tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post5175042970605206517..comments2024-02-11T03:17:28.641-05:00Comments on Motorcycle Touring - Riding on my V Star: "Ahhhhhhhhhh!" she said ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-66392641255369493572015-05-25T20:58:05.685-04:002015-05-25T20:58:05.685-04:00It's a bit of a change I'm sure but you...It's a bit of a change I'm sure but you've got all summer to play with it David.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-46837624453051090862015-05-23T23:14:50.222-04:002015-05-23T23:14:50.222-04:00Nice to be riding for sure. Took Black Betty for a...Nice to be riding for sure. Took Black Betty for a little ride today, over to a friend's place for a little help mounting the new saddlebags. Four hands and two heads got the job done in ten minutes. I still have a lot of learning to do before I'll feel at home on that cruiser. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-66862483525310913292015-05-22T20:12:31.374-04:002015-05-22T20:12:31.374-04:00Letchworth looks like a must see spot ... thanks f...Letchworth looks like a must see spot ... thanks for sharing the pics.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-88125464669506697742015-05-22T20:09:40.994-04:002015-05-22T20:09:40.994-04:00Coop - it's okay ... I just chalked it up to o...Coop - it's okay ... I just chalked it up to old age (chuckle)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-26186788909817573462015-05-22T12:34:51.609-04:002015-05-22T12:34:51.609-04:00i think I still have your e-mail. I will send som...i think I still have your e-mail. I will send some photos.<br />cheerskrfishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-48536695418982210712015-05-22T06:12:35.788-04:002015-05-22T06:12:35.788-04:00Oops,sorry for the double post. It acted weird, t...Oops,sorry for the double post. It acted weird, thought it didn't take.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-30012574930373899272015-05-21T22:26:51.581-04:002015-05-21T22:26:51.581-04:00Gary the 'actual' first ride was 30 km - f...Gary the 'actual' first ride was 30 km - from the shop to home. After that, if I survive I'm ready for the 'real' first ride. The actual first ride doesn't count! My new riding mantra - relaxed! I like it: no alarms, no deadlines, no agendas (most of the time.)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-63103175099852096512015-05-21T22:20:14.140-04:002015-05-21T22:20:14.140-04:00Coop - the wind (and other stuff) is pulling me in...Coop - the wind (and other stuff) is pulling me in all directions this year. VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-45822253138437101662015-05-21T22:17:44.320-04:002015-05-21T22:17:44.320-04:00Unbelievable weather, perfect for tripping out the...Unbelievable weather, perfect for tripping out the first time (dry,flat and moderate ... just like I like it :0} )VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-25372254899003202272015-05-21T22:15:48.057-04:002015-05-21T22:15:48.057-04:00Dar - where to go? I'm always pulled. I love t...Dar - where to go? I'm always pulled. I love the East Coast and expect I'll start there ... but I miss the west so maybe I'll head that way after.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-70549466890228954082015-05-21T22:13:47.901-04:002015-05-21T22:13:47.901-04:00For sure. Thought the time was never going to come...For sure. Thought the time was never going to come here this year (later than ever) but then we flipped from winter right into summer. Crazy!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-67845827830034354132015-05-21T21:44:56.413-04:002015-05-21T21:44:56.413-04:00So it finally happened?? Have a great and safe se...So it finally happened?? Have a great and safe season Karen. Anxious to see which way your winds blow this year.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-83847908226481482302015-05-20T16:36:06.214-04:002015-05-20T16:36:06.214-04:00Beautiful weather for a first ride of the year. G...Beautiful weather for a first ride of the year. Glad to see you back in the saddle again.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-39851206531633633682015-05-20T01:07:47.042-04:002015-05-20T01:07:47.042-04:00I thought 257 km was a long way for a first ride o...I thought 257 km was a long way for a first ride of the year. Mine was a lot less than that and I agree easing into it is a good thing. A relaxed ride like your sounds is a perfect start to the riding season.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-29082239401091401202015-05-19T23:51:25.627-04:002015-05-19T23:51:25.627-04:00Yay! Glad your back on 2. I always have the same ...Yay! Glad your back on 2. I always have the same feelings, particularly about gear and a long winter of stuffing my face with baked goodies and carbs. I actually had my first real long rip this past weekend and it was heavenly! Hopefully you will get out there again soon. Where are you travelling this summer?Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-61354831134505627042015-05-19T22:02:33.285-04:002015-05-19T22:02:33.285-04:00About time, huh? Last year our (mine anyway) star...About time, huh? Last year our (mine anyway) started late, this year we got an early boost. Have a safe and your best yet season Karen!Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-84549687418684252322015-05-19T20:18:54.994-04:002015-05-19T20:18:54.994-04:00Gary it's hard to get very far when you don...Gary it's hard to get very far when you don't start 'til 10 then you meander along the lake, wait half an hour for a ferry, stop for an hour and half lunch and after that visit a winery chatting with folks for 45 minutes. First time out, lots of breaks are good ... got to ease into it gently. (Distance is all relative isn't it? ... When your country is 7600 km across 257 km doesn't seem to take you very far.)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-63301059382103476712015-05-19T03:03:19.200-04:002015-05-19T03:03:19.200-04:00Riding for the first time after a winter break alw...Riding for the first time after a winter break always feels a little odd. What better way to start a new riding season than with a "short" 257 km ride! I love it.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-75896996755958049162015-05-18T22:11:46.633-04:002015-05-18T22:11:46.633-04:00It does feel good Kevin (though I'm always wor...It does feel good Kevin (though I'm always worried!) It sounds like you had an awesome 3 day trip. The finger Lakes area is beautiful. Last year I skipped Ithica and headed over and up along Seneca Lake (probably trying to doddle home.) I spent the night in Geneva. But I know I have been to Ithica, just can't exactly remember when. Have never been to Letchworth State Park though.I will have to mark it on the to go list!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-19162677885730661472015-05-18T21:37:41.069-04:002015-05-18T21:37:41.069-04:00Thanks Sonja, it has felt like a long winter. As f...Thanks Sonja, it has felt like a long winter. As far as the plans go ... I'll go somewhere but I don't know where. Too bad there weren't some familiar moto bloggers to meet up with somewhere ;o)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-21651094171889899122015-05-18T21:34:44.132-04:002015-05-18T21:34:44.132-04:00Wow Richard, you guys finish way ahead of us. Stil...Wow Richard, you guys finish way ahead of us. Still a month and a half to go down here. As soon as "SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER" I'll be on the road (Just don't know where I'm going yet.) This was supposed to be the year of the rock, but plans change.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-22794693902454634712015-05-18T21:30:24.209-04:002015-05-18T21:30:24.209-04:00Thanks Canajun ... I thought the day might never c...Thanks Canajun ... I thought the day might never come, but it did and it did feel great.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-41877283900564944832015-05-18T21:29:05.261-04:002015-05-18T21:29:05.261-04:00Thanks Andrew, it was a long hibernation this year...Thanks Andrew, it was a long hibernation this year - or so it feels. VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-71899788667438266422015-05-18T18:12:08.241-04:002015-05-18T18:12:08.241-04:00Feels good doesn't it! I made it down to Uppe...Feels good doesn't it! I made it down to Upper NY state for 3 days riding and 2 nights of camping. First night was darn chilly although I was cozy in the tent. I spent first night near Ithica and 2nd night in Letchworth State Park. I've read all your trips but cant recall if you've been to either area on your trips. If you haven't I recommend them for a short one. Beautiful scenery. hope to see you on the roadkrfishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-91956040035199298322015-05-18T14:21:51.985-04:002015-05-18T14:21:51.985-04:00Welcome back on the road, Karen. It had been a lon...Welcome back on the road, Karen. It had been a long winter, and you and your bike deserve all the miles you can get from now on until the season is over. Any vacation plans?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com