Possible Western U.S.A. trip.

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  1. OOTV

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    For the record, Sunday at the Rock Store is a ZOO! It'll be full of eye candy but the road(s) will be pretty packed.
    Unfortunately I'm working this weekend so I wouldn't be able to meet you and show you around.
     
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    Early in the day, I took Glenn into the city to see some sights.

    He thought the cable car was cool, but not the 2 hour wait!
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    Took a stroll around the famous Chinatown
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    Welcome to the dragon!
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    More Chinatown strollin'
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    Taking in the gorgeous day with the bay bridge in the background.
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    Exploring the Embarcadero and port of San Francisco. Look at that happy face!
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    I didn't take any of our ride today, but I introduced Glenn into the wonderful world of lane splitting! He quickly stepped up to the plate (once he we hit some traffic) and was squeezing that supersize VFR between cars like a seasoned pro!

    After riding by Alices we came by just after a HOG did a slow speed into the dirt and guardrail (nobody was hurt). We then soon parted ways and I wished him a safe and fun journey.

    It was a pleasure to meet you Glenn and maybe I'll see you on your way back. If not, till we meet again sir!

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    Cheers,
     
  3. Glenngt750

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    Getting closer to L.A. Dam, everyone i tell that i am going to L.A. grimmaces and comments on the bad traffic! ! Oh,well,at leazt had A chance to brush up on lane splitting. Im also not in any hurry, so ill be fine. Dont plan on riding too much. Going to have to start back home by Tuesday or Wednesday.
     
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    I have to give a HUGE thanks to derstuka/Jason. What a great welcome to San Francisco. I think this has been one of the best rides I've ever been on. Hopefully i can return the favor back one day. If you get sick of riding all those twisty roads, we have lots of miles of straight roads for you in Alberta. The best part of Alberta is the mountains and the north. Unspoiled wilderness. Thanks again. Ifeel lucky to have met you and the "Mrs. ".
     
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    That building in the last shot ... I was supposed to be there back at the end of March for a massive Shopify shindig before we decided to send some of our other people.

    The rest of those shots don't look at all like Compton .... WTH???
     
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    Compton was moved out of Frisco two years ago. It's now part of LA. What you are seeing I think is where a shitload of those old Chinese guys live.
     
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    I see the LA crew posting (or thanking) in this thread. If you can, be mighty nice of you to reach out to GT for a place to hang his hat and/or show him around...even if for a little. If you can, and have space, shoot him a PM.

    Muchas gracias
     
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    How are you doing GT? Where might you be? I hope lala land did not swallow you up whole. :tclaw:
     
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    PM sent, hopefully it's not too late to hang out. I had to work this weekend so no "play" riding, got to commute on the bike though.
     
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    Thanks D!

    Just got an update. He went to the Rock Store today and is currently staying in Thousand Oaks.
     
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    .... lost in East LA .... lolzzzz hope not
     
  12. Glenngt750

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    No,its born in east l.a.! Made it ibto the mountains surrounding the city of angels.or more aptly city of cars! My lane splitting continues to improve! Went to the Rock Store. Wasnt too busy, but got a chance to meet some mother motorcyclists. Rode the snake and Mullholland hwy.. Saw a couple nice places to buy in Malibu, asked?: well. Pretty upscale place.

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    Glad to hear you're OK and having fun, GT!!! :)

    Keep us posted on your adventures!
     
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    [​IMG] Anyone remember the Kawasaki ad from the late 80's? I do! Pretty sweet making it to both Alice's and The Rock Store. Tons of cool signed pictures in the Rock Store today.

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    Top Gun ... !! :)
     
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    [​IMG]DDidn'tm even realize that these were out yet. I think they're kinda cool! Now you're all in trouble, as i see that i can include pictures!

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  17. Jeff_Barrett

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    Nice!!! Not my style but super cool nonetheless! Did you get to hear it run??

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    Im not sure if the pics im including are showing up? I meant that Kawasaki ad from Alice's. Theres a ZX10 and an EX500in the parking lot. Was funny, one guy had a ham radio and was repkrting on the crashes on the Angeles crest highway. Videotaped a couple people coming up the snake and doing wheelies at the top. Was gonna do a nice stand up wheelie,but didnt wanna show up the young guys too badly!
     
  19. Jeff_Barrett

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    That would have been impressive on that oversized VFR ... and yes, your photos are showing up! :)
     
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    This is what I saw when I looked behind me as we rode together! He is an animal I tell ya!


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