All because of a "heated" facebook argument?   What tards.   

Was anyone else hoping to see the guy in front run head first into the oncoming truck at approximately 2:20 minutes?    Maybe I'm too cynical.

This should be moved to the "does it qualify for the hov lane" thread.

One too many wheels.  Lol. I might try it, why not?

My guess, came down from a wheelie.  Notice he blurres the dash/speedo?  Or that his riding buddy kept going, didn't stop?  Is assume he was doing a high speed wheelie, trying to impress the other rider, landed off slightly, which caused the tank slap.  He's very lucky he wasn't run over by the truck.  The truck driver wouldn't have even noticed.

I agree with the above, nothing wrong with more training.  When in doubt, Google it.

Quote from: CBRunyan on 02/19/18 10:49PM

Organizing a ride is harder than it appears. I've done so and found success and failure. I appreciate those who try.  Events, I agree are core to making the forum more robust and successful.

I have to say, creating a ride is actually rather easy, it's getting people to join you that is hard! Although I was only ribbing these guys, you have to admit, the ride attendance for this forum, well any forum really, is very lack luster. I know that Rogue, thepretender and I like to get in a ride at least one day of the weekend and ride almost regularly together, however the same question pops up..."Should I post this ride on the forum?", The answer is usually yes, but with the expectation that we will not get many, if any, people to join us.

I'm not sure if we are an intimidating bunch, we have a bad rep, it's the routes we choose or what the deal is but we don't seem to get very many bites. I will say though, we do like to start early, and I don't mean 10:00AM, we usually start in the 7-8AM time frame, perhaps that has something to do with it. There are several reasons for this but when you're riding in some of the more popular spots, this can make all the difference in the world. I've once did a solo ride to Malibu (again, nobody wanted to join me!) and I had the roads almost all to myself. I was able to do a great loop and when it was time to head home, that's when everybody else was showing up!

Anyway, I am a very low key guy and welcome anyone to ride with me, all I ask is that you're safe, wear proper gear, be open to last minute changes or adventures and just be a cool person. Nobody wants to ride with a hot head, a show boater or someone who just makes poor decisions, particularly if you're a long way from home. Although it's typically "ride your own ride", I am known to hang back and keep slower riders in my rear view or even take the sweeper position, if it means the "newbie" will feel more comfortable.

No bad feelings were intended by my post, I was just giving a good old fashion ball busting. We are on this forum because we share a common ground, motorcycling! Long time riders know the camaraderie and friendships that come with this "sport", we are all here to share and enjoy our passion for motorcycling and I hope that more and more members start to get into the grove and get out ride together. Yes, motorcycling can be a solo sport but you can have some really good times hanging with like minded individuals who share the same passion!

Cheers!

No bad feelings taken by me.  I know I haven't been as active as I would prefer lately, but I'm hoping to change that.

As for the numbers, Motorcycling in general is dying off, just look at the recent posts regarding the motorcycle industry lack of sales.  Millennials aren't buying bikes like previous generations did.  I think start times also have something to do with it.  You and I can agree, the best riding can be had early in the morning, before the cagers get up.  The younger/less experienced groups probably don't know that and think it's just too early to get up.  Their Mocha Latte, half/half, hold the whip, isn't ready that early.

I also don't think the younger group is riding in groups anymore, not even with friends.  I think they are riding as individuals now;  if they weren't riding with their friends, they won't ride with strangers, generally speaking.   

We may need to create flyers for the website, nothing expensive or fancy, and hand them out at any and all bike functions we can.  Members could even hand them out as they come across riders on the street, makes for a good way to connect with riders and show that members of the group are positive.

I don't always flake, but when I do, it's because I'm at work.   Working Thursdays through Sunday morning, and every other Sunday night into Monday morning, makes it rough to join rides. 

How about some weekday rides?  Anyone able to ride Monday through Wednesday mornings?

Maybe as well.  Putting the sv up for sale, only riding the r100rt from here on out.  Not exactly a brisk canyon carver.

Will be meeting the realtor at 11.  Leaves me no time for sleep after tonight's shift.  See you guys on the next ride.

This Sunday is my "On" Sunday.  I get every other Sunday off, too bad it isn't this one.  It's getting warmer, CA warmer that is, which means I'll be making more rides.  Enjoy, post photos, and I'll see you guys on my next Sunday off.

No more soda
Get back to the gym regularly
Ride more than just to work and back ( just got switched over to where do I don't know how this will work out)