Richmond Va chatter - Page 849

Eddy Alvarez · 11-24-2011, 04:25 AM

Chris,
You are spot on regarding a small DS and a second bigger road bike. I love my big GS, but a 250/400 would be great for "real" dual sporting. The 1200GS excels if you need one bike that can take you 250 miles west of here at 75mph in total comfort, ride some ugly trails after lunch, hit the twisties a while and then get you home comfortably 12 hours later with no soreness the next moring. If you have no experience on the GS, you are welcome to take mine out for a couple of hours. She looks weird but after 27 years of riding and 40+ bikes, I am a believer in the "its the best bike on the planet" crap I got tired of hearing about over the years.
But, if it were my money and I were buying a new bike, I would probably be on another BMW 650GS or 650 V-Strom. They are literally HALF the price, they go almost everywhere the 1200 can and tour and scratch well. But again, I am too cheap to buy new so I'd find a well farkled used GS like I did.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Eddy
P.S. I must be getting older because I could not read the tiny font it had me using! (And I am using a huge 21" screen! LOL)

Mr. Sandman, Welcome, you have landed amongst the right people. I see that you have a big KTM, cool. I'll PM you if I hear of any rides.

niceviewbehindbars · 11-24-2011, 04:28 AM

Happy Thanksgiving guys! Hope you enjoy time with your family and eat too much.

Guy Young · 11-24-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by niceviewbehindbars

Happy Thanksgiving guys! Hope you enjoy time with your family and eat too much.

And the same to you and yours Graham.

skychs · 11-24-2011, 06:00 AM

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Its great to be home and around family and friends.

Anyone interested in riding on Friday? The weather is showing high 60's and sunny. It would be nice to get out and burn off some of the calories from today and relieve some stress. A spirited ride with some gravel would be in mind.

I have been exploring the area just north and west of Charlottesville finding a good mix of pavement and gravel. Nothing too challenging. Not WV but a lot closer and easier to get to. Open to other suggestions as well.

jwray76 · 11-24-2011, 07:04 AM

Cville sounds good to me Chuck...unfortunately I have daddy duty on Friday though. However I think I have Sunday free for a ride. Some of the guys over on the other forum I frequent are planning a ride for Sunday.

manganos · 11-24-2011, 08:02 AM

Hey Jeff Munn!!!

http://richmond.craigslist.org/grd/2718529838.html

Guy Young · 11-24-2011, 09:16 AM

so to speak.

This year we decided to forego the use of the conventional oven, and picked up a 22 qt. Hamilton-Beach Roaster Oven. My sister has been using a similar product for the last several years and the bird has come out perfect. We'll see what shakes out.

Still have to make cole slaw and do the final prep on the stuffing, which I made last night. Younger daughter coming over later today with her dog, Gerrard, for dinner.

We usually travel to OH to my sisters for Thanksgiving, but decided to stay put this year due the the time constraints of my daughter's class and work schedule. Looking forward to the feast later today.

And FWIW - my older daughter up in MD announced that our second grand-child would be a boy. Due in mid-April, we are looking forward to our new grandson's arrival.

Thanksgiving means many things to different people, but given the fact that all of us have a nice extended family here, and our own family to share the holiday with, it just doesn't get any better than this.

Peace be with you all, and give thanks to our Lord and creator for all that we are blessed with.

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pplassm · 11-24-2011, 01:49 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.

Now, go out and and ride this weekend, 'cause I can't. Not enough "bend" in the new knee yet.

tommyhof · 11-24-2011, 03:49 PM

come on down our way on Saturday.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=742063

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Originally Posted by skychs

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Its great to be home and around family and friends.

Anyone interested in riding on Friday? The weather is showing high 60's and sunny. It would be nice to get out and burn off some of the calories from today and relieve some stress. A spirited ride with some gravel would be in mind.

I have been exploring the area just north and west of Charlottesville finding a good mix of pavement and gravel. Nothing too challenging. Not WV but a lot closer and easier to get to. Open to other suggestions as well.

Wench On Wheels · 11-24-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by skychs

I have been exploring the area just north and west of Charlottesville finding a good mix of pavement and gravel. Nothing too challenging. Not WV but a lot closer and easier to get to. Open to other suggestions as well.

I'll be riding over the mountain early early from Harrisonburg towards that area..... where abouts exactly and what time were you looking at?

JHVA · 11-24-2011, 04:49 PM

Friday AM around 10:30AM BillsburgGS and JHVA will be meeting in West Point at the West Point Restaurant on rte 33 (at the traffic light at the intersection of rte 273 and car dealership etc.) We will be on the right as you head toward West Point. We will be riding some gravel and country roads in KIng Williams, Gloucester, King and Queen Counties. All are welcome.

j

skychs · 11-24-2011, 07:16 PM

Tommy .... a Saturday ride is very possible. I will keep you posted.

BillsburgGS and JHVA ... West Point area sounds pretty interesting. Not many hills over there but Im up for a new area. Count me in around 10:30.

Wench on Wheels ..... Looks like Im heading east in the morning. If you can make it over to West Point ... love to ride with you.
chuck

Guy Young · 11-25-2011, 04:17 AM

Nice piece by Lance Oliver in the latest issue of Accelerate on the COG National at Mt. Snow, VT this past summer:

http://accelerate.presspublisher.us/...11/article/cog

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MrSandman818 · 11-25-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by manganos

Hi neighbor! Some dirt roads here in dinwiddie.

Thats not far at all. When I say Richmond area I mean I live in the wonderful city of Petersburg

. I need to do a few things to my bike before shes safe to ride. My friend messed up the brake system. So I only have rear brakes.

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Originally Posted by Eddy Alvarez

Mr. Sandman, Welcome, you have landed amongst the right people. I see that you have a big KTM, cool. I'll PM you if I hear of any rides.

Thanks Eddy! Yeah I have the 950 ADV. I friggen love it. Id appreciate going on a ride. Its been too long for me. Currently the front brakes are shot. I gotta order new seals and clean the brake lines, master cylinder, and calipers out. (my buddy decided to put dot 5 instead of dot 5.1. So both front calipers locked up). I drained it so there free. But I only have rear brakes right now. So its definitly sketch to ride.

JHVA · 11-25-2011, 01:06 PM

We found some serious mud today! Skychs, BillsburgGS and JHVA. BillsburgGS may have bruised a rib on one of his dismounts but he's ok. Very funny seeing water coming out of his helmet.

Several miles of this stuff. Some bigger puddles as well. Not much gravel. Lots of wet clay.

Will probably have to chisel this clay off!

That was a lot of fun Chuck! Thanks for showing us some keys to keeping the bikes upright through deep puddles.

11-24-2011, 04:25 AM	#12721
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,714	Chris, You are spot on regarding a small DS and a second bigger road bike. I love my big GS, but a 250/400 would be great for "real" dual sporting. The 1200GS excels if you need *one* bike that can take you 250 miles west of here at 75mph in total comfort, ride some ugly trails after lunch, hit the twisties a while and then get you home comfortably 12 hours later with no soreness the next moring. If you have no experience on the GS, you are welcome to take mine out for a couple of hours. She looks weird but after 27 years of riding and 40+ bikes, I am a believer in the "its the best bike on the planet" crap I got tired of hearing about over the years. But, if it were my money and I were buying a *new* bike, I would probably be on another BMW 650GS or 650 V-Strom. They are literally HALF the price, they go almost everywhere the 1200 can and tour and scratch well. But again, I am too cheap to buy new so I'd find a well farkled used GS like I did. Happy Thanksgiving, Eddy P.S. I must be getting older because I could not read the tiny font it had me using! (And I am using a huge 21" screen! LOL) Mr. Sandman, Welcome, you have landed amongst the right people. I see that you have a big KTM, cool. I'll PM you if I hear of any rides. __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure! Eddy Alvarez screwed with this post 11-24-2011 at 12:45 PM

11-24-2011, 04:28 AM	#12722
niceviewbehindbars out enjoying the vu Joined: Aug 2008 Location: West Point, VA Oddometer: 1,368	Happy Thanksgiving guys! Hope you enjoy time with your family and eat too much. __________________ Graham 06 BMW R1200GS "The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man." -Unknown

11-24-2011, 06:00 AM	#12724
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 610	Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Its great to be home and around family and friends. Anyone interested in riding on Friday? The weather is showing high 60's and sunny. It would be nice to get out and burn off some of the calories from today and relieve some stress. A spirited ride with some gravel would be in mind. I have been exploring the area just north and west of Charlottesville finding a good mix of pavement and gravel. Nothing too challenging. Not WV but a lot closer and easier to get to. Open to other suggestions as well.

11-24-2011, 08:02 AM	#12726
manganos Let me pontificate. Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Dinwiddie, VA Oddometer: 3,059	Hey Jeff Munn!!! http://richmond.craigslist.org/grd/2718529838.html __________________ sponsored motorcycle rider

11-24-2011, 09:16 AM	#12727
Guy Young Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: North Chesterfield, VA Oddometer: 7,672	Turkey is in the oven.......... so to speak. This year we decided to forego the use of the conventional oven, and picked up a 22 qt. Hamilton-Beach Roaster Oven. My sister has been using a similar product for the last several years and the bird has come out perfect. We'll see what shakes out. Still have to make cole slaw and do the final prep on the stuffing, which I made last night. Younger daughter coming over later today with her dog, Gerrard, for dinner. We usually travel to OH to my sisters for Thanksgiving, but decided to stay put this year due the the time constraints of my daughter's class and work schedule. Looking forward to the feast later today. And FWIW - my older daughter up in MD announced that our second grand-child would be a boy. Due in mid-April, we are looking forward to our new grandson's arrival. Thanksgiving means many things to different people, but given the fact that all of us have a nice extended family here, and our own family to share the holiday with, it just doesn't get any better than this. Peace be with you all, and give thanks to our Lord and creator for all that we are blessed with. . __________________ GB Young Services, LLC Garage Project: http://gbyoung2.smugmug.com/Family/G...11686385_YA8pi

11-24-2011, 07:04 AM	#12725
jwray76 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: East End RVA Oddometer: 237	Cville sounds good to me Chuck...unfortunately I have daddy duty on Friday though. However I think I have Sunday free for a ride. Some of the guys over on the other forum I frequent are planning a ride for Sunday.

11-24-2011, 01:49 PM	#12728
pplassm Brace for collision! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Central VA Oddometer: 2,418	Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. Now, go out and and ride this weekend, 'cause I can't. Not enough "bend" in the new knee yet. __________________ Pete

11-24-2011, 04:49 PM	#12731
JHVA Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Lanexa, Virginia Oddometer: 1,783	Friday AM around 10:30AM BillsburgGS and JHVA will be meeting in West Point at the West Point Restaurant on rte 33 (at the traffic light at the intersection of rte 273 and car dealership etc.) We will be on the right as you head toward West Point. We will be riding some gravel and country roads in KIng Williams, Gloucester, King and Queen Counties. All are welcome. j __________________ Greater Williamsburg Tag Map 2009 BMW R1200GS 1971 MGB Roadster 1965 Yamaha YG1-K Rotary Jet 80

11-24-2011, 07:16 PM	#12732
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 610	Weekend rides Tommy .... a Saturday ride is very possible. I will keep you posted. BillsburgGS and JHVA ... West Point area sounds pretty interesting. Not many hills over there but Im up for a new area. Count me in around 10:30. Wench on Wheels ..... Looks like Im heading east in the morning. If you can make it over to West Point ... love to ride with you. chuck

11-25-2011, 04:17 AM	#12733
Guy Young Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: North Chesterfield, VA Oddometer: 7,672	Riders of Kawasaki (ROK) Article Nice piece by Lance Oliver in the latest issue of Accelerate on the COG National at Mt. Snow, VT this past summer: http://accelerate.presspublisher.us/...11/article/cog . __________________ GB Young Services, LLC Garage Project: http://gbyoung2.smugmug.com/Family/G...11686385_YA8pi

11-25-2011, 01:06 PM	#12735
JHVA Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Lanexa, Virginia Oddometer: 1,783	We found some serious mud today! Skychs, BillsburgGS and JHVA. BillsburgGS may have bruised a rib on one of his dismounts but he's ok. Very funny seeing water coming out of his helmet. Several miles of this stuff. Some bigger puddles as well. Not much gravel. Lots of wet clay. Will probably have to chisel this clay off! That was a lot of fun Chuck! Thanks for showing us some keys to keeping the bikes upright through deep puddles. __________________ Greater Williamsburg Tag Map 2009 BMW R1200GS 1971 MGB Roadster 1965 Yamaha YG1-K Rotary Jet 80 JHVA screwed with this post 11-25-2011 at 05:14 PM

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