Modern Vespa

Went on a nice 351 mile ride today but just could not get my head into the twisties. Was still a great ride, just took it easier.

Here's some photos from the loop. Had company for the first part up to clearlake, then I split off to make a loop back to SF.

Nice riding with you this morning, Patrick. Vinicio and I soldiered on through the heat and were rewarded with 100 miles of perfectly-paved sweepers through the Northern Sierras. The road had an unreal rhythm to it -- fairly predictable but still very challenging turns and very, very fast -- almost WOT on the MP3 500 the whole way, very well banked, absolutely clean and with no traffic whatsoever. We couldn't believe our luck. It just went on and on forever.

Then there was the slog down the hill to Red Bluff in 100 degree heat. Not so much fun. Tomorrow is 136 miles of twisties on Hwy 36, though, which I'm very much looking forward to.

(Oh, and sorry to hijack your thread )

Scooter Melee? Thread Hijacking??

Here is the '64 ChickenHawk on Hwy 36 two weeks ago (Moto Melee XIII) with a blown motor. Gotta love the grade up to the Wrightwood store. I think that is where Oops seized 2 years ago.

thought you were gonna ride the buddy, dude?

Pictures! If you are going to hijack the thread at least add pictures.

My buddy buddy couldn't go so I took the GT.

Speaking of the Buddy, ordered the large valve head to go with the 161 kit! Also found some upgears that should work.

350 miles? Fuck. That's a long way. Pics are awesome though Patrick. Were some of those roads goat tracks?

Lots of it was goat tracks.

I intend to ride that one day soon.

Have you got a *.gdb file handy?

Give me the old git for a day...

I can teach him some 'west coast' respect...

Thinking Alpine road......Mountain Charlie...Zyantee.....

At least he would have stories......

hehehehehe

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May be sooner than you think.

My Version of the Ride

what'd you think of the first half of 36?

That's where I toasted my clutch on the UnStealth.

Great Sunday ride. The weather a bit toasty at times, then back to good ole SF fog once we reached Mill Valley.

Hey, Vinicio. If you're reading this you cut off the Harley on 101 when you were standing on your pegs. He was lane splitting and was about to pass till you drifted to your right. It was only a cruiser, so acceptable move.

It was definitely challenging. However, I have to give the nod to our loop through the Northern Sierras as a better ride, predominantly because of the better pavement and smoother curves. Hwy 36, though, gets the nod for unpredictable hidden turns, which definitely adds an additional level of excitement.

Meh, he's an idiot for splitting lanes while traffic is moving at 55 mph.

Just sent you a GPX file with my intended and actual route.

Got it, thanks.