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MikeHump · 03-28-2008, 11:45 AM

Anyone have any riding plans for the weekend? If so, what routes will you be taking?

I think I'm doing a boring ride to Chico to visit some friends, about 2.5 hours of straight lines. Not exactly the most fun ride, but Chico is a college party town so once we get there, it should be entertaining.

KD57 · 03-28-2008, 11:50 AM

You sd. Chico, and I'm thinking Chico TX, hahah, that would be a hella ride from CA, lol. If the weather is OK, we're gonna probably do a 100 miler.

themeatmanlandry · 03-28-2008, 11:51 AM

I'll try to fit in a 2-hr ride one afternoon, weather and time permitting. My rides are almost always the same, but not boring. I have a little route that I take through the curvy areas of the nearby terra firma. If it ever gets boring, I'll just go in the other direction . . . totally different curves when you approach them from the other direction.

Just checked the weather. I *may* get to ride Sunday.

**Clint** · 03-28-2008, 11:59 AM

Yeah, TCIF (Thank Calendars It's Friday).

We might get a new car today.

**inspiron** · 03-28-2008, 12:02 PM

If all goes well, I'll be laying down a microscopic trail of rubber through the Black Forest ...

MikeHump · 03-28-2008, 12:06 PM

Nice! Looks like everyone's gonna have a good weekend so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Yeah, TCIF (Thank Calendars It's Friday).

We might get a new car today.

What kind of car?

**Clint** · 03-28-2008, 12:09 PM

Passat 2.0T. We have a 1.8T now and really like it. It's had its share of electrical gremlins, but the warranty covered them nicely. It drives nice and gets good gas mileage (32-35 hwy). The 2.0 makes 200 hp (up 30).

pinky44 · 03-28-2008, 12:26 PM

Going on an observed ride with the nottingham advanced motorcyclist`s on sunday

MikeHump · 03-28-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Passat 2.0T. We have a 1.8T now and really like it. It's had its share of electrical gremlins, but the warranty covered them nicely. It drives nice and gets good gas mileage (32-35 hwy). The 2.0 makes 200 hp (up 30).

Nice! Those are slick looking cars too. What year are you looking at? I'm guessing the newer ones, as they didn't offer the 2.0T until they redesigned them. I drove my grandma's Jetta a few times, it was only the 1.8 (non-turbo) but it was a great car to drive. Smooth as butter, I'm assuming the Passats are even nicer.

**drgibson** · 03-28-2008, 12:41 PM

I will be looking for some dirt to tear up.

Apertureguy · 03-28-2008, 12:55 PM

Well...not sure what the weekend will bring me.

Last night I picked up 15 6ft tall forsynthia bushes...and I'm guessing the wife would like them planted around the pool area as we have been planning.

But I've been looking at the bike...and the weather is getting better...and my new registration came...and I need to see just how soon I will need tires this season.....that I just don't see those bushes getting planted.

KD57 · 03-28-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

I'll try to fit in a 2-hr ride one afternoon, weather and time permitting. My rides are almost always the same, but not boring. I have a little route that I take through the curvy areas of the nearby terra firma. If it ever gets boring, I'll just go in the other direction . . . totally different curves when you approach them from the other direction.

Just checked the weather. I *may* get to ride Sunday.

The cold windy norther we are experiencing now will be at your house by, oh, lets say... in the morning? hehe

Navy_p503 · 03-28-2008, 02:32 PM

If the weather cooperates I'll be taking a two hour ride into the canyon's. Test out my camera mount, and get it working right. And try to get a couple more digital cameras working from a box of parts. Somewhere in there I should probably do homework. Oh and I'm getting my R/C truck running today. I have to re-tune it for the altitude though, it's going to be a PITA.

Apertureguy · 03-28-2008, 02:37 PM

R/C Truck eh?

I got a truck, a jeep, 2 track vehicles, a couple of dune buggies, 2 snowmobiles, 2 atv's, a cigarette boat & a couple of planes and a helicopter.

But really...I'm not all that into R/C.

baltimorebayside · 03-28-2008, 02:40 PM

I just may drive down to the dealer and sit on my new C50T with all my accessories installed.....maybe get my son to take a picture with me on it...

If all goes according to plan, I should have the new bike in my garage NLT next Saturday!!!!!!

Now, where did I put that Mequires Gold Class polish??

dan

Navy_p503 · 03-28-2008, 02:46 PM

Yeah, the Traxxas T-Maxx 2.5, with the 2-speed tranny and 4 wheel drive kit. I've got parts for a track car, an old Tamiya but the pull start on the engine is busted. And an old Tamiya electric truck that still runs.

MikeHump · 03-28-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KD57

You sd. Chico, and I'm thinking Chico TX, hahah, that would be a hella ride from CA, lol. If the weather is OK, we're gonna probably do a 100 miler.

Are you from CA originally? Most people outside of CA don't use the word "hella" too often, that's why I'm asking.

Rickster · 03-28-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Passat 2.0T. We have a 1.8T now and really like it. It's had its share of electrical gremlins, but the warranty covered them nicely. It drives nice and gets good gas mileage (32-35 hwy). The 2.0 makes 200 hp (up 30).

Clint, skip the Passat and head down to Cambridge, a buddy of mine at work just picked up his new 08 DR 650 from Larsons for just under $5,000 out the door. You did say you wanted to get a dirt bike didn't you.

MikeHump · 03-28-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickster

Clint, skip the Passat and head down to Cambridge, a buddy of mine at work just picked up his new 08 DR 650 from Larsons for just under $5,000 out the door. You did say you wanted to get a dirt bike didn't you.

GET THE DIRT BIKE!

Barbarian · 03-28-2008, 07:13 PM

Screw you all. Today is the start of my work week. And while the snow is slowly melting, the gravel and potholes are still too risky to warrant riding.

On the other hand, I did just renew my registration. $416 for the year.

03-28-2008, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
MikeHump Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 GSXR 600 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 385	Tgif Anyone have any riding plans for the weekend? If so, what routes will you be taking? I think I'm doing a boring ride to Chico to visit some friends, about 2.5 hours of straight lines. Not exactly the most fun ride, but Chico is a college party town so once we get there, it should be entertaining.

03-28-2008, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	You sd. Chico, and I'm thinking Chico TX, hahah, that would be a hella ride from CA, lol. If the weather is OK, we're gonna probably do a 100 miler. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

03-28-2008, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I'll try to fit in a 2-hr ride one afternoon, weather and time permitting. My rides are almost always the same, but not boring. I have a little route that I take through the curvy areas of the nearby terra firma. If it ever gets boring, I'll just go in the other direction . . . totally different curves when you approach them from the other direction. Just checked the weather. I may get to ride Sunday. __________________ Go to hell

03-28-2008, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	If all goes well, I'll be laying down a microscopic trail of rubber through the Black Forest ... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

03-28-2008, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
pinky44 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 1983 GS 550m kat / 1991 GSX 600f Location: Nottingham,England Posts: 701	Going on an observed ride with the nottingham advanced motorcyclist`s on sunday __________________ Whatever you ride ride safe and keep the rubber on the ground and the shiny side up.

03-28-2008, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	I will be looking for some dirt to tear up. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-28-2008, 12:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,267	Well...not sure what the weekend will bring me. Last night I picked up 15 6ft tall forsynthia bushes...and I'm guessing the wife would like them planted around the pool area as we have been planning. But I've been looking at the bike...and the weather is getting better...and my new registration came...and I need to see just how soon I will need tires this season.....that I just don't see those bushes getting planted.

03-28-2008, 02:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Navy_p503 Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 94 Yamaha YZ 250, 2000 Suzuki Bandit 600s Location: Fort Collins, Co Posts: 471	If the weather cooperates I'll be taking a two hour ride into the canyon's. Test out my camera mount, and get it working right. And try to get a couple more digital cameras working from a box of parts. Somewhere in there I should probably do homework. Oh and I'm getting my R/C truck running today. I have to re-tune it for the altitude though, it's going to be a PITA. __________________ 2003 Mazda Protege 5 navy_p503@hotmail.com

03-28-2008, 02:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,267	R/C Truck eh? I got a truck, a jeep, 2 track vehicles, a couple of dune buggies, 2 snowmobiles, 2 atv's, a cigarette boat & a couple of planes and a helicopter. But really...I'm not all that into R/C.

03-28-2008, 02:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
baltimorebayside Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: New owner of a 2008 C50T Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 365	I just may drive down to the dealer and sit on my new C50T with all my accessories installed.....maybe get my son to take a picture with me on it... If all goes according to plan, I should have the new bike in my garage NLT next Saturday!!!!!! Now, where did I put that Mequires Gold Class polish?? dan

03-28-2008, 02:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Navy_p503 Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 94 Yamaha YZ 250, 2000 Suzuki Bandit 600s Location: Fort Collins, Co Posts: 471	Yeah, the Traxxas T-Maxx 2.5, with the 2-speed tranny and 4 wheel drive kit. I've got parts for a track car, an old Tamiya but the pull start on the engine is busted. And an old Tamiya electric truck that still runs. __________________ 2003 Mazda Protege 5 navy_p503@hotmail.com

03-28-2008, 07:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
Barbarian Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650S w/ABS Location: Montreal Posts: 299	Screw you all. Today is the start of my work week. And while the snow is slowly melting, the gravel and potholes are still too risky to warrant riding. On the other hand, I did just renew my registration. $416 for the year. __________________ See ABS in action complete with plummy voiceover.

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