Richmond Va chatter - Page 851

MAN OF BLUES · 11-26-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Guy Young

While some of yinz were out playing in the mud, figured I grab a couple Connie engines that had been temporarily moved for a spell:

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Nice roll around table...I take it you sprayed the casters down good...

thanks for helping me clean my garage, I apreciate it.

just so you know, those Northern Tool supply flip up wheel chocks ARE THE BOMB!!! best spent money I have invested.

Super secure feeling, roll on, it flips up and viola.

if anyone needs one, NOW is the time to grab one, they have 7 more on Midlo store, and if you go online, and print out the price and data sheet, you get $10 bucks off!!! make them honor the price at the store.
$49.99 regularly $59.99, even if you just bolt it to a piece of plywood, the bike will stand upright without needing any support, a nice thing for adding to a lift also......

skychs · 11-26-2011, 04:26 PM

Here is one section of todays ride. Not the muddiest run but the only one I have been able to upload so far. Lets see if this works ... Select 720p for better video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqe77N9CoCw

JHVA · 11-26-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BillsburgGS

I can't make it again today due to prior commitments but those were some really fun roads. It's probably be a little easier for you guys today as my sideways sliding flattened out so many of the tougher portions

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After my last fall I actually listened to Chuck's advice on how to ride through the muck and didn't fall again. I was thinking of naming my bike Das Boat.

Yes, you apparently flattened out quite a few places and it was easy riding today. The water wasn't as deep but still quite slick. Actually less hunters on the forest roads today.

Chuck and I did some exploring and found a few more roads.

It was a good run today!

Nice Video Chuck.

skychs · 11-26-2011, 07:51 PM

Finally got another run downloaded. More mud and more water in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lleK_ZvrG-s

roger123 · 11-27-2011, 05:22 AM

If you haven't been there I highly recommend it. The place is really cool, the building is built from old recycled material from the Richmond area (post and beams, bricks, wood, etc.). Absolutely beautiful construction and craftsmanship.

Tour and tasting is $8/person. Highly recommended it just for the tour, I'm not much into wine but the place is very cool.

Guy Young · 11-27-2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by roger123

If you haven't been there I highly recommend it. The place is really cool, the building is built from old recycled material from the Richmond area (post and beams, bricks, wood, etc.). Absolutely beautiful construction and craftsmanship.

Tour and tasting is $8/person. Highly recommended it just for the tour, I'm not much into wine but the place is very cool.

IIRC - That place was a tag in one of the games awhile back. Been by it several times, but have never stopped.

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JHVA · 11-27-2011, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by roger123

If you haven't been there I highly recommend it. The place is really cool, the building is built from old recycled material from the Richmond area (post and beams, bricks, wood, etc.). Absolutely beautiful construction and craftsmanship.

Tour and tasting is $8/person. Highly recommended it just for the tour, I'm not much into wine but the place is very cool.

It's also 'our' new show grounds for the Central Virginia British Car Club.

New Kent, Hanover, King William, upper Gloucester, King and Queen has some really great back roads to explore.

JHVA · 11-27-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by skychs

Finally got another run downloaded. More mud and more water in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lleK_ZvrG-s

Thanks for a great day Chuck. Look forward to finding more roads out that way.

Me thinks niceviewbehindbars has been holding out on us, since he lives nearby...

MAN OF BLUES · 11-27-2011, 08:45 AM

Hey guys, I am asking you all if any of you could please lend some assistance to help me load a couple BIG bikes on a truck. I have to accomplish getting both Concours's, my KZ1000, and a small suzuki, rolled up the ramp and into a U-Haul truck for palatizing on Saturday Dec 3rd, about 11 a.m., I have a fear that between Guy and Myself, we may be over our heads (it really sucks getting old...I'm talking about me, not Guy

) , especially if it's wet/raining that day. Should only take an hour with a couple extra hands, I sure would apreciate anyone helping. Please p/m me if you can spare an hour next weekend, I'm on the King William /Hanover /Caroline junction point for location.

thanks in advance.

Eddy Alvarez · 11-27-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by skychs

Finally got another run downloaded. More mud and more water in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lleK_ZvrG-s

Cool video Chuck. Maybe next time.

I am free until around 4:00 PM. Anybody up for a ride?

jwray76 · 11-27-2011, 12:58 PM

what tires were you guys running on that mud run, and did you air down?

JHVA · 11-27-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MADSTROM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=35KWYnUgrxs

Yah but...they have 4 wheels...

JHVA · 11-27-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jwray76

what tires were you guys running on that mud run, and did you air down?

Chuck and Andrew were running Anakee's and I had worn down TKC 80's. Didn't air down. On the GS's we did turn off abs in the mud and loose stuff.

jwray76 · 11-27-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JHVA

Chuck and Andrew were running Anakee's and I had worn down TKC 80's. Didn't air down. On the GS's we did turn off abs in the mud and loose stuff.

Well then very nicely done...either the GS has much better center of gravity or I just suck on my Tiger. I feel like with my Shinko 705's (similar or maybe more grip than the Anakee's) like I am gonna bite it in every mud hole like that. Guess I just need more practice

Spent all my riding on the pavement today for a nice couple hundred miles. Seems like my schedule never works out when you guys are going out to play.

skychs · 11-27-2011, 04:17 PM

I'd love to have a big set of balloon tires on my GS. That would be a lot of fun. All I had in that video was a pair of Anekee 2's set to 35 psi. They actually handled very well.

I'd put a set of TKC' 80's on my GS but then I couldn't ride with Madstrom. I need all the road/tire contact I can get.

Hey jwray76 .... Truth be told, we really didn't do very well the first time through. Everyone slipped and had their issues. Once we got our mud legs everything came together and we did fine. New experience for me.

The worst part about riding in the mud is cleaning up. I had to take a power washer to the bike. It was really caked on. Its still a mess.

11-26-2011, 04:26 PM	#12752
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 615	Ride video Here is one section of todays ride. Not the muddiest run but the only one I have been able to upload so far. Lets see if this works ... Select 720p for better video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqe77N9CoCw

11-26-2011, 07:51 PM	#12754
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 615	Mud ride Finally got another run downloaded. More mud and more water in this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lleK_ZvrG-s

11-27-2011, 05:22 AM	#12755
roger123 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: VA Beach, VA Oddometer: 1,361	New Kent Winery If you haven't been there I highly recommend it. The place is really cool, the building is built from old recycled material from the Richmond area (post and beams, bricks, wood, etc.). Absolutely beautiful construction and craftsmanship. Tour and tasting is $8/person. Highly recommended it just for the tour, I'm not much into wine but the place is very cool. __________________ Roger '07 Wee Strom '06 FJR (For Sale) COG 5903

11-27-2011, 08:45 AM	#12759
MAN OF BLUES COG #5977 EX-TECH EDITOR Joined: Oct 2008 Location: "WAYYYY North"of Richmond...THE Great White North Oddometer: 2,687	Need local adv help sat 12/3 @ 11 a.m., please.. Hey guys, I am asking you all if any of you could please lend some assistance to help me load a couple BIG bikes on a truck. I have to accomplish getting both Concours's, my KZ1000, and a small suzuki, rolled up the ramp and into a U-Haul truck for palatizing on Saturday Dec 3rd, about 11 a.m., I have a fear that between Guy and Myself, we may be over our heads (it really sucks getting old...I'm talking about me, not Guy ) , especially if it's wet/raining that day. Should only take an hour with a couple extra hands, I sure would apreciate anyone helping. Please p/m me if you can spare an hour next weekend, I'm on the King William /Hanover /Caroline junction point for location. thanks in advance.

11-27-2011, 04:17 PM	#12765
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 615	Tires I'd love to have a big set of balloon tires on my GS. That would be a lot of fun. All I had in that video was a pair of Anekee 2's set to 35 psi. They actually handled very well. I'd put a set of TKC' 80's on my GS but then I couldn't ride with Madstrom. I need all the road/tire contact I can get. Hey jwray76 .... Truth be told, we really didn't do very well the first time through. Everyone slipped and had their issues. Once we got our mud legs everything came together and we did fine. New experience for me. The worst part about riding in the mud is cleaning up. I had to take a power washer to the bike. It was really caked on. Its still a mess. skychs screwed with this post 11-27-2011 at 04:29 PM

11-27-2011, 12:58 PM	#12761
jwray76 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: East End RVA Oddometer: 237	what tires were you guys running on that mud run, and did you air down?

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