is 2700+. Don't remember the exact number. Started to lose oil from the head gasket on the right cylinder in Tennessee, but kept an eye on it, and added oil when i needed to (only an ounce or so a day). Not super stoked on that, but it's been running just fine, humming along! Deal's Gap was amazing! Got GoPro of it, which i'll have to upload at some point. You can see that GS suspension getting its work out. There are pics on some of the "dragon photo" websites, late afternoon on the 31st. more to come!

09-02-2012, 07:17 PM	#11
villageidiot Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 734	thats the stuff dreams are made of right there

09-02-2012, 07:47 PM	#12
hardwaregrrl Shit for brains Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 4,863	http://www.photoreflect.com/store/ph...ABACF57C76BCCA __________________ Trans Lab RR-broke down in Ontario-2 stroke fun for 200 bucks- TCAT R100 GS racks For Sale My life aboard an R80ST

09-03-2012, 05:59 AM	#13
b dash rian ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 36	Hey! Thats me!

09-03-2012, 08:27 AM	#15
b dash rian ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 36	I was stuck behind a suburban that was all over the road, and wouldn't pull over when i went by the killboy tent/sign. Lame

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