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oldpink · 10-30-2008, 11:18 PM

I do lots of “Dangerous Sports” like paragliding, parachuting and bungee jumping for fun
But the best buzz I get is riding motorcycles really quick, whether it’s on the road or off road on a track
My weapon of choice is a Kawasaki Ninja 636

My favorite pastime is doing a run over a country road I know well on a Sunday morning around 8am
It’s always deserted and is one way traffic for 23 miles from start to finish using GPS and a stop watch
I've got it down to just over 10 min's 42 seconds average speed is getting on for 130mph
Though apart from accelerating off at the start I only dip below 90 twice for a couple of tight bends
And on the long downhill half way into the run with 10 miles to go with only a few kinks I’m never below 130

It’s almost like the Isle of Man TT course but a lot less twisty and no towns to go through
as it leads to a military base and is private access only (yes I have a pass as I work there occasionally)
no speed camera's or cops only MP's in land rovers and they don't care what speed I do
Though occasionally I have to brake hard to avoid a stray sheep on the road and once a bloody stag
That episode very nearly ended in a nasty wreck fortunately I managed to guess it was going to go left
As it was pointing in that direction and I swerved right at 100+ and missed it by a foot

The trick is to wait at the gatehouse for about 10 mins if the guard says anyone has been through before I set off
That way I know I have a clear road in front of me, though once I had a Porsche Carrera go through about
2 minutes in front of me
Which I caught and passed before I got half way, but my best race on that road was a Subaru STI who was up for a race
I’ll tell you what that Subaru can corner like its on rails, I finally got him on the downhill and last I looked
I was at 150+ and still pulling away, but I only beat him by about 10 seconds over the full road

this isn't the road its self but it shows you the type of road I'm riding on

johnipedestran · 10-30-2008, 11:22 PM

Nice Old Pink

well written transported to your spot.

I like the sound of that. My VW Turbo could have some fun on that road.

As for bikes, I am alot happier cruising, don't feel comfortable letting loose unless I am surrounded by steel.

peace
jip

billy_big_bud! · 10-30-2008, 11:28 PM

dude.....sweet

JJScorpio · 10-31-2008, 01:29 AM

Who would have thought OP was an adrenaline junkie, lol.....

bubbleman · 10-31-2008, 01:34 AM

Hey im with you oldpink. I also love motorcycles. as well as all sorts of adrenaline junkie actions.
Snowboarding is my winter sport of choice, and dirt biking is my summer sport of choice.
I ride a 450 exc KTM for my dirt riding, which in my neigborhood of mtn, is pretty sweet to say the least.
But for my highway cruise, down the sea to sky highway ( home of the 2010 winter olympics), a world class highway that motorcyclists from around the world travel just to ride this bad boy, I ride my Harley road king classic .
THey have put 800 million into construction so the two lane highway is now going to be a 4 lane highway all the way to whistler.
Just under 70 kilometers, its makes for an epic ride on a sunny day.
We will have to hit the road one day oldpink and enjoy a ride together.

Thanks for sharing.

10-31-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by johnipedestran

I like the sound of that. My VW Turbo could have some fun on that road.

peace
jip

Mine would too

Blue_adept · 10-31-2008, 02:09 AM

my current favorite is a cafe'd cl360. Its super light, fast, and low

been dragging knees everywhere lol.

BA

Stoner4Life · 10-31-2008, 03:54 AM

Joe Cool Poker Run, Yonkers MC
usually held Labor Day weekend.

Been years since I've had a chance to go, even lately when I'd been back in NY w/my HD I was too busy working to go on any runs at all.......

10-31-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_adept

my current favorite is a cafe'd cl360. Its super light, fast, and low

been dragging knees everywhere lol.

BA

Noice! CL is a thumper?

Came across a mid-70's CB550/4 on craigslist in my area today. Scratching my head REALLY hard about it...it would be a perfect cafe. Mechanically straight and ugly right now. But I'm a good 205 lbs so I'm holding out for a 750 or an XS1100 to mangle. I LOVE the so-called "universal Japanese motorcycle" for all its' possibilities... Crack o' spring and I'm def on a nekkid late model, tho!

My main ride's a YZ450 right now. Gettin' a little old to go ballz2tha-wall, tho. My favorite spot is the desert southwest US offroad. Mountain and canyon twisties are an equal tie, too! Riding season is upon us, ladies and gents!

Ride long...and hard!

og dmc · 10-31-2008, 04:20 AM

Damn that sounds fun. Crazy, but fun

10-30-2008, 11:18 PM	#1
oldpink Retired Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sowing the seeds of love Posts: 5,952	IC mag bikers whats your favorite run I do lots of “Dangerous Sports” like paragliding, parachuting and bungee jumping for fun But the best buzz I get is riding motorcycles really quick, whether it’s on the road or off road on a track My weapon of choice is a Kawasaki Ninja 636 My favorite pastime is doing a run over a country road I know well on a Sunday morning around 8am It’s always deserted and is one way traffic for 23 miles from start to finish using GPS and a stop watch I've got it down to just over 10 min's 42 seconds average speed is getting on for 130mph Though apart from accelerating off at the start I only dip below 90 twice for a couple of tight bends And on the long downhill half way into the run with 10 miles to go with only a few kinks I’m never below 130 It’s almost like the Isle of Man TT course but a lot less twisty and no towns to go through as it leads to a military base and is private access only (yes I have a pass as I work there occasionally) no speed camera's or cops only MP's in land rovers and they don't care what speed I do Though occasionally I have to brake hard to avoid a stray sheep on the road and once a bloody stag That episode very nearly ended in a nasty wreck fortunately I managed to guess it was going to go left As it was pointing in that direction and I swerved right at 100+ and missed it by a foot The trick is to wait at the gatehouse for about 10 mins if the guard says anyone has been through before I set off That way I know I have a clear road in front of me, though once I had a Porsche Carrera go through about 2 minutes in front of me Which I caught and passed before I got half way, but my best race on that road was a Subaru STI who was up for a race I’ll tell you what that Subaru can corner like its on rails, I finally got him on the downhill and last I looked I was at 150+ and still pulling away, but I only beat him by about 10 seconds over the full road this isn't the road its self but it shows you the type of road I'm riding on __________________ Fly On My Sweet Angel Williamina Queen, 26.5.43 - 22.3.06 shine on 11/07/06 "Like Rick, I don't find it easy to express my feelings in words, but I loved him and will miss him enormously".David Gilmour Monday 15th September 2008 Gypsy is finally Free
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10-30-2008, 11:22 PM	#2
johnipedestran 1% Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: High Posts: 1,137	Nice Old Pink well written transported to your spot. I like the sound of that. My VW Turbo could have some fun on that road. As for bikes, I am alot happier cruising, don't feel comfortable letting loose unless I am surrounded by steel. peace jip __________________ The Question of The Meaning of Life is not edifying. One must immerse oneself in The River of Life and let the Question drift away. --Buddha FUCKEM
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10-31-2008, 01:29 AM	#4
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10-31-2008, 01:34 AM	#5
bubbleman Bubble Ambassador Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vansterdam, BC , Canaba Posts: 809	Hey im with you oldpink. I also love motorcycles. as well as all sorts of adrenaline junkie actions. Snowboarding is my winter sport of choice, and dirt biking is my summer sport of choice. I ride a 450 exc KTM for my dirt riding, which in my neigborhood of mtn, is pretty sweet to say the least. But for my highway cruise, down the sea to sky highway ( home of the 2010 winter olympics), a world class highway that motorcyclists from around the world travel just to ride this bad boy, I ride my Harley road king classic . THey have put 800 million into construction so the two lane highway is now going to be a 4 lane highway all the way to whistler. Just under 70 kilometers, its makes for an epic ride on a sunny day. We will have to hit the road one day oldpink and enjoy a ride together. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Herb is the messenger bubble is the message
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10-31-2008, 02:09 AM	#7
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10-31-2008, 03:54 AM	#8
Stoner4Life Medicinal Advocate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wandering further down the path less travelled Posts: 24,474	Joe Cool Poker Run, Yonkers MC usually held Labor Day weekend. Been years since I've had a chance to go, even lately when I'd been back in NY w/my HD I was too busy working to go on any runs at all.......
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10-31-2008, 04:20 AM	#10
og dmc Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 346	Damn that sounds fun. Crazy, but fun
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