So how many miles is your goal for 2010?

[tached1000rr]

There may be some obstacles I face this year in terms of riding time so I'm gonna predict that I'll get 15,000 miles in 2010.

[tommymac]

With commuting, touring and track miles I am planning on 20 at least. I did about 15 on th efutura this year. I may try to get an IBA patch on my trip to or from the rally.

[tached1000rr]

With commuting, touring and track miles I am planning on 20 at least. I did about 15 on th efutura this year. I may try to get an IBA patch on my trip to or from the rally.

Did you ever sort out the problem you were having with the futura?

[njchopper87]

I'm not going to aim for any number specifically; rather just to have fun putting on whatever those miles might end up being.

[racedoll]

I'm planning on more in 2010 than I have in the last few. I'm hoping some of these miles come from me being out of state (rally).

[tommymac]

Did you ever sort out the problem you were having with the futura?

yeah its the voltage regulator. I will get a new one this month and saw the probem with one of the connections so we iwll be good for next year.

Gonna hit mid 40's tomorrow so i hope to log a few miles on the buell.

[Tmall]

I think ill aim for about 6000. I'm likely to have a busy year. Should be away on the boats a lot.

[tached1000rr]

yeah its the voltage regulator. I will get a new one this month and saw the probem with one of the connections so we iwll be good for next year.

Gonna hit mid 40's tomorrow so i hope to log a few miles on the buell.

I'm planning to ride today as well, first miles of the new year!:rockwoot:

[tommymac]

I'm planning to ride today as well, first miles of the new year!:rockwoot:

still a lot of snow and ice on the roads here guess it rained a lot later into the night/morning :(

[sleeper_red]

I'm shooting for 20,000-30,000 but who knows what's going to happen. I did over 61,000 in a little over 2 years and really want to do 100,000 in 3 years. We'll see.

[neebelung]

:shrug: Meh, I dunno. Scarlet might be put up for sale in the very near future. I have a longer ride to work with much more traffic now, so commuting is no fun anymore, and I just find I don't have much time to ride anymore.... :(

[Cutty72]

:idk: 1000.

depends on how much season I actually get.

[Amber Lamps]

I'm going to try and put on some miles this year but I work so much now that I'll have to see.

[thirdgenlxi]

I usually keep my goal right around 30,000, and seem to stay pretty consistent with it. We'll see!

[Tmall]

Thirdgen, is motorcycling your sole source of transport?

[thirdgenlxi]

Thirdgen, is motorcycling your sole source of transport?

No, I have a car too (Honda Accord). I rarely drive it though, pretty much only when I have to, or don't feel like getting soaking wet on my way to work, lol. Before I got the bike I used to put about the same number of miles on the car each year... it's at 395,600 right now, but it's accumulated very little since late 2004... only do about 3-5k miles/year on the car. I (and my doggie) did just do a 1400 mile drive in the car though over Christmas, went from NC up to Illinois and back to visit my dad and sister

[racedoll]

Thirdgen, is motorcycling your sole source of transport?

Unblock the signatures and you can see that he has nearly 400,000 on his car (Honda Accord).

[dReWpY]

25k....

[101lifts2]

11k to work

10k track and canyons

[Quick281]

For 2010, my main goal is to get my bike up to Alaska and get it back in working order.

I was rear-ended like a week before I left Atlanta.

[jalaan1]

i'm gonna shoot for 6k, but hopefully get more.

[tached1000rr]

Well I have about 22 miles in 2010 thus far:D

[tommymac]

i'm gonna shoot for 6k, but hopefully get more.

We need to do a bunch of upstate/new paltz runs and you will easily hit 6k.

Tom

[CrazyKell]

I don't have a specific goal for miles/km's. I'd like to do as many track days as possible though.

[tached1000rr]

I don't have a specific goal for miles/km's. I'd like to do as many track days as possible though.

Do you see yourself doing more track riding than street this year?

[CrazyKell]

Do you see yourself doing more track riding than street this year?

Absolutely. Will probably do mostly track with limited street.

[derf]

I havn't really thought in miles, but i do have specific bike related goals I would like to hit. Last year my riding season was shortened by a few months because of my hand/masterbation injury, I was able to ride at the rally, but the bike pretty much went away for a while after that, I had too many moments where my hand hurt for me to do any serious riding until 1/2 way through the summer

1. Ride to and from the rally
2. Ride to and up Mt Washington
3. Saddle Sore 1k
4. at least 2 track days
5. Plus whatever other regular riding I do

The only thing that may put a damper on that is I have a feeling I will be moving to MD this summer, so depending on how selling the house goes, I may or may not be able to do anything.

[tommymac]

I havn't really thought in miles, but i do have specific bike related goals I would like to hit. Last year my riding season was shortened by a few months because of my hand/masterbation injury, I was able to ride at the rally, but the bike pretty much went away for a while after that, I had too many moments where my hand hurt for me to do any serious riding until 1/2 way through the summer

1. Ride to and from the rally
2. Ride to and up Mt Washington
3. Saddle Sore 1k
4. at least 2 track days
5. Plus whatever other regular riding I do

The only thing that may put a damper on that is I have a feeling I will be moving to MD this summer, so depending on how selling the house goes, I may or may not be able to do anything.

I was thinking about getting an IBA patch on my ride to the rally, i may need to add about 100 or so miles from here so maybe we can figure something out so we can hook up along the way or something.

[Gas Man]

I'm hoping to do 10k this year.

[Krabill]

While I don't have a "goal", I typically ride about 10k a year, so I'd expect this year to be about the same.

Last year I only got in 7.2k, but I was off the bike for 3 solid months with a broken arm.

[jalaan1]

We need to do a bunch of upstate/new paltz runs and you will easily hit 6k.

Tom


hey, i'm game.

[Rider]

Maybe 3-4K. More if I go to Sturgis and the Gap.

[karl_1052]

No goals. Goals just to put mileage on for the sake of putting on mileage is ghey.

I ride, because I enjoy it.

[MILK]

There may be some obstacles I face this year in terms of riding time so I'm gonna predict that I'll get 15,000 miles in 2010.

No goals, other than deciding to keep my bike! :)

Don't tell my mom, she's gonna be PISSED!!!! :lol:

I have decided no more commuting though, well not MUCH commuting. I am riding for FUN.:rockwoot:

[marko138]

I dont make mileage goals. I dont ride as much as I'd like so mileage doesn't matter.


i'm gonna shoot for 6k, but hopefully get more.

Whatever happened with buying the Buell?

I havn't really thought in miles, but i do have specific bike related goals I would like to hit. Last year my riding season was shortened by a few months because of my hand/masterbation injury, I was able to ride at the rally, but the bike pretty much went away for a while after that, I had too many moments where my hand hurt for me to do any serious riding until 1/2 way through the summer

1. Ride to and from the rally
2. Ride to and up Mt Washington
3. Saddle Sore 1k
4. at least 2 track days
5. Plus whatever other regular riding I do

The only thing that may put a damper on that is I have a feeling I will be moving to MD this summer, so depending on how selling the house goes, I may or may not be able to do anything.


What part of MD?

[Tmall]

No goals, other than deciding to keep my bike! :)

Don't tell my mom, she's gonna be PISSED!!!! :lol:

I have decided no more commuting though, well not MUCH commuting. I am riding for FUN.:rockwoot:

It really does take some of the fun out of riding. I commuted just about every day this year, and some weekends the bike didn't even leave the shed..

[fasternyou929]

I don't set mileage goals, but would like to get in at least 10-12 track days this year.

And do fewer miles on my head, hands, and elbows than in '09.

[tached1000rr]

No goals, other than deciding to keep my bike! :)

Don't tell my mom, she's gonna be PISSED!!!! :lol:

I have decided no more commuting though, well not MUCH commuting. I am riding for FUN.:rockwoot:

Glad to hear you are keeping your bike:rockwoot:

[Gas Man]

Maybe 3-4K. More if I go to Sturgis and the Gap.
You can follow me... i'm going to both!

[LeeNetworX]

My goal for each year is simply more than the previous year.

[tommymac]

You can follow me... i'm going to both!

you comming to the rally this year or just going on your own? I may try to lengthen my route a bit and get an IBA patch just because.

[marko138]

you comming to the rally this year or just going on your own? I may try to lengthen my route a bit and get an IBA patch just because.
Got any interest in going down in April for a Buell rally?

[tommymac]

Got any interest in going down in April for a Buell rally?

When in april, and where?

I want to start planning my trips and track days either later this month or early feb so I need to plan out how to take time off for everything.

Tom

[marko138]

When in april, and where?

I want to start planning my trips and track days either later this month or early feb so I need to plan out how to take time off for everything.

Tom
Gap, April 16-18.


http://www.buelletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12224&highlight=deal%27s+ride


Not sure I'll go at this point, but I'd like to.

[tommymac]

Gap, April 16-18.


http://www.buelletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12224&highlight=deal%27s+ride


Not sure I'll go at this point, but I'd like to.

its a thought, slabbing it on the buell may be a bit though, trailering is a thought as well.

Tom

[z06boy]

Probably 5k to 7k which is typical for me.

The boat and the Z06 need love too. :lol:

[marko138]

its a thought, slabbing it on the buell may be a bit though, trailering is a thought as well.

Tom
Let me put it to you this way...no way I'm riding that far. :lol:

[tommymac]

Let me put it to you this way...no way I'm riding that far. :lol:

Ok good, ridng th ebuell home from the deaer got alil rough the last few miles and I have ridden home from the gap twice and can safeley say it wouldnt be fun.

if it looks like its something doable we could trailer down.

[marko138]

Ok good, ridng th ebuell home from the deaer got alil rough the last few miles and I have ridden home from the gap twice and can safeley say it wouldnt be fun.

if it looks like its something doable we could trailer down.
That Buell has got a fairing the size of a billboard, whats the problem?

[tommymac]

That Buell has got a fairing the size of a billboard, whats the problem?

its also got a seat made of plywood :lol:

[marko138]

its also got a seat made of plywood :lol:
Don't I know it. Same seat.

[Cutty72]

its also got a seat made of plywood :lol:

I don't find it that bad for the distance it will go on gas, as long as you can move around on the seat.

Straight flat going sucks.

[tommymac]

I don't find it that bad for the distance it will go on gas, as long as you can move around on the seat.

Straight flat going sucks.

I can see it being good when railing the twisties, but the ride home from the dealer was abit brutal, 200 or so miles all on the interstates.

[Cruzergirl]

I'm gonna try for 20k but we'll see...

[marko138]

I don't find it that bad for the distance it will go on gas, as long as you can move around on the seat.

Straight flat going sucks.

Tommy is 12 feet tall so moving isn't gonna do much for this guy.



And there have been complaints over past Buell seats. Erik says if the bike is ridden the way it's meant to be ridden than the seat is not a problem. :lol:

[Trip]

10k is probably what I will do, don't have any major trips planned, so it will be the usual mileage. Already at 700 from just January 1st.

[marko138]

10k is probably what I will do, don't have any major trips planned, so it will be the usual mileage. Already at 700 from just January 1st.
Come to PA, dick monger.

[tached1000rr]

10k is probably what I will do, don't have any major trips planned, so it will be the usual mileage. Already at 700 from just January 1st.

That's a solid start compared to my 22 miles thus far. I was thinking that you would fall into the 15K category at least.

[tommymac]

That's a solid start compared to my 22 miles thus far. I was thinking that you would fall into the 15K category at least.

thats way ahead of my zero miles :(

[marko138]

thats way ahead of my zero miles :(
Same here....and thats where it'll stay till at least the beginning of March.

[tommymac]

Same here....and thats where it'll stay till at least the beginning of March.

ifit sneaks back up into the high 30's o rlow 40's and the roads are in decent shape I will sneak out for a bit. My goal is to tr yto ride at least one day of each month. Failed last year from dec-march since winter was prety cold.

I missed december again and am an ofer in january so far.

[marko138]

ifit sneaks back up into the high 30's o rlow 40's and the roads are in decent shape I will sneak out for a bit. My goal is to tr yto ride at least one day of each month. Failed last year from dec-march since winter was prety cold.

I missed december again and am an ofer in january so far.
I dont worry about stuff like that. It was 30* the day I put the Buell away...that was plenty cold for me. I'll just wait till weather's decent come spring. Wish I had a garage so I could do some work on that sucker.

[tommymac]

I dont worry about stuff like that. It was 30* the day I put the Buell away...that was plenty cold for me. I'll just wait till weather's decent come spring. Wish I had a garage so I could do some work on that sucker.

At our old appt the bikes were either in a carport or at my dads garage so I didnt do much work. Now I am luvin it with the attatched garage, its a lil chilly in there now but at least I can do work if need be. The buell is sleeping with a tender on it but my gsxr and aprilai are all taken apart for various projects.

[marko138]

At our old appt the bikes were either in a carport or at my dads garage so I didnt do much work. Now I am luvin it with the attatched garage, its a lil chilly in there now but at least I can do work if need be. The buell is sleeping with a tender on it but my gsxr and aprilai are all taken apart for various projects.
Buell is washed, cleaned, fresh oil and under a cover awaiting the warm weather. Battery is in the basement on the Tender.

[tommymac]

Buell is washed, cleaned, fresh oil and under a cover awaiting the warm weather. Battery is in the basement on the Tender.

Nice, you add any fuel stabilizer, been meaning to get some stabil or seafoam.

[marko138]

Nice, you add any fuel stabilizer, been meaning to get some stabil or seafoam.
Yeah, put a few ounces of Seafoam in it, filled the tank, and ran it around the block to get it circulated. I put Sta-Bil in the Buell last year and it didn't respond the way I would have liked when I got it out. So I stopped using it and haven't had issues since.

[Trip]

That's a solid start compared to my 22 miles thus far. I was thinking that you would fall into the 15K category at least.

Eh, I don't have any major moto trips planned this year and the main rally is in my backyard, so I don't even travel to that this year like last year. I may take a few shorter distance trips, but I don't plan on putting on a bunch of miles on trips. Most of my vacation days this year are going to nonmoto trips. Going to NY for Thanksgiving and Mardi Gras in New Orleans, probably both by air.

Come to PA, dick monger.

That's a shitty trip, almost did that once, you come to the gap

[marko138]

Eh, I don't have any major moto trips planned this year and the main rally is in my backyard, so I don't even travel to that this year like last year. I may take a few shorter distance trips, but I don't plan on putting on a bunch of miles on trips. Most of my vacation days this year are going to nonmoto trips. Going to NY for Thanksgiving and Mardi Gras in New Orleans, probably both by air.



That's a shitty trip, almost did that once, you come to the gap
Some day.

[tommymac]

Good to know, I used stabil in the past on my track bike and TL and had no issue, but will go with the seafoam for the buell just ot be on the safe side.

[marko138]

Good to know, I used stabil in the past on my track bike and TL and had no issue, but will go with the seafoam for the buell just ot be on the safe side.
Not saying that was the problem...but I've used Seafoam several times with zero issue.

[tommymac]

Eh, I don't have any major moto trips planned this year and the main rally is in my backyard, so I don't even travel to that this year like last year. I may take a few shorter distance trips, but I don't plan on putting on a bunch of miles on trips. Most of my vacation days this year are going to nonmoto trips. Going to NY for Thanksgiving and Mardi Gras in New Orleans, probably both by air.



That's a shitty trip, almost did that once, you come to the gap

Aww shit tripps comming up my way, better close down the state :lol:

Tom

[Trip]

Aww shit tripps comming up my way, better close down the state :lol:

Tom

LOL, I am bringing the rents too (well they are bringing me.) Not only are you getting me, but the people responsible for me. :nee:

[tommymac]

LOL, I am bringing the rents too (well they are bringing me.) Not only are you getting me, but the people responsible for me. :nee:

Hmm so I can take out all involved parties in one shot :lol:

you guys doing the tourist thing o rhave a speciffic place to go?

Tom

[Trip]

Hmm so I can take out all involved parties in one shot :lol:

you guys doing the tourist thing o rhave a speciffic place to go?

Tom

touristy thing. My parents took the grandkids to disney world this year and my wife didn't want to be part of that, so she talked them into taking us to the Macy's parade in NY instead of going to Disney World. My plan is to eat my way through NY. So you are going to have to get me some must eat places. I have to hit the hot dog places on pure prinicipal. Coney/Gray's Papaya and such, plus the street vendors.

[tommymac]

touristy thing. My parents took the grandkids to disney world this year and my wife didn't want to be part of that, so she talked them into taking us to the Macy's parade in NY instead of going to Disney World. My plan is to eat my way through NY. So you are going to have to get me some must eat places. I have to hit the hot dog places on pure prinicipal. Coney/Gray's Papaya and such, plus the street vendors.

grays papya FTW cant beat their old recession specials.and you cant go wrong withthe ole dirty water dog vendors on the street corners, nitrates never tasted so good :lol:

[marko138]

grays papya FTW cant beat their old recession specials.and you cant go wrong withthe ole dirty water dog vendors on the street corners, nitrates never tasted so good :lol:
I got a dog from a street vender on New Years night....like 1am...on the street corner here in Harrisburg. Damn if that sucker wasn't delicious.

[tommymac]

I got a dog from a street vender on New Years night....like 1am...on the street corner here in Harrisburg. Damn if that sucker wasn't delicious.

but the NYC dirty water dogs are a whole other level, gotta trust me on that one:rockwoot:

[marko138]

but the NYC dirty water dogs are a whole other level, gotta trust me on that one:rockwoot:
I do, and I know. But still....at 1am after a few drinks and in the freezing F'n cold...there was no better food than that dog.

[tommymac]

I do, and I know. But still....at 1am after a few drinks and in the freezing F'n cold...there was no better food than that dog.

agreed.

[shmike]

touristy thing. My parents took the grandkids to disney world this year and my wife didn't want to be part of that, so she talked them into taking us to the Macy's parade in NY instead of going to Disney World. My plan is to eat my way through NY. So you are going to have to get me some must eat places. I have to hit the hot dog places on pure prinicipal. Coney/Gray's Papaya and such, plus the street vendors.

I got some great suggestion from Method a few years back and did just that.

In 4 days I pretty much ate my way across Manhattan.

[Trip]

I got some great suggestion from Method a few years back and did just that.

In 4 days I pretty much ate my way across Manhattan.

That's my plan, they asked me where I wanted to go and I just started naming places to eat. Besides FAO Schwartz, it's the only thing I really want to do.

Give me your rec's that you can remember.

[shmike]

That's my plan, they asked me where I wanted to go and I just started naming places to eat. Besides FAO Schwartz, it's the only thing I really want to do.

Give me your rec's that you can remember.

Avatard recommended:

It is NOT upscale. It's not Gray's Papaya either. Somewhere in the middle, but it should NOT be missed, if you are visiting the city. It simply IS the best hamburger on the planet.

http://www.jacksonholeburgers.com/

I used to eat at the 64th street location. Fantastic. I've recently had a very good experience at the 33rd st. location as well.

Method recommended:

Oh hell yes - Now we're getting into my specialty.

What are you in the mood for Shmike? Are you looking for international food? Something eclectic? Tapas?

I'll toss out a few suggestions with different themes:

Fun, interactive dining with awesome food:
Gyu Kaku - Japanese BBQ. It's down in the village area, and has top notch food and drinks with a cool decor.
Rosa Mexicana - Upscale Mexican food. Try their tableside guacamole. Trust me.
Dos Caminos - Same gig, but a little cheaper.

Romantic:
Euzkadi - Spanish Tapas. This is in the East Village. Awesome food, small intimate restaurant, and perfect for feeding your girl.
Casa La Femme - It's great spot with mediterranean food, belly dancers and individual booths that can be closed off

Great Steak:
Uncle Jaks - Hands down one of the best steak places in NYC. They'll swap out your beer glass for a fresh frozen one every couple of minutes.

Sushi:
Hit the uptown Sushi of Gari. It's around 72nd and 4th ave. Sit at the bar if you can and ask for the chefs sampler. Gari will feed you all kinds of really good weird shit till you're full.

Loungy:
Downstairs Marseille. It's a cool spot, very chill and with pretty good food. (44th and 8th)

Actually... Shmike, shoot me a PM with what you want and I'll hit you back. There's just too many to give out a good recommendation without knowing what you're in the mood for.

+ I can hook you up with the good nightlife spots as well, depending on what you're in the mood for.

-Method

Where I hit and my impressions:

Thanks to everyone who chimed in and gave us some tips. I'm back in sunny Florida about 12lbs heavier.

I got in on Thursday and made it a point to have lunch at Jackson Hole.

I had meetings all day Friday and had to skip the after meeting dinner at Del Frisco's because of the GF's incoming flight.

She arrived and we had dinner at Il Corallo Trattoria.

Saturday we had brunch at Sarabeth's (my GF grew up with the chef, we eat there every time we go).

Saturday eve went to Euzkadi, the followed by Wine Bar on the corner and then onto Zinc Bar.

Got to Venieros on Sunday before heading back to the airport.

I didn't get to Gray's Papaya this time but definitely will stop by there next trip.

Thanks again to all the recommendations, all were really good.

Method,
Euzkadi, followed by Zinc bar. :dthumb:

[marko138]

I've heard a lot of good stuff about Del Frisco's.

[Gas Man]

you comming to the rally this year or just going on your own? I may try to lengthen my route a bit and get an IBA patch just because.

I'm going to the tail end of the rally... last weekend.

Gap, April 16-18.


http://www.buelletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12224&highlight=deal%27s+ride


Not sure I'll go at this point, but I'd like to.

If I was off I'd go with ya.


Yeah, put a few ounces of Seafoam in it, filled the tank, and ran it around the block to get it circulated. I put Sta-Bil in the Buell last year and it didn't respond the way I would have liked when I got it out. So I stopped using it and haven't had issues since.

That is common with sta bil.

Not saying that was the problem...but I've used Seafoam several times with zero issue.

Cause seafoam rocks!

[marko138]

I'm going to the tail end of the rally... last weekend.



If I was off I'd go with ya.






Make it happen, Cap'n.

[tommymac]

Make it happen, Cap'n.

I will write him a doctors note so now he has no excuse :lol:

[marko138]

I will write him a doctors note so now he has no excuse :lol:
Alright, so we've got it all covered. If he doesn't, we go to Michigan and whoop his ass.

[tommymac]

Alright, so we've got it all covered. If he doesn't, we go to Michigan and whoop his ass.

I will bring the beers :lol: :rockwoot:

Tom

[marko138]

I will bring the beers :lol: :rockwoot:

Tom
We'll drink on the way.

[HokieDNA01]

my goal is always 10,000. I'm hoping to hit it this year. Last year was close

[tommymac]

We'll drink on the way.

Its a long trip I will bring a lot of beer, and a bag of dorritos in case we get hungry:rockwoot:

Tom

[marko138]

Its a lonip I will bring a lot of beer, and a bag of dorritos in case we get hungry:rockwoot:

Tom
Good plan. Man, this is gonna be the best ass kicking trip EVAR.

[tommymac]

Good plan. Man, this is gonna be the best ass kicking trip EVAR.

Now we just need theme music and we will be set.

lil fugger willnever know what hit him, or he will trip over us when were passed out on his front lawn :lol:

[HokieDNA01]

are you talking about the Southern TWF rally. Is there a good thread about that? I can't wait!

[tommymac]

are you talking about the Southern TWF rally. Is there a good thread about that? I can't wait!

Nah were gonna get hammered and drive out to michigan and kidnap gasman :lol:

We do need a thread/plan for the rally though. I am up for checking out that new resort down in GA

[Trip]

I know where we can rent a wood chipper and a good lake that no one goes to, so you can bring him to tennessee once you got him. We can make a rally out of it.

[tommymac]

I know where we can rent a wood chipper and a good lake that no one goes to, so you can bring him to tennessee once you got him. We can make a rally out of it.

Thats a lot of drivin trip you will need to have more beer for us when we get there:rockwoot:

[marko138]

Now we just need theme music and we will be set.

lil fugger willnever know what hit him, or he will trip over us when were passed out on his front lawn :lol:

We can jam on some old Maiden on the way there.

Thats a lot of drivin trip you will need to have more beer for us when we get there:rockwoot:

Yeah, we'll be good and ripped by then too.

[Gas Man]

I will have a case stashed in the fridge. Already cold. You can grab it on your way out to head south.

Oh wait...

Um...


Disregard...


You are getting sleepy...


You will remember nothing....


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[Mr Lefty]

I put 4200 in two months on the DRZ... 10k on the RR in 8... so.... I'll say about 15k again...

[Dnyce]

as long as the fun meter is maxxxed out, i dont care how many miles