tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post4524806746008429251..comments2024-03-28T09:37:38.059-05:00Comments on Coop's Corner: Slimey Crud Weekend - October 2018Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-28740629364986823332018-10-13T10:22:54.372-05:002018-10-13T10:22:54.372-05:00You hit the nail. I don't see that I will be t...You hit the nail. I don't see that I will be taking any big trips at all. Having a kid in junior high kinda puts a damper on daddy fun time and well I'm working 60 hour weeks too. <br /><br />That said my ambitions as far as riding are just as you said. Most rides would just be me mostly getting out for a once in awhile all dayer or a few hours.<br /><br />That's why I've been looking hard at smaller bikes. <br /><br />I'll keep you informed my friend.Scottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161843989468932116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-50347020047045500712018-10-12T20:58:02.584-05:002018-10-12T20:58:02.584-05:00Scott, I've not ridden and of the Honda 500...Scott, I've not ridden and of the Honda 500's or even sat on them but am guessing that they'll 'sit' bigger than an FZ6. I realize that you're moving a different direction. <br /><br />How much time will you spend riding in the next couple of years? Going solo or with Sheri on the back? How fast will you reasonably want or need to go? L.A. for a weekend or a 300 mile day here and there when you get a chance?<br /><br />We got used to big road bikes but if you aren't doing cross country trips in a hurry, staying closer to home or the biggie, not really putting that many miles on each season anyway, go for some test rides. The smaller ones take some adjusting but by now you should be able to find used 500 and 700 Honda's around. Smaller, lighter, better mileage and they run like watches. Lots of my older friends are going smaller, even just moving them in the garage, putting a toe down, etc.<br /><br />Just thinking that where and how you think you'll be riding might not be future reality. I've been smaller and slower now for years and have lots of practice.....it isn't so bad :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-76072524852834101552018-10-12T20:25:34.689-05:002018-10-12T20:25:34.689-05:00My VFR has been sold. I am seriously stumped for m...My VFR has been sold. I am seriously stumped for my next bike. My heart says some El Stupido Mongo bike. But you said think and ride small. I am looking at Honda 500 CBX's. Although I did not fit on Sheri's FZ6. If I am honest. My riding style is big bore road bikes with a whiff of gravel. Eastern Iowa and my locale doesn't have much fun times.Scottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161843989468932116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-31074119727506524272018-10-11T20:20:11.690-05:002018-10-11T20:20:11.690-05:00Thanks. There were so many opportunities for good...Thanks. There were so many opportunities for good shots, my eyes were composing constantly but we just can't stop that often. I'm getting lazy, relying on my 5 second helmet cam shots. I'm honestly surprised that we could share ...<br /><br />the Cadillac<br />the deer<br />the burned tractor<br /><br />It would seem that every 5 seconds would capture most everything but at our average back road speed, there are 220 feet from one photo to the next and a lot can happen in that span.<br /><br />There was something my camera missed that Eric did not. He turned around and went back to get a better look. The resulting loop as that was resolved is represented in the Yellow RouteCoop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-51939872876694198792018-10-11T20:09:57.123-05:002018-10-11T20:09:57.123-05:00Dom, no Peter at least at Leland but he may have a...Dom, no Peter at least at Leland but he may have attended at Pine Bluff, on average the higher attendance location. I did see some of his friends though. The roads ridden and featured were equivalent to those you and I explored; their reach is broad.<br /><br /><br />https://www.travelwisconsin.com/fall-color-report?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FCR_week6Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-43561299443641536282018-10-11T20:07:18.863-05:002018-10-11T20:07:18.863-05:00Rick, we were glad you were there and had a chance...Rick, we were glad you were there and had a chance to meet everyone. Hopefully next time you'll be able to meet Mini Coop.<br /><br />I didn't give you any notice that we were going but it seems none was needed; you knew where we'd be.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-3005979825983113802018-10-11T20:06:06.865-05:002018-10-11T20:06:06.865-05:00It was wet and cold....YOU were wet and cold. I t...It was wet and cold....YOU were wet and cold. I think we were all surprised though delighted that the Triton ran like it did. Shame on us for doubting it; Steve would have been proud.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-18516761620392890362018-10-11T17:41:53.253-05:002018-10-11T17:41:53.253-05:00Picture 25, looking at the 2 bikes and then down t...Picture 25, looking at the 2 bikes and then down the road in the background is AN EXCELLENT picture!mohessianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101569642000302077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-82858173891486807472018-10-11T09:09:46.760-05:002018-10-11T09:09:46.760-05:00Least attended CRUD eh? No Peter Egan? Those roa...Least attended CRUD eh? No Peter Egan? Those roads do look nice to ride on....or in my case....meander on. Could be the overcast lighting you had, but Fall Colors, not really at peak yet?redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-46843579798501054152018-10-11T00:30:56.629-05:002018-10-11T00:30:56.629-05:00Thanks for blogging Doug! Attending any part of th...Thanks for blogging Doug! Attending any part of the SCR is always fun and interesting! I sure didn't get much riding in, but it was still well worth the drive to enjoy the truly one of a kind experience!!! It was very nice to meet up and hangout with You, Pat, and Eric too!!!FJRickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019498235795735859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-86926084947755161602018-10-10T20:51:56.345-05:002018-10-10T20:51:56.345-05:00Attended one year if you recall with horizonal rai... Attended one year if you recall with horizonal rain... was surprised my British lump stay'd a runner... but the crowd was larger then this year. motormikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924239883571371828noreply@blogger.com