: " Rapier " & " Chopin114 " ride to WV.
chopin114 06-06-2010, 08:17 PM Rapier and I took a little ride to Seneca Rocks in West Virginia today. Superb roads and great twisties over there. Kind of like a " Tail of the Dragon " for beginners. The weather condition of the day were as follows : 150 miles to Seneca Rocks- overcast but dry. Short stop at Seneca Rocks- rain begins. 125 miles ( +/- ) to Culpeper VA- RAIN, RAIN, RAIN.........you get the idea. 50 miles ( +/- ) to home base- overcast but dry. Would have liked to get some pictures of Rapier dragging his foot pegs and passenger floorboards through the twisties, but he was too far ahead of me to get a good shot. ;) I posted what little I could get on film today at this web site: http://drop.io/0fxryo0
Good pics and good ride, how is the feather butt?:rolleyes:
chopin114 06-06-2010, 10:23 PM Good pics and good ride, how is the feather butt?:rolleyes:
Got off the bike, walked ( not limped ) into my house, said hello to Mz. Vickie, grabbed the dog leashes and two plastic bags and took the dogs around the block. Thank you mother Goldwing for making that possible.
WA9FWT 06-06-2010, 11:57 PM Got off the bike, walked ( not limped ) into my house, said hello to Mz. Vickie, grabbed the dog leashes and two plastic bags and took the dogs around the block. Thank you mother Goldwing for making that possible.
Nice pictures, even got to see your drink holder!!
You are getting better, driving, and taking pictures on the move.
WA9FWT Phil
Two Wheel Wing 06-07-2010, 12:04 AM Looks like you had a great time. Always good to get out on the Wing and home again safely. Great pics too.
fossil92 06-07-2010, 06:16 AM Good job boys. Looks like you had fun. Nice pics there Maestro.:D
Rapier 06-07-2010, 08:59 AM Can't say enough about Route 33 between Harrisonburg, VA and Seneca Rocks, WV. While we went west to east on it (twisties first, followed by some of the most beautiful "tree tunnels" that I've ever seen and a river flowing right next to the road), it would be great in either direction. We're going to have to do that trip again in dry weather.
I'll own up that I didn't drag the pegs at all, but did find a couple of times where the toe of the boot scraped. Does that count considering it was wet?
Oh, and Maestro was taking pictures while I was unaware. He didn't even tell me that he was doing it until we got to Seneca Rocks!
All in all, a great trip! Highly recommend it!
budoka 06-07-2010, 12:40 PM Way to go guys! I'll bet the "BEER" sign in the foreground was just an accident right?
Rapier 06-07-2010, 12:56 PM Like bees to honey, I suppose...
We didn't partake, but the draw was still there! hehe
oldsmores 06-07-2010, 01:28 PM Looks great - I can't wait. I'm planning a solo trip to Nelson Rocks (not far from Seneca Rocks) at the end of the month. About 430 miles each way, prolly go down on Friday and back on Monday. Plan on taking the scenic route(s) through PA.
chopin114 06-07-2010, 06:23 PM Looks great - I can't wait. I'm planning a solo trip to Nelson Rocks (not far from Seneca Rocks) at the end of the month. About 430 miles each way, prolly go down on Friday and back on Monday. Plan on taking the scenic route(s) through PA.
Sweet! Prepare yourself for some good twistie technique riding. Give us some advance warning here on this thread. I'm good for another run up there. Most challenging run I've had with the Wing since I got it in November.
chopin114 06-07-2010, 06:38 PM Way to go guys! I'll bet the "BEER" sign in the foreground was just an accident right?
The sign was gratuitous ! Didn't notice it until I posted the pics here. You have a good eye for detail. Funny you should notice..... hmmm .....
billcarr_ 06-08-2010, 01:34 AM Congrats, Rapier, you are filling them in!
oldsmores 06-08-2010, 07:48 AM Sweet! Prepare yourself for some good twistie technique riding. Give us some advance warning here on this thread. I'm good for another run up there. Most challenging run I've had with the Wing since I got it in November.
Right now it looks like I'll head there on the 25th and come home on the 28th. I'm planning on doing the Via Ferrata one day (http://www.nelsonrocks.org) and maybe a rock climbing lesson the next, either at Nelson Rocks or Seneca Rocks. Will confirm when I nail it down.
chopin114 06-08-2010, 08:06 AM Right now it looks like I'll head there on the 25th and come home on the 28th. I'm planning on doing the Via Ferrata one day (http://www.nelsonrocks.org) and maybe a rock climbing lesson the next, either at Nelson Rocks or Seneca Rocks. Will confirm when I nail it down.
Well, Rapier did say he wanted to return on a fair weather day. I'm always good on a Sunday, but Saturday is an optional day for me also. This time I, and I hope WE, will take the trip in reverse: Harrisonburg to Seneca Rocks to 66 east. " What say ye, Rapier " ?
Rapier 06-08-2010, 08:18 AM Works for me, Maestro. As you already know, I am pretty sure that I am a no-go for this Sunday, but we can talk about it for the next!
crownfire 06-10-2010, 08:24 AM I've just added Seneca Rocks and Highway 33 to my bucket list pile. Nice pictures.
chopin114 06-13-2010, 09:31 PM " Rapier " and I took another little ride today to Gettysburg PA and Harpers Ferry WV. The significance of this trip lies not some much in the adventure as in the fact that it was the first time Mz. Vickie and I have rode together. Rapier doubled up with Loni, I, of course, with Vickie, and my good neighbor Art flew solo on his VTX. It was a great little 200 mile trip with a little bit of everything for Mz. Vickie to taste: highway speeds; in-town maneuvers; gentle twisties; and even a little rain to round off her first riding experience with me. Thank you mother Honda for making it comfortable for her. And I would like to thank " Rapier " and Loni for their presence on our maiden trip. Being there with us made my job a lot easier! Here are a few random pictures of the sites we saw. All photos were taken by Vickie, so it' safe to assume she was not holding on for dear life. The link: http://drop.io/zhau4kx
fossil92 06-13-2010, 09:58 PM Good looking shots by Mz Vickie. I take it she faired well?
Gotta Love PERKINS.:D
I spent the day on the computer, now that the little lady decided to get involved in the trip we have taken some turns. It's all good though her input has made things better believe me. In 2hrs it will be 3 to go.
Two Wheel Wing 06-13-2010, 10:35 PM Great pics Lee. Took that same tour last year, GBurg, HF and then on to Skyline Dr and Luray Caverns. Lots of great places to see and explore. Glad you had a good and safe time..
crownfire 06-14-2010, 08:22 AM A group of us were just talking yesterday about riding up to Gettysburg this fall. Maybe taking the Blue Ridge Parkway up and coming back through West Virginia and Kentucky. I’m trying to break my wife in slowly to longer trips. About a 300 mile day is next for her. Hope she fairs as well as it looks like Mz. Vickie did. Nice pictures.
WA9FWT 06-14-2010, 03:25 PM " Rapier " and I took another little ride today to Gettysburg PA and Harpers Ferry WV. The significance of this trip lies not some much in the adventure as in the fact that it was the first time Mz. Vickie and I have rode together. Rapier doubled up with Loni, I, of course, with Vickie, and my good neighbor Art flew solo on his VTX. It was a great little 200 mile trip with a little bit of everything for Mz. Vickie to taste: highway speeds; in-town maneuvers; gentle twisties; and even a little rain to round off her first riding experience with me. Thank you mother Honda for making it comfortable for her. And I would like to thank " Rapier " and Loni for their presence on our maiden trip. Being there with us made my job a lot easier! Here are a few random pictures of the sites we saw. All photos were taken by Vickie, so it' safe to assume she was not holding on for dear life. The link: http://drop.io/zhau4kx
Wll I will be, you broke the Ice !! How nice it was to see you got the little woman to ride with you. Then to find out you have a camera bug that knows how to take great pictures on top of it.
Was so nice to have friends also along which makes riding that much more fun. great going Lee......73
WA9FWT Phil
chopin114 06-14-2010, 06:50 PM Wll I will be, you broke the Ice !! How nice it was to see you got the little woman to ride with you. Then to find out you have a camera bug that knows how to take great pictures on top of it.
Was so nice to have friends also along which makes riding that much more fun. great going Lee......73
WA9FWT Phil
One small leap for me, one giant leap for ourKind.
chopin114 06-14-2010, 06:53 PM A group of us were just talking yesterday about riding up to Gettysburg this fall. Maybe taking the Blue Ridge Parkway up and coming back through West Virginia and Kentucky. I’m trying to break my wife in slowly to longer trips. About a 300 mile day is next for her. Hope she fairs as well as it looks like Mz. Vickie did. Nice pictures.
I'll spit on your grandmother's grave if you come up this close and don't let us Virginian's know.
Rainman1352 06-21-2010, 09:09 AM Looks like it was a great ride, even though it rained. Very nice photos, thanks for sharing them.
crownfire 06-21-2010, 12:27 PM Chopin,
I will be sure to let you know if we do come up that way. But you will not be finding out where my Grandma’s are buried from me.
chopin114 06-21-2010, 08:50 PM Chopin,
I will be sure to let you know if we do come up that way. But you will not be finding out where my Grandma’s are buried from me.
Sorry. I didn't know they had passed on.
fossil92 06-22-2010, 07:11 AM Chopin,
I will be sure to let you know if we do come up that way.
Keep us all informed Mark. We are about 1 1/2 hr North of Gettysburg. I'll grab a hold of Two Wheel & we'll run down as well.
crownfire 06-22-2010, 07:55 AM No offense taken. If we get up that way I will be sure to post our trip beforehand. Sounds like a great area.
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