A sunday ride in Michigan

Strangler · 08-29-2005, 06:15 AM

MAde the most of what lower Michigan has to offer yesterday.... dirt roads. Met KTM640DAKAR and ALE CAPONE for breakfast along with a street riding friend of mine and together we spent 4 hours running 103 miles of rual backrads on the way to nowhere. I'm glad KTM was good with his GPS because we were never more the 30 miles from where I grew up and I was lost! I will return one way or another because these roads were great... twisty, rough, muddy, and tree lined. The trees were so tight that the roads were really dark, even though it was a beautiful sunny summer day. We hit some local offroad trails as well and I even got to air out the GS a couple of times! I really need to get rid of my stock shocks.
Anyway, had a great time. Nobody got hurt (despite a few gravity checks), and even though is was just lower Michigan... It was a great ride and got to meet some new friends.

supercreep · 08-29-2005, 10:06 AM

you can actually have fun riding in michigan??? take some pics next time.

Ale_Capone · 08-29-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler

Nobody got seriously hurt (despite a few gravity checks), and even though is was just lower Michigan... It was a great ride and got to meet some new friends.

one broken digit... don't even know when or how

i shoulda taken some during pics, i had a camera with me.
but don't knock michigan, it's just like colorado, only laying down.

ClearwaterBMW · 08-29-2005, 02:41 PM

now
that was one horrible picture
please don't show us that again

greg

supercreep · 08-29-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ale_Capone

but don't knock michigan, it's just like colorado, only laying down.

it's ok - i grew up there. in the same house as mr. strangler. but i don't regret moving.

bummer about the toe - most people buy good boots after they hurt one of their feet.

KTM640Dakar · 08-29-2005, 06:05 PM

I also had a blast. Strangler is the first person I've seen ride a 100 yard wheelie on a R1100GS, on dirt no less.

Strangler · 08-30-2005, 07:22 AM

I read the owners manual, and it said that the bike is built for wheelies.

I think thats what is said.... but I cant read german.

KTM640Dakar · 08-31-2005, 07:25 PM

yeeahh zee veelies are gut!

Greg Minor · 08-31-2005, 08:05 PM

Thats a pretty picture this is an ugly one (its mine)

Strangler · 09-02-2005, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClearwaterBMW

now
that was one horrible picture
please don't show us that again

greg

X2 That is ugly. What did you do?

Thats almost as bad as my fairly intoxicated friend trying to kickstart his yz4626 barefoot on a bet. That was bad too

Lefty · 09-02-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler

X2 That is ugly. What did you do?

Thats almost as bad as my fairly intoxicated friend trying to kickstart his yz4626 barefoot on a bet. That was bad too

Bad idea(TM)

Gummee! · 09-02-2005, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Minor

Thats a pretty picture this is an ugly one (its mine)

That reminds me:

Howya healin?

M

Greg Minor · 09-02-2005, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangler

That is ugly. What did you do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDMike

That reminds me:

Howya healin?

M

First answer is I hit a toyota when he turn left in front of me as I was passing him. My toe was the point of contact followed by my footpeg as I was in a full drift attempting to make the same turn he was and brake on a sandy road. Mike my toes and other injuries are all healed up but my recovery from the knee surgury is not going so well I'm going to see a new Doc next week.

KTM640Dakar · 05-19-2008, 12:44 PM

I finally have pictures to add to our rides. I will add them as we go.

Deano955 · 05-19-2008, 02:13 PM

Ah, D-town how I miss thee.

Well not really, just the Coneys and chicks.

08-29-2005, 06:15 AM	#1
Strangler ^OP Detroit, MI Joined: Jul 2005 Location: R1100GS, Old H-D Oddometer: 64	A sunday ride in Michigan MAde the most of what lower Michigan has to offer yesterday.... dirt roads. Met KTM640DAKAR and ALE CAPONE for breakfast along with a street riding friend of mine and together we spent 4 hours running 103 miles of rual backrads on the way to nowhere. I'm glad KTM was good with his GPS because we were never more the 30 miles from where I grew up and I was lost! I will return one way or another because these roads were great... twisty, rough, muddy, and tree lined. The trees were so tight that the roads were really dark, even though it was a beautiful sunny summer day. We hit some local offroad trails as well and I even got to air out the GS a couple of times! I really need to get rid of my stock shocks. Anyway, had a great time. Nobody got hurt (despite a few gravity checks), and even though is was just lower Michigan... It was a great ride and got to meet some new friends. __________________ Not a likeable fellow

08-29-2005, 02:41 PM	#4
ClearwaterBMW The Examiner Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Oddometer: 4,744	now that was one horrible picture please don't show us that again greg __________________ Greg '07 K1200 GT '11 R1200 GS Adventure with a DMC M72DX Sidecar live life like you mean it... but take your family and friends (and DOGS) along for the "ride"

08-29-2005, 06:05 PM	#6
KTM640Dakar Motorsick Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Oxbow Lake Oddometer: 1,703	I also had a blast. Strangler is the first person I've seen ride a 100 yard wheelie on a R1100GS, on dirt no less. __________________ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. It is not the destination, it's the journey.

08-30-2005, 07:22 AM	#7
Strangler ^OP Detroit, MI Joined: Jul 2005 Location: R1100GS, Old H-D Oddometer: 64	I read the owners manual, and it said that the bike is built for wheelies. I think thats what is said.... but I cant read german. __________________ Not a likeable fellow

08-31-2005, 07:25 PM	#8
KTM640Dakar Motorsick Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Oxbow Lake Oddometer: 1,703	yeeahh zee veelies are gut! __________________ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. It is not the destination, it's the journey.

08-29-2005, 10:06 AM	#2
supercreep _______________ Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Oddometer: 1,347	you can actually have fun riding in michigan??? take some pics next time.

08-31-2005, 08:05 PM	#9
Greg Minor The Trespasser Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Escondido Ca Oddometer: 2,322	Thats a pretty picture this is an ugly one (its mine) __________________ THE ORANGE ONES ARE FASTER! Have maximum fun while preserving bike and body 2004 KTM 950 2003 Ducati Multistrada 2001 Honda XR 400 1988 C&J Honda 625 1970 Honda SL 100 (green)

05-19-2008, 12:44 PM	#14
KTM640Dakar Motorsick Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Oxbow Lake Oddometer: 1,703	I finally have pictures to add to our rides. I will add them as we go. __________________ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. It is not the destination, it's the journey.

05-19-2008, 02:13 PM	#15
Deano955 Insatiable Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Lovely Littleton, CO Oddometer: 3,653	Ah, D-town how I miss thee. Well not really, just the Coneys and chicks. __________________ Triumph Tiger XC --- KTM 525 EXC --- Honda XX AMA Defender COHVCO Member Save $5 off your smugmug account with this coupon( 1qoLJk8tfsGWM )

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