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peterz84 · #1 Post by **peterz84** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:36 pm

Riding season is officially here in my neck of the woods

Took my first real ride today, about 2 1/2 hours on my rat bike. Feels great to be back in the saddle again!!!

You fellas be safe out there this year!!!!

Pete

iron · #2 Post by **iron** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:55 pm

Awesom, looks like nice country there.

Evans Ward · #3 Post by **Evans Ward** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:14 pm

Good excuse for a road trip Brother Iron! I'm never been to that part of the country either. Your rat looks very capable! You be safe out there too and ride like you are invisible.....

reddog952 · #4 Post by **reddog952** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:32 am

Looks nice Peter! Where are you? Is that the Connecticut River? I did get my bike out a couple times. Roads up here still a little sandy. We haven't even had a plowable storm this winter (fingers crossed)...

peterz84 · #5 Post by **peterz84** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:37 am

Dog, I live in East Hampton, CT. The water in the background in a lake in town. I am about two miles from the CT river. And yes guys, there is some great riding here, lots of twisty roads and beautiful scenery.

Pete

petros67 · #6 Post by **petros67** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:56 pm

Enjoy Pete

PS > I'm under the impression you are one of the few that rides your two stroke in here ....

Petros

peterz84 · #7 Post by **peterz84** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:25 pm

petros67 wrote:
Enjoy Pete

PS > I'm under the impression you are one of the few that rides your two stroke in here ....

Petros

What the hell else are they for???

Was at it again today for a three hour jaunt in horse country. Where I took this pic, I was running on reserve fuel, got to the gas satation on fumes... literally

Gonna hit it again tomorrow after I get my chores done, supposed to be near 70 deg tomorrow, hopefully the tires will stick a bit better!!

Pete

peterz84 · #8 Post by **peterz84** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:25 pm

Ok suckers just as promised, got up around 5:30ish, got the chores done for wifey, sucked down around 24 oz's of liquid caffeine and blew the dust off of this one:

After burning out all the lovely old ethanol, fueled up with fresh stuff and had a BLAST!!!!

Just got back home and about to jump on the rz for another couple of loops.

Beautiful day here, around 70 deg. Lots of guys and gals out riding today. On yesterdays ride, I passed a Life Star helicopter just lifting off in a hay field a few miles from my house. Turns out a 37 year old woman flipped her quad on the street and wasn't wearing a helmet. Saw on the news this AM that she is in critical condition in Hartford Hospital.

Sooooo, at the risk of sounding like your mother, please gear up properly this season gents, whether your going on a all day trek or just riding to the corner store to get a pack of butts.

Time to get the bikes sorted, put the wrenches down, and post up guys, when you're out on a ride, snap a couple pics.... we LOVE pics

Us guys who have waited for riding season are ready to roll...

Pete

silverstrom · #9 Post by **silverstrom** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:45 pm

OMG...my heart just skipped a beat. That is one sexy machine Pete. Just beautiful.

peterz84 · #10 Post by **peterz84** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:07 pm

silverstrom, thanks, you like that one, how 'bout this one here:

Waiting for Glyn to come up with a 85 RWHP ypvs engine to throw in there

And round two, didnt have it in my heart to leave the ole girl sitting in the shed... Some days are definitely better than others

Thanks Again
Pete

kpke · #11 Post by **kpke** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:57 am

peterz84 wrote:
gear up properly this season gents

Pete

peterz84 wrote:
Time to get the bikes sorted, put the wrenches down, and post up guys, when you're out on a ride, snap a couple pics.... we LOVE pics Us guys who have waited for riding season are ready to roll...

Pete

Looks like a fantastic time Pete. Thank you for sharing the pictures.

But my feelings are hurt with what Petros said

I ride 1, 2, or 3 of my 3 running bikes almost every weekend.

But I don't carry a camera around with me unless I know I am going to go take some photos. But it is a PIA.

How are you taking these pictures?

Is it with a camera phone?

peterz84 · #12 Post by **peterz84** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:21 pm

kpke, yes I use my phone to take these pics. I have hardwired mounts to my bikes and use phone apps for my GPS, Speedo/Odo, music ect...

It also has a GPS tracking app that I can turn on and off in case I end up in the woods, someone will be able to locate me. I ride alone most of the time in some pretty desolate areas.

Pete

aaronmvrider · #13 Post by **aaronmvrider** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:50 pm

i ride twice a week.... usually take the 350 as my first choice...

beautiful bikes Pete.... how does the rs250 go.. i have never ridden one

my local ride to the cafe is about 45 min each way... half of which is national park area and tight 45 kph twisty sections

peterz84 · #14 Post by **peterz84** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:59 pm

Thanks Aaron, you've got some pretty stuff as well.

The Ape goes really good from 7500 on up, below that, nothing. Its definitely an odd machine to get used to. Handling is absolutely superb, rock solid on the lean, will do things in corners I would not think about doing on the rz. Braking is also excellent with VERY good feel.

Jumping directly from the rs and onto the rz is a real eye opener, the rz feels "dirt bike-ish" is the best way I can explain it. Riding position on the Ape is very race orientated with a very low COG. The chassis' are worlds apart, engines too. The rz is a torque monster compared to the rs and definitely revs slower. The rs revs so quick, the first 3 gears are gone in a heartbeat.

Its a bit odd, It seems the rs is a slower bike on acceleration, but its very deceiving, the rpms climb sooooo fast and gear changes are so quick, before you know it, you look at the speedo and its in triple digits!!! The chassis makes it feel like its going much slower.

Aaron, Rs250's have a pretty big following in Oz, do yourself a favor and trade bikes for a quick ride with a mates rs, you'll be looking for another addition to the family I recon

Just be sure to set aside a few extra dollars for the cranks you'll be chewing up!!

Thanks for the pics, keep 'em coming guys!!!!

Pete

aaronmvrider · #15 Post by **aaronmvrider** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:01 pm

dont worry about the cranks... its the big block rz motor i would add to it... $$$$

sorry you said more pictures.... couldnt resist... 1 block from me ... the beach.... pretty easy to jet your carbs here.... pretty much at sea level....

the 500..... got a battery or stator issue at the moment.... it never ends on these older bikes...

trackday at phillip island siberia corner..... mv f4 1000

a mate of mine races classic bikes.... has a heap of them all 2 stroke.... and is building a rgv500 (250 frame)