Pics from the Bay area GStwin ride!

conflicttheorist · June 05, 2005, 05:01:05 PM

Here are some photos of the San Francisco Bay Area GS ride.

Left to Right: Mr Pink, Scratch, and I. Yup, a whopping triad of us made it, but it was awesome. I must say, we tore us off a chunk of twisty goodness.

Our ride was equal parts mountain twisties and cruising down the Pacific coast highway. Absolutely beautiful.

I can't wait until the "Santa Cruz" edition. Hope more of you can make it next time!

That guy · June 05, 2005, 05:29:32 PM

Hey scratch, nice stache! very CHP in a CHIPS sort of way.

Eisenfaust · June 05, 2005, 05:35:24 PM

Damnit, if I'd known...... *sigh*

Lets go again next weekend! *laugh*

conflicttheorist · June 05, 2005, 05:43:54 PM

Quote from: EisenfaustDamnit, if I'd known...... *sigh*

Lets go again next weekend! *laugh*

Yeah, it pays to occasionally peruse the meet and greet forum. I knew I should have posted in the main section a few days ago.
I'm gonna have to bump up the santa cruz thread for next month's ride.

CHiP's was COOL. There were points at which I was humming the theme song and riding side by side in CHiPs fashion. Damn you Eric Estrada! Stop selling that crappy real estate and Sullying the good name of Ponch.

Eisenfaust · June 05, 2005, 06:54:23 PM

Well, before summer is out, we've got to go on another ride.

MR_PINK · June 05, 2005, 08:43:31 PM

I threw on my wiley co pipe when i got home in about and hour and holy shaZam! does it look awesome!!! And it sounds ooooooooo so sweet, runs perfect too, and btw scratch and conflict, it doesn't leak at the header pipe it's a tight fit!! Ill take some pics when my wife get back from chicago next week she stole the digi cam :x
On topic! That was a great ride today we leaned pretty hard
Good riding with you fellas

scratch · June 06, 2005, 07:52:47 AM

Quote from: That guyHey scratch, nice stache! very CHP in a CHIPS sort of way.

Thanks!

And, thanks guys for coming! It was a great ride!

Way cool that the pipe fits with no leaks!

atek3 · June 06, 2005, 09:27:47 AM

shite I flaked on this, I guess I should check here more often. Was the ride on sat?

atek3

conflicttheorist · June 06, 2005, 10:43:53 AM

Quote from: atek3shite I flaked on this, I guess I should check here more often. Was the ride on sat?

atek3

It was on Sunday. I'll probably be going to the "santa cruz edition" if scratch is still leading it. He is a really good rider and it really frees you up to push the gs a bit on those unfamiliar road when Scratch sets the entrance speed for you. Either we can meet up in berkeley and ride down to that or maybe we can set up an east bay GS ride (after I take the bar in july).

scratch · June 06, 2005, 01:57:37 PM

Quote from: conflicttheorist...if scratch is still leading it. He is a really good rider and it really frees you up to push the gs a bit on those unfamiliar road when Scratch sets the entrance speed for you.

That's because I'ma sheitt rider. I was so over my head yesterday it wasn't funny, my left eye has a twitch now, and my arsehole is paralized in a permanent pucker. :lol: There were some areas that I could have gone faster (I really need to dial in my suspension...) :mrgreen:

jbeaber · June 06, 2005, 03:05:44 PM

Hey guys-
So, I am hopefully going to be a GS rider in the next couple weeks. I live in Berkeley and would love to join in! Cross your fingers on the bike working out. Hope to meet up with you guys soon.

-John

scratch · June 06, 2005, 03:17:53 PM

Welcome!

pandy · June 06, 2005, 07:57:56 PM

So...does this mean that a mere n00bie (one doc-less Wong ride under her belt) would be able to keep up with you killers?

pandy

Quote from: scratchThat's because I'ma sheitt rider. I was so over my head yesterday it wasn't funny, my left eye has a twitch now, and my arsehole is paralized in a permanent pucker. :lol: There were some areas that I could have gone faster (I really need to dial in my suspension...) :mrgreen:

Bob Broussard · June 06, 2005, 09:13:52 PM

I'm guilty of not checking the other forums, so I missed out this time.
If someone could PM me and keep me up to speed

I would be greatful :mrgreen:

For the noobs: Any skill level welcome

Just ride at your comfort level. If everyone gets spreadout, they'll re-group when they get to a turn off, so nobody gets lost

I would like to take things a step farther and suggest a GS500 track day!!
Club Desmo has lots of dates at Buttowillow raceway. www.clubdesmo.com
Everybody signs up for the C group and I'll be your personal instructor/ guide
I'll ride my 89 GS. Maybe I'll break out the GSZILLA for a session :mrgreen:

MR_PINK · June 06, 2005, 09:16:19 PM

Quote from: Bob BroussardI'm guilty of not checking the other forums, so I missed out this time.
If someone could PM me and keep me up to speed I would be greatful :mrgreen:

For the noobs: Any skill level welcome
Just ride at your comfort level. If everyone gets spreadout, they'll re-group when they get to a turn off, so nobody gets lost

I would like to take things a step farther and suggest a GS500 track day!!
Club Desmo has lots of dates at Buttowillow raceway. www.clubdesmo.com
Everybody signs up for the C group and I'll be your personal instructor/ guide
I'll ride my 89 GS. Maybe I'll break out the GSZILLA for a session :mrgreen:

I would absolutely love to do a trackday

70 Cam Guy · June 06, 2005, 09:33:19 PM

Quote from: scratch
Way cool that the pipe fits with no leaks!

That reminds me, how'd that pipe sound driving away? I've only ever heard it sitting on top

Sounds like a great ride guys, sorry I missed out

V8Pinto · June 06, 2005, 09:55:02 PM

Quote from: Bob Broussard
I would like to take things a step farther and suggest a GS500 track day!!
Club Desmo has lots of dates at Buttowillow raceway. www.clubdesmo.com
Everybody signs up for the C group and I'll be your personal instructor/ guide

Do you need a valid license to attend a track session if you bring your bike in a truck? I seem to have uhh...errr..uhhhh..."misplaced mine" at the police station.

I can get a buddy to bring me and my bike though, and he has a CBR600.

Bob Broussard · June 06, 2005, 10:42:29 PM

They don't ask for a license

No need for safety wire. Just put tape on the headlight, tailight and signals. Remove mirrors (and anything else if you want).
Water cooled bikes need to flush the radiator of coolent and use water with water wetter. Tires should be in good shape (don't need to be new)
In the C group, full leathers not required. But if you can get a set it would help your confidence level. I have an extra set I can bring (I'm 5'8" 145)
I also have 3 extra sets of gloves.

Most of the track dates are weekdays at $135 in advance (includes lunch).
I know that might be a problem for some, but I'm sure you can come up with an excuse to get out of work :mrgreen: eh?

poormanracing · June 06, 2005, 11:18:05 PM

GS trackday...intresting...umm...

Mat · June 07, 2005, 12:44:03 AM

Quote from: Bob BroussardI'm guilty of not checking the other forums, so I missed out this time.
If someone could PM me and keep me up to speed I would be greatful :mrgreen:

For the noobs: Any skill level welcome
Just ride at your comfort level. If everyone gets spreadout, they'll re-group when they get to a turn off, so nobody gets lost

I would like to take things a step farther and suggest a GS500 track day!!
Club Desmo has lots of dates at Buttowillow raceway. www.clubdesmo.com
Everybody signs up for the C group and I'll be your personal instructor/ guide
I'll ride my 89 GS. Maybe I'll break out the GSZILLA for a session :mrgreen:

this sounds like a lot of fun

i got a small oil leak will that matter

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