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| Topic Started: Sunday Oct 26 2008, 02:36 PM (393 Views) | |
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Sunday Oct 26 2008, 02:36 PM Post #1 |
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Well sadly, I dont have the time or the frame of mind to give you anywhere near the nice writeups that icedog does and with the maps and all. Sorry maybe next time. I will tell you, however, that I've been trying to get together with Serp and his friends for their weekly Sunday morning ride and today it finally happened. I logged 325 miles total for the weekend. I rode 128 of them on Saturday, trying to "warm up" for Today (Sunday). I met Serp and three of his riding buddies at their regular meeting place at 8:00am. A very nice group. We talked for awhile and decided to head north to ride the "Ozello Trail" off of north 19 in Citrus county first, before breakfast, to avoid slowdowns where the Churches were letting out. Contrary to the agreed plan, we stopped for breakfast at the Nature Coast Cafe. After a hearty breakfast and more talking, we saddled up and began our ride. What a group of serious and highly skilled bikers.  Glen (serp), Roland, Dave, and Lou obviously had more miles behind them than I could fathom. This is where I found out what a sissy I really am!   I ran in the back of course, but I never did see any of those Langoliers that are always chasing Serp.  Instead, I was chasing! Wow! I followed the group through twisties of the likes I have never seen! I dropped behind quite a few times, but Serp and the guys were actually surprised how well I did on my Venox. Serp was on "Suzi" (his 1200 bandit), Dave on his Honda 909, Lou on his Buell, and Roland on his Honda (I forget the engine size/model) - they all had sport bikes and I was the odd man on my 250cc cruiser, but let me tell you... I pushed my Venox to and beyond all of its limits today. My tires are now showing some wear from outside edge to outside edge. I was careful though not to exceed my limitations as a rider ( which is why I fell behind more than a few times) because I'd rather arrive late than not arrive at all. True, the Venox was no match for the handling of a pack of sportbikes, but I didn't keep 'em waiting long at the turnoffs. These guys take riding seriously, but have fun doing it! They have the whole package - sharp turning skills, group formation riding skills with hand signals, everyone properly dressed in the right safety gear... very impressive. Riding with a group with as much experience as these guys have is just what I need to sharpen my skills ( still plan on taking the advanced safety course...just because). What a rush! I had a great time and will probably go again the week after next if my schedule allows (next week is my wife's birthday) . I only had time for two pics of the group at the end of Ozello Trail. After that we did some more twisties, riding on gobblers run.   [redit][/redit] Edited by annox, Sunday Oct 26 2008, 05:28 PM.
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Sunday Oct 26 2008, 04:47 PM Post #2 |
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EXCELLENT ! To have suprised them about how well the 'venox kept up' 1. more experiance like you said. 2. an aerodynamic windshield (not a HD crusier style) 2. rear sprocket upgrade. Do the above and you will keep up... as long as you do not mind the tickets. |
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Sunday Oct 26 2008, 05:38 PM Post #3 |
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Naaa. I don't want any tickets, but once you get the twisty addiction, you start to realize that you're on a cruiser and sometimes it just won't do what you ask it to. I've already stiffened up the suspension and I'm considering a slight increase in tire pressure. |
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Sunday Oct 26 2008, 05:51 PM Post #4 |
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Just be careful with the front fork rake in soft terrain..rocks...dirt...sand... |
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Sunday Oct 26 2008, 08:54 PM Post #5 |
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Yes a great ride today, bummer you're going to miss next weekend's ride, we're going to do Greenpond Rd. sorta like a Ozello/Gobbler hybrid with a one lane wooden bridge with tire runners. Dave rides a CBR600RR and Roland has a 919 Honda. Next weekend Dave's riding his old CX500, Roland will have his Kaw EX500 and I'll be running marving. Here's a little of what it looked like up front. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPSp8tUIpUM The music on the vid is what I had going on in the helmet during this ride. :HAPPYRIDER: |
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Sunday Oct 26 2008, 10:40 PM Post #6 |
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Great write up Annox...Love the video Serp.. :HAPPYRIDER: |
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Monday Oct 27 2008, 05:47 AM Post #7 |
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Wow! Thanks for adding the vid. Glen. Very interesting view from your helmet cam, but nothing like actually being there. Sorry I can't make it next week. I will be out the following week tho. 
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Monday Oct 27 2008, 06:42 AM Post #8 |
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Nice writeup Anthony. I agree with you big time - riding beyond or even at your limit isn't a good idea  Getting experience with riders with long riding credentials on the other hand is an excellent way to improve your skills and the more variety of riders the better, you are very fortunate to have people like Serp around to set the example. |
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Monday Oct 27 2008, 02:57 PM Post #9 |
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Man I gotta move to Tampa to chase around Serp for a few years. You keep following that group you'll be riding like a rock star in no time |
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Monday Oct 27 2008, 04:39 PM Post #10 |
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Nate, Suzi does all the work, I just go along for the ride. Annox, the weekend after next I'll be in Georgia/North Carolina so just show up at the Neon Cowboy I'm sure somebody will be there to ride with. Hey when you left the Hess you headed east, did you get turned around or did you have business that way? |
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Monday Oct 27 2008, 06:23 PM Post #11 |
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Somehow I knew you would notice that I also knew you would ask  The answer is yes! My internal compass was malfunctioning. Was also still comming down from the high after that ride! |
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Monday Oct 27 2008, 06:31 PM Post #12 |
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Thanks Shadow! |
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Monday Oct 27 2008, 06:35 PM Post #13 |
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Thanks Rick! although it can't quite hold a candle to the nice writeups you do |
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Tuesday Oct 28 2008, 10:31 AM Post #14 |
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Don't let Serp's modesty fool you, that Bandit is a slug compared to more sporting bikes. Weighs a ton and doesn't corner as well (or maybe as easy is more accurate) as the GT250 in my opinion. All rider there... |
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Tuesday Oct 28 2008, 02:43 PM Post #15 |
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NICE!!! 
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Tuesday Oct 28 2008, 02:50 PM Post #16 |
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:wub: This is a HOT picture!
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Tuesday Oct 28 2008, 02:54 PM Post #17 |
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Not as HOT as this one...THIS ONE IS HOT !!
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Tuesday Oct 28 2008, 11:42 PM Post #18 |
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Looked like a nice ride but I bet if Murs had have been there she would have been in the lead in the corners. :HAPPYRIDER:
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Wednesday Oct 29 2008, 03:02 PM Post #19 |
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Yeah it was hot with all that black leather on
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Wednesday Oct 29 2008, 03:03 PM Post #20 |
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I don't know Pops, everything I have read about Serp, I'd be scared to ride with him 
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