Getting lost on purpose

ontwo · 04-05-2010, 10:16 AM

I love doing that on my bike. Yesterday, I had the best ride. I knew the general area I was in, but I was on some backroads in the middle of nowhere. I would just take a turn if the road looked interesting. It was a really sunny afternoon so I knew which direction I was going, and I knew if I drove far enough which major roads I would run into. But I had never been on those roads before. Saw some beautiful country. I kept thinking "I should stop and get a pic for the POTM contest", but I was having way too much fun to stop.

Oh, and yesterday confirmed my love for the SV. After the winter mods, it handles great in the curves, but I could also ride all day given the riding position. Those of you who have known me know that I've been through bike after bike. I think this one is a keeper.

Adeptus_Minor · 04-05-2010, 10:21 AM

Nothing wrong with that type of ride.

...just don't do it too far from gas stations.

ontwo · 04-05-2010, 10:25 AM

I filled up first. And drove really fast when I started to hear banjos

Cutty72 · 04-05-2010, 11:46 AM

awesome man, glad you found a keeper!

t-homo · 04-05-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

I filled up first. And drove really fast when I started to hear banjos

So you made it about a mile out of town?

I normally ride with a group, but there are tons of times when I have no idea where we are and just keep following.

the chi · 04-05-2010, 12:23 PM

Aw, Im so happy to hear that! Congrats on finding a ride you love! I still miss that pearl white kawi tho...

ontwo · 04-05-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

Aw, Im so happy to hear that! Congrats on finding a ride you love! I still miss that pearl white kawi tho...

It's still around town. The guy that bought it from me highsided and had it repainted plain white. No pearl. It's a sharp ride, but I don't miss it. That thing handled like a tank

Dave · 04-05-2010, 01:31 PM

hard getting lost in south jersey. Our roads are setup too well

Particle Man · 04-05-2010, 01:40 PM

I may have missed it - did you mod the bars, seat, etc to get the ride position you wanted or is it stock?

CrazyKell · 04-05-2010, 01:51 PM

I do this all the time. I know my directions pretty well so it's hard for me to truly get "lost" but I love heading off on my own and just seeing where the road takes me.

04-05-2010, 10:16 AM	#1
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Getting lost on purpose I love doing that on my bike. Yesterday, I had the best ride. I knew the general area I was in, but I was on some backroads in the middle of nowhere. I would just take a turn if the road looked interesting. It was a really sunny afternoon so I knew which direction I was going, and I knew if I drove far enough which major roads I would run into. But I had never been on those roads before. Saw some beautiful country. I kept thinking "I should stop and get a pic for the POTM contest", but I was having way too much fun to stop. Oh, and yesterday confirmed my love for the SV. After the winter mods, it handles great in the curves, but I could also ride all day given the riding position. Those of you who have known me know that I've been through bike after bike. I think this one is a keeper. __________________

04-05-2010, 10:21 AM	#2
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Nothing wrong with that type of ride. ...just don't do it too far from gas stations. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

04-05-2010, 10:25 AM	#3
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	I filled up first. And drove really fast when I started to hear banjos __________________

04-05-2010, 01:40 PM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I may have missed it - did you mod the bars, seat, etc to get the ride position you wanted or is it stock? __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-05-2010, 01:31 PM	#8
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	hard getting lost in south jersey. Our roads are setup too well

04-05-2010, 01:51 PM	#10
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I do this all the time. I know my directions pretty well so it's hard for me to truly get "lost" but I love heading off on my own and just seeing where the road takes me.