tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post5174570644824386726..comments2024-03-05T14:11:35.388-05:00Comments on For Love of a Motorbike: The Power of SuggestionBeemerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-67619413805566816122011-08-25T15:04:03.721-04:002011-08-25T15:04:03.721-04:00Lori,
2 of the 3 will be with my in-laws, one wil...Lori,<br /><br />2 of the 3 will be with my in-laws, one will be at my parents. Hopefully they get out once in a while. I know Kelsie's dad enjoys 'blowing the carbon out' of the Honda from time to time, and he straight enjoys the f650. As for Germany, I'm working on it. Aside from selling the Connie, I don't know. Maybe I'll strike a deal with some fancy motorcycle magazine...<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and LifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-91878410845148104632011-08-25T11:13:41.463-04:002011-08-25T11:13:41.463-04:00Brady! That news saddens me. Are you thinking ye...Brady! That news saddens me. Are you thinking yet of picking one up over there? What happens to all of the bikes here? Do they have someone to watch over them and take them out for joy rides to feel the wind in their handlebars? Get their toes a little dirty? :(<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-63027611188023808602011-08-25T10:53:10.903-04:002011-08-25T10:53:10.903-04:00Lori,
Sadly, no, the Connie is not coming. It cos...Lori,<br /><br />Sadly, no, the Connie is not coming. It costs about 2,000 USD to ship a motorcycle across the ocean. <br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and LifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-76595123479612620662011-08-24T23:30:57.652-04:002011-08-24T23:30:57.652-04:00Hi Brady,
What can I say, smart girls think thing...Hi Brady,<br /><br />What can I say, smart girls think things through. Just be grateful that she thought through marrying you and thought the see-saw was stacked favorably. :) hehehe<br /><br />With Oilburner, I was being highly selfish to keep communications open. Left it open to plant that obnoxious tune in his head. <br /><br />Keep those tunes rolling, but pay attention to your new roads. Are you taking the Concours over there? When you going? Are you ready?<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-79707222787296938932011-08-24T23:17:35.915-04:002011-08-24T23:17:35.915-04:00Hi Trobairitz,
I understand about the bumps going...Hi Trobairitz,<br /><br />I understand about the bumps going into turns. They continue to be one of those things I obsess about. I keep reading Face Plant accidents. Very bad. I'm not sure if I learn and it gives me something to think about, or if it keeps me too cautious. <br /><br />But it sounds like your roads were in about as bad shape as Tennessee's. One road along the river was actually buckling and settling. Half the lane was lower than the inside half...with a wavery ridge squiggling around. You had to commit to the high road or the low. Not recommended to go in-between.<br /><br />Glad you were out and seeing new sights!<br /><br />Next time some randomness pops in...start singing Phenomena. Troubadour will love it! Honest!<br /><br />hehehe<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-35124106221815086162011-08-24T23:07:19.260-04:002011-08-24T23:07:19.260-04:00Hi Nikos,
Your instructors actually told you that...Hi Nikos,<br /><br />Your instructors actually told you that you did not need to see enough around a curve to stop in a safe distance?? That has been drilled to me in all of my classes!! Scary. <br /><br />Even the skilled riders can go down. We are awaiting news about a friend that took a hard spill on the Blue Ridge Parkway last weekend. And he is one of the few riders that I trust implicitly he has so much experience. Broken collarbone, a couple broken ribs, facial issues...and going into surgery for we know not what.<br /><br />So ride safely and enjoy the scenery! ;)<br /><br />Glad the crocs(tm) are a live and well. And it sounds like they are doing quite a bit of traveling lately. <br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-19830920577096308122011-08-24T22:54:54.384-04:002011-08-24T22:54:54.384-04:00Hi Raftnn,
Thank You!
Yes, self-control can be v...Hi Raftnn,<br /><br />Thank You!<br /><br />Yes, self-control can be very difficult. I wonder if it comes easier to girls than it does to guys. Though most of the girls that I talk to are newer riders, and most of the guys pretend they are old hats at riding. ;)<br /><br />"Never be afraid to speak up"?? I thought you knew me well enough by now to know that will rarely be a problem. LOL!!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-4521404407884712152011-08-24T22:51:05.138-04:002011-08-24T22:51:05.138-04:00Hi Geoff,
Yes, the skies were perfect weren't...Hi Geoff,<br /><br />Yes, the skies were perfect weren't they? Though we don't often have elevation and clear views here, do we? :)<br /><br />You have some huge decisions to make for your 40th next year. South, Canada, Northeast... ;) All of the above.<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-33483756754145774742011-08-24T22:46:24.942-04:002011-08-24T22:46:24.942-04:00Hi RichardM,
Catchy tune. Don't you like it?...Hi RichardM,<br /><br />Catchy tune. Don't you like it? ;)<br /><br />There are a couple people in the local BMW group that listen to digital books while riding. I wasn't into it, until I started listening to them during my regular commute. Actually very soothing compared to just looking at all of the brakelights in front of me. :)<br /><br />Thanks for your assessment of the picture of the bikes. I like the color in that one too. The parking lot was a nice beige instead of hard white or dull black.<br /><br />Hope you are getting a few more rides in!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-5013258645058048192011-08-24T22:35:24.780-04:002011-08-24T22:35:24.780-04:00Hi Sonja,
I don't think I count riding as a c...Hi Sonja,<br /><br />I don't think I count riding as a couple a "group". As long as they have been married for <i>years</i> and know each other inside and out. :) <br /><br />It's nice to have that riding partner that knows to zig when you zag.<br /><br />phenomena...do do do do<br />every so often the thing just has to be planted.<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-71964615386058924332011-08-24T22:30:30.135-04:002011-08-24T22:30:30.135-04:00Hi Bobskoot,
LOL. I hide behind lenses. Until I...Hi Bobskoot,<br /><br />LOL. I hide behind lenses. Until I got rid of the glasses. ;)<br /><br />I enjoy riding fast to a point. Riding up to my limits helps me improve. I just don't want to ride beyond my abilities and have something stupid happen. <br /><br />Maybe you need to try out a few of our twisties here with smooth pavement and easy riding...<br /><br />-Steel CupcakeBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-7247395913092842722011-08-24T12:44:27.322-04:002011-08-24T12:44:27.322-04:00Lori,
I love how much thought you put into the bl...Lori,<br /><br />I love how much thought you put into the bluetooth discussion. I feel like my wife (in spite of, or because she's a scientist) spends as much time analyzing my decisions. Does music mean he wants to ignore me? Did I do something? Does he just want to listen to music?<br /><br />I just want to listen to music. On the slab in particular, it's that or ear plugs. The earbuds do nice to cut some wind noise, plus I love the black keys as I ride.<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-39969458140206086932011-08-23T14:36:34.048-04:002011-08-23T14:36:34.048-04:00Great post Lori and beautiful pictures.
I don'...Great post Lori and beautiful pictures.<br /><br />I don't really care for group rides. I don't consider hubby and I going out as a group ride, just a pleasant day spent on two wheels.<br /><br />I find that the groups around here also say they don't mind slower riders but will leave you in the dust in the blink of an eye. I prefer to see the scenery going by and to stop occasionally for photos and breaks.<br /><br />We went out on Sunday and on some unfamiliar roads. It was just Troubadour and I but I still had to slow down some as the road conditioners were bouncing me around. Why is it the bumps are always when you are setting up for a corner? Hard to keep those lines with your butt bouncing out of the saddle.<br /><br />I've never ridden with music and don't think I would. Too much of a distraction for me personally although I always have the radio on in the car. We have our radios (communication devices) on when on the bikes and usually talk about road hazards, where to turn, when to stop for a break and such. And sometimes about randomness that pops in our head, but most of the time it is quiet except for the road noise.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-22603614292517170832011-08-23T03:37:34.043-04:002011-08-23T03:37:34.043-04:00Lori
Good stuff!
There are not too many good thing...Lori<br />Good stuff!<br />There are not too many good things to say about group rides and general showing off on the road - this is what I did not like about the so called advanced motorcycle club where I did my advanced test 2 years ago. I did question the application of the rule that you should be able to safely stop in the distance that you can see and was told that was nonsense from a book!<br />Phenomena.<br />I do enjoy seeing the scenery - I must invest in a gopro soon.....<br /><br />Still enjoying the crocs(tm), NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-29533410192382911702011-08-23T03:26:43.220-04:002011-08-23T03:26:43.220-04:00Lori, lori , lori, you have devloped a real gift f...Lori, lori , lori, you have devloped a real gift for saying what every one else is thinking. Good stuff. <br /><br />Self control can be hard to exercise, no doubt you will have learnt from this experince. Never and i mean never be afraisd to speak up. Love your work....Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-79660109045183331562011-08-22T23:56:53.703-04:002011-08-22T23:56:53.703-04:00Wow!!! Those Big Sky shots are something else - t...Wow!!! Those Big Sky shots are something else - thanks so much for posting. Just one week short of 15 years since I was working in the Southern States. Maybe that's another option for our 40th anniversary next year! Decisions, decisions.....Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-84558188159656980532011-08-22T23:55:52.987-04:002011-08-22T23:55:52.987-04:00Phenomena, gee thanks a lot. I haven't heard t...Phenomena, gee thanks a lot. I haven't heard that in like twenty years....<br /><br />And I'm in the "don't like group rides" category. Don't listen to music when riding or driving. I like the shot of your bikes in the parking lot. Nice color contrast. And congratulations on 30K miles!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-76164789727102438152011-08-22T23:35:14.274-04:002011-08-22T23:35:14.274-04:00Does riding as couple count as a group? I have to ...Does riding as couple count as a group? I have to admit that I am not fond of group rides. Like Bob I like a decent pace and want to stop to smell the roses. <br />Riding with hubby (he knows me well, and often does a mind reading job, as we have only hand-and-feet communication) is almost perfect. We like the same pace, we see the same things... more or less conditioned over many years.<br /><br />And by the way: phenomena... do doo do do do<br />haven't heard that one for a long time.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-73033241913853009442011-08-22T22:19:36.672-04:002011-08-22T22:19:36.672-04:00Steel Cupcake:
It's about time, I like your 5...<b>Steel Cupcake:</b><br /><br />It's about time, I like your 50D but it's blocking my view.<br /><br />I know what you mean about group rides, esp on unknown roads. I don't find it a thrill to ride fast. I like to enjoy the scenery. <br /><br />I remember I once went on a group ride. We were all together . . . until the first curve, then everyone sped up and raced up the highway. I kept to the speed limit and rode by myself both ways. I would never pass on a double yellow.<br /><br />bob <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com