Today's ride...{PICS}

[marko138]

Here are a few pics from today's ride. I met itgirl25 for the first time, and saw my good buddy OTB for the first time this year. He rode the Buell he tracked down for me. And I rode his Bimota again (god what a sweet mean bike.)

7 bikes in all. We meet in Maryland and ended in Southern PA for some lunch. Door to door I did about 150 miles....didn't look at the odo before I left for work.

Group shot:

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Left to Right: OTB's Bimota DB4, Yamaha R1, Kawi Z1000

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Left to Right: Honda SuperHawk, itgirls 636, my Buell, Triumph Speed Triple

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[Mr Lefty]

wow... that chick is a little underdressed, what with hell being frozen over now... :lol:

did ya give these guys cards or at least tell them about this place?

[marko138]

wow... that chick is a little underdressed, what with hell being frozen over now... :lol:

did ya give these guys cards or at least tell them about this place?
That was Lance's girl...she brought the burgers and dogs in the cage.


It was another forum ride.

[Mr Lefty]

fuck'm... ours is better! :lol:

[OneSickPsycho]

WTF... Marko actually hung out with... other people?

[marko138]

WTF... Marko actually hung out with... other people?
Damn right. And the Vtwins roll 3 deep, kid.

[DLIT]

Who's the guy fisting his own asshole?

[marko138]

Who's the guy fisting his own asshole?
Funny. Didn't even notice that.

[DLIT]

Please tell me that's not OTB. The repect level would have to be taken down a notch, unfortunately.

[marko138]

It's not. He's sitting at the picnic table in the blue shirt.

[itgirl]

WTF... Marko actually hung out with... other people?

he sure did. and he's got some skillz too. i was completely humbled after today's ride. they were totally outta my league. i've got my work cut out for me.

oh yeah...OTB totally rocks too!! nicest guy you could ever hope to meet. a fountain of knowledge and skill there.

[marko138]

he sure did. and he's got some skillz too. i was completely humbled after today's ride. they were totally outta my league. i've got my work cut out for me.

oh yeah...OTB totally rocks too!! nicest guy you could ever hope to meet. a fountain of knowledge and skill there.
You did great. And I have very limited skills...you are too kind.


OTB knows his shit...he's a guy who I listen to his advice very carefully.

[NEW469]

nice pix & nice bikes. Is that a late 90's R1? if so, man those things are still damm sexy.

[t-homo]

nice pix & nice bikes. Is that a late 90's R1? if so, man those things are still damm sexy.

99 or 2000.

Great looking pics Marko.

[NONE_too_SOFT]

It's not. He's sitting at the picnic table in the blue shirt.

OTB kinda reminds me of wilson from home improvement. deep wisdom and comical nature, yet never shows his face.

[marko138]

nice pix & nice bikes. Is that a late 90's R1? if so, man those things are still damm sexy.

I think he said he's had it for 10 years...so 98 probly.

OTB kinda reminds me of wilson from full house. deep wisdom and comical nature, yet never shows his face.

I can see that comparo.

[Mrs. Colleen]

:dthumb: :cheers:

OTB kinda reminds me of wilson from full house. deep wisdom and comical nature, yet never shows his face.

You mean Home Improvement? :lol:

[DLIT]

:dthumb: :cheers:



You mean Home Improvement? :lol:

That's what I was gonna say.

[NONE_too_SOFT]

:dthumb: :cheers:



You mean Home Improvement? :lol:

That's what I was gonna say.

ya, noted, and edited.

[OTB]

OTB kinda reminds me of wilson from full house. deep wisdom and comical nature, yet never shows his face.

No wisdom, just old.
Not very comical, either.
Not much to look at, so why bother......

[NONE_too_SOFT]

No wisdom, just old.
Not very comical, either.
Not much to look at, so why bother......

and modest to boot!

look out ladies!

[OTB]

....i've got my work cut out for me.




If by work you mean "I have to spend more time riding all the twisty, clean beautiful roads available to me right out my back door": then ya, my heart bleeds for all the "work" you've got cut out for you.:drool:

Kim, I meant what I said. You have good skills, but more importantly, you have good judgement.

You rode your own ride, and didn't let the presence of a bunch of hot shots intimidate you into riding yourself into the woods, although I know your little voice in the back of your head was whispering to you to "go faster...try to keep up, you can do it!" That little voice has put more riders on the ground and into the tooli bushes than all the blind, stupid cagers put together.

Riding is 99% in the head. The requisite motor skills come in about the first 1000 miles or so. The flowing, effortless and easy, safe speed comes as a result of remembering to do the basics...relax your arms, breath, pick a line, keep your head up, level with the horizon and looking through the turn. Brake before the turn entrance and remember to accelerate gently as you pass the apex of the turn. Seat time and practice are the key.

Breath, keep your upper body relaxed, elbows slightly bent and smile. This is supposed to be FUN, remember?

The group you rode with today share a couple things in common:

A. They are all good, safe riders.
B. There isn't much more they enjoy more than riding...
C....except helping another rider enjoy it more.

You did a great job, you were a lot of fun, and you were an asset to the ride.
Thanks for being there.

...and Marko, it was nice to see your sorry ass, too.


PS....For those of you sods that bash Buells but have never ridden a modern one; you don't know what your missing. I got a chance to log some miles on Marko's and I've decided I WANT ONE. What a GREAT bike!!!!!!

[marko138]

If by work you mean "I have to spend more time riding all the twisty, clean beautiful roads available to me right out my back door": then ya, my heart bleeds for all the "work" you've got cut out for you.:drool:

Kim, I meant what I said. You have good skills, but more importantly, you have good judgement.

You rode your own ride, and didn't let the presence of a bunch of hot shots intimidate you into riding yourself into the woods, although I know your little voice in the back of your head was whispering to you to "go faster...try to keep up, you can do it!" That little voice has put more riders on the ground and into the tooli bushes than all the blind, stupid cagers put together.

Riding is 99% in the head. The requisite motor skills come in about the first 1000 miles or so. The flowing, effortless and easy, safe speed comes as a result of remembering to do the basics...relax your arms, breath, pick a line, keep your head up, level with the horizon and looking through the turn. Brake before the turn entrance and remember to accelerate gently as you pass the apex of the turn. Seat time and practice are the key.

Breath, keep your upper body relaxed, elbows slightly bent and smile. This is supposed to be FUN, remember?

Very true.

The group you rode with today share a couple things in common:

A. They are all good, safe riders.
B. There isn't much more they enjoy more than riding...
C....except helping another rider enjoy it more.

You did a great job, you were a lot of fun, and you were an asset to the ride.
Thanks for being there.

That was a good group. Great guys to ride with. Very safe, yet a fun pace.

...and Marko, it was nice to see your sorry ass, too.

Spoken like a true champion.


PS....For those of you sods that bash Buells but have never ridden a modern one; you don't know what your missing. I got a chance to log some miles on Marko's and I've decided I WANT ONE. What a GREAT bike!!!!!!

I wasn't kidding when I said I love that bike. It is BEYOND fun to ride. :rockwoot:

[itgirl]

If by work you mean "I have to spend more time riding all the twisty, clean beautiful roads available to me right out my back door": then ya, my heart bleeds for all the "work" you've got cut out for you.:drool:

Kim, I meant what I said. You have good skills, but more importantly, you have good judgement.

You rode your own ride, and didn't let the presence of a bunch of hot shots intimidate you into riding yourself into the woods, although I know your little voice in the back of your head was whispering to you to "go faster...try to keep up, you can do it!" That little voice has put more riders on the ground and into the tooli bushes than all the blind, stupid cagers put together.

Riding is 99% in the head. The requisite motor skills come in about the first 1000 miles or so. The flowing, effortless and easy, safe speed comes as a result of remembering to do the basics...relax your arms, breath, pick a line, keep your head up, level with the horizon and looking through the turn. Brake before the turn entrance and remember to accelerate gently as you pass the apex of the turn. Seat time and practice are the key.

Breath, keep your upper body relaxed, elbows slightly bent and smile. This is supposed to be FUN, remember?

The group you rode with today share a couple things in common:

A. They are all good, safe riders.
B. There isn't much more they enjoy more than riding...
C....except helping another rider enjoy it more.

You did a great job, you were a lot of fun, and you were an asset to the ride.
Thanks for being there.

...and Marko, it was nice to see your sorry ass, too.


PS....For those of you sods that bash Buells but have never ridden a modern one; you don't know what your missing. I got a chance to log some miles on Marko's and I've decided I WANT ONE. What a GREAT bike!!!!!!

:) thanks for all the great tips you gave me today, OTB. i'll keep them in the back of my brain whenever i ride. it was fun getting out with everyone today. i am so glad i came! hopefully i can do it again sometime.

[ceo012384]

Whoa whoa whoa.... marko:

1. Rode his bike.
2. Hung out with other people.

I think there are pigs flying through the frozen plains of hell right now.

[Cutty72]

sweet!

I think that Buell made a whole new Marko!!

oh, and OTB, you should jump on an 1125 sometime. :wink:

[marko138]

sweet!

I think that Buell made a whole new Marko!!

oh, and OTB, you should jump on an 1125 sometime. :wink:
I love the 1125...but it IS NOT as good of a bike as the XB's. I know you will dissagree. But the 1125 needs A LOT of work.

Whoa whoa whoa.... marko:

1. Rode his bike.
2. Hung out with other people.

I think there are pigs flying through the frozen plains of hell right now.
I've always hung out with a few like minded individuals.

[Vettezilla (Impala Balko)]

more pics of said underdressed girl.... thankyou

[marko138]

more pics of said underdressed girl.... thankyou
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Official door to door mileage: 164

[z06boy]

Looked like a nice get together. Cool when a group can get together...hang out...have fun and enjoy a nice ride with no issues.

[marko138]

Looked like a nice get together. Cool when a group can get together...hang out...have fun and enjoy a nice ride with no issues.
Definately man. No issues on this ride....other than both of my rear turn signals vibrated the hell off.


I gotta take apart the tail section today and bolt them back up.


Damn Harley engine will shake every single bolt loose if you let it.

[z06boy]

Definately man. No issues on this ride....other than both of my rear turn signals vibrated the hell off.


I gotta take apart the tail section today and bolt them back up.


Damn Harley engine will shake every single bolt loose if you let it.

:lol: I know what you mean...several friends with Harley's and when I owned my BigDog my tail light kept breaking bulbs due to vibration (side mounted with tag). That was back in 2000-2001 and LED lights weren't as popular as they are now. I just kept an extra bulb in the pocket most of the time. :dthumb:

Already mentioned in the other thread...nice bike man.

[marko138]

Thanks man.

[Cutty72]

I love the 1125...but it IS NOT as good of a bike as the XB's. I know you will dissagree. But the 1125 needs A LOT of work.




Actually, I do agree. The X bikes are far more refined and well built (save for the 08's having tuning probs) right now.

After the 1125's have been around for a few years, they too will be refined and reliable, and a far better track weapon than the XB's.

[Gas Man]

Great pics... good to see some TWF'ers get together.

And yes these v-twins in general will vibrate off anything and everything... you should see how bad a BIG v-twin is when its solid mounted to the frame!!!!

I haven't rode a buell in 4 years or somin... maybe 3... have they increased the rpm band? I always thought it never hit a solid wall of power band and it always seemed like it wanted to rev higher but always got smacked down on rev limiter.

[marko138]

Great pics... good to see some TWF'ers get together.

And yes these v-twins in general will vibrate off anything and everything... you should see how bad a BIG v-twin is when its solid mounted to the frame!!!!

I haven't rode a buell in 4 years or somin... maybe 3... have they increased the rpm band? I always thought it never hit a solid wall of power band and it always seemed like it wanted to rev higher but always got smacked down on rev limiter.
I think the 07's bumped 200rpm. How much can you do with this engine? Not much more. The XBRR's rev to 10,000 something...and are extremely unreliable.

I, however, find the opposite. I dont come close to redline. Don't need to. It's making 60 some odd foot lbs of torque right off idle. No need to rev the piss out of it.

[Gas Man]

Yeah... I need to re-ride one... I got off my 9R and got on the buell... was use to high revvin inline 4...

[marko138]

Yeah... I need to re-ride one... I got off my 9R and got on the buell... was use to high revvin inline 4...
The biggest thing for me was getting used to not shifting all the time. 3rd gear will work for just about every road.

[pickle.of.doom]

Nice lookin' graphics on that VTR. Go V-Twins. Looks like a fun ride.

[marko138]

Nice lookin' graphics on that VTR. Go V-Twins. Looks like a fun ride.
That was a very clean SuperHawk. Great looking machine...and great sounding. Had Yoshi slip on's.