Wind Gap

etiainen · October 29th, 2011, 02:49 PM

So, last this past Tuesday, I finally had a bit of time to get out and ride my bike . After much more pain than expected, I got new tires on. I headed up into the Lehigh Valley for a nice ride + short hike and day to take my mind off work and school which were killer the week before. I rode up 611 from the PA Turnpike(which was beautiful btw) up to 78W and headed to the Appalachian Trail at Wind Gap. I hiked south up to Lookout Point and Hahn's Lookout at the top of the mountain, ate some lunch, did a bit more hiking and rode back.

Ride-wise the new tires felt great, braking feels somewhat different on the new tires, I'm going to take a look at that, but I haven't noticed any difference in braking power, just a different feel while the front brake is engaged, maybe the balancing on the front wheel? I took things somewhat slower on curves with the new tires, just to be on the safe side, but still had a lot of fun, and got a nice 200mi of riding that day.

Here's a couple pics, I'm not a good photographer, but I like to at least get some pics of my trips

Alex · October 29th, 2011, 05:36 PM

pjed · October 29th, 2011, 07:22 PM

Looks like beautiful country to ride in...especially after your new tires get scrubbed in.

Jninja · October 29th, 2011, 07:31 PM

Nice to get away,I try to unwind every week until the weather say's no not today

So what brand of tires did you get?and great pic's man gota have em for the story's

nickjpass · October 29th, 2011, 07:44 PM

Very pretty. Fall is a nice time of the year.

etiainen · October 29th, 2011, 07:44 PM

Yeah, it really was a beautiful ride, I was enjoying a lot of it and only stopped for pics once I started my hike, riding next to the Delaware River had some awesome views too.

New tires were BT45s in the stock sizes, most of my riding is commuting and weekend trips. I'm liking them a whole lot more than the stock IRCs. Sadly today is a weather disaster in the Northeast:/ Otherwise I would've totally gone out for a ride today, there's a lot of places I want to check out and enjoy.

nickjpass · October 29th, 2011, 07:47 PM

One day (Hopefully) when I have a bike, I'd love to ride around during the fall. It's my favorite season.

etiainen · October 29th, 2011, 08:03 PM

Yeah, fall riding has been very enjoyable for me, not too cold, I'm pretty comfy in all of my gear, and the views are amazing.

nickjpass · October 29th, 2011, 08:08 PM

I can't imagine what the colors are like in New England!

October 29th, 2011, 05:36 PM	#2
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October 29th, 2011, 07:31 PM	#4
Jninja NinjaCreeper!! Name: Jim Location: Oregon Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2006 Posts: 56	Nice to get away,I try to unwind every week until the weather say's no not todaySo what brand of tires did you get?and great pic's man gota have em for the story's

October 29th, 2011, 07:44 PM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Very pretty. Fall is a nice time of the year. __________________________________________________

October 29th, 2011, 07:47 PM	#7
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	One day (Hopefully) when I have a bike, I'd love to ride around during the fall. It's my favorite season. __________________________________________________

October 29th, 2011, 08:08 PM	#9
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I can't imagine what the colors are like in New England! __________________________________________________

October 29th, 2011, 07:22 PM	#3
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	Looks like beautiful country to ride in...especially after your new tires get scrubbed in.

October 29th, 2011, 07:44 PM	#6
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Yeah, it really was a beautiful ride, I was enjoying a lot of it and only stopped for pics once I started my hike, riding next to the Delaware River had some awesome views too. New tires were BT45s in the stock sizes, most of my riding is commuting and weekend trips. I'm liking them a whole lot more than the stock IRCs. Sadly today is a weather disaster in the Northeast:/ Otherwise I would've totally gone out for a ride today, there's a lot of places I want to check out and enjoy.

October 29th, 2011, 08:03 PM	#8
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Yeah, fall riding has been very enjoyable for me, not too cold, I'm pretty comfy in all of my gear, and the views are amazing.

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