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« on: December 26, 2009, 07:00:24 PM » |
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So, we hopefully all had a great Christmas and now to get back to motorcycles. Forum members in warmer climes should keep the folks in the frozen tundra entertained during the 10 months of winter they must endure. So here is a little report on a short ride that wanted to be longer but a late start and darkness by 5:30 forced the RR 4 stater to become a 3 stater, total of about 130 miles. Ray and I departed New Boston and headed west to DeKalb,TX, then N to OK. 1st pic at the Red River, the only thing that separates us from the beasts in OK and AR(just kidding okies and arkies, we love ya and your great motorcycle roads).
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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2009, 07:02:29 PM » |
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I suddenly seemed colder when we hit OK. The ride started in the upper 40's, don't know what the temp was in OK or AR.
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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2009, 07:08:25 PM » |
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After 20 miles on the loneliest backroad in OK, we cross over to AR.
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« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2009, 07:10:19 PM » |
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Here is an example of the emptiness we were in.
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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2009, 07:14:21 PM » |
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AR & OK have some fantastic MC roads, but we didn't have time to get to those. Just flat river valley. After miles of nothing, this suddenly appears on the horizon.
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« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2009, 07:16:09 PM » |
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We were 4 miles from the Ash Grove cement plant when I took this pic. Here is the zoom in shot.
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« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2009, 07:18:51 PM » |
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We stopped in Ashdown, AR for coffee to warm up before heading back to TX. Next time we will include LA to get 4 states. It was a good ride, as any day on a mc usually is.
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« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2009, 07:22:05 PM » |
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Thanks Lindy  It's not quite 10 months of winter here, but sometimes it feels like it in the middle of February. |
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« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2009, 07:30:14 PM » |
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Nice ride LL, what kind of pants and gloves do you use?
If you are game for a North Louisiana ride, maybe I'll trailer my bike up there and ride with ya'll next time.
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« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2009, 07:42:15 PM » |
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Thanks Lindy It's not quite 10 months of winter here, but sometimes it feels like it in the middle of February. I know, but surely you expect a Texan to exagerate a little. It gives you plenty of time for that winter PM your doing. |
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« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2009, 07:46:39 PM » |
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Nice ride LL, what kind of pants and gloves do you use?
If you are game for a North Louisiana ride, maybe I'll trailer my bike up there and ride with ya'll next time. HP, I use Olympia goretex gloves. They are excellent in the cold and can handle rain also. Maybe we can meetup in N LA or E TX for a ride sometime. How far S in LA are you? |
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« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2009, 11:34:40 AM » |
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How far S in LA are you? If you go much farther south, you are going to need a propeller. But hey, I trailered my bike up near Cheneyville, LA, and rode the Kistachie Scenic Byway. Let's plan a ride for the Spring. I'll meet you at least 1/2 way. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2009, 11:37:44 AM » |
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man yall are lucky, u all live within a close range with each other and can ride. up here, i dont have many people that ive found, Laminar for sure but other then that...havnt found anyone else
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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2009, 02:41:26 PM » |
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How far S in LA are you? If you go much farther south, you are going to need a propeller. But hey, I trailered my bike up near Cheneyville, LA, and rode the Kistachie Scenic Byway. Let's plan a ride for the Spring. I'll meet you at least 1/2 way. Sounds good. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2009, 07:20:13 PM » |
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I Knew you'd be back Lucky ,  enjoy the ride ...You and Hppants are now responsible for keeping us from getting bored  |
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« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2009, 08:14:38 PM » |
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man yall are lucky, u all live within a close range with each other and can ride. up here, i dont have many people that ive found, Laminar for sure but other then that...havnt found anyone else
Snoop, We live far apart. HP is in S La and I'm in NE Tx. I've never seen another NH in my area(mostly cruisers). It would be fun to ride with some other NH'ers. |
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« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2009, 08:16:37 PM » |
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I Knew you'd be back Lucky , enjoy the ride ...You and Hppants are now responsible for keeping us from getting bored Hope your back into it soon Hangster. If you want to ride year round just move south. |
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« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2009, 02:05:57 PM » |
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Major Winter weather right now, everyone holled up till it breaks. High 53 can you believe it? Clear and sunshine. Low in the 40's tonight. When will it ever end? Peobably 2-3 days, and back to short sleeves. Usually both of my Long Sleeved shirts get to be worn twice per season. I still wear long pants year round, don't think I even own a pair of shorts. Rusty  |
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