Did you ride today

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taboothe

Discussion Starter · Feb 8, 2015

I thought it would be fun to read about our riding adventures.

I got out today and rode 54 miles on my Yamaha 850XS. The sky was blue and it was a warm 62 degrees afternoon, just right for the first ride of the year. The bike fired right up and ran like a champ no problems after sitting in the garage for 3 months. I buy my gas from a place that has 100% gas, no ethanol. I rode alone as I do most of the time. I have several routes, I call them laps, than I ride. Today's was on the river road run that is nice with a lot of curves and scenic views of the lake. The roads are all two lane and not very much traffic. The posted speed limits are 45 but on my bike 60 feels just right. Some of this is why I love to ride in the country; number of red lights 1, no. of cars I needed to pass 1, cars that passed me 0, cop cars 0, curves in the road many, smiles on my face - all the time. I didn't want to come home but the sun was going down and so was the temperature so I returned to my nest. I can't tell you how great that ride made me feel. Hell, I don't need to , you already know. Get busy riding my brothers and sisters and let's hear about it. Photos would be great too.

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Sturgis85

· #6,456 · May 27, 2019

Rolling Thunder and Crownsville Maryland Veterans cemetery. Great ride down from Massachusetts.

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Sturgis85

· #6,458 · May 27, 2019

Geoff-3 said:
Sturgis85 Thanks for posting the photos wow what a great turn out, great to see so many remember and respect.

Took almost 4 hours to empty the parking lots! Started at noon my lot didn't start moving until 3:15. It was a great turn out and an honor to be there.

Sturgis85

· #6,469 · May 29, 2019

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Almost back to MA from D.C. Chilly in RHode island

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Sturgis85

· #6,497 · Jun 9, 2019

Davetac1 said:
Anyways,that's where everyone on a two wheeler [except me,lol ] will be!!!

I was just there about 30 years ago. Remember a lot of bike walking in the traffic. Prefer the open roads and Maine Blues Festival in Naples that weekend. Still plenty of bikes around.

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Sturgis85

· #6,508 · Jun 9, 2019

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141 miles of Southeast Massachusetts. Car show at Nantasket Beach, lunch in Plymouth , and a close up look at some old Fords in Halifax.

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Sturgis85

· #6,542 · Jun 16, 2019

Great 3 1/2 hour ride to Smithfield Maine yesterday. Down to Ossipee Lake NH today before the rain hits. Should be a beautiful day tomorrow for the ride back to Boston.

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Sturgis85

· #6,548 · Jun 19, 2019

The last 150 miles of a 500+ mile weekend included the Kancamaugs highway in NH Monday.

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Sturgis85

· #6,557 · Jun 22, 2019

Demo truck weekend at MOMS in Foxboro

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Sturgis85

· #6,569 · Jun 29, 2019

128 near Boston seemed unusually well flowing yesterday at 6am and 6pm. Nice 70-75mph 35 mile ride before and after work.

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· #6,572 · Jun 30, 2019

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Rode about 3 miles in the town's 4th of July parade with the DAV.

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Sturgis85

· #6,650 · Jul 23, 2019

bhf said:
Independence pass to be exact. If you are going to be in the area and it’s not winter then that’s a must do motorcycle road. Took the turn and headed up.

Stopped by Twin Lakes to look and snap a couple pictures.

Independence Pass was a must ride for me when living in Colorado. In my top 10 spots to revisit when I retire. Also the inn at Twin Lakes, a former stagecoach stop and brothel among other things.

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Sturgis85

· #6,761 · Aug 19, 2019

About 100 miles including 60 on a poker run

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· #6,814 · Sep 1, 2019

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200 miles round trip on back roads of MA, RI and CT to the New England Motorcycle Museum, Rockville CT. Saw a 1957 Indian built in UK. Breakfast at the Village Bean in Chepachet RI. Dinner at the Six String Grill and Stage in Foxboro MA.

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Sturgis85

· #6,882 · Sep 29, 2019

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Rode to MOMs South In Foxboro for open house. Band, burgers, hot dogs and a wallet about $1k lighter. Between the 15% of from the dealer and the Indian coupon I’ll go broke saving money! Heated seat, heated grips and stage 1 air intake being installed this week.

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Sturgis85

· #6,946 · Oct 19, 2019

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Normal 70 mile round trip commute then a short 20 mile ride on a cool 47 degree New England evening. I think she likes the cool weather as much as I do. First month with heated seat and grips.

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Sturgis85

· #6,953 · Oct 21, 2019

Bubba57 said:
Yeah, it was 72 down here today. Went on a 120 mile ride on the back roads of SC this afternoon. Felt good to be back in the saddle and in the wind. Haven’t ridden much for about 6 weeks due to a heart attack. Feeling much better and the ride helped a lot

Bubba

Good to hear your feeling better and back in the saddle

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Sturgis85

· #7,011 · Nov 18, 2019

Davetac1 said:
Negative!! Why?? Cause it's been rainin like a cow pissin on a flat rock!! Infact,it's been raining now for the past several days.So I'm gonna order a pair of pontoons for the bike and a set of paddles to put on the rear tire.

It’s New England Dave. Thursday will be sunny and 48. See you on 128!

Sturgis85

· #7,034 · Dec 1, 2019

4 miles today. 25 out. Snow in a few hours. Had to move it to switch places with the snow blower. Preparing for a bout of PMS.

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Sturgis85

· #7,037 · Dec 1, 2019

Davetac1 said:
Betcha we get more snow up here on the Ma.,N.H. line then you get down there on the South Shore!! But,I'll tell ya what!! If we do,I'll have it all trucked down to you!! Sound like a good idea??? lol lol lol

Fine with me if it stays up that way. I’ll see it on my way to Loon Mountain!⛷

Sturgis85

· #7,039 · Dec 1, 2019

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Davetac1 said:
But it's gonna be snowing up there too!!So let me guess!! Ya won't be on your scooter,RIGHT??? lol lol lol Wimp!!! [/QUOTE

Only so much a heated seat and grips can accomplish

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