Firecracker 500

[Bashed]

Yes folks, it that time of year again.
The umpteenth "official" Firecracker 500.
I have been doing this run for over
100 years now so it really is not new to me.
Drift coined this ride some years ago and it
kinda stuck.

Here's the drift, if you get my drift.
The route is 500 miles, completed in
one day, during daylight, on July 4th.
We meet somewhere and go for a ride.
The route is a large loop basicly to the Black Canyon
and back. If you have not been, you should, as
it offers some of the best that Colorado has.

This ride is not for the meek, timid, unsure, or just
plain slow. Sorry, thats the way it is. "The Pace" is used
for the entire ride.
You and your bike will be stressed for the entire day,
both will need to be in top shape.
Entry will be limited.
Meeting details will follow later.

There always have been some questions about this ride.
"The Pace" will be used. If you need to ask what that is, this is not the ride for you. If you want to know what that means, google it, or look on our front page of this site, it is there.
There is usually sub 60hp motorbikes going on this ride, so it is not about going fast, but rather maintaining a good "pace" all day.
If you think your possibilities are high to get a ticket, this is not the ride for you.
Yes, people have gotten tickets on this ride, but it is the chance everyone takes if they choose to exceed the posted limit.
This ride will not enhance your possiblity of getting one, unless you choose to.
This ride is longer than most, so the stops will be infrequent and short.
This is a chance to go on a ride and explore different scenery than what is offered on the Front Range.
That is about it, so please don't PM me with stupid questions.
If you want to go, great! You will need only a good machine and a great attitude, and a degree of common sense.


OK people, here's the meeting spot;


Jan's Restaurant http://maps.gstatic.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/transparent.png

304 US Highway 24 South, Buena Vista, CO 81211 (719) 395-6940 ‎

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...41136737684357 (http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1345&bih=669&wrapid=tlif130814151766110&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=jan's+restaurant+in+buena+vista+co&fb=1&gl=us&hq=jan's+restaurant&hnear=0x87152e524b4cf5ad:0x7d84a1e7aae75537,Buena+ Vista,+CO&cid=10757941136737684357)


We will meet @ 8:00 AM
We will depart no later than 9:00 AM.

[Matty]

Mr. Basher if I can work a miracle with the better half, I'm in.

[Vellos]

Can I PM you stupid questions?

I'm in, 90% sure, pending medical issues this coming week.

And then the second week of July is my 900 mile trip (3 days) so it'll be a good warm up.

[Bashed]

Matty,
Or you could bring her along???

I found a exerpt from Pharmerkyles wife's blog a few years back of the ride, from the backseat perspective......

"Things I Learned Today
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Yesterday at 8:55pm

Today we went for a really long motorcycle ride. I rode two-up with Kyle. The route took us from Springs, to Canon City, to Salida, to Gunnison, to Paonia, Aspen, over Independence Pass, down to Buena Vista, and back home. I learned some things along the way.



I am still a pretty good passenger.
It was absolutely the right decision to go as a passenger, I maybe could have handled the first 200 miles driving and then it would have seriously fallen apart.
500 is a lot of miles to do in one day.
Colorado is fantastically beautiful and I feel grateful beyond words to live here. OK, so that's not so much something I "learned" as something I realize oh pretty much every time I step out my front door. But it's much easier to hang onto while standing overlooking the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
I still remember one or two things from nursing school. For example, it only takes 2 hours to form pressure sores. By hour 12, I was worried about my ischial tuberosities from the seat and my ears from the helmet. Probably I am being a whiny baby, but still. Ow.
The gender distribution for a big ass ride like this still skews heavily male. At one point I was the only girl in the group of 12. At a different point I was one of 2 out of 14. I was treated like one of the guys, privy to all the burping, swearing, and generalized hooliganism. I am not sure what my point was.
Kyle needs a new seat on his Beamer if he ever wants me to ride with him again.
Really weird stuff happens to time when you're on a motorcycle. It took the first 4 hours to get the first 200ish miles. It took another 7 almost 8 hours to get the other 300ish.
500 miles is a lot. Oh, wait, I already said that. True, though.
Riding in the rain sucks. Well, I already knew that too, but I wanted to share.


So, there you have it. Motorcycles. Big ride. No tickets, no crashes. Camaraderie.Hanging out with my husband doing something fun. It was a good day. Happy Fourth of July"

[Vellos]

Erm what do you do about wrist pain?

[Bueller]

Erm what do you do about wrist pain?

Play through the pain son.

[Concabar]

Been waiting to do this ride. So I should be in as long as I am moved in by then.

[Vellos]

Play through the pain son.

By play do you mean take drugs?

[Bueller]

By play do you mean take drugs?

Mitol if you need it :lol:

[zPurpleRoom]

Play through the pain son.


:spit: NICE!

[BC14]

500 is a lot?

[Nvr2late]

500 is a lot?

not for some of us. ;)

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Erm what do you do about wrist pain?
Don't jack off so much? :jerkoff: :lol:

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Man, sounds like fun, I'd love to do it, but I've got my little 4 yr-old for the 4th weekend this year. You guys have fun and be safe!

[BC14]

Unfortunately, it falls on a Monday, so I'll be working this time around.

[Spooph]

Yet again this year, I am not ready for this. ARG! Have fun, post up pics!

[Bashed]

OK people, here's the meeting spot;


Jan's Restaurant http://maps.gstatic.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/transparent.png

304 US Highway 24 South, Buena Vista, CO 81211 (719) 395-6940 ‎

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1345&bih=669&wrapid=tlif130814151766110&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=jan's+restaurant+in+buena+vista+co&fb=1&gl=us&hq=jan's+restaurant&hnear=0x87152e524b4cf5ad:0x7d84a1e7aae75537,Buena+ Vista,+CO&cid=10757941136737684357


We will meet @ 8:00 AM
We will depart no later than 9:00 AM.

[OUTLAWD]

this ride was def a blast...but as bash noted...not for the timid...last year I ended up with ~800 on the day

I'm def up for it again :up:

[Vehicle 1]

Just talked to the lady... HAD to check with her, and I am in!

[Ghost]

This sounds like a cool idea, and it's a throwback to the days when my buddies and I would meet at 5:45am for breakfast & bullshit, leave by 6:30am and get home around 8 or 9pm that night...

Unfortunately, I think I'll be out of town for the weekend of the 4th, and not getting back until the 4th itself...if that changes, I'll post up & show up.

Otherwise, have a blast!

[CaneZach]

Basher, is this on the 4th or are you planning on riding this on the Saturday before the 4th?

[Vellos]

Just talked to the lady... HAD to check with her, and I am in!

:up: Taking the 636?

[Vehicle 1]

:up: Taking the 636?
Yep, she feels left out lately... too much tardation.

[Bueller]

The route is 500 miles, completed in
one day, during daylight, on July 4th.

It can't be the firecracker 500 on any other day.

I am thinking about it, last time was a bit hard on my vag, but I was also thinking track day @ HPR. Hmmmm.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

It can't be the firecracker 500 on any other day.

I am thinking about it, last time was a bit hard on my vag, but I was also thinking track day @ HPR. Hmmmm.

Just remember to bring some Vagasil and you should be fine!:lol:

[Bashed]

It can't be the firecracker 500 on any other day.

I am thinking about it, last time was a bit hard on my vag, but I was also thinking track day @ HPR. Hmmmm.


The Firecracker is always on the 4th of July.
It is a Monday as others have noted.
We are back to see the fireworks wherever you are.

[Bueller]

CM You should go on this, they could use your awesome humor on this long ride. It would make my choice easier too.

[Zach929rr]

If the 929 is alive by July, I would like to make it this year.

[Vehicle 1]

CM You should go on this, they could use your awesome humor on this long ride. It would make my choice easier too.
:spit:
Do it Dave! You can hit HPR some other time...

[Ghost]

CM You should go on this, they could use your awesome humor on this long ride. It would make my choice easier too.

Meaning if he goes, you stay home and if he stays home you go?

[FATKID]

I am in!

[Vellos]

I am in!

http://img2.www.spoki.lv/upload/articles/10/109167/images/Merfija-likumi-3.jpg

[Bashed]

http://img2.www.spoki.lv/upload/articles/10/109167/images/Merfija-likumi-3.jpg

Are you calling Fatkid A Blue Whale?

[Vellos]

Are you calling Fatkid A Blue Whale?

:hibye:

http://sportreview.net.nz/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/crazy_fat_kid.gif

[Drift]

OK people, here's the meeting spot;

Jan's Restaurant http://maps.gstatic.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/transparent.png

304 US Highway 24 South, Buena Vista, CO 81211 (719) 395-6940 ‎

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1345&bih=669&wrapid=tlif130814151766110&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=jan's+restaurant+in+buena+vista+co&fb=1&gl=us&hq=jan's+restaurant&hnear=0x87152e524b4cf5ad:0x7d84a1e7aae75537,Buena+ Vista,+CO&cid=10757941136737684357

We will meet @ 8:00 AM
We will depart no later than 9:00 AM.

For all of us down in the Dirty, we will meet beginning around 0530 at the Acorn (Fuel/Food) at the corner of 8th & Cimarron. Grab an energy drink, top-off your tank and we will roll-out at 0600 to make the above showtime.

Any questions...PM me.

[ghostrider_9]

In! Monica and I are up for this. Send details when you get them.

[Drift]

In! Monica and I are up for this. Send details when you get them.

Are you up north...or down south?

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

CM You should go on this, they could use your awesome humor on this long ride. It would make my choice easier too.
I should just say I'm going in that case.......;)

[OUTLAWD]

In! Monica and I are up for this. Send details when you get them.

:up:

[Drift]

:up:

OUTLAWD...you gonna take care of ghostrider_9?

[Bashed]

The meeting spot has been added to a the first post.
It is in Buena Vista, for both the Dirty South Crowd and the Denver and north crowd.
Later,
Basher

[bornwildnfree]

I will be there.

[ghostrider_9]

Are you up north...or down south?

We would be riding with the Denver group.

[VFR]

In!

[Bashed]

Bump.

[Snowman]

Only 500 miles? Can't you guys come up with a trip that takes longer than four and half hours?

[Bashed]

Only 500 miles? Can't you guys come up with a trip that takes longer than four and half hours?

What's with all the negative waves, man?

You know this answer already, why must you troll?

[sloridr]

I'd love to join you guys, I'm a bit jealous, but work should be calling before then. Have fun, be safe! Take some pics.

[GSXRJOHNNY]

Oh how I'd love to go on this. I will be back in Colorado on the 30th of June, jet lagged a bit, but physically there. I still have all my riding gear, but no bike. Anybody got a spare to loan for the day? I promise, if i crash it, i buy it! The ride is a blast, getting back to town is always a surreal experience as tired as you feel after 500 miles of "the pace" riding all day long. Wish I could go....:drool:

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

What's with all the negative waves, man?

You know this answer already, why must you troll?
Pshaw! Iff'n he was a REAL man, it'd only take about 3-1/2 hours....... :)

[grim]

two questions I have for this then im in 1 what kind of bike is preferred or does it matter 2 where does anyone recommend i bring my bike to have it checked out to make sure it will handle this run.

[Bashed]

two questions I have for this then im in 1 what kind of bike is preferred or does it matter 2 where does anyone recommend i bring my bike to have it checked out to make sure it will handle this run.

Bikes have ranged from a Ninja 250 to a fire breathing G1, and everything in between. Comfort is paramount @ around the 300 mile mark. This run is not about speed, and can be accomplished doing the limit the entire route. It is about maintaining a pace all day.
As far as your bike is concerned, a competant person versed in motorcycle maintenance should be your best friend, tires and brakes should be @ the top of the list.

[vort3xr6]

I wish I had another bike. I would be signing divorce papers if I got another steed.

[Bashed]

This is true in which i am my own mechanic but in this sort of situation i want to be able to put the blame on someone else if something should mechanically go wrong w the bike.

Yea, I hear ya. You certainly don't want to be responsible for your own bike, what was I thinkin. :roll:

With this kind of thought process, perhaps you should just stay @ home.
Cuz when you T-bone someone overcooking a corner, it sure as hell wont be your fault, huh?

[Bueller]

Lol are you going to tell this mechanic that you plan to hold them personally responsible if you bike breaks down? :lol:

Bashed you have way more patience than I would, if this was my 500 miler, it would be invite only.

[grim]

this won't turn into a post much like the others because of me so I will see you at the meet up point thank you for answering my questions.

[= Buckeye Jess =]

:cry:Damn a whole season w/out riding...

The ride was an absolute blast and one of my favorites last year - hope it goes as smoothly this time around for ya'll!

[Bashed]

Ok people, this is getting close.
A couple things to keep in mind for this event.
I am going to run this like I have in the past.

Everybody needs at least one riding buddy.
If you have a problem, whatever that is, they stop with you and deal with the issue.
The group/ride will not stop for your issues.
This ensures the group as a whole will complete the ride and have a good ride.
So find somebody to buddy up with and we will see you at the meeing spot on the 4th.

[Vehicle 1]

I am going to run this like I have in the past.
Everybody needs at least one riding buddy.

Forgot about this... well, if someone wants to be my buddy or wouldn't mind me joining a "buddy-group", let me know... :loop:

[Vellos]

Sure Diego. :makeout: Kawi tool kit gooooo!

[Vehicle 1]

Sure Diego. :makeout: Kawi tool kit gooooo!
:slappers:

[Bueller]

Forgot about this... well, if someone wants to be my buddy or wouldn't mind me joining a "buddy-group", let me know... :loop:


Sure Diego. :makeout: Kawi tool kit gooooo!

Prrrrrrfect!! :lol:

You girls have fun now, I am going to HPR!

[Vehicle 1]

You girls have fun now
Interesting comment knowing that you are not showing due to the biggest case of vaginitis I've "seen" in a while.... lol

[Bashed]

Yes, everybody in the past has found somebody to pair up with. It is a non-issue in most cases, unless you are a total douche and nobody likes you.
In that case you are on your own, and will have to rely on yourself to get you out of whatever trouble you got yourself into.

[bornwildnfree]

Denver Meetup 5:30AM Moco KSU 6AM 285 up
http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?p=581925#post581925

[Spiderman]

The Firecracker is always on the 4th of July.
It is a Monday as others have noted.
We are back to see the fireworks wherever you are.

It took 26 posts to tell people that it's on July 4th?

[Mother Goose]

Sometimes it sucks having a dog. :(

[Bueller]

It took 26 posts to tell people that it's on July 4th?




.

Here's the drift, if you get my drift.
The route is 500 miles, completed in
one day, during daylight,on July 4th.
We meet somewhere and go for a ride.
The route is a large loop basicly to the Black Canyon
and back. If you have not been, you should, as
it offers some of the best that Colorado has.



From the 1st post for those that pay attention. :)


Interesting comment knowing that you are not showing due to the biggest case of vaginitis I've "seen" in a while.... lol
Shut up and have fun putting your street bodywork back on!

[Spiderman]

From the 1st post for those that pay attention. :)

:oops: I looked, but I didn't read. My apologies.

[Bashed]

Spidy Bob, you coming?
It would be great to see you again.

[Vehicle 1]

Shut up and have fun putting your street bodywork back on!
oh snap!!:lol:

[Concabar]

Awe shucks I'm gonna be needing a partner

[VFR]

I will be bringing basic tools, plugs, zip cords and all that jazz so I will be "the helper" for anyone that may need it.

[Bashed]

There has been quite a few persons PM'ing me about room for this ride.
The bueaty of rides posted publicly by Bash, is that there is always room for jello.
Meaning if you want to come on this ride, please do so.
The flexible nature of the few guidelines I have on my rides means that even a Ninja 250 can make this happen. All one needs is a desire to participate and a motorcycle.
So if you are on the fence about this ride, come on out and have some fun, cuz thats what this is all about.
Please prep yourself and your bike before this ride and you will have a better chance at having fun.
See you'all in Buena Vista.
Basher

[~Barn~]

Aw hell... I think we'll be doing something "family" on the 4th. If that changes, I'm in. If not, ya'll enjoy this for me!

[Zach929rr]

Just need to get the fuel tank on the 929 and how she runs after being down for a year.

New fairings just about done too!

[Zach929rr]

I'm in pending 929's performance tomorrow.

[Drift]

...even a Ninja 250 can make this happen...See you'all in Buena Vista.
Basher

WTH...wow, do I ever feel the love...

[BadR6Man]

I am still on the fence for this ride. I had a blast year riding with you all and definitely liked the scenery.

HPR is calling me though.

[OUTLAWD]

HPR is calling me though.


haha...I answered the call...

was a blast last year and I promise those who go will enjoy themselves

[modette99]

So to be an ass, what is the pace....LOL

[Bashed]

So to be an ass, what is the pace....LOL

Go find another thread to shit in, Troll.

[Clovis]

I'm planning on making this one.

Clov

[Clovis]

Just read the part about a buddy. Who likes riding sweep??

Also, this is probably obvious but I didn't see it mentioned. Create a card to carry on you with your emergency contacts and any prudent medical info such as blood type.

I would make several of these. Carry one on your wallet, tank bag, inside jacket pocket, tape to the tank and back if your helmet.

[Clovis]

I tried looking for the old threads (previous years) but could someone post a google map or what not of the route?

Thanks

[Bashed]

I tried looking for the old threads (previous years) but could someone post a google map or what not of the route?

Thanks

No, I will not post the route. You will get the route when you show at the meet spot in Buena Vista.

[thatmofo]

No, I will not post the route. You will get the route when you show at the meet spot in Buena Vista.

Printed copy? eMap? :lol:

[grim]

Go find another thread to shit in, Troll.



isn't he just a peach!

[gsxrscott]

I love that peach, and I don't care who knows it! For all afore mentioned reasons this is one of his only "posted" rides of the season. See you all tomorrow!

[Drift]

Looking forward to tomorrows ride!

Ciao,
Drift

[BadR6Man]

I tried looking for the old threads (previous years) but could someone post a google map or what not of the route?

Thanks

The Route? 500 miles round trip can be anywhere. Just show up and enjoy the ride annd views even though there is not much to see in Kansas and North Dakota. :lol:

[Zach929rr]

I swear there was a route posted in here before... Bash must have took it out.

Basically its the southwest corner of the state. See you chaps in the AM.

[FZRguy]

See you chaps in the AM.

Gonna be one LONG ride on a DRZ. Have fun ya'll.

[Drift]

About to roll-out...see everybody soon. Let's have a great day!

Ciao,
Drift

[Zach929rr]

Gonna be one LONG ride on a DRZ. Have fun ya'll.

Dat 929 son.

[Drift]

Great ride!

No losses...and only one Performance Award.

[Clovis]

Great ride!

No losses...and only one Performance Award.

Yes. In a group of sport bikes, how does the *peddle powered* bike get the speeding ticket?? It's like a damn riddle!

J/K Drift :)

[Drift]

A couple more from today...hopefully others have more pictures.

[FZRguy]

Nice. Making me jones for a Hwy 92 ride.

[BadR6Man]

Great ride!

No losses...and only one Performance Award.

Awesome pics guys and gals. Is that ThatMofo? It can't be. He can't wake up that early unless kitty;) jumped on him at 5am. So who photochopped him into the photo??? :think:

[gsxrscott]

Good ride, good company and a beautiful day! Thanks again Bash for another great Firecracker 500!! We had a nice little leisurely run down by the river on the way to Carbondale, very enjoyable! ;)

[FZRguy]

If you went over McClure Pass from Hotchkiss, that's a really nice ride.

[thatmofo]

I am beat from the ride.

BTW: Those two guys Bashed and gsxrscott are total jerks in real life and they ride slower than snails. Who starts a ride with a pep talk like this, "This ride is serious. If you don't want to be serious get on your bike and go home. If you are going to pass, pass on the right in the same lane your fellow rider and be a jerk about it. If a cop chases you run because none of us are going to stop and tell the cops who you are!" I'm glad I finally was able to put a face to their board names. I will never ride with them again!







:lol:

Thanks for organizing the ride drift!

Before I pass out, here is the the most important picture from my old school camera:

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm82/itsthatmofo/Firecracker500_2011/IP_Firecracker500_2011.jpg

[BadR6Man]

Come on now thatmofo. It was their ride and their rules. Take it or leave it. Did they take you down a dirt road like me?? :no:

[gsxrscott]

Yep, changed it up and did 90 percent dirt this year.

[Ninja2]

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Glad everyone had a great time. Maybe I'll try next year. Didn't think I was fast enough and would hold up group... .

The prep talk was missing a comment about plates and lane splitting!;)

[thatmofo]

Come on now thatmofo. It was their ride and their rules. Take it or leave it. Did they take you down a dirt road like me?? :no:

Dang, I forgot that part of the pep talk, see below!


Yep, changed it up and did 90 percent dirt this year.

This wasn't in the pep talk, but gsxrscott added, "Make sure you don't look at the guy wearing a snow suit in the canoe on the lake." :lol:

[VFR]

What a great Ride..Mofo thanks for letting me follow you for a good while or I would have been lost as hell. Thanks for showing me where the bumps where so I could avoid them :bow: and big thanks to Bashed for putting together one of the most memorable runs I have ever had.

Now I understand what Bueller meant by Deckers is not technical, the VFR was a gem and saved my ass twice on this run:angel::angel:

Took the LOOOONG way home to get some more miles on and see some of 70 which in 5 years I have never been on little more than 300 miles and she will be at the 50K mark

Thanks for everyone in the group for being such professionals and Drift, we going to have to do something about your speed addition dude I mean really :wtf::eek:

[bornwildnfree]

This was such a great ride and so much fun! Thanks everyone!

[Zach929rr]

Clicked off 550.1 miles as I rolled into the garage last night. Good ride with good people. Looking forward to next year.

Edit: Here was yesterday's route for the jealous (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=US-24+E&daddr=US-50+W+to:US-50+W+to:CO-92+W+to:CO-133+N+to:CO-82+E&hl=en&ll=38.689798,-106.822815&spn=1.657129,2.131348&sll=39.046386,-106.305771&sspn=0.412219,0.532837&geocode=FQx0UAIdpKus-Q%3BFZIkTAIdOg2h-Q%3BFa65SgIdvl2a-Q%3BFSwEUAId6m6U-Q%3BFYpqWQIdjO2b-Q%3BFdBCVAIdVDWq-Q&mra=mi&mrsp=5&sz=11&z=9)

[Concabar]

Thanks for setting up the ride Bash. I am glad I didn't back out. That by far had to be one of the best scenic ride I have been on in Colorado. I do stand corrected on yours and Scott's rep. Scott you are old and slow. Had a great time, good to see some new and old faces.

TJ

[Sean]

Clicked off 550.1 miles as I rolled into the garage last night. Good ride with good people. Looking forward to next year.

Edit: Here was yesterday's route for the jealous (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=US-24+E&daddr=US-50+W+to:US-50+W+to:CO-92+W+to:CO-133+N+to:CO-82+E&hl=en&ll=38.689798,-106.822815&spn=1.657129,2.131348&sll=39.046386,-106.305771&sspn=0.412219,0.532837&geocode=FQx0UAIdpKus-Q%3BFZIkTAIdOg2h-Q%3BFa65SgIdvl2a-Q%3BFSwEUAId6m6U-Q%3BFYpqWQIdjO2b-Q%3BFdBCVAIdVDWq-Q&mra=mi&mrsp=5&sz=11&z=9)I love 92 west of Gunnison! Looks like a good ride!

[BC14]

Clicked off 550.1 miles as I rolled into the garage last night. Good ride with good people. Looking forward to next year.

Edit: Here was yesterday's route for the jealous (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=US-24+E&daddr=US-50+W+to:US-50+W+to:CO-92+W+to:CO-133+N+to:CO-82+E&hl=en&ll=38.689798,-106.822815&spn=1.657129,2.131348&sll=39.046386,-106.305771&sspn=0.412219,0.532837&geocode=FQx0UAIdpKus-Q%3BFZIkTAIdOg2h-Q%3BFa65SgIdvl2a-Q%3BFSwEUAId6m6U-Q%3BFYpqWQIdjO2b-Q%3BFdBCVAIdVDWq-Q&mra=mi&mrsp=5&sz=11&z=9)
Not a bad little route, although Independence pass isn't that much fun, with all the one lane sections n such. I'm gonna be hitting 92 next month. Been needing to do that for a while now.

[Zach929rr]

Independence wasn't bad. I have never been on it before and it definitely needs a resurfacing with all the bumps and humps. That being said, it was actually one of the funner twisty bits for me personally. Would have been perfect for the sumo though.

[ghostrider_9]

Sorry I missed this one! I had to finish getting the trackday photos up.

[usmcab35]

dang i havent been on the site for a few weeks, wish i would have seen this, it would have been a nice ride after my 3k ride in 3.5 days. looks like you guys had a blast!

[Concabar]

Once I get Internet (which wont be till Saturday) I will post the pictures that I have.

[mtnairlover]

Looks like y'all had fun and enjoyed some of Colorado's amazing scenery.


Not a bad little route, although Independence pass isn't that much fun, with all the one lane sections n such. I'm gonna be hitting 92 next month. Been needing to do that for a while now.

Uh huh...now that's a good idea.

[Zach929rr]

2 pics from Black Canyon:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/5907350672_e0b76070a9_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/5906793859_3b68f936a1_b.jpg

I swear the view from the top of that pass looked completely fake, like a painting.

[mtnairlover]

I swear the view from the top of that pass looked completely fake, like a painting.

Yep, Colorado can do that. ;)

[Bashed]

Welp, another 500 in the books. It sounds like everybody who participted had a great time. Thats what I was shooting for. All except one little indiscresion it was a perfect day to ride. Thanks to everybody for riding mature for the most part. Till the next one............

[Vehicle 1]

Welp, another 500 in the books. It sounds like everybody who participted had a great time. Thats what I was shooting for. All except one little indiscresion it was a perfect day to ride. Thanks to everybody for riding mature for the most part. Till the next one............

It was a great ride, thank you!

[gsxrscott]

One of the great advantages of being old and slow is getting to enjoy all of the great views this wonderful state has to offer! Hope I didn't hold too many of you up with my snail like sloweness. Just trying to give you the chance to look around and enjoy the ride! Glad everyone had a good time, as I always do on this ride!!

[VFR]

Video will be up soon the feelin in the cheeks come back. Bashed/Scott it was awesome seeing you guys again, to all the new people I meet thanks for
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[Radek]

whats the point of 500 milles in a day on sportbike?

[VFR]

whats the point of 500 milles in a day on sportbike?


LMAO.....If you knew any better you would know it has nothing to do with what type of bike it is

[~Barn~]

whats the point of 500 milles in a day on sportbike?

I don't think the point has anything to do with what type of bike you're on.

And as the saying goes.... If you have to ask....

[Zach929rr]

Was Scott on a 600 or a 1000? I'm trying to guesstimate my 929 power levels after fixing my exhaust leak.

[vort3xr6]

Was Scott on a 600 or a 1000? I'm trying to guesstimate my 929 power levels after fixing my exhaust leak.


Ninja 250.

[Bashed]

Was Scott on a 600 or a 1000? I'm trying to guesstimate my 929 power levels after fixing my exhaust leak.


Split the diff and call it a 750. I think it's a 06 but it might be an 07.

And I'm just warming up in 500 miles. Had my bike 5 years and am coming upon 50,000 miles. Bet that wanker dont have a tenth of those miles.

[Clovis]

50,000 miles? That's like 250,000 in dog years! :)

[gsxrscott]

Shes an 07 750 and she shows 34,045 mi on the odo thank you very much! lol:shock:

[thatmofo]

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm82/itsthatmofo/Firecracker500_2011/070411011small.jpg