NorthEast GS Ride Sept. 30th to PA Grand Canyon & area

[freewheelburner]

Remember Jules you will be in the heart of PA on the first day of hunting season. Might not be an issue because it's bow season but you may want to check availability just in case.. ......and if I taga out first thing in the morning don't be suprised if you see a blur of Honda Red flying by you on the route....Just look for the FWBURN on the plate.....

[bargovic]

looks like a good route paul. I'd  do the test run with u if i didnt snap my oil filter and pan bolt tonite. grrr.  Ive ridden a few of those roads and they are nice. let us know what u think if u get out there this weekend.

[TazZ]

it looks like you all with have a good ride there Sorry I have not been On the site to much Hopes every one is doing well  TazZ

[jackiei26]

Jules, I'm so sorry to say that after discussing with everyone, looks as if I will have to pass on it.  I agree with Wayne, you should come closer to NJ next time.

1. LadyJules31   (Julie from Allentown, PA - One day ride...subject to change) 
2. Chris2P   (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA - Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108   (Paul from Williamsport, PA)
4. koganti   (East Windsor, NJ)
5. jackiei26 +5  (Jackie from NJ w/husband,brother-in-law, cousin & 2 friends - Possible overnight - now tentative.)
6. spotswood_suzuki   (Wayne from NJ - May not make it but we hope he does.)
7. Onlypastrana199 +1 (Lissa from Melrose, NY w/friend Nate - Overnight)
8. bargovic  (Nick - Williamsport PA)
9. LimaXray  (Matt from NJ)
10. Trwhouse  (Todd from L ancaster, PA)

[freewheelburner]

Wow ! You guys are really gonna miss out on a great ride. I ride farther than that just for work some days. And then I go home and ride some more. Trips like this are what bikers live for. If I weren't hunting I would be there with bells on. You may want to reconsider. There isn't any riding like that near you. Trust me I've been everywhere on a bike. I may still go on Sunday if anyone will be overnighting.

[Onlypastrana199]

Id be there too if Jeff didnt lead me into a death trap 


J/K Jeff   

1. LadyJules31   (Julie from Allentown, PA - One day ride...subject to change) 
2. Chris2P   (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA - Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108   (Paul from Williamsport, PA)
4. koganti   (East Windsor, NJ)
5. jackiei26 +5  (Jackie from NJ w/husband,brother-in-law, cousin & 2 friends - Possible overnight - now tentative.)
6. spotswood_suzuki   (Wayne from NJ - May not make it but we hope he does.)
7. Onlypastrana199 +1 (Lissa from Melrose, NY w/friend Nate - Overnight)
8. bargovic  (Nick - Williamsport PA)
9. LimaXray  (Matt from NJ)
10. Trwhouse  (Todd from L ancaster, PA)

[LadyJules31]

Sorry to hear you guys will be missing this ride. I've heard nothing but GREAT things about the area we are riding to. It will be a great trip. I have another person, possibly 2-3 more coming with me (I think), that want to make this trip as well. Maybe you will reconsider? If not, we will take lots of pics. 

P.S.-I found this thread on a different site and thought I'd post it here... it's about the PA Grand Canyon. 
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1011544#post1011544

[freewheelburner]

Boy that was a low blow. See I knew you were mad deep down. Now I'm going to have to post a picture of you in your hard hat and vest......

[TazZ]

It looking good to see all of you having fun way to go to the ones who set this Ride up

[bargovic]

People coming from afar... here's a sample of what I ride up near williamsport.
Its not the PA grand canyon, but def cool to have this within a few miles of my apt.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=30410.0

[LPC2104]

I might make it up for the trip.  Probably not because I'm lazy and busy here which is a bad combination, but I'll see what I can do.  If I do come I'll almost certainly be coming 2up.  Looks like you are making a hell of an effort Pdg108, looks like an awesome route you've concocted. 

[pdg108]

People coming from afar... here's a sample of what I ride up near williamsport.
Its not the PA grand canyon, but def cool to have this within a few miles of my apt.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=30410.0

Cool, I know where every shot of that was taken.  I've incorporated some of that into the route, I find it a bit bumpy but, you guys may find it a little nicer on the GS's.

I've made a few tweaks to the route, trying to stay off bad roads, but hey, its PA.  Bad roads are hard to avoid   Most of our riding will be more open and swoopy with only a few tight parts.  But I think a good mix considering how much ground we will cover.  I'lll have to post up a final route when I get a chance.  Either way I think you guys will be pretty wore out by the time we're done.

[wildbill]

where is this exactly starting, i'd like to maybe do this ride? im in philly btw, so some info and time would be nice.

[LadyJules31]

Not sure where everyone else will be coming from, but a few of us nearby can meet at Kmart on Tilghman Street in Allentown... see this info on one of my previous  posts:

For those that would like to meet up with me in Allentown to ride out to Williamsport, it's about a 2 hour ride. I was thinking those who want to meet me at Kmart could meet at 9 am and be out by Williamsport by 11-11:30 depending what time we leave Kmart.

For anyone meeting up with me at Kmart on Tilghman Street in Allentown at 9 am ... here is a link with the address and a map on it.

http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=kmart&near=Allentown,+PA&cid=40608333,-75466667,15593043028636628&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

Please post up or pm me if you plan on meeting up with me here. Thanks!! 

[Trwhouse]

Hi Wild Bill at al,

I live in Lancaster, on the way up to Williamsport.
Anyone want to meet me somewhere here and head up there together?
I could meet you at the Lancaster Reading exit of the turnpike, formerly Exit 24.
Any takers?
Or pick another spot?
yours,
Todd

[wildbill]

Hi Wild Bill at al,

I live in Lancaster, on the way up to Williamsport.
Anyone want to meet me somewhere here and head up there together?
I could meet you at the Lancaster Reading exit of the turnpike, formerly Exit 24.
Any takers?
Or pick another spot?
yours,
Todd

hey, i wouldn't mind meeting up halfway. One problem though. I do not have front brakes atm so it looks like no ride unless the pads i ordered come in on time. I bought em from Ron Ayers which is in Virginia so it hopefully wont take long to ship. I also bought racetech springs, fork oil, brake fluid and fork seals so hopefully i get that package and fix these little things before the ride, otherwise im out.

[VMethos]

If I don't have to go into work next Saturday, I would absolutely love to go on this group ride.  I've only had my blue '06 gs500f for the past 4 months, but I ride it as often as I can and have racked up roughly 4,500 miles so far.

I live just outside of Scranton, PA... so it's not very far away, and I've wanted to get down to that area to ride before the season's out.

So... are the meeting plans still to gather at the Lycoming Mall, McDonalds around 11 to 11:30 AM?

I'll find out for sure whather or not I need to go into work (Accounting End of the Month crap... hopefully going to be doing it Sunday afternoon instead of Saturday).  And I'll let you know whether to expect me or not.

[LadyJules31]

If I don't have to go into work next Saturday, I would absolutely love to go on this group ride.  I've only had my blue '06 gs500f for the past 4 months, but I ride it as often as I can and have racked up roughly 4,500 miles so far.

I live just outside of Scranton, PA... so it's not very far away, and I've wanted to get down to that area to ride before the season's out.

So... are the meeting plans still to gather at the Lycoming Mall, McDonalds around 11 to 11:30 AM?

Yes, that's still the plan.

Am I correct in saying that everyone is just going to meet there, and nobody else will be going to the Kmart on Tilghman Street to meet up for the ride to Williamsport? Just want to make sure. Looks like I'll be riding to Williamsport alone.

[VMethos]

No work Saturday.   

So, I'll see you all on Saturday at the Lycoming Mall's McD's.

I expect that I will be making the trip down solo as well, unless anyone else is coming from the Northeast part of PA that would like to meet and ride.  I-81 South to I-80 West is probably the quickest route from where I am, but I am planning, as of now, to take Rt. 6 West to 87 South to avoid riding the major highways.  I'll continue to check back and see if anyone's coming from my direction.  Otherwise, see you Saturday!

-Patrick F.

[bargovic]

Who's all still going? Is the below list accurate? 

1. LadyJules31   (Julie from Allentown, PA - One day ride...subject to change)
2. Chris2P   (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA - Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108   (Paul from Williamsport, PA)
4. koganti   (East Windsor, NJ)
5. spotswood_suzuki   (Wayne from NJ - May not make it but we hope he does.)
6. bargovic  (Nick and Jen - Williamsport PA)
7. LimaXray  (Matt from NJ)
8. Trwhouse  (Todd from L ancaster, PA)
9. VMethos (Patrick from Northeast, PA )

It's just a day ride and plans are to meet 11:00-11:30am Sat at Lycoming Mall McD's ?  Paul can you post your new route? oh yeah and sorry for all the questions at once, I havent been on the site in a lil while.