The Mountains of the East - Page 13

klaviator · 06-20-2011, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Riff

........................... We have quite a few roads similar to those in your pics around here. A couple I would have sworn where a couple miles outside of Cumberland. WVHillbilly had me on one a couple of weeks back. I will do the BRP and the T-Shirt roads just so I can say I did them, but I am beginning to discover the vast resource we have in WV, Western MD, and North West - VA. Many of our roads are incredible. Check out some the threads from "PNOMAN" http://www.ridingwv.com/ . I would be very much interested in some of your fav's.
A couple Bikes I am drooling about are the KTM's, Suzuki DL650 Vstrom, BMW gs650 and I have had a strange affection for the Triumph Tiger ever since I've first started riding in 1972 in Italy on a 500 Triumph Trophy!

Honestly I'm happiest when I'm on two wheels heading down any road!

I lived in Bowie, MD for 3 years in the 90s. I took quite a few rides out to WV & VA while I lived there. Although I thought the roads where great, I prefered the roads further south so that's where I went on longer trips. But, that was back before my dual sport days. Back then I preferred the easier roads like Deals Gap because it was easy to go fast and feel like a hero on them. Since then my tastes have changed some and I prefer the more challenging roads where average speeds are lower. I suspect I would like the roads of your area more now than I did back then.

Some day I'll make it back up there but the problem is: So many roads, so little time.

WVhillbilly · 06-20-2011, 05:03 AM

Oh, BTW Riff. I found some new roads yesterday.

The best routes are going to require a dirty bike tho.

Got one yet?

Riff · 06-20-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WVhillbilly

Oh, BTW Riff. I found some new roads yesterday.

The best routes are going to require a dirty bike tho.

Got one yet?

AdvWolf said he is not giving his up yet!

Go figure! Need to talk to my bro-in-law he is a wrench-er for "Romney Cycle" surely he can score me a ride somewhere. Just have to convince the wife it a necessary budget item!

Riff · 06-20-2011, 08:31 AM

I've been following several of the NC threads and it all looks good from the coast to the mountains. Like you I just need the TIME and money. You know you are always welcome back to God's country

the gates are open 24 - 7 - 365.

No my hero days are better defined as the quality of the ride as well. I like measured speed and control a lot better these days. My tag line refers to being closer to the end of the story than the beginning and I want to see it all before the book is closed. My native American ancestry helps me to fool a lot of people about my true age [I like being underestimated].

My bike is often looked at as a sport bike, but it is a {Big} Naked Sport Touring bike, the Naked Version of what is now the K1300S. I think WVHillbilly is very serious about helping me get a dual sport, and believe you me I'd take one in a heart beat, but until then ....

I am hoping some time in the near future to come down that way when I do I'll let you know.

WVhillbilly · 06-20-2011, 11:05 AM

Wait Riff, whats this?
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/mcy/2440110666.html

Riff · 06-20-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WVhillbilly

Wait Riff, whats this?
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/mcy/2440110666.html

I am so ROTFL

~ ~~! Can you front me a loan for ....

Get thee behind me Satan!

WVhillbilly · 06-20-2011, 03:11 PM

http://morgantown.craigslist.org/mcy/2420305153.html

Riff · 06-20-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WVhillbilly

http://morgantown.craigslist.org/mcy/2420305153.html

Ok Now this one is out of my .... paygrade, and pricerange! the only problem? I love it too!

WVhillbilly · 06-20-2011, 06:11 PM

I don't know what they are worth, seemed a little steep to me. I could be wrong tho, it's been known to happen.

Of course you can't tell how nice it is, since there are no pictures

Riff · 06-20-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WVhillbilly

I don't know what they are worth, seemed a little steep to me. I could be wrong tho, it's been known to happen.

Of course you can't tell how nice it is, since there are no pictures

Just IM'd U a msg ! this last one too much, but the first one has me thinking I can go back to the bank and renegotiate another loan!

wHAT tHE hECK AM i DOING! ..... I Must RESIST! Right? !

I almost pulled the trigger!

WVhillbilly · 06-20-2011, 06:27 PM

Don't have anything around to sell? Think your boss would give you a pay advance?

Riff · 06-20-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WVhillbilly

Don't have anything around to sell? Think your boss would give you a pay advance?

One of the Kids maybe!
The problem is I think I can go back to my bank and they would do it in a heartbeat! I'd have to go to my boss to convince my wife not to KILL ME !

Paul said it best " to live is Christ to die is gain" so either way I look at this it is a win win situation.

WVhillbilly · 06-20-2011, 07:22 PM

I'd post some pictures from our trip the other day, but they wouldn't count as we were in the truck.

Riff · 06-20-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by WVhillbilly

I'd post some pictures from our trip the other day, but they wouldn't count as we were in the truck.

I don't think a couple would hurt! Do you have a "smug mug" account?

WVhillbilly · 06-21-2011, 05:16 AM

Nope, I'll post them up later. Off to do some house type stuff.

06-20-2011, 08:31 AM	#184
Riff ^OP Legend - In my Mind Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Cumberland, MD Twisties Heaven in any direction Oddometer: 298	I've been following several of the NC threads and it all looks good from the coast to the mountains. Like you I just need the TIME and money. You know you are always welcome back to God's country the gates are open 24 - 7 - 365. No my hero days are better defined as the quality of the ride as well. I like measured speed and control a lot better these days. My tag line refers to being closer to the end of the story than the beginning and I want to see it all before the book is closed. My native American ancestry helps me to fool a lot of people about my true age [I like being underestimated]. My bike is often looked at as a sport bike, but it is a {Big} Naked Sport Touring bike, the Naked Version of what is now the K1300S. I think WVHillbilly is very serious about helping me get a dual sport, and believe you me I'd take one in a heart beat, but until then .... I am hoping some time in the near future to come down that way when I do I'll let you know. __________________ Ride Faster to See More Quicker! *Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak, that is why I TRY* to be quiet!**

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06-20-2011, 05:03 AM	#182
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,556	Oh, BTW Riff. I found some new roads yesterday. The best routes are going to require a dirty bike tho. Got one yet?

06-20-2011, 11:05 AM	#185
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,556	Wait Riff, whats this? http://morgantown.craigslist.org/mcy/2440110666.html

06-20-2011, 03:11 PM	#187
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,556	http://morgantown.craigslist.org/mcy/2420305153.html

06-20-2011, 06:11 PM	#189
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,556	I don't know what they are worth, seemed a little steep to me. I could be wrong tho, it's been known to happen. Of course you can't tell how nice it is, since there are no pictures

06-20-2011, 06:27 PM	#191
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,556	Don't have anything around to sell? Think your boss would give you a pay advance?

06-20-2011, 07:22 PM	#193
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,556	I'd post some pictures from our trip the other day, but they wouldn't count as we were in the truck.

06-21-2011, 05:16 AM	#195
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,556	Nope, I'll post them up later. Off to do some house type stuff.