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wookie · 06-04-2007, 01:24 AM

Here are some pics from ACH around 7 to 8 PM yesterday.

And lastly, at the Newcomb's Ranch (a favorite local bikers' hangout place) at elevation of around 4000 ft:

kay · 06-04-2007, 04:43 AM

Oh wookie, you are making me jealous!!!!!

raycogxxx · 06-05-2007, 01:03 AM

Looks like a cage wiped out the guard rail.

wookie · 06-05-2007, 01:19 AM

It's a standard California guardrail opening....

kay · 06-05-2007, 08:50 AM

You know what?
The whole place including the bikers' hang out place just looks like some place you'd see in movies.

And to think that you can actually ride these places........

YES, I AM JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!

wookie · 06-05-2007, 12:49 PM

That's because they've done quite a few movies there.

I'd like to ride in some of the places you and Samurai had posted....

Samurai · 06-05-2007, 04:12 PM

Newcomb's Ranch Restaurant and Bar looks nice.

Don't drink DRIVE it tastes awful.

wookie · 06-05-2007, 10:36 PM

Food is actually pretty decent (typical American food). Very reasonable price, even for cheap wookie.

kay · 06-06-2007, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wookie

That's because they've done quite a few movies there.

I'd like to ride in some of the places you and Samurai had posted....

Ooooohhhhhh, so maybe I HAVE actually seen this route in some movies.
wow!

Next time I see it, I must look for wookie zipping past by in the background....

wookie · 06-06-2007, 02:52 PM

Samurai · 06-13-2007, 03:22 AM

June 13th (JST): Looks like the monsoon will start tomorrow in the Tokyo area. Took a day ride to the skyline in a relaxed mood. Had posted some photos of Fuji a few times but these are the first shots from the skyline.

DragonRider · 06-13-2007, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Looks like the rainy season will start from tomorrow in Tokyo area. Took a day ride to the Mt. Fuji Skyline in a relaxed mood. Had posted some photos of Fuji but these are the first shots from the Skyline.

Wow,Toyo
Awesome photos,very nice shots! You got lucky I guess and got clear weather

Mt. Rainier here in Washington state is 14,400 ft. and has clouds covering it sometimes. Really beautiful mountain. You have a really sweet bike,too,I like that. I know Mt. Fuji is about 12,400 ft. What is the elevation on the skyline,it looks like you are up a ways there. The rainy season is not fun.
Mike

Samurai · 06-13-2007, 04:26 AM

Mike, glad you enjoyed and thanks for your compliment.
More accurate descriptions: these photos were taken from the Hakone / Ashinoko skylines - 3,800 ft. The elevation on the Mt. Fuji skyline goes up to 7,900 ft (2,400 m) - please take a peek at the attached images of Post #1 on this thread. From picture taking wise the Mt. Fuji skyline is not a great route, as you are on Fuji, but you can enjoy the twisties to a great degree.

kay · 06-13-2007, 08:33 AM

Oh this is one of my favorite routes!!! The Hakone/Ashinoko skyline!
And the photos look great!

The rainy season is just around the corner now.... I think the weather is not going to be so good starting tomorrow.

I HATE THIS SEASON!!

DragonRider · 06-13-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Mike, glad you enjoyed and thanks for your compliment.
More accurate descriptions: these photos were taken from the Hakone / Ashinoko skylines - 3,800 ft. The elevation on the Mt. Fuji skyline goes up to 7,900 ft (2,400 m) - please take a peek at the attached images of Post #1 on this thread. From picture taking wise the Mt. Fuji skyline is not a great route, as you are on Fuji, but you can enjoy the twisties to a great degree.

I also just noticed in your profile you are a Mariners fan,wouldn't be for a nice fellow called Ichiro would it?

i know he had a very successful career in Japan with the Orix Blue Wave team , before coming here. He is such an amazing ball player. . I think he will go down as one of the best in U.S. Baseball by the time he retires. I also seen in a post that you visited the U.S. did you come through,and have the oppurtunity to ride any of our roads the Seattle area?

We are just coming out of the rainy season and into Summer! Great riding ahead!

Samurai · 06-13-2007, 08:35 PM

Kay, it would be nice if a weekly or monthly basis full furnished apartment (without the stupid traditional key money and deposit) were available in Hokkaido during the monsoon. Oh well, all I can do is 晴ツー雨読 I guess　

Samurai · 06-13-2007, 08:36 PM

Mike, Ichiro? Yup I am after him who made me a Mariners fan. He should go back to a right fielder so that we can watch his lazar-beam throw. Oh, Seattle is beautiful, one of the top ten cities I had read - I've done kinda touch and go often at Tacoma for one night stay during business trips from east coast. I had driven only from the airport to the hotel and to seafood restaurants

no chances to ride. I plan to fly to the Safeco filed to watch the SEA vs. NYY (or BOS) games someday.

jettblack · 06-13-2007, 10:05 PM

http://www.madrally.com/gallery/rt17_4.jpg

Samurai · 06-13-2007, 10:40 PM

Mark: Perfect twisties! Always wish it would be an one way road ...

DragonRider · 06-14-2007, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Mike, Ichiro? Yup I am after him who made me a Mariners fan. He should go back to a right fielder so that we can watch his lazar-beam throw. Oh, Seattle is beautiful, one of the top ten cities I had read - I've done kinda touch and go often at Tacoma for one night stay during business trips from east coast. I had driven only from the airport to the hotel and to seafood restaurants

no chances to ride. I plan to fly to the Safeco filed to watch the SEA vs. NYY (or BOS) games someday.

I live in Tacoma,but you can see that from my profile. Next time you are here if you have some time let me know. We'll go see a Mariners game. Let me know ahead of time I'll get some good tickets. I agree Ichiro should be in Right field. I have seen many of his laser beam throws,simply Amazing! Wish I had a second bike,we would go riding! I'd show you my Mountain.
Mike

06-04-2007, 01:24 AM	#341 (permalink)
wookie Fifth gear streak Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,386	Here are some pics from ACH around 7 to 8 PM yesterday. And lastly, at the Newcomb's Ranch (a favorite local bikers' hangout place) at elevation of around 4000 ft: __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

06-04-2007, 04:43 AM	#342 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	Oh wookie, you are making me jealous!!!!! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

06-05-2007, 01:03 AM	#343 (permalink)
raycogxxx Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: 2006 M50-Blue Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 878	Looks like a cage wiped out the guard rail. __________________ "So long as they don't get violent, I want to let everyone say what they wish, for I myself have always said exactly what pleased me." -- Albert Einstein 2006 M50 Blue, Jardine Slash Cuts w/custom baffles (courtesy of BlueM50Chick), Saddleman Profiler Seat, Memphis Shades Poptop shield, Tour Master saddle and fork bags, Küryakyn Dually ISO-Pegs, Stebel Airhorn.

06-05-2007, 01:19 AM	#344 (permalink)
wookie Fifth gear streak Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,386	It's a standard California guardrail opening.... __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

06-05-2007, 08:50 AM	#345 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	You know what? The whole place including the bikers' hang out place just looks like some place you'd see in movies. And to think that you can actually ride these places........ YES, I AM JEALOUS!!!!!!!!! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

06-05-2007, 12:49 PM	#346 (permalink)
wookie Fifth gear streak Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,386	That's because they've done quite a few movies there. I'd like to ride in some of the places you and Samurai had posted.... __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

06-05-2007, 04:12 PM	#347 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 666	Newcomb's Ranch Restaurant and Bar looks nice. Don't drink DRIVE it tastes awful. Attached Images Last edited by Samurai; 06-06-2007 at 02:41 AM.

06-05-2007, 10:36 PM	#348 (permalink)
wookie Fifth gear streak Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,386	Food is actually pretty decent (typical American food). Very reasonable price, even for cheap wookie. __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

06-06-2007, 02:52 PM	#350 (permalink)
wookie Fifth gear streak Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,386	__________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

06-13-2007, 03:22 AM	#351 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 666	Just befote the rainy season June 13th (JST): Looks like the monsoon will start tomorrow in the Tokyo area. Took a day ride to the skyline in a relaxed mood. Had posted some photos of Fuji a few times but these are the first shots from the skyline. Last edited by Samurai; 06-13-2007 at 07:16 AM.

06-13-2007, 04:26 AM	#353 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 666	Mike, glad you enjoyed and thanks for your compliment. More accurate descriptions: these photos were taken from the Hakone / Ashinoko skylines - 3,800 ft. The elevation on the Mt. Fuji skyline goes up to 7,900 ft (2,400 m) - please take a peek at the attached images of Post #1 on this thread. From picture taking wise the Mt. Fuji skyline is not a great route, as you are on Fuji, but you can enjoy the twisties to a great degree. Last edited by Samurai; 06-13-2007 at 06:39 AM.

06-13-2007, 08:33 AM	#354 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	Oh this is one of my favorite routes!!! The Hakone/Ashinoko skyline! And the photos look great! The rainy season is just around the corner now.... I think the weather is not going to be so good starting tomorrow. I HATE THIS SEASON!! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

06-13-2007, 08:35 PM	#356 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 666	Kay, it would be nice if a weekly or monthly basis full furnished apartment (without the stupid traditional key money and deposit) were available in Hokkaido during the monsoon. Oh well, all I can do is 晴ツー雨読 I guess　 Last edited by Samurai; 06-14-2007 at 03:31 AM.

06-13-2007, 08:36 PM	#357 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 666	Mike, Ichiro? Yup I am after him who made me a Mariners fan. He should go back to a right fielder so that we can watch his lazar-beam throw. Oh, Seattle is beautiful, one of the top ten cities I had read - I've done kinda touch and go often at Tacoma for one night stay during business trips from east coast. I had driven only from the airport to the hotel and to seafood restaurants no chances to ride. I plan to fly to the Safeco filed to watch the SEA vs. NYY (or BOS) games someday.

06-13-2007, 10:05 PM	#358 (permalink)
jettblack Where Am I ? Join Date: Jun 2007 Bike: 1996 Katana 600 Location: Vermont Posts: 40	http://www.madrally.com/gallery/rt17_4.jpg

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06-13-2007, 10:40 PM	#359 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 666	Mark: Perfect twisties! Always wish it would be an one way road ...

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