Virginia Riders

[jay956]

Hey echo, im not too far from you. if its dry out ill be riding tomorrow.

closest dealer to you would be FMS. Hotbrakes could take you on a tour of it, its basically his second home, at least he wishes it is.

[Echo3Niner]

Originally Posted by jay956

Hey echo, im not too far from you. if its dry out ill be riding tomorrow.

closest dealer to you would be FMS. Hotbrakes could take you on a tour of it, its basically his second home, at least he wishes it is.

Thanks for the heads up on the stealership.

I've got a lot going on tomorrow during the day, but should be done by 3 or 4 in the afternoon, if your interested in meeting up somewhere easy to find; and it's nice tomorrow...

I did go for an hour ride or so today, was great.

[bitterpil]

Originally Posted by Echo3Niner

So, I recently (as in last weekend, 2 days ago) arrived in Fredericksburg Virginia from the Grand Rapids Michigan area. I moved to take a new job, my family will be joining me later.

I know no one in the area (well, my daughter is at Quantico at the moment, but will be leaving in a month and a half or so), and don't have any idea what the riding scene is like; if you're local and wanna help a FNG out, PM me.

Actually, while I'm at it, I lost the right mirror on the trip down (I suck at securing bikes inside UHauls), who's the "good" Honda stealership in town?

Riding is nice fall is the best time around
summer is hot and south is nice. Well, so is west. I am in PW county jsut north of Quantico. Stay posted here for group rides etc.

[jahlov420]

welcome echo....i live in chesterfield but my whole family lives in fredericksburg. i grew up there. they live right off I-95 exit 130a. (coming from south). they live behind the burlington there. i go up there often to visit. we should take a ride sometime. its much harder for me to get out and ride cause i usually work till 8-4pm or 10-6pm. and have two small kids. but it would be sweet

[jahlov420]

dude..i see you live near kenmore park...u could try castiglia's italian restaurant. downtown. its delicious

[Hotbrakes]

Ok, this weekend I think the weather REALLY will be nice. I'll probably ride both days, maybe an overnighter in the mountains. (We do ride VFR's after all, lots of luggage space). Or maybe a local Fred'burg ride Saturday and "the usual" ride out of Richmond on Sunday.

ECHO- Welcome aboard! At least welcome to the VA riders nook. You're just in time for the prime VFR riding season. Former Marine myself, looks like you have a whole family of them.

[bitterpil]

Originally Posted by donkovac

Anyone up for a day ride middle of next week? It looks like the weather will be up in the 60's.

Saw a red VFR looks like yours pulling out this AM. At Beauregard st. Across from the shopping center.

[bitterpil]

Originally Posted by Hotbrakes

Ok, this weekend I think the weather REALLY will be nice. I'll probably ride both days, maybe an overnighter in the mountains. (We do ride VFR's after all, lots of luggage space). Or maybe a local Fred'burg ride Saturday and "the usual" ride out of Richmond on Sunday.

ECHO- Welcome aboard! At least welcome to the VA riders nook. You're just in time for the prime VFR riding season. Former Marine myself, looks like you have a whole family of them.

Keep us posted as to your plan
I am y be up for either a Saturday or and over nighter depending where that goes.

[jay956]

i think i saw my old VFR yesterday! who was it!?!


overnight in the mountains? as long as it involves a bed in a climate controlled room.
working saturday though

[Echo3Niner]

Originally Posted by jahlov420

dude..i see you live near kenmore park...u could try castiglia's italian restaurant. downtown. its delicious

I actually just moved the pin to F-burg in general, cause I'm only in this apartment for a couple months, while we get things settled and find a place to move the family down to.

Originally Posted by Hotbrakes

ECHO- Welcome aboard! At least welcome to the VA riders nook. You're just in time for the prime VFR riding season. Former Marine myself, looks like you have a whole family of them.

Thanks, yeah really proud of both my kids.

Looks like I'm gonna do some riding this weekend; going to FMS tomorrow to check on the mirror and maybe some riding Saturday around the area thanks to Ciscokid.

Thanks for the welcome to the area.

[Hotbrakes]

Saturday- Tentatively ~12pm at my house, destination Fred'burg, 99 miles of CURVES, and merely 1 mile of major highway. Time could change depending on several factors, but would probably be 1pm at the latest. Should be done with plenty of daylight left.

One six one one six tyler station rd beaverdam,va

five for oh too too six zero three nine five Text if you're in!

[bitterpil]

Is anyone from up in northern va riding with HB today?

posted 8:20 AM Saturday.

[Hotbrakes]

Originally Posted by bitterpil

Is anyone from up in northern va riding with HB today?

posted 8:20 AM Saturday.

Yes, right now it looks like it'll be 5 of us. And I won't be home til almost 1.

Tomorrow's ride will begin at 0930 at Starbucks across from Short Pump Mall. High of 72, hoping to cover at least 300 miles and back to Richmond by dark.

[Echo3Niner]

Was a fun ride today, thanks for showing me the ropes Ciscokid.

[bitterpil]

Originally Posted by Hotbrakes

Yes, right now it looks like it'll be 5 of us. And I won't be home til almost 1.

Tomorrow's ride will begin at 0930 at Starbucks across from Short Pump Mall. High of 72, hoping to cover at least 300 miles and back to Richmond by dark.

Can't do ride today. I hope you guys have a great day.... Yesterday was fun tanks again.

[Titanium]

Couldnt make it out on Saturday. I had some family in town to deal with. Sunday I went out and about with a friend. Ran up and down 211 a couple of times. There was only one spot that had some loose stuff on the road. Then we head out west and did some exploring. Ended up with about a 300 mile trip. I need to do something about my pegs. I scrapped both the left and right side feelers on the way up the mountain. Didn't really like the feel of the peg kicking up when all my weight is planted on said peg!

[Hotbrakes]

Originally Posted by Titanium

Couldnt make it out on Saturday. I had some family in town to deal with. Sunday I went out and about with a friend. Ran up and down 211 a couple of times. There was only one spot that had some loose stuff on the road. Then we head out west and did some exploring. Ended up with about a 300 mile trip.

Find any good roads out there? It was weird sweating all day in the unseasonably warm sun but I wasn't complaining! We did 300 miles as well down south with minimal traffic interference.

[Titanium]

Originally Posted by Hotbrakes

Find any good roads out there? It was weird sweating all day in the unseasonably warm sun but I wasn't complaining! We did 300 miles as well down south with minimal traffic interference.

Really didnt find to much. The rider I had with me had to be back earlier than I had planned. So I couldn't get out to far. I should have headed south and met up with you guys. But most importantly this great day was not wasted!!

[jay956]

Originally Posted by Hotbrakes

Find any good roads out there? It was weird sweating all day in the unseasonably warm sun but I wasn't complaining! We did 300 miles as well down south with minimal traffic interference.

it was a great ride. rolled over 42k on the superhawk. can you send me the pics you took? or just post em

[bitterpil]

Originally Posted by Titanium

I need to do something about my pegs. I scrapped both the left and right side feelers on the way up the mountain. Didn't really like the feel of the peg kicking up when all my weight is planted on said peg!

Unscrew them while you still can. Mine are snapped off. Now I will have to tap them to remove the stubs.

[Ciscokid]

Originally Posted by Echo3Niner

Was a fun ride today, thanks for showing me the ropes Ciscokid.

It was my pleasure, Ron. That's a beauty of a 25th anniversary model you have there. For the record, we rolled out of Fredericksburg and headed through the Chancellorsville battlefields. Through Richardsville and on through Edward's Shop to Remington. From there we hopped on down to Brandy Station past the Graffiti house and on to Stevensburg. Headed out through Batna and wound around to Lignum. Rode Rt. 3 back to Wilderness where we stopped for coffee to warm up. Good ride and good company. Sorry I had to cut it short to go clean house, but my Mom was coming for a visit and my wife would have had a conniption or two if I didn't pitch in and help. Next time we'll head for the Blue Ridge.

[Titanium]

Originally Posted by bitterpil

Unscrew them while you still can. Mine are snapped off. Now I will have to tap them to remove the stubs.

I did try and unscrew them but they seem to be seized in place!!

[Hotbrakes]

Originally Posted by Titanium

I did try and unscrew them but they seem to be seized in place!!

You'll have to come down to my house, if the grinder can't take care of them I'm sure Rt. 56 can!

[jay956]

looks like the mild weather is supposed to continue this weekend. and i finally have a saturday off. who wants to ride?

[Hotbrakes]

Sunday's Ride pics...

A couple high rollers...

Proven warriors...

And the latest addition to the Richmond Ryderz (we used to have a website too) getting some Invigorate for the ride

[Hotbrakes]

Originally Posted by jay956

looks like the mild weather is supposed to continue this weekend. and i finally have a saturday off. who wants to ride?

Looks like a high of only 58. Probably do some more parking lot stuff with emphasis on braking. Next Mon, Tues, and Wed are looking good though, should be in the 60's.

[bitterpil]

Damn.... Should have gone.....

[betarace]

may be up for a sat am ride - haymarket sheetz?

[jay956]

Originally Posted by Hotbrakes

Sunday's Ride pics...

A couple high rollers...

im REALLY surprised, but glad, that he didnt crash

Originally Posted by Hotbrakes

Proven warriors...

you people and your "I" stickers

Originally Posted by betarace

may be up for a sat am ride - haymarket sheetz?

maybe. i would prefer not to do a short ride though since it take 1.5 hours just to get there. have they started putting crap on the roads up there on the mountain yet?

[Hotbrakes]

Originally Posted by jay956

have they started putting crap on the roads up there on the mountain yet?

Yeah, its this red gooey stuff followed by big brown piles that are usually off to the shoulder. You have to be careful though cause sometimes the piles are still moving and with no early warning red goo.