Log your rides - Page 9

patrick_777 · 04-26-2010, 02:13 AM

We had some decent elevation changes on this ride, but nothing close to what I'd call "mountain". I'm going to pull the GPS elevation track tomorrow and see just what it was, but the VTwin in the SV pulls like a mule no matter the terrain, so I have no doubt it'd have the torque and power in a steeper elevation change.

Water Warrior 2 · 04-26-2010, 02:31 AM

Patrick, you should have been here late this afternoon. We left the Vancouver area and rode 60 kms(36 miles) to Squamish on our lovely curves and such and NEVER had another vehicle on our side of the highway. Nothing, no one, nadda. Coulda gone crazy if we wanted to but we didn't. Not saying we didn't pick up the pace but still far from what we could have. What sort of surprises me is Lynda's M-50, it corners like it is on rails.

PhyPhoestilic · 11-01-2010, 02:27 AM

I'm new at this so I hope I do this right.

I just did a 300+ mile round trip ride from Riverside, CA to Tehachapi, CA. The whole trip took about 8+ hours, with a few breaks here and there to make sure I was on track. I pretty much had to avoid all the main freeways because the GZ really has trouble keeping up with traffic (especially uphill). But there were some areas where I was able to cruiser at 60-65mph, even if it was over the speed limit :tongue: .

The routes I took were basically the Historic 66 in San Bernadino, the CA138, then a street off the CA138 called 90th Street. I really enjoyed the ride because pretty much all 3 of those roads that I was on for 25miles+ were just huge stretches of open land, only like 1 or 2 slight curves, the rest was just a straight road. The CA138 did become a little cumbersome because there was a area where I had to climb up to 4,800 feet. The whole climb I was pretty much on the side of the road going up slowly at 30-40mph while all the other cars passed me. I think that's when I felt the real limitation of the 250cc engine. But once I got to the top I was able to race down the otherside at 65mph with ease

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I had originally planned for slightly chilly weather (low 50s) at night because I knew it's kinda in the desert and I had looked up the weather conditions to make sure. But man did it get cold, I really should have prepared a extra sweater or something. I had packed really light because it was my first long trip and I didn't want the extra weight to wear me out. All i brought was a backpack with a bottle of water, camera, change of socks, and pretty much everytool I need to take apart the motorcycle if i had to.

But yeah, here's some pictures.

This is my first real long trip since I only started riding motorcycles 3 weeks ago, but I don't plan for it to be my last. The best part of the entire thing was that I only spend $10 on gas

blaine · 11-01-2010, 08:57 AM

Excellent pictures.Glad you enjoyed your first long trip.You are progressing well for a person only riding a few weeks.Make sure you invest in good riding gear for your trips.Ride safe,have fun.

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alanmcorcoran · 11-01-2010, 11:46 AM

Phy,

Passed through your town a couple times on the way to Idlewyld last weekend. I've spent some time on CA138 myself. After you get a few miles under your belt you'll want to explore 74, 243 and 76 to palomar. Lots of good riding out your way. Also - Joshua Tree has a lot of long straight roads with little traffic - but it can be a little windy on the way out.

Moedad · 11-01-2010, 02:36 PM

Great report, Phy!

Water Warrior 2 · 11-01-2010, 07:18 PM

Congrats, a successful first ride is a milestone never to be duplicated.

cayuse · 11-02-2010, 01:35 PM

Nice report, Phy! I'm very envious of your weather!

Water Warrior 2 · 11-02-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cayuse

Nice report, Phy! I'm very envious of your weather!

Cayuse, I just checked tomorrow's weather for Abbotsford. Saddle up and ride.

PhyPhoestilic · 12-12-2010, 09:31 PM

The weather was really good today for some reason, so I went for a ride. Did the 74 and 243 that Alanmcrocoran suggested. Both roads were fun to ride, plenty of turns a little to no traffic. Saw 50+ other motorcyclists throughout the whole trip. about 110 mile trip, took little over 3 hours. Wish I had a video camera to record all the nice turns.

Also that Mile High Cafe had really good Korean BBQ.

04-26-2010, 02:13 AM	#81
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Log your rides We had some decent elevation changes on this ride, but nothing close to what I'd call "mountain". I'm going to pull the GPS elevation track tomorrow and see just what it was, but the VTwin in the SV pulls like a mule no matter the terrain, so I have no doubt it'd have the torque and power in a steeper elevation change. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-26-2010, 02:31 AM	#82
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Log your rides Patrick, you should have been here late this afternoon. We left the Vancouver area and rode 60 kms(36 miles) to Squamish on our lovely curves and such and NEVER had another vehicle on our side of the highway. Nothing, no one, nadda. Coulda gone crazy if we wanted to but we didn't. Not saying we didn't pick up the pace but still far from what we could have. What sort of surprises me is Lynda's M-50, it corners like it is on rails.
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11-01-2010, 02:27 AM	#83
PhyPhoestilic Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perris, CA Posts: 15	Re: Log your rides I'm new at this so I hope I do this right. I just did a 300+ mile round trip ride from Riverside, CA to Tehachapi, CA. The whole trip took about 8+ hours, with a few breaks here and there to make sure I was on track. I pretty much had to avoid all the main freeways because the GZ really has trouble keeping up with traffic (especially uphill). But there were some areas where I was able to cruiser at 60-65mph, even if it was over the speed limit :tongue: . The routes I took were basically the Historic 66 in San Bernadino, the CA138, then a street off the CA138 called 90th Street. I really enjoyed the ride because pretty much all 3 of those roads that I was on for 25miles+ were just huge stretches of open land, only like 1 or 2 slight curves, the rest was just a straight road. The CA138 did become a little cumbersome because there was a area where I had to climb up to 4,800 feet. The whole climb I was pretty much on the side of the road going up slowly at 30-40mph while all the other cars passed me. I think that's when I felt the real limitation of the 250cc engine. But once I got to the top I was able to race down the otherside at 65mph with ease . I had originally planned for slightly chilly weather (low 50s) at night because I knew it's kinda in the desert and I had looked up the weather conditions to make sure. But man did it get cold, I really should have prepared a extra sweater or something. I had packed really light because it was my first long trip and I didn't want the extra weight to wear me out. All i brought was a backpack with a bottle of water, camera, change of socks, and pretty much everytool I need to take apart the motorcycle if i had to. But yeah, here's some pictures. This is my first real long trip since I only started riding motorcycles 3 weeks ago, but I don't plan for it to be my last. The best part of the entire thing was that I only spend $10 on gas Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-01-2010, 08:57 AM	#84
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Log your rides Excellent pictures.Glad you enjoyed your first long trip.You are progressing well for a person only riding a few weeks.Make sure you invest in good riding gear for your trips.Ride safe,have fun. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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11-01-2010, 11:46 AM	#85
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Log your rides Phy, Passed through your town a couple times on the way to Idlewyld last weekend. I've spent some time on CA138 myself. After you get a few miles under your belt you'll want to explore 74, 243 and 76 to palomar. Lots of good riding out your way. Also - Joshua Tree has a lot of long straight roads with little traffic - but it can be a little windy on the way out. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-01-2010, 02:36 PM	#86
Moedad Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 642	Re: Log your rides Great report, Phy!
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11-01-2010, 07:18 PM	#87
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Log your rides Congrats, a successful first ride is a milestone never to be duplicated.
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11-02-2010, 01:35 PM	#88
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: Log your rides Nice report, Phy! I'm very envious of your weather! __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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12-12-2010, 09:31 PM	#90
PhyPhoestilic Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perris, CA Posts: 15	Re: Log your rides The weather was really good today for some reason, so I went for a ride. Did the 74 and 243 that Alanmcrocoran suggested. Both roads were fun to ride, plenty of turns a little to no traffic. Saw 50+ other motorcyclists throughout the whole trip. about 110 mile trip, took little over 3 hours. Wish I had a video camera to record all the nice turns. Also that Mile High Cafe had really good Korean BBQ.
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