12-05-2010, 02:12 PM | #16 |
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Gene,
Great write up and pics. It's really nice to see the set-up you carry. And really thanks for those BRP pics. That's a "I wanna do this" ride for me in the next year or two. Bill R |
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12-05-2010, 06:12 PM | #17 |
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Your welcome, I enjoyed posting them.
I am ashamed to admit that I hadn't been to the Blue Ridge Parkway before this trip. There is a lot to do, a lot of attractions. I can see us doing a week or more on it. One other thing I noticed from the GPS, there are a lot of dirt and gravel roads running parallel to the BRP. I think I could spend weeks exploring the BRP and all of the side roads. It is a fun, scenic ride. One tip though, don't speed. post limit is 50 (at least the section we travelled) and I saw more than one park ranger in unmarked pickups running radar. Thanks everyone for the kind words, I enjoyed posting our pictures.
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12-05-2010, 06:22 PM | #18 | |
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http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=11047 Spud
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12-06-2010, 10:54 AM | #19 |
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People are missing the point of the ride. Suppose to be able to see the sights.
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12-06-2010, 11:20 PM | #21 |
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Yep Spud, that is one reason I like adventure touring, slow down and enjoy the ride. The Blue Ridge Parkway is perfect for that. After looking at the pics I posted, I think a week long ride on the BRP might be our first long spring ride next year.
Spud, I also wanted to thank you for all of the wonderful links you put in your post. I like the tail light you have on your BRP http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ail-Light.aspx. and had decided to get one. Another member (I won't mention the name unless he chimes up)contacted me about a trade for the Honda tool bag and I now have one of these headed my way.
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12-07-2010, 01:47 AM | #22 |
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Looking forward to my new Honda toolbag. Enjoy your new light.
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http://www.shinkotireusa.com/product/product.php?id=24 I ran a size 3.00-18, Shinko 244, front tire on my Zong before I converted to a 21-inch front wheel. The Shinko 244, front tire performed well for me, except in mud. The Shinko 244 is inexpensive, and I have read a lot of good reports from large-bore, thumper owners who love the Shinko 244, rear tire. Spud
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12-07-2010, 05:39 PM | #24 |
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Spud, you got any idea what kind of mileage people are getting out of these? The Kenda rear tires are pretty heavy, are the Shinko's? Prices look pretty similar.
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http://www.bikebandit.com/shinko-244-motorcycle-tire I don't know the respective tire weights, but I assume they are similar. Spud
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