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2014 ET500; Oct 10,11,12; Livingston start
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woodsguy
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wow, the last bike is loaded down
I made it back to League City. I drove through hail and hard rain, I hope the Sugarland crew did not hit that. I have lots of photos/video.
This was a great ride.
This was a great ride.
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Made it back to Livingston at 12:50 and home at 5:00. I drove through bad rain most of the way. I stopped in Wharton to grab a burger and on the exit ramp I noticed a car in the ditch; that’s about the time my truck swapped ends
I was working the wheel and waiting for the crash it finally stopped still on the pavement just facing the wrong way.
Now to unload dirty wet gear.
I was working the wheel and waiting for the crash it finally stopped still on the pavement just facing the wrong way.Now to unload dirty wet gear.
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Wow. that was a fun ride home... At least that monsoon rain cleared most of the mud off the bike! Free Wash.
Great meeting and riding with you guys this weekend! Can't wait for next year, I'll post some of my pics later.
Great meeting and riding with you guys this weekend! Can't wait for next year, I'll post some of my pics later.
jqueen
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We got some of the monsoon as well
c4nuck
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Livingston Group Friday Morning
Rain Day 1
Bail, bail, bail!
We need to find more of this!
Peanut Butter Hill
Nice coating
Auditioning for pizza/beer delivery man in Rusk, I hear theres an opening.
The group leaving Rusk KOA
Rain Day 1
Bail, bail, bail!
We need to find more of this!
Peanut Butter Hill
Nice coating
Auditioning for pizza/beer delivery man in Rusk, I hear theres an opening.
The group leaving Rusk KOA
_RG_
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Made it home in one piece. Strange as it may sound - considering the conditions - this was an epic ride. Challenging and totally satisfying. More to come...
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WillQ, I am the one who led the 'slow' group out of Livingston. I only have two data points with you and based on what I saw from the first observation to the second I was impressed with your overall improvement. You had quite a bit of weight on your KLR. I have a KLR and know they also tend to plow when in sand and mud. I did see you struggle the first time as you rode towards me and then seemed relatively comfortable the second time coming into the rest stop. Given your experience, the circumstances and conditions I hope you do NOT judge future rides on the basis of this first experience. Think about lightening up the bike, keeping your elbows up and ride as high on tank as you are comfortable, it will help.
The only picture I have for reference. First day in the mud.
The only picture I have for reference. First day in the mud.
Wow, looks like another great mud-fest! Sorry I couldn't have been there to slog it out with you fellers.
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That would have been fun. RG, tell me what I missed. I know you have seen a slick road or two.
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jqueen
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I've got a video uploading, but it still has a few hours pending.... got a couple of Vstrom crashes...
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jqueen
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Got her done - here is what I have from this year - little sand, little mud, lots of fun:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fu8hc_JxNk"]ET500 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fu8hc_JxNk"]ET500 - YouTube[/ame]
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Very impressive on those big bikes. Congratulations on a good ride!
WillQ, I am the one who led the 'slow' group out of Livingston. I only have two data points with you and based on what I saw from the first observation to the second I was impressed with your overall improvement. You had quite a bit of weight on your KLR. I have a KLR and know they also tend to plow when in sand and mud. I did see you struggle the first time as you rode towards me and then seemed relatively comfortable the second time coming into the rest stop. Given your experience, the circumstances and conditions I hope you do NOT judge future rides on the basis of this first experience. Think about lightening up the bike, keeping your elbows up and ride as high on tank as you are comfortable, it will help.
The only picture I have for reference. First day in the mud.
I was so ready to give up right there after dropping the Tiger in that mud a few times. Even though you can't see my face I think you can see it in my posture. I was so exhausted I did not even want to walk back across the mud for my gear. lol
Thank you for the help on that road! And thank you for letting me ride with you guys.
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It was a pleasure riding with you Brad, hopefully we can do it again ... eh, with less mud please!
_RG_
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Night Before the Ride
Adventurous Lad: "Alright! Everything pretty much fits into my cases. Dear, could you come sit on this one for just a sec and mash this lid down?"
Kind Wife: :WHAT!!!?
Adventurous Lad: "I meant, could you come press down just a touch on it so I can snap these latches shut."
Kind Wife: "Have you looked at the weather radar lately? There's a big green blob all the way from Monterrey Mexico to Ft. Smith Arkansas heading this direction. And, the forecast is now guaranteed storms for the next three days...and nights."
Adventurous Lad: "Aw, what do those weather geeks know? Their computers are all made in China for goodness sake! This is Texas! Weather changes hourly here. Besides, if it starts raining then I'm turning that motorcycle back towards the truck and heading to the house. I ain't into slippin and slidin around on muddy roads."
Kind Wife: ( Smiles in that same loving manner as when a small child assured her that the cookies really disappeared by an unfortunate process his teacher called diffusion.)
Adventurous Lad: "Alright! Everything pretty much fits into my cases. Dear, could you come sit on this one for just a sec and mash this lid down?"
Kind Wife: :WHAT!!!?
Adventurous Lad: "I meant, could you come press down just a touch on it so I can snap these latches shut."
Kind Wife: "Have you looked at the weather radar lately? There's a big green blob all the way from Monterrey Mexico to Ft. Smith Arkansas heading this direction. And, the forecast is now guaranteed storms for the next three days...and nights."
Adventurous Lad: "Aw, what do those weather geeks know? Their computers are all made in China for goodness sake! This is Texas! Weather changes hourly here. Besides, if it starts raining then I'm turning that motorcycle back towards the truck and heading to the house. I ain't into slippin and slidin around on muddy roads."
Kind Wife: ( Smiles in that same loving manner as when a small child assured her that the cookies really disappeared by an unfortunate process his teacher called diffusion.)
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RG is a much better story teller than me and he is off to a good start, so I’ll sit back and enjoy with the rest of you. I’ll try to post a few pics when I can. No pics of down bikes, these guys can pick one up faster than they drop one. I rode with three guys I had never ridden with before JoePieper, Beemin and RG. When we were grouping up at Wal-Mart Beemin says to me “Hey you want to get 3 or 4 of us for a kind of a fast group, I am not really into flower sniffing”. I shouted out “Hey were going to break off a fast group of small bikes if anybody wants to join us”, before I could finish Joe was standing next to us then RG looks around and slowly saunters over to us and that’s how we got started. I will say that like every ride I have been on with TWT guys, I enjoyed the people and had great time riding and visiting with all.
_RG_
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As it began...
There’s always something personally compelling about the trip to a motorcycle ride. More so when it starts in the cool damp hours well before daylight. The whole quiet world distilled inside two beams of pale headlights. Solitude. The long steady rhythm of the trucks engine. A comforting aroma of strong coffee. An occasional glimpse in the mirror as passing street lights wash over the machine strapped in back. And an undeniable spark of excitement that turns and grows in that spot just north of the belly button.
Everybody that rides these things long enough has scars to show for it. Some don’t ride anymore. In my short time, I've seen some hurt. I’m certainly no better. Is this going to be my time? Dude… turn on the radio!
Yep… arrived to the Livingston launch pad at what I thought was early. Bunch of folks already there…loaded motorcycles…serious pre-ride tire kicking well underway.
Hmmm…didn’t really expect this many folks to show up. I mean, this ain’t going to be just a day ride and everybody home in time for supper. Don’t they know we have to ride loaded heavy for days and the weather is about to go nuts? JQueen did a really good job of putting this ride together.
Of course I soon spotted several familiar friends in the group but a surprising number of other folks were new. Made the rounds saying howdy and then figured I’d better unload, gear-up and see if the dang thing will crank today.
Couple of new-to-me chaps come over to assist with the unload but, you know, it’s sorta like loading a boat… if you’re used to doing it alone then it just works better that way. Doggone thoughtful of them to offer, though. Typical TWT ride…
There’s always something personally compelling about the trip to a motorcycle ride. More so when it starts in the cool damp hours well before daylight. The whole quiet world distilled inside two beams of pale headlights. Solitude. The long steady rhythm of the trucks engine. A comforting aroma of strong coffee. An occasional glimpse in the mirror as passing street lights wash over the machine strapped in back. And an undeniable spark of excitement that turns and grows in that spot just north of the belly button.
Everybody that rides these things long enough has scars to show for it. Some don’t ride anymore. In my short time, I've seen some hurt. I’m certainly no better. Is this going to be my time? Dude… turn on the radio!
Yep… arrived to the Livingston launch pad at what I thought was early. Bunch of folks already there…loaded motorcycles…serious pre-ride tire kicking well underway.
Hmmm…didn’t really expect this many folks to show up. I mean, this ain’t going to be just a day ride and everybody home in time for supper. Don’t they know we have to ride loaded heavy for days and the weather is about to go nuts? JQueen did a really good job of putting this ride together.
Of course I soon spotted several familiar friends in the group but a surprising number of other folks were new. Made the rounds saying howdy and then figured I’d better unload, gear-up and see if the dang thing will crank today.
Couple of new-to-me chaps come over to assist with the unload but, you know, it’s sorta like loading a boat… if you’re used to doing it alone then it just works better that way. Doggone thoughtful of them to offer, though. Typical TWT ride…
Ok, I will get started, might be slow. Check back.
(All photos are from a Hero 3 or a HERO 3+, the camera was set to take a photo every 60 seconds along with the video.)
(All photos are from a Hero 3 or a HERO 3+, the camera was set to take a photo every 60 seconds along with the video.)
It was a great ride guys. I met many new folks and had a blast riding with my small group. Sorry I had to peel off early the last day. My body was not up to anymore adventure and I decided I should call it a trip while I was ahead. I look forward to rides to come.
Great pics everyone!
Great pics everyone!