Ball of Dung ride report - Page 4

fasterlaster · 09-07-2011, 10:12 PM

In a day where everyone seems to desire the latest tech bikes to travel the world in, it's nice to see a motorcyclist who takes the time to enjoy an adventure on two wheels with the right mindset. To share it with all of us is even better. Thanks.

HamboneSlim · 09-11-2011, 07:29 PM

Set out for the Rockabilly Rumble/Hotrod Hoedown at the UGH club. Rockabilly, rat rods, bikes, & beer. Fun for the whole family.

Past the old mill. Thought I had grist, musta left it in the other jacket.

Resonance chamber/bridge.

Uh-oh! Lots of detour signs, road closed ahead. Get to the bridge at the bottom of the hill and it's blocked off with barriers and signs saying River Road is closed to traffic. Clearly, this doesn't apply to a red Honda with a racing engine, or else they would'nt have left just enough room for me to squeek the bike through, now would they?

Road seems fine so far; no reason to close it as far as I can see.

This is the way roads should be!

Thick mud and branches on a narrow bridge on a curve - I only wish more roads could be like this! Hoo-Hah!

Figgers, ennit - road's never been more fun to ride, and they try to keep everybody off it.

But they didn't try hard enough. Did they?

Left the river and headed across Jericho Mountain.

Jericho Mountain AME. Rebuilt 1852. A stop on the Underground Railroad. There are caves in Jericho Mountain where people would stop for rest and aid while heading North to safety.

Next:
Old guy on old bike stops to look at more old stuff on the way to see a bunch of other old stuff. Hope it doesn't get old.

HamboneSlim · 09-12-2011, 10:47 AM

Wycombe Baptist.

Wycombe RR station.

OK, I'm dawdling, it's getting into the afternoon, and the Rockabilly Rumble has been going on since Friday evening, and is supposed to end at 5:00 today, Sunday. Gonna miss it if we don't pick up the pace.

Good thing I know a short cut.

Speed limit on unmarked Pennsylvania backroads = 50mph. We can make up lost time here.

Being behind schedule is no excuse for not stopping to check out a really cool vintage cable shovel!

Eight Square Schoolhouse, circa 1802.

+10 Adventure Points if you know what the bike is sitting on in this pic.

It's a Nike air defense battery missile silo.
America's first line of defense against the Red Menace in the skies.

Commie airplanes, that is.

Gotta go practice my Duck & Cover now.

Next: Rat Rods! Bikes! Beer! Beer! and Rockabilly music!

bobbed06 · 09-12-2011, 11:06 AM

Subscribed!! I love Rat rods, and Rockabilly music!!
Thank You

tony the tiger · 09-12-2011, 01:11 PM

...had me wit da' skunk.
What an awesome ride report - thank you!

Now I'ma go tell Red Menace whutchew sed.

HamboneSlim · 09-12-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony the tiger

Now I'ma go tell Red Menace whutchew sed.

Ready!

ride4321 · 09-12-2011, 06:27 PM

I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready.....

fancyindigo · 02-22-2012, 05:19 PM

Truly a pleasure to read! Thank you for the fabulous ride report! And, as it was so brilliantly put - "you had me at skunk"!

Cheers!

JaxObsessed · 02-23-2012, 12:16 PM

Thanks for bumping this Fancy, er else I woulda missed it all together.

So many things to like about this report! Thanks Hambone! I'm a sucker for PA and those old Hondas, my first "real" motorcycle was a 1974 XL 350. Always drooled over the SLs. So cool that you resurrected it and ride it with abandon.

Had me at skunk too!!

I useda smash the barbs on hooks when I fished.... I figured it evened the playing field a bit and made it easier to free the fish I just selfishly (no pun) caught for fun.

vwlandon · 02-24-2012, 10:27 AM

this thread is awesome.

Is there alot of dirt roads and such up there? ive been looking for good spots for a 2 day trip in that area that allows rustic camping.

prsdrat · 02-24-2012, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the bump. I missed this one. Hambone you had me hooked
without the hook. When I'm in the eastern Sierra I always carry a rod
just so people don't think I'm some kinda nut enjoying the world. I have
always crimped the barbs but now I think I'll try your method...........
hookless!

Pez · 02-25-2012, 07:15 PM

Say Slim, when ya writing a book? I'd buy

Great report

jackanory · 02-25-2012, 09:23 PM

What a great report!

Glad for the bump.

HamboneSlim · 02-26-2012, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwlandon

Is there alot of dirt roads and such up there? ive been looking for good spots for a 2 day trip in that area that allows rustic camping.

Definately nice unimproved roads & plenty of oportunities for rustic camping in the area!

09-07-2011, 10:12 PM	#46
fasterlaster Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Tejas Oddometer: 146	In a day where everyone seems to desire the latest tech bikes to travel the world in, it's nice to see a motorcyclist who takes the time to enjoy an adventure on two wheels with the right mindset. To share it with all of us is even better. Thanks. __________________ 1996 BMW R1100GS 2002 Ducati Monster 750i.e.

09-11-2011, 07:29 PM	#47
HamboneSlim ^OP ಠ_ಠ Joined: May 2008 Location: in the chair that really fits me Oddometer: 3,286	Rockabilly Rumble or bust! Set out for the Rockabilly Rumble/Hotrod Hoedown at the UGH club. Rockabilly, rat rods, bikes, & beer. Fun for the whole family. Past the old mill. Thought I had grist, musta left it in the other jacket. Resonance chamber/bridge. Uh-oh! Lots of detour signs, road closed ahead. Get to the bridge at the bottom of the hill and it's blocked off with barriers and signs saying River Road is closed to traffic. Clearly, this doesn't apply to a red Honda with a racing engine, or else they would'nt have left just enough room for me to squeek the bike through, now would they? Road seems fine so far; no reason to close it as far as I can see. This is the way roads should be! Thick mud and branches on a narrow bridge on a curve - I only wish more roads could be like this! Hoo-Hah! Figgers, ennit - road's never been more fun to ride, and they try to keep everybody off it. But they didn't try hard enough. Did they? Left the river and headed across Jericho Mountain. Jericho Mountain AME. Rebuilt 1852. A stop on the Underground Railroad. There are caves in Jericho Mountain where people would stop for rest and aid while heading North to safety. Next: Old guy on old bike stops to look at more old stuff on the way to see a bunch of other old stuff. Hope it doesn't get old. __________________ Lost on a wave that you're dreaming Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise. Sharp, distance - How can the wind with it's arms all around me?

09-12-2011, 10:47 AM	#48
HamboneSlim ^OP ಠ_ಠ Joined: May 2008 Location: in the chair that really fits me Oddometer: 3,286	Wycombe Baptist. Wycombe RR station. OK, I'm dawdling, it's getting into the afternoon, and the Rockabilly Rumble has been going on since Friday evening, and is supposed to end at 5:00 today, Sunday. Gonna miss it if we don't pick up the pace. Good thing I know a short cut. Speed limit on unmarked Pennsylvania backroads = 50mph. We can make up lost time here. Being behind schedule is no excuse for not stopping to check out a really cool vintage cable shovel! Eight Square Schoolhouse, circa 1802. +10 Adventure Points if you know what the bike is sitting on in this pic. It's a Nike air defense battery missile silo. America's first line of defense against the Red Menace in the skies. Commie airplanes, that is. Gotta go practice my Duck & Cover now. Next: Rat Rods! Bikes! Beer! Beer! and Rockabilly music! __________________ Lost on a wave that you're dreaming Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise. Sharp, distance - How can the wind with it's arms all around me?

09-12-2011, 11:06 AM	#49
bobbed06 Cavalera Conspirator Joined: Aug 2010 Location: That one place...... Oddometer: 956	Subscribed!! I love Rat rods, and Rockabilly music!! Thank You __________________

09-12-2011, 06:27 PM	#52
ride4321 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Binghamton, NY Oddometer: 1,131	I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready..... __________________ “A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't.” ― Tom Waits

02-22-2012, 05:19 PM	#53
fancyindigo schmancy...fancy Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Oddometer: 1,146	Truly a pleasure to read! Thank you for the fabulous ride report! And, as it was so brilliantly put - "you had me at skunk"! Cheers! __________________ The rocks in the river give the river her song. "Between two evils...I'll always pick the one I've never tried before." "There's nothin' in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a red-headed girl." -Richard Thompson/Del McCoury

02-24-2012, 10:27 AM	#55
vwlandon Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 17	this thread is awesome. Is there alot of dirt roads and such up there? ive been looking for good spots for a 2 day trip in that area that allows rustic camping.

02-24-2012, 04:15 PM	#56
prsdrat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 420	Thanks for the bump. I missed this one. Hambone you had me hooked without the hook. When I'm in the eastern Sierra I always carry a rod just so people don't think I'm some kinda nut enjoying the world. I have always crimped the barbs but now I think I'll try your method........... hookless! __________________ "Can't never could."-Grandma Belle Marie Bullock-Shuflin

02-25-2012, 07:15 PM	#57
Pez b00b Joined: May 2011 Location: East Texas Oddometer: 251	Say Slim, when ya writing a book? I'd buy Great report __________________ Here I sit broken hearted, tried to shit. But only farted 1979 Schwinn 10 speed

02-25-2012, 09:23 PM	#58
jackanory I am Jack's wasted life Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Nampa, ID Oddometer: 292	What a great report! Glad for the bump.

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