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North East Ride Loop Anyone?

Started by Cher, May 17, 2016, 11:43:21 AM

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Cher


I've got a nice three hour loop that starts down in Celina and works its way north towards Sherman.  It uses the "best" parts of eastbound 455 then heads north to eventually pick up FM 697.  That road puts you in Sherman, more or less.  Then you turn right around and come back home the same way.  It's a very nice ride route through some entertaining twisty bits (FM 697  :o  ) and some decent scenery.

Any takers?  Prolly a Sunday would be better traffic-wise but I'm open.  The weather forcast has rain predicted for the next week, but who knows! 

What date would work best for you folks?


Mhanis

I'm out this weekend as #1 is graduating from Texas Tech!!!!!

Mark

I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat.

Pete Townshend

2009 M1100 72,000+ miles- and climbing
2015 Suzuki TU250X 13,000+ miles GONE!

Charlie98

I'll have to check with the Day Planner, but I can probably do Sunday (I have to work Saturday... :(  )
Dennis

2013 M796 ABS
1993 XR650L (the Torque-a-Saurus)

Wherever you go, there you are...

muskrat

"your loop" you say?  ;)
I'll be in Toronto so but oh how I wish I could
Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

Pinocchio

Saturday is out for me, but maybe you should consider it - Sunday is looking like rain.  [roll]
1969 Scrambler (450 “Jupiter”), 2005 MTS 1000DS, 2007 Monster S4RS, 2010 MTS 1200S Touring, 2018 Monster 1200R, 2021 Monster 937+

Charlie98

Not supposed to rain until later Sunday afternoon... so let's get an early start! 
Dennis

2013 M796 ABS
1993 XR650L (the Torque-a-Saurus)

Wherever you go, there you are...

dallas2r

Count me as a maybe on this one. I might have to work some this weekend and won't know until later on.  [bang]
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2016 Multistrada 1200S Touring/Urban

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Cher


Well, I'll solve the scheduling problem right now; I've got an electrical short somewhere that fries my brake light after about a minute  [bang]  Also, next weekend I'll be out of town…

So, let's think about possible dates in June?

Charlie98

Quote from: Cher on May 20, 2016, 03:33:03 PM
Well, I'll solve the scheduling problem right now; I've got an electrical short somewhere that fries my brake light after about a minute  [bang]  Also, next weekend I'll be out of town…

So, let's think about possible dates in June?


Brakes?  What are those?
Dennis

2013 M796 ABS
1993 XR650L (the Torque-a-Saurus)

Wherever you go, there you are...

muskrat

seriously who uses brakes in an "R" model?
Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

Cher

Quote from: muskrat on May 20, 2016, 06:28:40 PM
seriously who uses brakes in an "R" model?

The R model absolutely needs brakes.  Double brakes… And an arresting hook.

BUT! not to worry - Jordan is on the case as of this afternoon.  And here's the deal, talk about no free lunches: the new Leo Vince exhaust is what the factory brake light housing and turn signals are now mounted to.  So the vibration from the muffler destroys the filaments in the light bulbs after about two and a half hours of riding  Shocked

Jordan's got a nice LED brake light/turn signal part that actually mounts up under the bodywork, slightly recessed, and is above the muffler. It  is attached with rubber mounts to the frame.  Trick little part.  AMS are also installing a new set of adjustable rear sets.

All of which to say, start thinking about weekend dates in June that might work for "Dax's Loop."   Roll Eyes    All aboard!!

Charlie98

Well... I'm going riding tomorrow AM.  Anyone in?  It may be the blind leading the blind, but I just went to the eye doctor yesterday....

I'm leaving Custer and Eldorado at 8AM, I can meet anyone anywhere...
Dennis

2013 M796 ABS
1993 XR650L (the Torque-a-Saurus)

Wherever you go, there you are...

muskrat

Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

Charlie98

Quote from: muskrat on May 21, 2016, 07:46:32 PM
Don't miss hwy 697!!!!!

...I didn't!  Very nice!  ...and not very busy.

Defacto 'I was there' photo...

Dennis

2013 M796 ABS
1993 XR650L (the Torque-a-Saurus)

Wherever you go, there you are...

Mhanis

Nice! Did you fly solo? I have got to get shit done around the house so I can get out. It seems the more I get completed on my "to do" list, the longer it gets! Finish one thing and two get added to the bottom!!

Mark

I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat.

Pete Townshend

2009 M1100 72,000+ miles- and climbing
2015 Suzuki TU250X 13,000+ miles GONE!