Racer's Road again-140 miles today.

wild-bill · November 13th, 2010, 10:26 PM

Well, I went back to my fav road near Houston area today. It rained this morning with more forcasted tomorrow, so I got my riding in while it was dry. Since the bike had almost 300 miles, I took it up a little faster-72 indicated for brief periods. I rode the freeway to get to Racer's Road, but varied speed and RPM every few minutes. And about every 8 miles, I'd get down on the feeder for a couple of miles-trying to vary the RPM during break in. At the end of the fun road, there's a little park. Another rider was there. We talked for a few minutes-he had a Triumph Speed Triple-nice! He's been riding for a year.

On the way back home, it was getting cold. I made it home right at dark. that ride was 97 miles.

At 8:30, I decided I wanted some more fun. So I put my cold weather gear on and did another 40 something miles around in Houston. When I was almost home I fueled up and added Sta Bil when I got home. This bike definitely has some advantages over the 650R. Brakes are better, especially the rear. On the big bike I almost have to stand on the pedal to get any stopping power out of the rear. Seat height is a little lower. I'm not as clumsy on it with my short legs. The windshield is perfect. Buffeting and wind noise is minimal. I don't even wear earplugs with this bike. Even at freeway speeds the wind noise is so quiet I can hear the engine. At 8600RPM(that's as high as I've had it), the images in the mirrors are still clear. What a great bike!!
Tomorrow I'll change the oil again-401 miles on the odo so far.

randomwalk101 · November 14th, 2010, 09:57 AM

Nice ride bill. We need to get together next Sat and do some saddle time.
BTW, that guy on the Speed Triple doesn't happen to name Daniel is he?
My friend just bought one and he just happens to start riding a year ago...he's in Austin though although he originally from here.

wild-bill · November 14th, 2010, 10:43 AM

Hi John. No his name is not Daniel. Can't remember it-not a common name. He lives a little north of Richmond/Rosenburg. Next Saturday would be great. Do you have any roads in mind? Any favorites?

randomwalk101 · November 14th, 2010, 11:41 AM

We can hit racer road again if you like. I've only been there once. Then back to 99 and hit crab river and back to Katy for some seafood at captain Tom?

November 13th, 2010, 10:26 PM	#1
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	Racer's Road again-140 miles today. Well, I went back to my fav road near Houston area today. It rained this morning with more forcasted tomorrow, so I got my riding in while it was dry. Since the bike had almost 300 miles, I took it up a little faster-72 indicated for brief periods. I rode the freeway to get to Racer's Road, but varied speed and RPM every few minutes. And about every 8 miles, I'd get down on the feeder for a couple of miles-trying to vary the RPM during break in. At the end of the fun road, there's a little park. Another rider was there. We talked for a few minutes-he had a Triumph Speed Triple-nice! He's been riding for a year. On the way back home, it was getting cold. I made it home right at dark. that ride was 97 miles. At 8:30, I decided I wanted some more fun. So I put my cold weather gear on and did another 40 something miles around in Houston. When I was almost home I fueled up and added Sta Bil when I got home. This bike definitely has some advantages over the 650R. Brakes are better, especially the rear. On the big bike I almost have to stand on the pedal to get any stopping power out of the rear. Seat height is a little lower. I'm not as clumsy on it with my short legs. The windshield is perfect. Buffeting and wind noise is minimal. I don't even wear earplugs with this bike. Even at freeway speeds the wind noise is so quiet I can hear the engine. At 8600RPM(that's as high as I've had it), the images in the mirrors are still clear. What a great bike!! Tomorrow I'll change the oil again-401 miles on the odo so far. __________________________________________________ Bill

November 14th, 2010, 10:43 AM	#3
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	Hi John. No his name is not Daniel. Can't remember it-not a common name. He lives a little north of Richmond/Rosenburg. Next Saturday would be great. Do you have any roads in mind? Any favorites? __________________________________________________ Bill

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November 14th, 2010, 09:57 AM	#2
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Nice ride bill. We need to get together next Sat and do some saddle time. BTW, that guy on the Speed Triple doesn't happen to name Daniel is he? My friend just bought one and he just happens to start riding a year ago...he's in Austin though although he originally from here.

November 14th, 2010, 11:41 AM	#4
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	We can hit racer road again if you like. I've only been there once. Then back to 99 and hit crab river and back to Katy for some seafood at captain Tom?