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Forum: Pashnit Chit-chat 02-23-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,640
Posted By Orson
Re: RIP Notarian

I had a chance to ride with Bill when he gave me a guided tour of some of his favorite Scottish roads. He did indeed live a full life and rode his Ducati as it was meant to be ridden, at full chat. I...
Forum: General 02-09-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,834
Posted By Orson
Re: Sydney

I've lost my internet access at work, so I am just finding out about Fishy.

I only knew her online, but she was always so good natured and I think that showed that she was a genuinely good soul. ...
Forum: Travel Advice & Ride Routing 12-02-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: West to Southest USA

It may be a bit too far north for you, but I've read great things about Missouri Highway 160 across southern Missouri.

Google it :2thumbsup
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 10-25-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Posted By Orson
Re: Côte d'Azur & Les Alpes-Maritimes

The hip seems ok, but I seem to have developed some pain where the implant goes into my femur.

My sister, the doctor seems to think that maybe some bone growth is pinching a nerve, so i will have...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 10-25-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Côte d'Azur & Les Alpes-Maritimes

The next morning, we begin our final leg across the Appenines back to Parma. The scenic road leaving Portofino.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/Orsoni/Provence050.jpg

I stop for lunch in...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 10-25-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Côte d'Azur & Les Alpes-Maritimes

After Guillaumes, the road narrows as it begins to climb la Col de la Cayolle. this climb seemed to go on forever.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/Orsoni/Provence039.jpg

About 10...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 10-25-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Côte d'Azur & Les Alpes-Maritimes

I stayed the night in the picturesque town of Moustieres-Ste-Marie on the western edge of the canyon. The hotel's restaurant was fantastic and I left thoroughly bloated after a six-course meal. Even...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 10-25-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Posted By Orson
Curvy Road Côte d'Azur & Les Alpes-Maritimes

Team orson embarks on a quickie, one-week venture across the border to the motorcycling playground that is the south of France.

Departing from team orson's world headquarters in Parma, we stick to...
Forum: Travel Advice & Ride Routing 10-24-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,424
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: Feeling the need to see West Texas...

I'm sorry that I may be too late to this thread, but Big Bend National Park is fantastic.

So remote and so desolate.
Forum: Motorcycle Ride Video 09-22-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,115
Posted By Orson
Thumbup Re: Tripoli

Thanks for sharing :2thumbsup
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 09-12-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,323
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Western Cape Province, South Africa

I must say, some of the roads in the Western Cape Province seem custom made for 200 mph supercars :D

Fast, sweeping roads :fly
Forum: General 07-27-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: Thoughts on ST1100

Just my opinion, but bikes over 15 years of age become semi-restoration projects, as the rubber bits begin to wear out.

Things like hydraulic hoses and gaskets.

Motorcycles don't age as well as...
Forum: United States - Road Trips & Pics, pics, pics 07-19-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,888
Posted By Orson
Thumbup Re: California Chicks Converge on Canada

I've just gotten around to read this report.

Fantastic camera work, you two :clap

Great to see you enjoying the open road, Tyler :2thumbsup
Forum: General 07-12-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,405
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: New projects

Just my opinion, but buying a bike over 15 years old, and you're buying a restoration project, as all the rubber bits like gaskets and hoses begin to deteriorate after so many years.

I would look...
Forum: General 07-03-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,527
Posted By Orson
Icon10 Re: Silly newbie quesstion: what does "goaty" mean?

Exhibit A:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/Orsoni/L1000202.jpg

:D
Forum: General 06-30-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,405
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: New projects

I owned an '84 FJ-1100 for 16 years and loved it :love

A great sport touring bike :fly

My FJ-1100 already had an oil cooler on it :scratch
Forum: Travel Advice & Ride Routing 06-30-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: Four Corners

Travel the length of the Appalachian Mountains from Maine to Georgia and you're bound to hit some great motorcycling roads.

Northern Arkansas and southern Missouri offer nice motorcycling roads.
...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 06-23-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,556
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Il Giro d'Italia a la Guzzi

Same here as I missed the old part of Matera.

Looking on the web, there appears to be some neat hotels carved from stone.

I'll hafta get back someday :)
Forum: Travel Advice & Ride Routing 06-20-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,288
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: advice for the coast?

Just my opinion, but Highway 1 is the best motorcycle road in the world.

Lose a day somewhere else, but not on Highway 1 :)
Forum: Travel Advice & Ride Routing 06-19-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,288
Posted By Orson
2cents Re: advice for the coast?

I agree that you can ride the north coast in one day, but it's your first time, I would suggest taking two days and stopping to smell the roses.

Besides, you'll probably be pulling over every 100...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 06-19-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,556
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Il Giro d'Italia a la Guzzi

There haven't been many pictures of the Goose in this report due to the pain in my leg while mounting and dismounting, so I thought I better take one last shot in front of a carpet of poppies.
...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 06-19-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,556
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Il Giro d'Italia a la Guzzi

A small castle stands sentry over a mountain pass

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/Orsoni/L1000700.jpg

From Norcia, I travel the breadth of Umbria in one day to reach the Autodromo...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 06-19-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,556
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Il Giro d'Italia a la Guzzi

In all my travels and all my reading, I had never heard of this stretch of road. Discovering a hidden gem of a road is worth massive bonus points.
...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 06-19-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,556
Posted By Orson
Icon7 Re: Il Giro d'Italia a la Guzzi

A secluded grotto viewed from the road

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/Orsoni/L1000649.jpg

Heading back towards the hotel

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/Orsoni/L1000651.jpg
...
Forum: International - Road Trips & Pics, Pics, Pics 06-19-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,556
Posted By Orson
Curvy Road Il Giro d'Italia a la Guzzi

My 2012 vacation would mark the tenth anniversary since the inception of team orson. One would think that a grand tour would be called for to celebrate the occassion however, as I left Saudi Arabia...
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