Just Passed 1300 Miles

rcmdrvr · 12-24-2007, 07:00 AM

A month ago, November 19th, I wrote that I had passed the 500 mile mark. Well this weekend I rode past 1,300 miles. Boy, what a difference the 800 miles in the saddle have meant. My control of the bike has improved dramatically and using the controls is becoming second nature.

While I still find high-speed (60 mph is still high speed for me) riding on the L.A. freeways a bit intimidating I have managed rides for 20 miles or more. I have also been up into the local mountain roads and my riding in the curves has also improved. I really enjoy these mountain rides.

I am still a newbie and have alot of practice and improvement ahead of me but I really feel I have made some big strides. My next goal is to get on the bike and make a longer trip......say 100 miles or so.

Thanks for all the encouragement. Reading all of your advice and experiences has been great!

Hope to see you on the road.

Nirvana · 12-24-2007, 07:18 AM

Good going, Don !

Hope you have many more enjoyable rides in the future !

the_stickman · 12-24-2007, 11:40 AM

Congratz on the 1300 mile mark. Enjoy that good feeling knowing your skills are improving.

Ride safe!

12-24-2007, 07:00 AM	#1
rcmdrvr Junior Member Name: Don Location: Walnut, Ca Motorcycle: BMW 12OORT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 93	Just Passed 1300 Miles A month ago, November 19th, I wrote that I had passed the 500 mile mark. Well this weekend I rode past 1,300 miles. Boy, what a difference the 800 miles in the saddle have meant. My control of the bike has improved dramatically and using the controls is becoming second nature. While I still find high-speed (60 mph is still high speed for me) riding on the L.A. freeways a bit intimidating I have managed rides for 20 miles or more. I have also been up into the local mountain roads and my riding in the curves has also improved. I really enjoy these mountain rides. I am still a newbie and have alot of practice and improvement ahead of me but I really feel I have made some big strides. My next goal is to get on the bike and make a longer trip......say 100 miles or so. Thanks for all the encouragement. Reading all of your advice and experiences has been great! Hope to see you on the road.

12-24-2007, 07:18 AM	#2
Nirvana Motorcycle Meditation Name: Shshank Location: San Diego, CA Motorcycle: Ducati Monster 620, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,713	Re: Just Passed 1300 Miles Good going, Don ! Hope you have many more enjoyable rides in the future ! __________________ The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there - Robert M. Pirsig Nirvana's Adventures Unplugged, Uncut

12-24-2007, 11:40 AM	#3
the_stickman Junior Member Name: Brett Location: South Carolina Motorcycle: '94 Virago 750 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Just Passed 1300 Miles Congratz on the 1300 mile mark. Enjoy that good feeling knowing your skills are improving. Ride safe!

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