Favorite Roads near DFW, TX??? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

bigE · 03-03-2008, 10:15 AM

I live in the DFW area and am always looking for fun new roads to ride. If you live in the area, share your fav(s).....

The best road I know is:
FM 157 south from Mansfield to Venus. Its a really twisty road thats pretty smooth. Kind of short though - only 10 miles

**drgibson** · 03-03-2008, 11:31 AM

Yup that's the one I know about as well, sad ain't it?

amvince · 03-11-2008, 07:54 AM

There are supposed to be some great roads between Muenster and Nocona.Road from Frisco to Muenster last year and was about to enbarq onmy Journey when I received an emergency call from my wife. May go that way soon.There is another small town in the mix I can't think of the name There is also a Magazine called Ride Texas.

RIDE TEXAS Magazine, Texas Motorcycle Magazine

Apertureguy · 03-11-2008, 09:15 AM

Try this site.

It's pretty good too...

MotorcycleRoads.US

KD57 · 03-11-2008, 09:43 AM

Don't forget Hwy. 4 from Jacksboro to I-20. The part south of Palo Pinto is exactly like the hill country. Those roads near Muenster are great, very smooth, no traffic.

**drgibson** · 03-11-2008, 10:57 AM

All of you need to trek up 75 to Sherman this weekend and take in some racing.

bigE · 03-11-2008, 12:47 PM

All right! Thanks for all the links/roads! Living in Arlington sucks! I'm equally far away from all the fun roads

**drgibson** · 03-11-2008, 01:05 PM

I know what you mean bigE, I'm not far down the road.

amvince · 03-11-2008, 02:14 PM

At least here in Frisco I am closer to some of the FM roads up North. Hopefully this weekend will be nice. I have a 3 day weekend with nobody but myself.

amvince · 03-12-2008, 06:21 AM

Don, Are the Roads paved to ge to the track? A friend of mine wasn't sure when I emailed him about it.

**drgibson** · 03-12-2008, 08:26 AM

All the way to the entrance, then it is gravel. I have ridden my bike there several times and so do many others.

bigE · 03-12-2008, 10:13 AM

What kind of racing and where in Sherman?

XoZe · 03-12-2008, 11:19 PM

We should all schedule a ride sometime...I'm up here in Plano & usually go north when riding.

**drgibson** · 03-13-2008, 10:31 AM

For more info on the racing this weekend check out this thread.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ive-races.html

And a ride would be cool.

amvince · 03-13-2008, 11:05 PM

Scheduling a ride sound like a good idea. You said it so you get to organize it.

XoZe · 03-14-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amvince

Scheduling a ride sound like a good idea. You said it so you get to organize it.

Will do...I'll be in Colombia next week but as soon as I get back we can look into it. I'll start looking at the map!

amvince · 03-14-2008, 07:32 AM

Sounds good. Not going to Columbia but the ride.

Uncle B · 03-14-2008, 09:52 PM

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...tml#post421502

XoZe · 04-02-2008, 07:05 PM

I'm back from Colombia, just been really busy returning to work. Anyway, as some of you on this thread have already seen, on Saturday Nate will be doing either a 10 or 12 o'clock wheelie on the M & it will all be caught on tape.

Come one, come all...we'll grab a bite & a beer afterwards.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...lying-m50.html

We could also do a morning ride that leads up to that if anyone wants to do that. Let me know & we can start mapping the route.

NateFarish · 04-06-2008, 03:45 PM

it was fun! even tho nobody but Jose (XoZe) and Dave and I showed up. lol. next time more of you should show!

03-03-2008, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigE Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 SV650 & 2000 Marauder Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 262	Favorite Roads near DFW, TX??? I live in the DFW area and am always looking for fun new roads to ride. If you live in the area, share your fav(s)..... The best road I know is: FM 157 south from Mansfield to Venus. Its a really twisty road thats pretty smooth. Kind of short though - only 10 miles __________________ 2000 SV650: Desnorkled, rejetted and shimmed, Micron Exhaust, ZX6R shock, Racetech forks, Dominator lights, R6 throttle tube, various cosmetic parts/paint

03-03-2008, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	Yup that's the one I know about as well, sad ain't it? __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

03-11-2008, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,570	There are supposed to be some great roads between Muenster and Nocona.Road from Frisco to Muenster last year and was about to enbarq onmy Journey when I received an emergency call from my wife. May go that way soon.There is another small town in the mix I can't think of the name There is also a Magazine called Ride Texas. RIDE TEXAS Magazine, Texas Motorcycle Magazine __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

03-11-2008, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
KD57 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,050	Don't forget Hwy. 4 from Jacksboro to I-20. The part south of Palo Pinto is exactly like the hill country. Those roads near Muenster are great, very smooth, no traffic. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

03-11-2008, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	All of you need to trek up 75 to Sherman this weekend and take in some racing. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

03-11-2008, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 2,920	Try this site. It's pretty good too... MotorcycleRoads.US

03-11-2008, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigE Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 SV650 & 2000 Marauder Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 262	All right! Thanks for all the links/roads! Living in Arlington sucks! I'm equally far away from all the fun roads __________________ 2000 SV650: Desnorkled, rejetted and shimmed, Micron Exhaust, ZX6R shock, Racetech forks, Dominator lights, R6 throttle tube, various cosmetic parts/paint

03-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	I know what you mean bigE, I'm not far down the road. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

03-11-2008, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,570	At least here in Frisco I am closer to some of the FM roads up North. Hopefully this weekend will be nice. I have a 3 day weekend with nobody but myself. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO" Last edited by amvince; 03-11-2008 at 10:37 PM.

03-12-2008, 06:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,570	Don, Are the Roads paved to ge to the track? A friend of mine wasn't sure when I emailed him about it. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

03-12-2008, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	All the way to the entrance, then it is gravel. I have ridden my bike there several times and so do many others. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

03-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigE Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 SV650 & 2000 Marauder Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 262	What kind of racing and where in Sherman? __________________ 2000 SV650: Desnorkled, rejetted and shimmed, Micron Exhaust, ZX6R shock, Racetech forks, Dominator lights, R6 throttle tube, various cosmetic parts/paint

03-12-2008, 11:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
XoZe Kickstand Operator Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 297	We should all schedule a ride sometime...I'm up here in Plano & usually go north when riding. __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit. -------------- My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other bike is a Gary Fisher Tarpon www.dorba.org My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com

03-13-2008, 10:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	For more info on the racing this weekend check out this thread. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ive-races.html And a ride would be cool. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

03-13-2008, 11:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,570	Scheduling a ride sound like a good idea. You said it so you get to organize it. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

03-14-2008, 09:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
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04-06-2008, 03:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
NateFarish Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 182	it was fun! even tho nobody but Jose (XoZe) and Dave and I showed up. lol. next time more of you should show! __________________ '05 Boulevard M50 Color change paint Lowered 3 inch in rear Crome spike bolts Brown leather covered rear seat Side mounted license plat Hurricane style headlight Vance & Hines Straight shots exhaust debaffled flush mounted rear signals red neon under glow with remote Chrome neck covers MORE TO COME! wheelie video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO3_JKYuiUI More pics at Myspace.com/nate1812 look under 05 m50 under construction The world of metric cruisers has been ignored for way too long! We need more custom parts!

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03-14-2008, 07:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,570	Sounds good. Not going to Columbia but the ride. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

04-02-2008, 07:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
XoZe Kickstand Operator Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 297	I'm back from Colombia, just been really busy returning to work. Anyway, as some of you on this thread have already seen, on Saturday Nate will be doing either a 10 or 12 o'clock wheelie on the M & it will all be caught on tape. Come one, come all...we'll grab a bite & a beer afterwards. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...lying-m50.html We could also do a morning ride that leads up to that if anyone wants to do that. Let me know & we can start mapping the route. __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit. -------------- My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other bike is a Gary Fisher Tarpon www.dorba.org My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com

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