Virginia Riders

BP- took off work yesterday and went out. It's official, I know the route we took on the ride we did with the dcsportbike group. I ran it yesterday and added a little more to it. I was going to head over to 211 and run up and down that but the day was getting late. And even out there the traffic was starting to pop up. So I headed home and called it a day.

 

That's WAY COOL, now I'll have to invite myself along and we can make that whole run.

 

Hey I never said the RC51 is a good bike to learn on, especially on the track, in fact it is probably a horrible bike to learn on. Wow, I think that is the first bad thing I have ever said about my RC51. It is heavy, slow, hard to turn, etc, etc. It is a great bike no doubt, but not for a beginner.

But I do agree with you, it was always funny smoking other bikes that were much nicer like MV Augusta's, fancy Ducati's, and or the guys that had pretty all brand new suits, gear, bikes, etc. Nothing better than passing people with an old slow bike while they are riding the best equipment that happens to be out there that year.:tongue:

 

I'll have to see about that. I am pretty experienced with packing light and have a Squad 2 Pack from Icon for now.

Will do. Always looking to do some group riding. I was reading the Owners manual and it said the break in period is 300 miles. why the disparity?

 

Planning on doing a long ride tomorrow. Going to the mountains. Meeting at the BP at 522 and Huguenot Trail at 1030. Or meet somewhere near my house around 930ish. Let me know if interested. It will probably be about a 500 mile day so no cry babies. :thumbsup:

 

HotBrakes, Where is that road? I have no Idea where any of that is....

 

Wish I could attend. I have family obligations that I can't get out of. Have a good and safe ride!!

 

damnit, gotta work

you know youd rather go on sunday :wink:

 

Dimford....."Will do. Always looking to do some group riding. I was reading the Owners manual and it said the break in period is 300 miles. why the disparity?'

I just got mine as well about a month ago. From what I've picked up on here is,it takes 600. The book wants us to take it easier the first 300 (Say no more than 5 to 8k) and not do rapid accelerations/decelerations. 300 to 600,step it up take the rpm's up all the way but do it slowly;Don't hold it there more than 5/10 sec;then let it down slowly,wait 5 min and do it again.

Of course there's people that say ride it normally;more say ride it hard breaks in with more HP......Monk

 

BP- In Louisa. From there we are heading towards Nelson County below C'ville. It's an awesome ride. If you take exit 110 Ladysmith you can be at my house in 15 minutes. Every road from 95 is pretty good. No boring highways. From your house its an hour to mine. Worth the trip if you can make it out. You have my number, let me know.

 

yall suck


i didnt realize you were so close to me hotbrakes, i thought you were down in richmond.


anyone going out on sunday?

 

Anyone riding today? I certainly am. Would like to ride down to Molly's in Warrenton for lunch and then head west into wherever from there. Let me know.

 

Thanks for invitation Saturday Hotbrakes. It was a great ride. Now, all I need is to work on my technique and I can keep up you guys better. :thumbsup:

Just washed all the bugs off my bike and helmet.

 

No problem. Glad you made it out. Next time you ride that far to the playground you need to play more! Get some leathers and come back out.

I got this book at Borders called Total Control by Lee Parks. Taught me everything I know and it has lots of pictures so its easy to read. :tongue:

Did you get a big flat spot from slabbing home? We went back the way we came. The guy on the 600 left right after you and took the interstate as well. Needless to say the ride home was spirited. L8RGYZ should have the pics up soon.

 

Just finished cleaning up the bikes and gear. Heading out shortly for some lunch and then headed west via 55, 340, 15, 17 somewhere in that corridor. Hope to see some of you out there.

 

These next 2 pics... not us...





After a hard day's riding...

 

Looking good boys. Based on those lean angles you guys were trucking. I hope you guys were being careful on them back roads as it is still early in the season and as I noticed today, lots of sand still sitting around.

 

looks great.


maybe i should get a few more miles under my belt before i go out there.

 

Don't worry about them fast guys above, you can catch up to them at the stop sign at the bottom of the hill usually. Just ride your ride and have fun. I was out most of the afternoon knocking the cobwebs out of the bike and myself. Had a bunch of fun, and the weather was amazing.

 

how long did the ride end up being?