Since there's such a decently large contingent of DFW Horneteers (?), I thought I'd start a thread for us to BS, and maybe arrange rides or meets.

...for example:

Tonight my friends and I got together, did some routine maintenance, rode 1378 up and back, and stopped for a burger. Pretty good for a Tuesday evening. :)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.156523,-96.631622&daddr=N+Ballard+Ave%2FFM-2514&hl=en&geocode=%3BFfzN9wEdCu8--g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=12&sll=33.129501,-96.564674&sspn=0.206433,0.30899&ie=UTF8&ll=33.069966,-96.554718&spn=0.206573,0.30899&z=12

anyone else ride today? Tommorow? I think we may head to Twin Peaks in Plano for lunch.

I ride every day I possibly can. As long as going to work counts. :P

I'm in College Station for the better part of the year and San Antonio for the summer/winter breaks, but let me know if a ride gets organized. I'd be down for it....

We're hanging out at Red Neck Heaven tonite. The grubs ok, but the view is awesome!

I ride every day I possibly can. As long as going to work counts. :P

Same here, pretty much.

I am thinking about riding down to Austin in a few weeks to help my folks move into their new house. I'll probably avoid the interstate, but there's no getting around the fact that it's a long ride. We'll see if my eagerness to ride (and the weather) holds out.

My friends and I went to Cutie Pie's Roadhouse in Grapevine on Sunday. Apparently they host a stunt bike event there every Sunday from 3-6pm. Now, stunting isnt exactly my thang (mad respect, tho), but it was fun to watch, and see all the crazy custom gixxers and whatnot. Oh, and the "cuties" weren't hard to look at either, heh.

http://www.cutiepiesroadhouse.com/index.html

great BBQ too...

PS. I saw a yellow '04 in the swarm of bikes in the parking lot, though, never got to see the rider.

http://www.cutiepiesroadhouse.com/index.html


This is what happens when Hooters becomes too "mainstream" and is no longer "redneck" enough. :wink:

This is what happens when Hooters becomes too "mainstream" and is no longer "redneck" enough. :wink:

Hah! indeed, sir. My friends and I have been sampling these type of places lately, mainly for the waitreses and motorcycle parking. Its a "destination", other than McD's or Chipolte. So far we've been to: Hooters, Twin Peaks, Redneck Heaven, BBCutie, and Cutie Pies.

Great, you've just added to the list of places I need to check out now. :)

I will cross Twin Peaks off the list because the food just isn't worth the trouble of putting my gear on. Since I won't drink and ride, that place is useless.

This is what happens when Hooters becomes too "mainstream" and is no longer "redneck" enough. :wink:

It also sounds like a Monday night ride destination...

I saw the place and wondered if it were actual pie, like Pioneer Pies in OKC. Mmmm, strawberry pie.

I will cross Twin Peaks off the list because the food just isn't worth the trouble of putting my gear on. Since I won't drink and ride, that place is useless.
Agreed 100%.

Hah! indeed, sir. My friends and I have been sampling these type of places lately, mainly for the waitreses and motorcycle parking. Its a "destination", other than McD's or Chipolte. So far we've been to: Hooters, Twin Peaks, Redneck Heaven, BBCutie, and Cutie Pies.

Which of those is best. My favorite place in that genre is Bone Daddies. It's great that it also happens to be my wife's favorite BBQ place. I hate getting BBQ. :mrgreen:

It pains me to announce that the coming out party for the Ducati Streetfighter is the 23rd. Why pain, I have to be in OKC for a family obligation.

Maybe the bike looks better in person than it does on my screen.

It pains me to announce that the coming out party for the Ducati Streetfighter is the 23rd. Why pain, I have to be in OKC for a family obligation.
I don't think I'll attend. I really don't think it's a good idea. I absolutely love how the bike looks and can definitely find a way to make the money sort itself out. I just hope that, in the next month or two, more reports come out that say that it's just not all it's cracked up to be.

Please.

Post-Weekend Ride Report: Sunday me & my buds met up at the Sonic outside of Wylie and did some back country twisties, then headed to Cutie Pies to see the "stuntaz" and "cuties" do their thing. About 2 miles outside of Grapevine it started to rain on and off. No stunt riders at CP's so we headed to Sneaky Petes on Lake Lewisville and enjoyed watching the what-have-you for a couple hours until the rain cleared up and headed out. Overall pretty good.

Here's the route, for posterity.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=FM-2514%2FParker+Rd&daddr=FM-546+to:FM-546+to:S+McDonald+St%2FS+TX-5+to:E+NW+Hwy%2FTX-26+to:33.083595,-97.020221&hl=en&geocode=FSBU-AEdWoE--g%3BFSIf-QEdHEY_-g%3BFYkZ-gEdyEc--g%3BFSU5-gEdBrE9-g%3BFVzf9gEddC43-g%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=5&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4&sll=33.075936,-97.011552&sspn=0.02582,0.038624&ie=UTF8&ll=33.027663,-96.796417&spn=0.413344,0.617981&z=11

Sonic is the hits. We got a couple within 30 miles, but I never had it until I visited my brother in TN last year. Delicious. Had it three days in a row. Tater tots are good.

The schedule tomorrow is a repeat of last Sunday, minus the rain. We're meeting at Sonic (north of Wylie on FM 1378 ). at noon.

...last minute post, I know, but maybe you DFW Hornet guys wake up early with nothing to do. :idonno:

Went riding with the TXSBR group and just got back. 'Bout 150 miles including the commute. Tons of fun, but wow. I'm beat!

Last night, we went to check out the Bike Night at High 5 Cycles (635 & Greenville), and oh boy! There must have been 200+ bikes there. I've never seen such a large amount of sport bikes. Very cool to see such a huge variety ...though only one "Hornet" aside from mine, a 919 w/yosh pipes.

crappy iphone pic:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/pyxlwyz/Hi5BikeNite.jpg

Did a good ride last Sunday with my crew. We went to Cutie Pies in Grapevine to watch the stunters again. I guess they're out there from 7-10pm every Sunday now. Its good fun, and BBQ, with some babes.

Here's the crazy route I plotted out.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=st+paul+tx&daddr=FM-546+to:Airport+Rd+to:FM-1827%2FNew+Hope+Rd+W+to:FM-1827+to:FM-1377+to:FM-545+to:E+FM-455+to:W+FM-455+to:W+FM-455+to:TX-121+S&geocode=%3BFYCO-QEdzio_-g%3BFcY0-gEdkAc--g%3BFYjB-gEdYHs--g%3BFTpV-wEdRIw_-g%3BFSaR-wEdELpA-g%3BFVjc-wEdIOM--g%3BFYTN_AEdJmo--g%3BFUgO_QEdZJE9-g%3BFfiL_AEdOJc7-g%3BFaQh9wEdgHY3-g&hl=en&mra=mr&mrcr=0&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9&sll=33.149625,-96.930313&sspn=0.412771,0.617981&ie=UTF8&ll=33.182962,-96.709213&spn=0.412614,0.617981&t=p&z=11

It's getting motherfricking HOT out there! Damn! :shock:

My temp gauge hit over 240 on the way home from work today...

The bike was pretty warm, too. :mrgreen:

I'm thinking I might have to do the opposite of the northern folk, and put my bike away for the summer. I mean, since it hits 70F on xmas day now...

Yep, definitely a scorcher. It was almost intolerable riding in rush-hour traffic down here. Must've hit a buck-5 on the road today.

We rode George Bush to Redneck Heaven after work, and I swear, the air above the road surface must have been 150 degrees. No matter how fast we went, it was still uncomfortable. Like a hair dryer or something.

PS. after RNH, we hit Cutie Pies for the Bike Nite. I saw two different asphalt hornets, but only one of the riders (black boots & jacket). I would have stopped to say hello, but we were heading out.

I think most of the Hornets in the area that I don't know about are stunting bikes. Everyone I run into around here makes that same comment. "OH, THATS A GREAT STUNTING BIKE"

I really dig the blast furnace rides on the way home after work.

I have considered riding after dark, but the only twisty road close by has no lights and the surface is bad enough during the day.

I guess I could try to get all my riding for fun done before 9:30 AM.

Yup....this heat is crazy! The humidity has been nuts too. I don't mind cold weather at all. At least you can dress for that. The heat is a totally different matter. You can only take off so much clothing without attracting attention....and you'll still be freaking HOT!!!:shock:
I moved to Dallas from Vancouver almost 30 years ago and I still can't get used to the heat.:-(
I haven't ridden for well over a month now. I've actually been thinking about selling the bike.:?

Yup....this heat is crazy! The humidity has been nuts too. I don't mind cold weather at all. At least you can dress for that. The heat is a totally different matter. You can only take off so much clothing without attracting attention....and you'll still be freaking HOT!!!:shock:
I moved to Dallas from Vancouver almost 30 years ago and I still can't get used to the heat.:-(
I haven't ridden for well over a month now. I've actually been thinking about selling the bike.:?

But then you'd have a huge garage and no bike. Sure it isn't the "I need a new bike" bug?

I haven't ridden for well over a month now. I've actually been thinking about selling the bike.:?
Inexcusable!

But then you'd have a huge garage and no bike. Sure it isn't the "I need a new bike" bug?


LOL....there will always be the need for a new bike.:mrgreen: That new Fury is kinda nice...Hmmm....

Inexcusable!


I know, I know......:?

It's hard to find time to ride and take care of the little kiddos all while making sure the wifey is happy with my "honey do list". Plus I haven't been working much. My savings is slowly dwindling......This economy sucks!!!

LOL....there will always be the need for a new bike.:mrgreen: That new Fury is kinda nice...Hmmm....

Ugh. Ok. I haven't seen it in person, but then again I haven't really wanted to.

Yup....this heat is crazy! The humidity has been nuts too. I don't mind cold weather at all. At least you can dress for that. The heat is a totally different matter. You can only take off so much clothing without attracting attention....and you'll still be freaking HOT!!!:shock:
I moved to Dallas from Vancouver almost 30 years ago and I still can't get used to the heat.:-(
I haven't ridden for well over a month now. I've actually been thinking about selling the bike.:?

102F when I pulled in the garage today. Good grief. We are now at the point where there is a real possibility my helmet will not dry out before I need it again around dawn. :shock:

And Barry, IMHO I don't think the "arc of your bike progression" shanks so much that a Fury is the next point on the curve... Maybe something between naked/sporty and fake-custom-chopper. Your next step should be something unadorned and unruly.... A big Buell, maybe? :mrgreen:

But you should see that Fury in person. It's really nice. Maybe the heat is getting to me....:crazy

But you should see that Fury in person. It's really nice. Maybe the heat is getting to me....:crazy
I agree. Some things could use some touches, but it does look nice in person. Can't see myself on a chopper anytime soon, but it looks nice.

Too bad most reviews I've read on it have some serious hate for the engine.

I'm not a chopper kind of guy, but I can appreciate good engineering. I saw the Fury in person, and what stood out the most for me was the sort of cheapness of the frame. The bicycle tubes at the steering head especially... it just looked like something made in someone's garage. Which, I'm sure was how choppers came into existence, but times have changed when it comes to engineering.


BTW, I spotted two more 599's last night. I saw a black '06 with Buell style dual headlights/bar-end mirrors (and crash damage on the tank, ouch!) at Yucatan Beach Club on Beltline in Coppell, and a yellow '04 (stock) at Cutie Pies in Grapevine.

Holy Hell the ride from Cutie Pies to downtown Dallas was incredible.... There was well over 100 bikes in the swarm... maybe even 200! The sound was amazing.

I'm not a chopper kind of guy, but I can appreciate good engineering. I saw the Fury in person, and what stood out the most for me was the sort of cheapness of the frame. The bicycle tubes at the steering head especially... it just looked like something made in someone's garage. Which, I'm sure was how choppers came into existence, but times have changed when it comes to engineering.


BTW, I spotted two more 599's last night. I saw a black '06 with Buell style dual headlights/bar-end mirrors (and crash damage on the tank, ouch!) at Yucatan Beach Club on Beltline in Coppell, and a yellow '04 (stock) at Cutie Pies in Grapevine.

Holy Hell the ride from Cutie Pies to downtown Dallas was incredible.... There was well over 100 bikes in the swarm... maybe even 200! The sound was amazing.


Sounds like lots of fun. I haven't been out to a bike night in ages.

I agree. Some things could use some touches, but it does look nice in person. Can't see myself on a chopper anytime soon, but it looks nice.

Too bad most reviews I've read on it have some serious hate for the engine.

Another bike that appeals to me is the Yamaha Star Warrior. My friend that used to own a '05 CBR 600rr, traded his bike in and got one. It's quite a nice bike. Unfortunately, it was stolen out from his own garage. He had stepped out for a little while and left his garage door open about a foot. When he got back, the bike was gone. He had no theft insurance. Bummer!!!
Don't get me wrong. I still love sport bikes. Maybe I'm just getting old....at least I've been feeling old lately. :thinking

Don't get me wrong. I still love sport bikes. Maybe I'm just getting old....at least I've been feeling old lately. :thinking
Hey, nothing to prove here. I've already established that my body hates all full out sport bikes. Passionately. :P

BTW, I spotted two more 599's last night. I saw a black '06 with Buell style dual headlights/bar-end mirrors (and crash damage on the tank, ouch!) at Yucatan Beach Club on Beltline in Coppell...

Hey hey, that's my neighborhood, but it wasn't me. I ride though there around 5:00 most times I ride home from work.

I agree. Some things could use some touches, but it does look nice in person. Can't see myself on a chopper anytime soon, but it looks nice.

Too bad most reviews I've read on it have some serious hate for the engine.

Word. After seeing it, I remember being respectful of Honda's effort, but not blown away. There were a lot of components that looked like metal but were really plastic. I think it would be boring to own and ride. It's the beige Accord of choppers.

This thread kinda died off, but I thought I'd bump it up.

My two friends/co-workers and I have been consistently doing one good "ride" on Saturday or Sundays the past few months. We don't belong to a group, so we try to do our own thing.

Yesterday we did a pretty long ride in the miserable weather (overcast 50F-60F). I plotted out an interesting route through some pine forests and rolling hills (East for a change). Overall, I counted 319 miles on my trip counter. The first half of the day the roads were dry, but the air was thick with mist, and our visors were constantly fogging. Oh, and it was freakin' freezing! I have an Olympia textile jacket w/ liner installed, so my core was fine, but my hands (damp leather!) and knees (long johns & jeans) were very cold. We made pretty frequent stops for hot chocolate/coffee, and to re-charge.

On a couple stops we traded bikes to sample the experience (Me-Hornet, Gene - Buell 1125CR, Saint - Ducati 1098S). Here's my mini-Bike Review:

Buell 1125CR - I've ridden Gene's XB12S, and its a very comfortable bike with comparable power to the Hornet, but the torque is much sooner-awesome, and the seat is cushy. The 1125CR is pretty similar in the ergonomics dept., but Holy Crap the power is amazing. The rotax V-twin is much more lively than the XB12, and vibes less. On the power its intoxicating.... twisting the throttle squashes your backside, and makes the speedo go to three digits in oh.. 4 seconds! Handling was good too, I instantly felt comfortable in the twisties.

Ducati 1098S - I'm no supersport rider, so the ergonomics were the most pressing issue for me. The shape of the tank on Ducati's really poke me in my gut (not hard, considering ;)), and the weight on my wrists ain't fun either. All that really didn't matter yesterday, 'cause when it was my stint on the Duck, the mist was increasing, the roads were dampening, and I was sitting on a $20k/150HP fire breathing beast! I didn't have any time to consider things like comfort, tractability, throttle response, etc. etc. Lets just say, I was intimidated :) That thing is far beyond my skillset. I can say that it turned telepathically, and had instantaneous speed. The sound was cool too.

They're review of the Hornet: LOVE IT. Everyone loved the confident seat height, the comfort, the manageable (but respectable) power, and overall satisfying ride. Towards the end of the day, everyone was wanting to swap to my bike for the ride home ;)

Since I'm the Navigator of our group, after every ride, I try to make a trip report with google maps to sum up where we went. Here's yesterdays, "Nav Report"

Today my Ducati and Buell friends did a short stint and found an awesome stretch of road between Melissa and New Hope. It was smooth as butter asphault w/ lots of looooooooong sweepers with good elevation change. It was motorcycle crack, I say. We stopped in New Hope, and considered turning around and doing it again. mmmmm....

One of these days I really need to get you DFW troops to join us in the fun! Speak Up!

We started out pretty late (2pm), so it was fairly short, only a couple hours (with 3 rest stops). Here's the "nav-report"

Sounds like a good time was had by you guys. As I get older and my kids (and wife :mrgreen: )get more demanding, I realize I cannot ride as much as I'd like to. But one of these days we will meet and have a blast on the bikes. In the mean time, I'll just keep an eye on your posts and maybe show up one day.

Transient-- how have you been? I haven't heard from you for awhile.

Transient-- how have you been? I haven't heard from you for awhile.
I've been well, Mr. Freak. Finally got the missing screw in my fuel cap replaced, so my 599 is the bestest 599 in the whole world. At least in my misguided opinion. Biggest flat spots in the world, at least! :D

Please tell me you're out of the "break in" period on your CBR!

I've been well, Mr. Freak. Finally got the missing screw in my fuel cap replaced, so my 599 is the bestest 599 in the whole world. At least in my misguided opinion. Biggest flat spots in the world, at least! :D

Please tell me you're out of the "break in" period on your CBR!

LOL....not yet. I only have 115 miles on her. Adam also got one last week. He got an even better deal on a red one. He's only got 45 miles on it. It's been raining so much lately that we haven't done much riding.

Your opinion is not alone regarding the 599. I still think it is one of the best bikes ever built. All they need to perfect it is give it a fuel injection kit (2004 model) and upgrade the suspension. I wish they sold the new ones here. I would have happily purchased a 2009 model if they still sold them in the USA.

The last two days have been beautiful during the day. Evening riding is a different story. I forgot how cold it can get without that Aerostich suit. :rad

I need to pull out my Olympia over pants now. :) Either I'm getting fat or those things shrunk. I need to suck in a little more to button it up now. :mrgreen:

Don't be a stanger. I haven't seen you for a TNDR in a while.

Carlitos---How's the job hunting? Any luck? I'm still looking for a real job too. I'd be screwed without my savings and rent from my other house. Best of luck finding one. Hope to meet you soon.

Don't be a stanger. I haven't seen you for a TNDR in a while.
Just a matter of timing I guess - I hit the one the other week at Hooters in Plano. It's a lot easier now that I've kicked the girl out. :D

It's a lot easier now that I've kicked the girl out. :D


LOL...much easier said than done when you're married with children. :lol2:

Sounds like we need a ride soon to congratulate Carlitos on his new VFR.

Sounds like we need a ride soon to congratulate Carlitos on his new VFR.

Yes, I was just thinking about how I need to get my new-to-me, un-paid-for bike with temporary tags and slippery tires out in the mix... :mrgreen:

Yes, I was just thinking about how I need to get my new-to-me, un-paid-for bike with temporary tags and slippery tires out in the mix... :mrgreen:

Oh, don't whine about slippery tires.

What's the point of buying it if you aren't going to ride it?

Oh, don't whine about slippery tires.

What's the point of buying it if you aren't going to ride it?

I took "the long way" to Home Depot this morning. Was that what you had in mind?

I took "the long way" to Home Depot this morning. Was that what you had in mind?

Did you get the tires scrubbed?

There's some nice weather in the forecast tomorrow... you guys want to meet for lunch somewhere?

There's some nice weather in the forecast tomorrow... you guys want to meet for lunch somewhere?

I don't have the time. I figure a motorcycle lunch to be at least an hour and a half between, suit up, ride, suit off, lunch, suit up, ride, suit off.

There's some nice weather in the forecast tomorrow... you guys want to meet for lunch somewhere?

Not to pile on, but a) I can't make it tomorrow, and b) I'm not riding the bike to work just yet, anyway. I didn't want to be the d-bag who bought a brand-new bike after having a job for one week... :mrgreen:

For future reference (even if it's next year) I work downtown FW and get off at noon on Fridays. :thumbsup

Not to pile on, but a) I can't make it tomorrow, and b) I'm not riding the bike to work just yet, anyway. I didn't want to be the d-bag who bought a brand-new bike after having a job for one week... :mrgreen:

For future reference (even if it's next year) I work downtown FW and get off at noon on Fridays. :thumbsup

LOL! good point...

Maybe this weekend we can ride or something....

Congrats on a new VFR 800 Carlitos! :) It's a great bike. Let me look around my garage and see if I have anything from my bike to sell you. I'm sure I have a maintenance manual sitting around with a spare set of levers. Let me know if you are interested. :) Yes. I think we need to do a lunch some day with the group. I haven't met many of you. Transient is the only one I know from the group.

Did you get the tires scrubbed?

No. :|

I'm sure I have a maintenance manual sitting around with a spare set of levers. Let me know if you are interested.

Yes. :wink:

On Saturday the weather was perfect so, my two friends and I headed out East again and rode in the pine forests. FM 729 on the eastern side of Lake O the Pines is by far one of the smoothest, curviest, most picturesque roads in North Texas. I will definitely be going back there....

Lake O the Pines is by far one of the smoothest, curviest, most picturesque roads in North Texas. I will definitely be going back there....
Shoot, that rode has almost as many curves as Olive Oil, Popeye's gal... sorry, another yank talking smack. Remember the Alamo and William B. Travis. Yes, Oliver Stone is a commi.

Yeah we can do better than that in the Cincinnati tri-state area. :wink:

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5827/ky22b.jpg

the sad thing is, we had to ride nearly 200 miles to get there. North Texas sucks... that's why I'm motivated to report on what little I can find.

The annual motorcycle show is coming to town this coming weekend.
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/

My friends and I are going on a short ride (probably FM1378/FM545/FM2933/FM546) then headed there on Saturday. Anyone interested in joining us?

The annual motorcycle show is coming to town this coming weekend.
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/

My friends and I are going on a short ride (probably FM1378/FM545/FM2933/FM546) then headed there on Saturday. Anyone interested in joining us?

Saturday is a no go for me. I am considering Friday or Sunday. Sunday, C92 can make it. But that is the only day I'd have to go to Ft Worth and demo ride the Triumphs. Hmm, Kawasaki and Yamaha VS Triumph. Wish I had both Saturday and Sunday. It really just boils down to do I want to try the Z1000 and FZ1 versus a triple.

Oh, BTW, Triumph demo this weekend (http://www.eurosportcycle.com/)

I might go on Sunday, but I will probably have my 19mos old with me. Can't leave the wife with both while I have all the fun. :mrgreen:

I might go on Sunday, but I will probably have my 19mos old with me. Can't leave the wife with both while I have all the fun. :mrgreen:

I'm all over it Sunday. Let's roll.

Hey guys! :mrgreen:It was great to finally meet you Motorico and Carlitos. Good to see you again too Ben. What did you think of the show?
I thought it was OK.....it could have been better. I wasn't impressed with the small amount of product lines out there. With the huge aftermarket parts available for motorcycles, the few that showed up were only the tip of the iceberg. I also think many of the manufacturer reps were already burned out by this Sunday. Many didn't seem very enthusiastic about being there. Poor guys...three days at a show can burn you out fast.
Other than that, the bikes were too cool! :thumbsup

Hey guys! :mrgreen:It was great to finally meet you Motorico and Carlitos. Good to see you again too Ben. What did you think of the show?
I thought it was OK.....it could have been better. I wasn't impressed with the small amount of product lines out there. With the huge aftermarket parts available for motorcycles, the few that showed up were only the tip of the iceberg. I also think many of the manufacturer reps were already burned out by this Sunday. Many didn't seem very enthusiastic about being there. Poor guys...three days at a show can burn you out fast.
Other than that, the bikes were too cool! :thumbsup

I don't recall GIVI being at the last show and I am quite certain that SHAD wasn't there. I was happy to see both of them and TwistedThrottle there. I could do with a lot fewer leather vest peddlers. I did pick up a nice set of guantlets from one stand.

Anyone here an Amsoil rep? I am very slightly considering it to be able to get wholesale pricing but the difference wasn't as much as I thought it would be.

I don't recall GIVI being at the last show and I am quite certain that SHAD wasn't there. I was happy to see both of them and TwistedThrottle there. I could do with a lot fewer leather vest peddlers. I did pick up a nice set of guantlets from one stand.

Anyone here an Amsoil rep? I am very slightly considering it to be able to get wholesale pricing but the difference wasn't as much as I thought it would be.
I might be able to get ahold of one but I haven't talked to him in quite a long time (from FordF150.net - hooked me up a few times). But I don't know any personally.

I might be able to get ahold of one but I haven't talked to him in quite a long time (from FordF150.net - hooked me up a few times). But I don't know any personally.

I was wondering about locally. If a member is a rep, I'd buy from them. I don't know that I'd use enough oil to get my, admittedly not much, $20 worth that being a "preferred customer/dealer" costs.

Tranny, Ricky, Pyxl, Freak, et al:

Are we going to go look at the cockeyed BMW Saturday?

Weatherdude sez 49F. I can do that.

Well, whaddya know... they also sell Ducatis there. :mrgreen:

http://www.bmwmotorcyclesdallas.com/map_hours.asp

By the way, from the website I linked above:

http://cdn-8.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/bmwmotorcyclesdallas/96455010B190.jpg

Ducati Street Fighter S Termignoni Carbon Full Exhaust

[96455010B]

Retails for $3146.80

NOW $2918.02 A savings of $230!!

I don't know why, but for some reason I just found that funny. :lol2:

That bike can burn in hell forever. That exhaust = slightly less than one year of insurance. But it only leaves me with a few choices. :(

Yeeeeehawwwwww!

Howdy partners!

You guys going to go cow tippin tonight while listening to some Dolly Parton?

Don't mess with Texas now!

You forgot to throw a "y'all" in there.

Yeeeeehawwwwww!

Howdy partners!

You guys going to go cow tippin tonight while listening to some Dolly Parton?

Don't mess with Texas now!

You forgot to throw a "y'all" in there.

He's right, it should have been

"Y'all go cow tippin..."

He's right, it should have been

"Y'all go cow tippin..."

Double correction.....

It should be "Ya'll goin cow tippin...." :mrgreen:

LOL....and to think....I'm Chinese! :D

Double correction.....

It should be "Ya'll goin cow tippin...." :mrgreen:

LOL....and to think....I'm Chinese! :D

I thought he was using the past tense, hence go instead of goin

Oh, another thing, there are no apostrophes for missing "G"s here. They actually aren't part of the word.

By the way, from the website I linked above:

http://cdn-8.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/bmwmotorcyclesdallas/96455010B190.jpg

Ducati Street Fighter S Termignoni Carbon Full Exhaust

[96455010B]

Retails for $3146.80

NOW $2918.02 A savings of $230!!

I don't know why, but for some reason I just found that funny. :lol2:


Funny? How's this for funny.... my pal at work bought the full Termi's for his 1098S, and just "upgraded" to the titanium Akrapovic... I cannot believe anyone would pay $3k+ for an exhaust. I tried to talk him out of it, but you can't talk sense to someone in love I guess.

Hello guys

We rode bill quilten to Redneck Heaven after work, and I swear, the air above the road surface must have been 150 degrees. No matter how fast we went, it was still uncomfortable. Like a hair dryer or something.

What you do now.
Have a good time.

Hello guys

We rode bill quilten to Redneck Heaven after work, and I swear, the air above the road surface must have been 150 degrees. No matter how fast we went, it was still uncomfortable. Like a hair dryer or something.

What you do now.
Have a good time.
When's it been that warm lately? I need that weather.

Tomorrow? Great weather...

Tomorrow? Great weather...

Need new tires of a new bike. Don't see either being completed early tomorrow.

Need new tires of a new bike. Don't see either being completed early tomorrow.
New tires, no. New bike, could be done by about 1. :)

Of course both mean I still wouldn't get to hear that MIVV cone.

Need new tires of a new bike. Don't see either being completed early tomorrow.

Later tomorrow, then. Unless you fall into Cycle Gear tire-mounting purgatory like I did. In that case, later Sunday. :mrgreen:

Later tomorrow, then. Unless you fall into Cycle Gear tire-mounting purgatory like I did. In that case, later Sunday. :mrgreen:

The sun doesn't set till after 7 now, plenty of time...

GREETINGS!

Hey Hey Hey! its Spring Time! Time for winter projects to finally get tested, and old crud to get shaken loose... One of my friends has had his Ducati 1098S getting pimped out for the past three months, and the "build" is finally complete. My other friend has had his Buell 1125 fry its stator so he won't be joining us :-( The good thing is, the 599 keeps on Rockin'!

SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY!! (4/11)

My buddy "saint" (ducati) and I are going on the initial RIDE of the year, and it'd be awesome if we had some wingmen... I see that there may be a new (NEW!) bike or two from the DFW 599.com crew, so whaddya say?

I've laid out the proposed route... it starts from ~Mckinney (380 & 121) and takes a quick start up in Sherman. It turns off on the EXCELLENT FM 697 from Sherman to Whitewright, then heads on up to Bonham to try out FM 271 (our first view of this one), then runs back toward Blue Ridge, FM 545, and the dreamy sweepers on FM 2933.

GOOGLE MAPS FTW!
Its just a thumbnail of the route, things tend to evolve, so it could change...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Greenville+Dr&daddr=Co+Rd+325+to:Airport+Rd+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd +1827%2FNew+Hope+Rd+W+to:W+FM-545+to:FM-981+to:W+Sanger+St%2FN+US-69+to:FM-272%2FE+Sweeney+St+to:S+FM-816+to:Santa+Fe+St%2FTX-34+to:FM-68+to:S+FM-271+to:S+Farm+to+Market+Rd+898+to:Farm+to+Market+R d+697+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd+697+to:33.13827,-96.641064&geocode=FWKn-QEdSmA9-g%3BFTy8-QEdtm4--g%3BFcBl-gEdoQc--g%3BFX2i-gEdAl4--g%3BFZgb_AEdGbpA-g%3BFUU0_AEdngtB-g%3BFT4I_AEd1SJE-g%3BFQf9-wEdMkBE-g%3BFSAd_QEd98VE-g%3BFWJD_QEd9xdG-g%3BFTLm_QEd43JG-g%3BFdjS_wEdHt1E-g%3BFRCI_wEd_DBC-g%3BFfT3_wEdOD9A-g%3BFXTtAAIdkt8--g%3B&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=9&mrsp=15&sz=14&via=1,2,12,13,14&sll=33.141217,-96.626644&sspn=0.037875,0.061798&ie=UTF8&t=p&ll=33.257063,-96.352844&spn=0.840604,1.229095&z=10

Anyone else up for it?

call or txt me Two One Four - 551- Eight Three Seven Zero

That looks like a pretty decent route. I'll not be able to do it this weekend, but we do need to get the new bikes out once Transient gets his Z broken in.

Did Transient finally decide to get the Z? Cool! :)

OK, so I was talked into going on a short ride yesterday. My friend and I rode 455 to Weston and back. Beautiful day!!!

We did get stopped by a Collin County Sheriff Deputy doing 67 in a 55. Oops!!! I was following the leader. hehehe.... :wtf

Anyways, the officer caught us going East bound while he was going West. We pulled over immediately when he turned on his lights. He made a three point turn and noticed that we didn't try running. We just took off our gear and turned off the bikes. It's amazing how being courteous to an officer can get you nice Karma. The officer was kind enough to let us go with a verbal warning. Second time he catches us, it's a ticket. So.....I'm still ticket free for over 12 years now! :clap

What sucked about the whole thing was the officer didn't even try to stop the guy right behind us on his HUGE Harley. The guy was trying to keep up with us and because we weren't in any hurry, he was right on my tail. As the officer pulled my friend over, I pulled over too, but the guy behind me just slowed down and rode around everyone. Maybe I should get a Harley if they are immune to traffic stops. :crazy WTF?!

My "no better option" ride is 455. I usually do the a loop between Celina and 75, a few times even. I noticed my last ride there was a LEO off the road on one of the turns. I checked, made sure I was going 55. I kept it at 55 until the stop sign in Weston.

I think the LEO are out new because the riders are out. Tight budgets could mean an increase in the collection of violation induced revenue.

I just take those times to practice on my form and technique. Just like I do when I get caught behind the occassional slow driver.

...speaking of favorite routes :)

I like 455 too... though the road can get a bit "crunchy" lookin' sometimes

I also like the New Hope>Blue Ridge loop
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.207526,-96.573772&daddr=Farm+to+Market+Rd+545+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd+1 377+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd+1827%2FNew+Hope+Rd+W&hl=en&geocode=%3BFQoM_AEdAI8_-g%3BFeHN-wEdEMFA-g%3BFQG5-gEdOmk--g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=13&via=1,2&sll=33.226483,-96.549397&sspn=0.094199,0.103168&ie=UTF8&ll=33.235242,-96.511116&spn=0.18838,0.206337&z=12

and the Fairview>Lake Lavon loop
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Greenville+Dr&daddr=Co+Rd+546%2FFarm+to+Market+Rd+546+to:33.1562 36,-96.629562&hl=en&geocode=FfT2-QEdwIU9-g%3BFW6v-QEddAc_-g%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=1&sll=33.152787,-96.579437&sspn=0.188557,0.206337&ie=UTF8&z=12

and the awesome FM697
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Farm+to+Market+Rd+697%2FE+Ida+Rd&daddr=33.576871,-96.491547+to:US-69+N&hl=en&geocode=Fdb-AAIdkG4--g%3B%3BFRxb_wEdWgZB-g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1&sll=33.371825,-96.450348&sspn=0.752338,0.825348&ie=UTF8&ll=33.553126,-96.483822&spn=0.093846,0.103168&z=13


On Saturday my wife and I drove the car up to OK to the Talimena Parkway.... OMG, the best 9hrs I've ever spent in a car.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=34.786175,-94.949341&daddr=OK-1+E%2FOK-1+Scenic+E+to:US-259+S&hl=en&geocode=%3BFdQsEgIdi_VZ-g%3BFbyiDwIdRCBb-g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=11&via=1&sll=34.686863,-94.832611&sspn=0.370385,0.674286&ie=UTF8&ll=34.695897,-94.790726&spn=0.370344,0.412674&t=p&z=11

...speaking of favorite routes :)

I like 455 too... though the road can get a bit "crunchy" lookin' sometimes

I also like the New Hope>Blue Ridge loop
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.207526,-96.573772&daddr=Farm+to+Market+Rd+545+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd+1 377+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd+1827%2FNew+Hope+Rd+W&hl=en&geocode=%3BFQoM_AEdAI8_-g%3BFeHN-wEdEMFA-g%3BFQG5-gEdOmk--g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=13&via=1,2&sll=33.226483,-96.549397&sspn=0.094199,0.103168&ie=UTF8&ll=33.235242,-96.511116&spn=0.18838,0.206337&z=12

and the Fairview>Lake Lavon loop
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Greenville+Dr&daddr=Co+Rd+546%2FFarm+to+Market+Rd+546+to:33.1562 36,-96.629562&hl=en&geocode=FfT2-QEdwIU9-g%3BFW6v-QEddAc_-g%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=1&sll=33.152787,-96.579437&sspn=0.188557,0.206337&ie=UTF8&z=12

and the awesome FM697
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Farm+to+Market+Rd+697%2FE+Ida+Rd&daddr=33.576871,-96.491547+to:US-69+N&hl=en&geocode=Fdb-AAIdkG4--g%3B%3BFRxb_wEdWgZB-g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1&sll=33.371825,-96.450348&sspn=0.752338,0.825348&ie=UTF8&ll=33.553126,-96.483822&spn=0.093846,0.103168&z=13


On Saturday my wife and I drove the car up to OK to the Talimena Parkway.... OMG, the best 9hrs I've ever spent in a car.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=34.786175,-94.949341&daddr=OK-1+E%2FOK-1+Scenic+E+to:US-259+S&hl=en&geocode=%3BFdQsEgIdi_VZ-g%3BFbyiDwIdRCBb-g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=11&via=1&sll=34.686863,-94.832611&sspn=0.370385,0.674286&ie=UTF8&ll=34.695897,-94.790726&spn=0.370344,0.412674&t=p&z=11

There is one corner on 455, east of Weston, where I obey the speed limit. It is where they road crews store the building material so it often has gravel strewn about the road.

I think we went on that New Hope/Blue Ridge ride last year.

I want to try the Talimena Parkway. Eastern OK has some beautiful country and roads. The secondary roads are surprisingly smooth. I think it is the lack of traffic.

so... AMS is having a Multistrada "party" tonight from 5-7. I cant make it, but I think I'm going to swing by there tomorrow around lunchtime to check it out.

I really want to get a closer look at one.

Anyone up for this weekend? Is Zod battle ready yet?

Anyone up for this weekend? Is Zod battle ready yet?

Perhaps. Sunday would be better for me.

I think Zod is limited to 84 mph but otherwise okay...

Anyone going to the Cresson track day on Monday the 24th? I got a greenlight from the wife to go. It's my father's day gift. :) Will leave Dallas around 5am with a friend. I'm excited. It's my second track day to go to and the last time I went was two years ago on my 06 VRF800. It's gonna be different with the CBR. :) hehehe.....

Gotta pick the bike up from the first service, but other than that, good to go. Though my speed limit will stifle any joy. :P

I am obviously the slow guy in the group.

I am obviously the slow guy in the group.

I thnk Ben was talking about bike speed. :-P

I thnk Ben was talking about bike speed. :-P

That too

A buddy at work recently rediscovered the joys of FM455 and wants to do a ride up that way on Sunday. Somethin' worth considering.

455 works for me. I would like to try some of the roads that Pixyl rides out east and north.

Only NE route I've been on goes to Wolfe City. Lots of blind curves. Neat, but stressful if you're new to it. :P

Does anyone know any good routes west of Dallas?

So, when, where?

I can do a 9 - 1 or late afternoon ride. Where is a matter of what everyone is confy with. I don't have a gps or great knowledge of the northern area, just that 455 is pretty good. :P

I can do a 9 - 1 or late afternoon ride.

Concur. 8 - 12 would be even better. It's getting hot out there. :P


Where is a matter of what everyone is confy with.

I did The Dragon three weeks ago. I'm pretty much up for whatever NTX has got to offer.

I just did this route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Preston+Rd&daddr=Farm+to+Market+455+E+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd+28 62%2FHouston+St+to:TX-121+N+to:Farm+to+Market+Rd+697+to:33.604326,-96.536179+to:S+Dewey+Ave&hl=es&geocode=FQaI_AEdxFY7-g%3BFWrT_AEd5tI9-g%3BFSMl_QEdHVg_-g%3BFVTz_AEdWE9A-g%3BFZDl_wEdAENA-g%3B%3BFQr4AAIdjEU--g&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=5&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5&sll=33.49388,-96.524506&sspn=0.428894,0.519104&ie=UTF8&z=11) and returned the same way this evening. I have to say 697 was pretty good. It even fits in the "one tank" rule for Carlitos.

Ah, the boy has grown into a bad ass. Great.

I can do 8, doesn't bug me. Just need to determine a route as I simply don't know any that I'd be comfortable leading.

No, I am no badass, but I can rev past 6,000 rpm, and that counts for something. :P

The only thing I am comfortable leading is a trip down 121 into Fort Worth. You guys would need me to navigate all that crazy construction. :mrgreen:

Ricky, was that map set to Spanish, or has somebody been jacking with my gmail? I have no objections. Back to "when/where."

Oh yeah, the map was set to Spanish. I didn't even think about that.

If we want that route I can "lead" with the warning that the last time I went so slow I actually caused a member to abandon the board.

If we are going my route, I'd say the 7-11 off of Cotton Gin (or Mill)/Main St in Frisco. Basically Main St Frisco. The big problem there right now, Jimmy Buffet concert tonight.

If we have any others? Pixyl lead me out east on some roads.

I'm fine with a relaxed pace. Hey, if I'm not leading, I can shut up. :P

An alternative is 2-3 guys from TXSBR are going to 697. We'd have to get out to McKinney/Lucas by 9, but it's an option.

I'm fine with a relaxed pace. Hey, if I'm not leading, I can shut up. :P

An alternative is 2-3 guys from TXSBR are going to 697. We'd have to get out to McKinney/Lucas by 9, but it's an option.

Barry among those? Are these guys thrashers or cruisers, or just normal? :P

Barry isn't. One of the two guys rides VERY slow.

I finally set this thread to automatically notify me of updates so I actually see responses.

Going to bed. I'll check in tomorrow morning - I am riding one way or another. :P

Where in McKinney?

Ok, what's the plan?

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=lucas,+texas&ll=33.084104,-96.576884&spn=0.007308,0.008093&t=k&hl=en

T-intersection, Lucas gas station. The white tiny building in the middle of the intersection is the Gas Station.

Everyone comfy with that?

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=lucas,+texas&ll=33.084104,-96.576884&spn=0.007308,0.008093&t=k&hl=en

T-intersection, Lucas gas station. The white tiny building in the middle of the intersection is the Gas Station.

Everyone comfy with that?

Do they sell gas? I can't tell if it's operational.

T, the usual place? What time?

That works for me. I will have to stop and get gas as I head out.

They do sell gas and there are other stations on route. If you want to meet up at costco gas at 8 we can do that.

Ok, Lucas at 8:something.

Yep. That's what I'm doing. Gotta wash up and fill up first. Hope you guys come, as I expect it to be as laid back as any group ride gets.

They're leaving from Lucas at 9, takes me about 40 to ger there from Lewisville. See ya there!

That was fun. Thanks for getting us hooked in with those guys and the route this morning, T.

And good to finally see your bike, Ricky. It looks like fun. But the image of those turn signals flapping isn't going away any time soon... :P

Most of those roads were pretty good. All the turnoffs and such scare me a tad, but other than that, the wandering animals, and a few wonky places in the asphalt, it's a decent route. After the swarm, it's a weird but not entirely unpleasant feeling to have 1/4-1/2 mile warning before a tight turn. :mrgreen:

Glad you had a good time. The TXSBR group is generally excellent - I've only had one or two so-so rides, and that's largely a mistake of my own judgement/pride/incompetence than anything else.

The VFR certainly sounds good.

I enjoyed the ride. Good to see you both again.

I hope I didn't slow you down too much on the way home.

I just like to think of the way my bike shakes at idle as it being excited and wanting to go, kind of like a puppy on a leash.

Didn't slow me down at all! I split off on Preston since it's normally a good bit faster to my place and I had an appointment at 1:30. Got stuck in some traffic but still made it in time.

Thanks for leading the way back. If my ability to navigate TO the ride is any indication, I should never lead anything.

Yeeeeeeeee Hawwwwwwww! Howdy partners! Boy that buckethead sure can play the banjo! You guys going to ride to the Texas Hodown?

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I hear they got both kinds of music. Country and Western!

*this space reserved for an image of a blue ford focus with longhorns on the hood, and Gatling guns mounted in the grille*

(Sorry, my Photoshop is broke at the moment...)

Buddy at work asked if I rode yesterday. Told him yes and that, after close to five hours, I was freakin' hot. "I don't wear a jacket. The head's the only thing that needs protecting. Everything else is just road rash." Bright, bright fella, that one.

That said, I should not have worn jeans underneath the Aerostich. While it's not noticeably restrictive when I'm commuting, it gets real snug when throwing my body around the bike. Compounding that problem was placing my phone in a hip pocket. Live and learn.

820 miles on the clock by the time I got home. Movin' on up.

That said, I should not have worn jeans underneath the Aerostich. While it's not noticeably restrictive when I'm commuting, it gets real snug when throwing my body around the bike. Compounding that problem was placing my phone in a hip pocket. Live and learn.

Have you ridden in shorts under that suit before? (I assume you're not talking about going "commando")

The reason I ask is that every time I wear my pants over shorts, I am amazed by how much movement and chafing there really is between my skin and the overpants... and they have a liner. They just seem to move around more than jeans would, and then the armor causes pressure points that would be less severe through another layer of denim.

You really can't win, no matter how you wear them.

Have you ridden in shorts under that suit before? (I assume you're not talking about going "commando")
Haven't tried, but I expect you're right. The other solutions for me, depending on circumstances, will probably be armored jeans or my leathers.

LOL! Its funny how I keep missing you guys! I should have checked here before the weekend was over. Me and my friend wound up riding with the DFWSportbike crowd on Sat to Indian Bridge (FM697). I would have liked to hook up with you guys on Sunday... especially since the route started in my back yard, heh.

I believe my two buddies and I are going to Talihina on Saturday morning for an all day ride if anyone's interested. It's in the early planning stage but the route would be something like this:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=386+Parkvillage+Ave,+McKinney,+TX+75069&daddr=OK-1+E%2FOK-1+Scenic+E+to:AR-88+E%2FSkyline+Dr+to:34.693074,-94.424744+to:US-259+S+to:US-75+S&hl=en&geocode=Fbam-QEdSFk9-imb5wFOPRFMhjHcz8mMmvN5zw%3BFeR_EgId4JpY-g%3BFSUpEQIdCIBg-g%3B%3BFfIpDwId4B9b-g%3BFd6O-gEdrGc9-g&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4&sll=34.642812,-94.380798&sspn=0.260423,0.672913&ie=UTF8&ll=34.075412,-95.180054&spn=2.097427,5.383301&t=p&z=8

Interested, but out of town this weekend. Arg!

I am interested. I obtained approval.

Talihina trip is on! Meetup @ 8:30am on Saturday... kickstands up at 9am!

Google Maps says its a ~9.5hr round trip, but I assume we'll be stopping several times, so plan on riding all day (wheeee!).

We're going to meet at the McDonalds on 75 & McDermott in Allen (southbound service road below McDermott, near Maxim Honda/Harley of Allen)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=mcdonalds&sll=33.099919,-96.672392&sspn=0.016573,0.042057&ie=UTF8&split=1&rq=1&ev=p&radius=1.46&hq=mcdonalds&hnear=&ll=33.103226,-96.672864&spn=0.016573,0.042057&z=15&iwloc=A

I posted the route above, but in a nutshell, plan on super-slab until we get to Atoka, OK (~2hrs), then the fun starts.

FYI, we run a fairly sensible pace, no stunting or squid mayhem... I value my limbs as much as yours.

Whoo hoo.... tomorrow morning!

Whew! What a ride yesterday... It was very exciting & memorable. I was exhausted when I got home. That was the first ~500mi. ride I've ever been on -12 hours!

Thanks for joining up with us Motorico, I hope we can ride again sometime.

I made a Google Map with notes:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=386+Parkvillage+Ave,+McKinney,+Collin,+Texas +75069&msa=0&msid=112581865248887224558.000487d8c447e30e845c9&ll=34.653545,-94.664383&spn=0.408376,0.878906&t=p&z=11

I have to say, my favorite parts were waiting for Rico to get his hamburger at Pam's Diner :); The Talimena Parkway (duh); 259 South going down into the valley, then back up again; 144 through the hills & trees. Also, snakes on the road!?! ehhhh ehhh!

Heres a snapshot of some of the good bits:

Whew! What a ride yesterday... It was very exciting & memorable. I was exhausted when I got home. That was the first ~500mi. ride I've ever been on -12 hours!

Thanks for joining up with us Motorico, I hope we can ride again sometime.

I made a Google Map with notes:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=386+Parkvillage+Ave,+McKinney,+Collin,+Texas +75069&msa=0&msid=112581865248887224558.000487d8c447e30e845c9&ll=34.653545,-94.664383&spn=0.408376,0.878906&t=p&z=11

I have to say, my favorite parts were waiting for Rico to get his hamburger at Pam's Diner :); The Talimena Parkway (duh); 259 South going down into the valley, then back up again; 144 through the hills & trees. Also, snakes on the road!?! ehhhh ehhh!

Heres a snapshot of some of the good bits:

The wait on the food was a highlight. My least favorite part was around the fourth peg on the map on the scenic drive, that minivan incident sucked.

Followed the link, yeah Oh Sh*t about covers it.

Hey guys! Long time, no chat....

Lookie what I did? Spent my day at Cresson doing a track day on the 24th. I had fun. Most aggressive I've ever ridden the bike....and that really isn't aggressive at all. LOL..... I'm such a whimp on that thing. I'll eventually get brave and ride faster next time. :)

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I've never been to Cresson, it looks a lot flatter than Eagle's Canyon - which is important to me because I'm strictly a spectator, heh.

Pic #6 is worthy of wallpaper :) That exhaust is sweet.


speaking of pics.... here are a few from the Talihina trip on Saturday:

Yes, Cresson is much flatter than ECR. I'm totally fearful of crashing at ECR. That would really hurt. This was my first time to Cresson and I have to say it's definately my favourite. :)

Thanks! I got that on sale back in March for 20% off. They screwed up and didn't send it for a month, so they shipped it for free too. :)

speaking of pics.... here are a few from the Talihina trip on Saturday:

http://www.honda599.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1984&stc=1&d=1275505821

Haha, the guy in red looks like he has a "Point Break" fetish... :mrgreen:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_USySsJoOMYc/Sq-nzYrJqjI/AAAAAAAACi8/NiqqNVp6CkY/s400/point_break_movie_image_patrick_swayze.jpg

That's some route, sounds like you had fun!

grapevine to muenster to the red river.... awesome ride. Check out this collection of bikes...

There's an eclectic group if I've ever seen one!

grapevine to muenster to the red river.... awesome ride. Check out this collection of bikes...

All nice but I like the 599 the best...but I think I'm biased! :mrgreen:

Well, just got back last Friday from a three day ride up in Arkansas. We stayed in Clarksville and rode the motorcycles on Wednesday and Thursday. It was my first time to go on a "away" ride and WOW!!! what a great time we had. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get many pics of the scenery. I was just concentrating on all the curvy roads and hoping I didn't ride beyond my skills. It would have been a loooong way down if I misjudged the curve. :shock:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w308/barrysy/Arkansas%20June%202010/IMG_0648.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w308/barrysy/Arkansas%20June%202010/IMG_0649.jpg

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http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w308/barrysy/Arkansas%20June%202010/IMG_0651.jpg

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Here are some pics from their local photographer...

http://pushmountainpics.dotphoto.com/CPViewAlbum.asp?AID=6168685&Page=2&I=Y&IS=F#

I'm the one on the Silver 2008 Honda CBR 1000rr. :)

Feel free to ride to work with ME :mrgreen:

GB & Tollway to Southlake and back everyday (6days)

I'll be the only guy on 121 on a 599 with a GSX-R helmet (that I know of). Please forgive for this or buy me a new SHOEI.

Any DFW get togethers going on soon?

Feel free to ride to work with ME :mrgreen:

GB & Tollway to Southlake and back everyday (6days)

I'll be the only guy on 121 on a 599 with a GSX-R helmet (that I know of). Please forgive for this or buy me a new SHOEI.

Any DFW get togethers going on soon?

I ride 121 Coppell to Fort Worth and back weekdays, but pretty early (6:00-ish) and late (6:00-ish).

Transient is right up the road from me in Lewisville.

And I take 121 from Lewisville to Plano a few time a week at around 8:00-9:00. I haven't seen any other Black Zs around, let alone with a big yellow helmet, so. :P

There are several riding groups in the area, depending on your preferences. Off the top of my head:

Young, stunting okay, loose - http://www.dfwsportbikes.org
Mature, no stunting, organized - http://www.txsbr.com

Personally, I prefer to ride with the older guys.

Personally, I prefer to ride with the older guys.

As an "older guy," I can vouch for that. :P

As an "older guy," I can vouch for that. :P
You old farts have nothing to prove. Unless someone cuts you off, then you'll see the All American VFR SuperPass.

...then you'll see the All American VFR SuperPass.

Truly something to behold, isn't it? It's like the 4th of July, The Fast and the Furious, and the bear pen at the zoo, all rolled into one. :mrgreen:

My commute:
http://www.honda599.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=94&pictureid=385

Generally 830-930a heading to work tue-sat and 11-1145 sundays. Headed home late usually after 8pm.

It's a Black/DarkBlue helmet :wink:

If anybody can take lunch in Southlake or Grapevine Im usually flexible.

Im the Store Manager at Starpower Home Theater Southlake TX in front of Central Market.

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been posting in a looooooooooong time. I've been busy with family and work. Just landed a job at Southwest Airlines two months ago and the training was kind of intense. It was a midlife career change and I took a HUGE pay cut for the opportunity to get in with a great company. It isn't the job I want, but once in the door, I can move around to where I want to go. The only thing that makes the pay tolerable is my savings and rental income. I promissed them 18 months in this position, then it's game on!!! :)
Anyways, it's been too freaking hot to ride these past few weeks. I rode the bike once last month and decided it just wasn't worth the torture sitting in traffic for an hour with all that gear on. So, the bike has been sitting in the garage growing cobwebs (literally) these past 2 1/2 months.

Hope all is going well for everyone. :thumbsup

If you've had a chance to roll through Grapevine 121/114 section lately you'll appreciate I had those Northgate Constructors throw a few "S's" in there.

Feel free to thank me as you see fit. :disco:

I however take no responsibility for any ill will you have towards the massive traffic problems occurring.

If you've had a chance to roll through Grapevine 121/114 section lately you'll appreciate I had those Northgate Constructors throw a few "S's" in there.

Feel free to thank me as you see fit. :disco:

I however take no responsibility for any ill will you have towards the massive traffic problems occurring.

Ha. Actually, I'm amazed that they have screwed up that road that much and didn't really cause an appreciable increase in traffic issues - though I think that is mostly because it was so shitty before, it couldn't have gotten worse.

I usually take "the chicanes" southbound in the pre-dawn hours. Very fun, but only because I'm too sleepy to realize that the cagers can't see me! :mrgreen:

I have four days off starting Friday, and my new Pilot Power on the front is scrubbed in. Somebody wanna pick a day and ride somewhere?

I have four days off starting Friday, and my new Pilot Power on the front is scrubbed in. Somebody wanna pick a day and ride somewhere?

Helloooooooo? :mrgreen:

This afternoon or Monday work best for me.

Work work work. Such is retail and holidays. Actually looks like I'll get Monday off.

On a side note: anybody know of a decent job for a college grad, former Circuit City GM, electronics pro, with graphic talents and years of sales experience?.... M-F preferred... Anywhere in DFW

How about Monday then? I can probably get out from 10-4 or thereabouts.

No idea where to go. Any suggestions?

That timing sounds good to me. Just a matter of finding a route!

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/daytrip/

options....

been wanting to do something like this....too much? im up for anything.

http://www.honda599.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=94&pictureid=405

What is that, about 200 miles? Pretty heavy-duty. I'd probably prefer to do just the "top half" of that to keep the time down a little, but if the consensus wants to do the whole thing, I'm probably in.

that route was just under 200. I'll be starting near GB & Tollway. riding up north of Lake Lewisville is nice too for backroads.

I guess I'll do the Glen Rose - Granbury thing another time.... :cry:

We could meet near Grapevine Mills if theres some FW cowboys coming :mrgreen: maybe they'll wear some chaps:lol2:

Tick tock. :mrgreen:

Got a call from my relatives to meet up tomorrow. Outside of an early ride (done before noon) I'm probably out. I'd be up for an 8am jaunt. :P

Got a call from my relatives to meet up tomorrow. Outside of an early ride (done before noon) I'm probably out. I'd be up for an 8am jaunt. :P

What a gosh dang douche. :P

Normally I would love to do 8:00, but tomorrow I promised everyone breakfast and I just can't push it that far either way.

Oneshot, I'm still game if you have a two-hour-or-so route up north. :thumbsup

On a completely unrelated note, I actually cleaned my chain today. :shock:

With a toothbrush and kerosene and everything. :wtf

(Ben, that crap is $10 a gallon; if you want to borrow a pint or two sometime just let me know...)

:thinking

I'm up for the late morning version.

Say 11am meet? Since it's just the 2 of us.... Where u want to meet? I'm ok with a 2 hr out and back or round trip. Still working out the gps mount so may be just winging it on the subject of Nav.

-Nick

One of my friends and I plan on doing a ride tomorrow... maybe we can meet-up with you guys?

We're starting at McDonalds next to Maxim Honda @9:30 for a bite, and heading out from there. No set plans yet, but I have a few routes in mind, depending on what goes on with you fellas. :ride:

Update this thread, and I'll check it - or txt me 21four 551-Eight3Seventy

We're starting at McDonalds next to Maxim Honda @9:30 for a bite, and heading out from there.

i could head that way and meet you between 10-11am... as your heading out

carlitos....?:grouphug whatdya think?

If we can keep Mr. Pyxl from dragging us on a 9-hour ride like he usually does, I'm cool! :mrgreen: The more the merrier.

I thought Grapevine Mills was a good meetup but I can go east or north if that's more "on the way."

How about this route? Basically its 455 all the way from 75 to 35, then up through St Jo to Indian Bridge, then back through Muenster. Its got a good midpoint @ the ~2hr mark in Sanger & 35 where you can split off if you like.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=TX-121+S&daddr=33.48371,-97.53248+to:33.67589,-97.54119+to:33.909211,-97.5101961+to:33.71993,-97.37815+to:33.36683,-97.17859+to:33.3523772,-97.057473+to:33.33063,-96.74005+to:33.3455472,-96.594542+to:US-75+S&hl=en&geocode=FQ_O-QEdWu88-g%3BFb7r_gEdwMUv-ilJTPjXAJxNhjE-fg39gEwRaQ%3BFXLaAQIduqMv-in9IZPtRHFNhjEYcUSBoRuuSg%3BFdtpBQIdzBww-in7ChFHFmpNhjG7DeS8eLOzUw%3BFXqGAgIdmiAy-ilZA6r7uQ1NhjESzyezZxGN-w%3BFS4j_QEdIiw1-ilRo0ifKrJNhjHCeD5iyBkdFA%3BFbnq_AEdPwU3-inXnQgP60xMhjG_Hw4iqQeDAg%3BFcaV_AEdLt07-im91V8yCWpMhjGh08bmciO5EQ%3BFQvQ_AEdkhU--inB34fl5m1MhjEFO6_FH9OBDg%3BFX4Y-QEduM88-g&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=10&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8&sll=33.612332,-97.261963&sspn=0.826871,1.234589&ie=UTF8&ll=33.265102,-97.226257&spn=0.830187,1.757813&z=10

See you in Allen

Can't do 9:30. Seeya.

Howabout 10:15 @ mcdonalds on 75&mcdermott?

Nick et al, it was good to meet you guys, and (except for the suicidal bridge pass) that was a great ride. :thumbsup

Thanks for waiting up for me this morning; let's do it again soon.

Here's my two pics just to prove there were multiple 599s at the same place at the same time. Uh, I think they are in there *somewhere* behind that bad-ass red bike. :mrgreen:

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2066/056so.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1826/057mh.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1826/057mh.jpg

LOLZ... as everyone checks the Duc.

LOLZ... as everyone checks the Duc.

It had Akras and an open clutch cover on it, among other things. It was hard not to gravitate to it whether it was running, or not.

FWIW, homeboy had shredded those street tires to the edges. :bow

Very fun. Enjoyed meeting and chasing you guys. and yes the 1098...

between the VFR, 1098, and 599 upgraded pipe there was a five pipe symphony playing through the countryside in front of me. :headbang

Hopefully another opportunity presents itself soon.

Good riding with you guys today :) I just rolled in about 30 min ago - all in all about 250miles run today. Saint and I kept following 455 all the way to Forrestburg, then hit fm677 to Indian Bridge, then headed back through Muenster. After that we were kinda wore out so we did highways all the way back.

I only snapped a few pics:

1. Gassing up @9am I park next to a 1970 DeTomasso Mangusta - WILD!
2. Just north of Muenster is a giant windmill farm - the windmills were giant!
3. so were the spiders munching on locusts!

Looks like a great ride. :thumbsup

Hey DFW Guys -- just got a newsletter from the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and it looks like you guys have a "Ride for Kids" event coming in a month on October 3. Check it out http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/dallasfortworth.html and think about riding.

Damn. Out of town that day. :(

Cool pics.. Looks like you guys had fun.

I may do a ride this coming Monday weather permitting. 13th. Gonna go looking for some good BBQ!

I may do a ride this coming Monday weather permitting. 13th. Gonna go looking for some good BBQ!

Shameless plug for a friend of mine: http://fcg-bbq.blogspot.com/

He takes this whole meat thing rather seriously. I've no idea how he fits this in with his day job...

My buddies from work are going to the Game Developer's Conference in Austin in two weeks, and we're planning on two-wheeling it there. We'll be there for a few days, so we thought we'd sample the local twisties in the area. :ride:

Anyone here have any experience/suggestions with the roads around Austin? It sure seems like there are some cool places to ride around there.

I'm going to make a special trip to see if I can see anything at the future Formula One track location :)

Oh, also... we're staying at the Hilton downtown, so, any food/drink/entertainment around there you can suggest would be cool too

Well, the cooler air is really making the bike happy. Went right past my exit last night... on purpose. :ride

Also learned what redline felt like in a certain gear or two.

Howdy Ya'll! I reckon we should visit a few people the next time we go out.

Ron Paul
Chuck Norris
G.W.Bush on his ranch

Howdy Ya'll! I reckon we should visit a few people the next time we go out.

Ron Paul
Chuck Norris
G.W.Bush on his ranch

You missed coffee this morning with us Steve. We decided some new plans to further our states 'awesomeness'. GW has a copyright on that word BTW.

Howdy Ya'll! I reckon we should visit a few people the next time we go out.

Ron Paul
Chuck Norris
G.W.Bush on his ranch

You missed coffee this morning with us Steve. We decided some new plans to further our states 'awesomeness'. GW has a copyright on that word BTW.

Except that Oneshot actually had coffee with:
RuPaul
Chuckie - the doll from the Child's Play movies
and GWB, who was available at his home in Dallas

Except that Oneshot actually had coffee with:
RuPaul
Chuckie - the doll from the Child's Play movies
and GWB, who was available at his home in Dallas

actually..... i don't drink coffee :lol2: and Chuck Norris is a Dallas resident as well.

actually..... i don't drink coffee :lol2: and Chuck Norris is a Dallas resident as well.

Someone I know ran into him a the Whole Foods in Plano. Evidently he has a very attractive wife.

Someone I know ran into him a the Whole Foods in Plano. Evidently he has a very attractive wife.

yep met them both near Addison

Someone I know ran into him a the Whole Foods in Plano. Evidently he has a very attractive wife.

When Chuck Norris falls in water, Chuck Norris doesn't get wet. Water gets Chuck Norris.