"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" - Page 2

**trip** · 08-06-2007, 06:32 AM

In reading your posts, I noticed many very nice riding roads being mentioned. Some of them I've ridden on. I think I've ridden every road in Texas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Definately familiar with 9 and 23 in Arkansas. Spent many a night at Queen Wilhelmina. I've ridden just about every road in Colorado, although there are still a few roads left I've got to ride. Ridden roads in Southern Missouri all the way east to Deal's gap near Knoxville, TN. That's about as far east as I've gotten, but I do plan on getting to WVirginia some day. I've ridden as far north as Montana....Yellowstone was a trip I'll never forget.

Trip Reports: http://www.hilliard.ws/kawasaki.htm

lw · 08-06-2007, 06:53 AM

I was in Tyler State Park last summer on vacation. As memory serves there were some nice roads in the park with changes in direction/elevation, but the low park speed limit and traffic would lessen their enjoyability factor. Anyone BTDT??

**trip** · 08-06-2007, 10:45 AM

I live about 5 miles west of Tyler State Park. Been going there since I was a kid. You're right tho, low park speed doesn't allow it to be much fun on a bike.

**jmorrow** · 08-06-2007, 11:02 AM

Trip (aka Moderator), I'll bet Yellowstone was an unforgetable memory. My wife and I will hopefully venture west to Yellowstone someday

(before really old age sets up on us). We have discussed Riding to thru Royal Gorge, up to Eisenhower Tunnel, thru Rocky Mtn. National Park, over Rabbit ear pass (my brother is a truck driver and I've heard him talk of going over Rabbit Ear in the late 60's and early 70's) through Steamboat Sprgs., up to Yellowstone, and maybe up in to MT. to Going to the Sun Road, then back thru the Black Hills in SD. on the way back to Arkansas. I think that would be a heck of a road trip. Not many from this area that I know of will ride a trip like that, they think my wife and I are a little off our nut for riding the way we do but, I say what the hell if we both enjoy it then go for it. Right, Right.

**trip** · 08-06-2007, 11:26 AM

You're right Jim,
Don't let anyone hold you back from a good trip. I've been just about everywhere in Colorado on my bike...Royal Gorge, Eisenhower Tunnel, Ouray, Ridgeway, All the passes and then some. But none of them compared to Yellowstone. When I took that trip, I was riding a Honda Magna, but feel free to read my trip report at:
http://www.hilliard.ws/wyoming/wyoming.htm

blowndodge · 08-06-2007, 12:16 PM

Ya know, colorado or Utah area would be a nice meeting ground for us west coast clowns (read Nico) LOL

**jmorrow** · 08-06-2007, 02:10 PM

Trip, That was a very good Trip report. I also liked the picture video. That gives us an idea of what sound like some really great roads to transverse. I appreciate you displaying the info for everyone to read.

08-06-2007, 02:55 PM

I have a son that lives in the Salt Lake area ..... he's been after me forever to come visit...... I'm gonna start thinking a little more seriously about this. Maybe this really will happen!

<marquee> I'm outta here people.... heading to Utah with the Nad Pack!! </marquee>

That's got a nice ring to it!

blowndodge · 08-06-2007, 07:16 PM

"flaps up, engine at 100% ready for take off captain".....

08-06-2007, 08:32 PM

I can't fly this thing........ I'm a doctor d*mn it!

blowndodge · 08-06-2007, 08:38 PM

Don't start me on the "doctor" thing!!!!! LOL

08-06-2007, 08:42 PM

Never said medical doctor! Was doing "Bones" on Startreck anyways.....

My mom's old friend was Dr. Boney.... she had a Ph.D. in German.

blowndodge · 08-06-2007, 08:48 PM

Dr. McCoy, take me to sick bay!!!!! I think I got a bad case of "Nico"tine withdrawal

08-06-2007, 08:51 PM

Hang on... brb.... gotta open a beer if I'm gonna sit here and watch this foolish nonsense......

:-*

blowndodge · 08-06-2007, 08:52 PM

Captn Morgan time for a refill!!!!

08-06-2007, 06:32 AM	#16
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" In reading your posts, I noticed many very nice riding roads being mentioned. Some of them I've ridden on. I think I've ridden every road in Texas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Definately familiar with 9 and 23 in Arkansas. Spent many a night at Queen Wilhelmina. I've ridden just about every road in Colorado, although there are still a few roads left I've got to ride. Ridden roads in Southern Missouri all the way east to Deal's gap near Knoxville, TN. That's about as far east as I've gotten, but I do plan on getting to WVirginia some day. I've ridden as far north as Montana....Yellowstone was a trip I'll never forget. Trip Reports: http://www.hilliard.ws/kawasaki.htm __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2007, 06:53 AM	#17
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" I was in Tyler State Park last summer on vacation. As memory serves there were some nice roads in the park with changes in direction/elevation, but the low park speed limit and traffic would lessen their enjoyability factor. Anyone BTDT??
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08-06-2007, 10:45 AM	#18
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" I live about 5 miles west of Tyler State Park. Been going there since I was a kid. You're right tho, low park speed doesn't allow it to be much fun on a bike. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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08-06-2007, 11:02 AM	#19
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Trip (aka Moderator), I'll bet Yellowstone was an unforgetable memory. My wife and I will hopefully venture west to Yellowstone someday (before really old age sets up on us). We have discussed Riding to thru Royal Gorge, up to Eisenhower Tunnel, thru Rocky Mtn. National Park, over Rabbit ear pass (my brother is a truck driver and I've heard him talk of going over Rabbit Ear in the late 60's and early 70's) through Steamboat Sprgs., up to Yellowstone, and maybe up in to MT. to Going to the Sun Road, then back thru the Black Hills in SD. on the way back to Arkansas. I think that would be a heck of a road trip. Not many from this area that I know of will ride a trip like that, they think my wife and I are a little off our nut for riding the way we do but, I say what the hell if we both enjoy it then go for it. Right, Right. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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08-06-2007, 11:26 AM	#20
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" You're right Jim, Don't let anyone hold you back from a good trip. I've been just about everywhere in Colorado on my bike...Royal Gorge, Eisenhower Tunnel, Ouray, Ridgeway, All the passes and then some. But none of them compared to Yellowstone. When I took that trip, I was riding a Honda Magna, but feel free to read my trip report at: http://www.hilliard.ws/wyoming/wyoming.htm __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2007, 12:16 PM	#21
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Ya know, colorado or Utah area would be a nice meeting ground for us west coast clowns (read Nico) LOL __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-06-2007, 02:10 PM	#22
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Trip, That was a very good Trip report. I also liked the picture video. That gives us an idea of what sound like some really great roads to transverse. I appreciate you displaying the info for everyone to read. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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08-06-2007, 02:55 PM	#23
Guest Posts: n/a	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" I have a son that lives in the Salt Lake area ..... he's been after me forever to come visit...... I'm gonna start thinking a little more seriously about this. Maybe this really will happen! <marquee> I'm outta here people.... heading to Utah with the Nad Pack!! </marquee> That's got a nice ring to it!
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08-06-2007, 07:16 PM	#24
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" "flaps up, engine at 100% ready for take off captain"..... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-06-2007, 08:32 PM	#25
Guest Posts: n/a	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" I can't fly this thing........ I'm a doctor d*mn it!
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08-06-2007, 08:38 PM	#26
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Don't start me on the "doctor" thing!!!!! LOL __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-06-2007, 08:42 PM	#27
Guest Posts: n/a	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Never said medical doctor! Was doing "Bones" on Startreck anyways..... My mom's old friend was Dr. Boney.... she had a Ph.D. in German.
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08-06-2007, 08:48 PM	#28
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Dr. McCoy, take me to sick bay!!!!! I think I got a bad case of "Nico"tine withdrawal __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-06-2007, 08:51 PM	#29
Guest Posts: n/a	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Hang on... brb.... gotta open a beer if I'm gonna sit here and watch this foolish nonsense...... :-*
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08-06-2007, 08:52 PM	#30
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	"My Backyard" or "Where do you ride?" Captn Morgan time for a refill!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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