first run around town

pistolclass · 12-01-2016, 04:24 PM

I got my Hawk back in the spring and didn't get around to registering it until just recently. I have mostly been offroad and a little jaunt on the road I live on.

Today the weather was dry and about 55 degrees so I ventured out on the roads. I haven't driven on the street in 25 years. I'm still drive like everyone is trying to kill me. I'm very defensive rider.

Well I can tell you the ride was outstanding. I buzzed around Lyman's orchards then rode to powder ridge ski resort. What a great ride. Next time I will record the trip.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-01-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

I got my Hawk back in the spring and didn't get around to registering it until just recently. I have mostly been offroad and a little jaunt on the road I live on.

Today the weather was dry and about 55 degrees so I ventured out on the roads. I haven't driven on the street in 25 years. I'm still drive like everyone is trying to kill me. I'm very defensive rider.

Well I can tell you the ride was outstanding. I buzzed around Lyman's orchards then rode to powder ridge ski resort. What a great ride. Next time I will record the trip.

LOL I know the feeling. It wasn't 25 years but long enough to were I stuck to back roads out in the country to avoid other vehicles. But I got over it real quick. I still avoid the city riding because people just don't look out for us. To much talking on phone and texting and driving. I was going to ride this weekend but 75% chance of cold rain.

2LZ · 12-01-2016, 04:42 PM

Congrats on the ride! Freedom is a cool feeling...but you're right, especially since the advent of the cell phone. They really are out to kill you...and their drunk, and blind, and deaf. It's just a matter of getting used to it and watching your wits.

Keep cruising!

pistolclass · 12-01-2016, 06:47 PM

Winter is starting to take hold in CT. Not sure if I can wait 4 months to ride again. Any day there is above 50 degrees, I'm riding.

jct842 · 12-01-2016, 07:10 PM

Ride like you are invisible!

pistolclass · 12-01-2016, 07:25 PM

Everytime a car is near me I look for an escape route. There was one point were I felt the car behind me wasn't paying attention so I pulled to the shoulder and waved her by. Sure enough she was on the phone.

Weldangrind · 12-02-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

I haven't driven on the street in 25 years. I'm still drive like everyone is trying to kill me. I'm very defensive rider.

Do that every time.

Congrats on getting out there! I could ride at this time of year, but this is the rainy season for us. The number of days where it isn't pouring don't justify the insurance until about February.

Merlin · 12-02-2016, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

Winter is starting to take hold in CT. Not sure if I can wait 4 months to ride again. Any day there is above 50 degrees, I'm riding.

Around here Ill be happy with days above freezing.

BlackBike · 12-02-2016, 11:57 AM

I drop my florescent yellow left glove a lot when they get too close, flash flood lights , horn, what ever it takes, only to make me feel better, I doubt it does any good .

12-01-2016, 04:24 PM	#1
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	first run around town I got my Hawk back in the spring and didn't get around to registering it until just recently. I have mostly been offroad and a little jaunt on the road I live on. Today the weather was dry and about 55 degrees so I ventured out on the roads. I haven't driven on the street in 25 years. I'm still drive like everyone is trying to kill me. I'm very defensive rider. Well I can tell you the ride was outstanding. I buzzed around Lyman's orchards then rode to powder ridge ski resort. What a great ride. Next time I will record the trip.
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12-01-2016, 04:42 PM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,054	Congrats on the ride! Freedom is a cool feeling...but you're right, especially since the advent of the cell phone. They really are out to kill you...and their drunk, and blind, and deaf. It's just a matter of getting used to it and watching your wits. Keep cruising! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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12-02-2016, 11:57 AM	#9
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	I drop my florescent yellow left glove a lot when they get too close, flash flood lights , horn, what ever it takes, only to make me feel better, I doubt it does any good . __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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12-01-2016, 06:47 PM	#4
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Winter is starting to take hold in CT. Not sure if I can wait 4 months to ride again. Any day there is above 50 degrees, I'm riding.
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12-01-2016, 07:10 PM	#5
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	Ride like you are invisible!
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12-01-2016, 07:25 PM	#6
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Everytime a car is near me I look for an escape route. There was one point were I felt the car behind me wasn't paying attention so I pulled to the shoulder and waved her by. Sure enough she was on the phone.
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