August 25th, 2009, 05:10 PM | #81 |
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Is the weekday ride dead? lol
I might have some time mid day...
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August 25th, 2009, 10:31 PM | #82 |
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haha i have no idea whats goin on, apparently...
i have to move into my apartment sometime soon, so i'll prob be busy for a day or so, not sure when. these things are hard to plan cuz everyone seems to have a lot goin on
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August 26th, 2009, 05:33 PM | #83 |
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So i took my first trip up the NJ Turnpike, over the GWB, down the cross bronx, over the throgs, down the cross island, and down jehrico turnpike in long island. It was A TON of fun, however it was also VERY dangerous.
on the turnpike, a piece of what looked like drop ceiling was flying in the air, about 1x1 square foot i'd say, and it almost hit me. Then 2 minutes later, another one actually did, it hit my left foot and the left front fairing, luckily it didnt scratch it but it left dirt all over that i was later able to wipe off. Also on the cross bronx, i almost ran over what looked to me like a rusty catalytic converter or muffler. I wasn't keeping 4 seconds distance and I only missed it by chance. KEEP 4 SECOND DISTANCE! Other than that, everything went without a hitch, i was able to take a trip to wallmart to pick up a bike cover (19 bucks!) and now im all set for the night. Also, my EZ pass tag is on the crossbar under my seat cowel. Originally it wouldnt scan in jersey tolls until i started riding in the center of the lane. I actually had a problem with it scanning at the throgs neck bridge. Then i backed up my bike, and i saw the gate lift. I also saw a guard on the right side of the gate, not the left, so im not sure weather he let me through or not. I hope it doesn't happen again on the way home, cause if a guard isnt there to let me through again i'll hold up a line of traffic.
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August 26th, 2009, 06:04 PM | #84 |
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Well now we all know why I put my bike in a uhaul to get it from PA to NY, im actually about to post those pictures on an older thread i started. Kind of funny.
But glad to hear you made it alright, I don't even like driving in the city at all. Can't imagine having to take a bike through there, or on the NJ tpk. Good job. People in NY don't like it when motorcycles hold up traffic. They don't seem to take too kindly to them. Considering I was almost run off the road twice today, (once where i locked up my front brake and almost died because some woman decided she need the space on the road that I happen to be occupying.
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August 26th, 2009, 09:50 PM | #85 |
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That sounds like the leisure route from hell!
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August 26th, 2009, 10:34 PM | #86 |
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I have to be honest Zach, although it was scary, it was CERTAINLY entertaining. For the record, i never drove through "the city." Once you go over the GW you shoot across town on the Cross Bronx Expressway past the east end of the island all the way to long island, so there was no NYC riding. However i still wonder what would've happened if that muffler or catalytic converter or whatever it was happened to be 4 inches to the left, rather than flying by right under my right foot.
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August 27th, 2009, 06:46 AM | #87 |
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I'm familiar. I snowboard, so I drive it almost every weekend in the winter. Though when I ride upstate now, I typically get off the Cross Bronx right at the beginning and hop on the Bronx River --> Sprain Brook --> Tapanzee. Saves A LOT of time in traffic. Good thing you avoided that thing! You also gotta be carefully of the deep impressions. There are 6 inch deep tire tracks in the pavement from all the traffic.
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August 27th, 2009, 12:22 PM | #88 |
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Anyone up for a quick jaunt tonight? Haven't ridden since Sunday!
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August 27th, 2009, 12:57 PM | #89 |
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I'm gona test out sunrise highway later tonight, and maybe the southern state for the first time. I was almost killed by a woman in a car yesterday so im a little eh..
I also don't have proper leg protection but can't seem to afford it quite yet or would even know where to go around here for something like that because I dont want to wait for delivery if i order on line. So those two things said Idk if i should get on the southern state, but I really want to try it because I have to take my bike up to Stony Brook very soon.
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August 27th, 2009, 01:14 PM | #90 |
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Southern State is way safer than Sunrise. I'll be home from work around 6pm. You want company?
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August 27th, 2009, 01:40 PM | #91 |
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sure, i don't plan on takin the bike out till like 7, yesterday at 6 is when i almost got hit, too much traffic, how far are you from seaford/massapequa?
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August 27th, 2009, 01:54 PM | #92 |
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5 minutes. I'm right in copiague south of montauk.
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August 27th, 2009, 02:09 PM | #93 |
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k cool, i live just north of sunrise and 107. so i can meet you somewhere on sunrise if you want, but I've only been on sunrise for like 30 seconds, then turned off the road and thats where i almost got killed.
Where do you want to meet up, what evers easier for you. you have my fone #? or should i pm you?
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August 27th, 2009, 02:18 PM | #94 |
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I'll meet you over by Brady Park at 7pm (Thats the one at the start of the bike trails near Mass Park Station) You know what I'm talking about?
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August 27th, 2009, 02:36 PM | #95 |
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sent you a text, i found brady park, what times good for you?
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August 27th, 2009, 03:06 PM | #96 |
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also be prepared for a small q&a bc i have no idea what im doin sometimes.. i'll prob ask how much play does your throttle have and wtf is a swingarm.. etc...
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August 27th, 2009, 03:21 PM | #97 |
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Didn't get a text. Pm me your number. I'll be there at 7 sharp.
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August 27th, 2009, 03:53 PM | #98 |
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damn.. I just got in from Yankee Stadium.. and I'm wiped out or I would have met up with your guys.
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August 27th, 2009, 03:55 PM | #99 |
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I'm in garden city, just got back from friday's with the girlfriend, but we're prolly going to see an outdoor movie, otherwise i would've like to meet up too.
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August 27th, 2009, 03:57 PM | #100 |
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dimeified: Do you live in GC or are you just visiting? Your location is lsited as Fairfield NJ. The weekend could be iffy, but maybe we can plan a Sunday morning cruise for a few of us?
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August 27th, 2009, 07:06 PM | #101 |
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Good ride! Dark did good. We went up to the north shore and loyd neck did some nice night time winding roads. Hit sweet hollow on the way. Damn, don't think I'll be back around till Sunday afternoon or so.
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August 27th, 2009, 07:25 PM | #102 |
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Good ride zach. I still need some practice, especially at night considering this was my first night experience, and also my first southern state/ bethpage parkway ride.
The wind was ridiculous, more than was prepared for. Maybe it was just a windy night, idk. Those were some good roads, nice scenery too, went past a lake and people fishing and things, its was cool. I'm not too great on hills yet because they are so rare around here but I'm alive now and tahts all that matters. My mirrors are really loose and get pushed around by the wind, I have the allen keys right next to me so im about to go fix those bad boys, wish me luck.
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August 27th, 2009, 07:34 PM | #103 |
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That wasn't a lake. We were actually riding along a thin strip out to loydneck. Loyd harbor to the left some other harbor to the right
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August 27th, 2009, 07:39 PM | #104 | |
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I know area around centereach and stony brook a little bit better but i think that was further east. i get kinda lost with everything in between. Fixed my mirror btw, didnt have the right size allen key, but i made it work anyway... prob gona regret that at one point down the road. The little rubber thing on the mirror is alittle loose tho and i dont want it to pop off cuz then you can see the metal bolt under it. think im gona have to find me some super glue
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August 28th, 2009, 05:22 AM | #105 |
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just visiting, im shooting back to nj before the hurricane comes, i hate this weather!
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August 28th, 2009, 08:45 AM | #106 |
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This was our route basically. Snake Hill Rd. was the up hill very twisty section where you said you had a little trouble.
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August 28th, 2009, 11:42 AM | #107 |
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wow that was quite a trip considering i've barely taken my bike off my block and also haven't taken it out at night either. It's so weird at night, i feel like everything is trying to kill me.
I think I did alright, except for skidding into the on coming traffic lane once and having a bit of a wobbling problem on another turn, and forgeting to shift into first when we stopped on the side to let a car pass. But I did fine at the gas station for what its worth haha. That really was an interesting trip. Never rode with another bike before so I was half confused about where to be while I was riding and at stop signs and traffic lights and things. and btw zach, my "7pm sharp" comment regarding your post was a joke, lol so i hope you didn't think I was upset that you were 5 minutes behind schedule.
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August 28th, 2009, 01:36 PM | #108 |
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man I wished I could have made it.. I was so tired when I got home...
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August 30th, 2009, 10:42 AM | #109 |
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I am officially living in centereach for the rest of the year, time for school. I have my bike with me though!
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August 30th, 2009, 12:51 PM | #110 |
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well i'm usually in L.I. each or every other week, so i'll let u guys know when i'll be around next. BTW the ride back to jerz wasnt bad, i didnt get stuck at the throgs toll either. I also didn't get stuck in the 6" tire grooves cause i remembered the warning, and took the lower GW level. Route 80 is TONS of fun, i love riding 85+, safely of course.
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August 31st, 2009, 11:03 AM | #111 |
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Good to hear Bill.
Anyone up for a ride tonight? |
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August 31st, 2009, 10:55 PM | #112 |
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im still getting my class schedule and work schedule figured out, so im gona be MIA for the week or so, but as soon as i get into a routine ill have time for some rides again
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September 1st, 2009, 02:01 AM | #113 |
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Suffolk
Anyone around Farmingville, Long Island?
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September 1st, 2009, 05:59 AM | #114 |
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I believe DarkNinja is staying in Centerreach which is about 5 min away.
I'm about 30 minutes away in Copiague. |
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September 1st, 2009, 10:34 AM | #115 |
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Had a wonderful ride from exit 68 to 25 and back on the LIE last night. I'll be sure to invite you guys along next time.
But wtf happened to the temperatures? Was pretty cold out east, not so much out in queens. But now News12 says 50-58* tonight? |
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September 1st, 2009, 11:22 AM | #116 |
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You ride on the LIE for fun or you were going somewhere?
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September 1st, 2009, 11:52 AM | #117 |
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Dropped the woman off at her dorm room. School starts back up again tomarrow.
Not everyone chooses to be a bum like me. |
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September 1st, 2009, 12:05 PM | #118 |
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When you guys venture into Manhattan or Jersey, let me know.
I got a shinny red one waiting by the Holland. |
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September 1st, 2009, 02:11 PM | #119 |
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dude i froze my ass off this morning in my mesh jacket. september is here.
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September 1st, 2009, 08:25 PM | #120 |
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Yup, definitely glad my mesh yoshi jacket has a removable full sleeve liner.
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