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Posts: 22 05/29/07 3:36 PM |
Hi, everyone. This forum looks wonderful, looking forward to learning and chatting w/ ya'll, and on occassion, throwin in my 2 cents. I've just
upgraded from a delightful ACE 750 (my first bike) to my T. It's a 1999, silver and black, bought it barely broken in w/ 9,000 miles on it and I'm in
love. It came from CT and I'm having a blast introducing it to the mountains and twisties.
Thanks for the forum! Wist |
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Posts: 6282 05/29/07 4:03 PM
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Welcome to the Forum Wist. There will be a few T's at Americade next week. Are you going?
Fred
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Posts: 807 05/29/07 6:27 PM |
Howdy from the other corner of the lower 48! Look forward to hearing more about you, your bike, your women (oops - did I type that?). Keep the shiny side up.
Scott "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver" |
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Posts: 22 05/29/07 8:05 PM |
Thanks for the welcome, guys. Yes I will be at Americade, can't wait!! My Aunt and Uncle are avid Gold Wingers, and for a few years now I've been
meeting up with them there. We're doing the dinner cruise Tuesday night, will spend some time at the booths but I'm hoping to really explore the area
more this year.
Scott, I don't always catch things right off so my apologies if I'm being dense... but if I read your post right, you're wrong. I AM a woman. 
I'll roam around and find places to post... currently looking into a Corbin stinger seat... Wist |
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Posts: 6282 05/29/07 8:11 PM
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Wist,
I was at Americade last year, but Andy/Clerider and I have been alternating years with the Honda Hoot in Knoxville, TN. For us this is the year for the Hoot. However, for other T owners, every year they go to Americade. In case you have not seen it, this link will take you to the thread about HSATF members who are attending Americade this year and when they plan on getting together, in case you are interested. http://hondashadowacetourer.yuku.com/topic/6746/t/2007-Americade-25th-Anniversary-Event.html
Fred
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Posts: 22 05/29/07 9:29 PM |
Thanks for the link, I've posted there. You lucky dog!! (if I can call you a dog) Of course I can, you're going to the Hoot!!! I went a few years
ago, best vacation I ever took!! Everyone should do the Skyline drive and the Blue Ridge parkway at least once in their lifetime! My only regret is that we
didn't continue on to the Cherahola (sp?) Highway... looks great from the postcards, lol!!
miles and miles of swaying with the road, looking down on clouds in the Shenendoah Valley, too much fun!! and of course you have to ride the Dragon, aka Deals Gap at least twice in a life time!! I hope you have a wonderful time!! Wist |
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 3990 05/29/07 9:34 PM |
wistful wrote: Man oh man, Scott. What I would give to see your face when you read that statement. Have fun on your T and this forum. It's what
they were created for in the 1st place.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
same"
2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black)
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Skip MMShadowT |
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Posts: 5746 05/29/07 10:55 PM
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Welcome to the group wistful.
"We want to be free... Free to ride our machines without being hassled by the man!" |
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Posts: 6282 05/30/07 5:08 AM
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Wist,
I agree with you. Everyone should ride the Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway and Tail of the Dragon at least once in a lifetime, or better yet, as often as possible. If you do get down that way again, I would recommend trying the Cherohala Skyway. Its 15 miles in NC and 22 miles in TN start at just under a 1000 feet and end at just under 2000 feet but in-between the road ascends to almost 5400 feet and contains both sweeping curves and some sharp ones that can sneak up on you if you are not careful. Further the views from the overlooks are gorgeous, especially so on a sunny day. Be forewarned that even on a hot day, it will be cool above 3000 feet and you are likely to get goose bumps so big you'll have to stop and put a jacket on. Then when you descend you'll have to stop again to take it off. I assure you, it is worth the ride. Have fun at Americade next week!
Fred
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Posts: 8216 05/30/07 6:23 AM
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wistful.....hello and welcome to the HSTAF forum from upstate New York. Although I've lived most of my life here in New York, I was born in Fall River,
Massachusetts. I've got a ton of cousins living in Manchester, New Hampshire, but I've not been back there for many years.
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Posts: 2320 05/30/07 8:10 AM
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Glad you found us Wist. Your new bike is a beauty and I bet you are excited to get out and run that baby. Have fun at Americade. I sure hope you can meet up
with some of the other members as each and every one that I have met are really nice folks. Bob
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Posts: 22 05/30/07 4:38 PM |
Thank you all for your welcomes!! Stan, how could they NOT know that silver and black are the fastest colors? Seems like a pretty intelligent bunch... no
accounting I guess. I'll get another memo out to fix that!
Alepel, cell phone may be the best way to go. Let me get back to you when I've consulted w/ my riding buddies. I grew up in Wrentham MA, family had a cottage in Fairhaven. I don't admit I'm a flat lander to most of my NH friends
mktobob, yeah I'm loving my new bike, I've put on 1,000 miles so far and it just keeps getting better!! I sat on and hefted my ACE 750 and almost went flopping over the other side, it's so much LIGHTER!! I hadn't realized the luxury I was missing on the highways, the T is so much smoother!! Wist |
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Posts: 480 05/30/07 6:08 PM Tail Gunner |
Hi Wistful. Welcome to the forum from S. MS. I joined the world of T owners last year and after 4500 + miles , can agree that they are great bikes..Hope to
read posts from you often....Bob <><
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 54 05/30/07 8:05 PM |
Howdy Wistful!! from the great state of TX. When I got back into riding motorcycle I purchased a 750 too. Icouldn't believe the look or the ride but
realized quickly it wasn't quite enough bike for me & the wife. She picked out the Tourer and we haven't been disappointed since. Enjoy the forum
and enjoy the ride. Later Thruthefog |
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 587 05/30/07 10:52 PM |
Greetings from Wisconsin, Wist. Reading some of your comments, it's pretty obvious that you really love to ride. It's a love we all share on this
forum. I hope you get many thousands of great miles out of your new-to-you T.
When you have questions about the T, this is a great resource. If you are looking for a little entertainment, you'll find that here as well. BTW, at the risk of being flamed again by Alain, I have to point out to you (& Stan) that the Honda Racing Team's slogan is not "Ride Silver" or "Ride Black."
Once again. Welcome!
Stony
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30 PM. I will be staying the week and leaving on Saturday
morning. I believe that maniac317 and I are getting together for breakfast possibly Tuesday morning at Mario's. We ARE going to be getting together
(maniac317 and NYMark99) on Tuesdays afternoon for dinner at tthe Rain Tree Restaurant just outside of Lake George on route 9N. I believe that we are meeting
about 4
