| Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 |
| 10:22 pm |
second ride
Second ride on the Multistrada. After work, took it out for a backroads ride. Down Santa Teresa all the way to Llagas, back up and then over Bailey, and then up Uvas to Almaden and back home. Took off the Laminar lip on the windshield; this helps the wind buffeting some. Still needs a better windshield. The suspension REALLY needs to be tuned for me, sometimes it was like riding a bucking horse*. Lots of nose-dive on braking. But holy crap! The bike wants to fly down the road. Just a quick twist from dead stop and 70mph is there; a few seconds in 4th with pinned throttle and everything is a 100mph blur. * Disclaimer: Never rode a bucking horse. Used for metaphorical purposes only. Current Mood:  cheerful |
| Monday, March 17th, 2008 |
| 12:24 am |
I LIVE!
Last entry 83 weeks ago, what's this shit?! First entry with the new Multistrada: Starting point: Tracy Motorsports, Tracy, CA Ending Point: Home; South San Jose, CA Riding type: Mixed freeway First ride to take the new baby home. Found out the suspension needs to be dialed in, and it vibes a little bit in higher RPMs. No big issue. The handlebar mirror sucks ass and will be replaced ASAP with OEMs. Strong power all the time, incredible riding position (I can stare right at truck drivers!), decently comfortable seat. Needs larger windshield. Digital fuel/mpg computer is cool, even has miles-to-empty. Easy visible gauges. Wind from Tracy until back into Silicon Valley area, and lots of looking right into the sun. Nice views though, and major endorphin high from my first long ride in a long time. Current Mood: content |
| Sunday, August 13th, 2006 |
| 1:43 pm |
it's been a while
Taking the FZR out for first ride since track day on 7/1. Planned route: 85 -> Saratoga -> Garrod Farms. Possible up Hwy 9 after that. |
| Wednesday, April 19th, 2006 |
| 4:42 pm |
Uvas Road COMPLETED
Going to go Santa Teresa to Bailey, Uvas, Oak Glen, Watsonville, Uvas, McKean back to Almaden. Edit: wow what a nice ride. I got some great pictures. |
| Saturday, April 8th, 2006 |
| 5:23 pm |
short ride 04/08
Trying to enjoy the weather... out for a short loop up Hicks Road. |
| Friday, March 3rd, 2006 |
| 3:56 pm |
sno ride! COMPLETED
It snowed overnight in the hills. 4"! So I'm going up there to take a look. Saratoga up 9, then back down. It will probally be a bit slick, but I'm not going to be breaking any speed records here. Too bad I don't have my camera with me today :( |
| Sunday, February 5th, 2006 |
| 12:49 pm |
02-05-06 route COMPLETED
First medium-long ride on the FZR. 101 -> Capitol -> Quimby -> Mt. Hamilton -> Mines Rd -> Livermore -> side roads to 84 (Vallecitos Road) -> Calaveras -> Felter/Sierra -> 680 -> 101 -> Home Edit: Returned @ 5:50pm. Total mileage: 132mi. Met a nice guy named Steve on a KLR, and we rode together from Hamilton to the end of Calaveras. |
| Sunday, January 29th, 2006 |
| 10:53 pm |
doh
That didn't go well. I took the freeway to 85 and Saratoga - about 13 miles - and was exiting at Saratoga Ave when I discovered the clutch cable was broken! I pulled over on the side of the ramp and killed the engine. Lucky for me, my friend Tim was working at Oakridge, and was able to bring himself, his truck and tiedowns, to my rescue. Made it back home without incident. Note to self: don't use aftermarket clutch cables. Current Mood:  embarrassed |
| 8:50 pm |
woot!
Celebratory ride on the FZR, which is now back together! Just riding around a little bit. |
| Sunday, January 22nd, 2006 |
| 4:47 pm |
today's ride
I did a solo ride today. First I rode over to Garrod Farms and met Christy's coworkers. Unfortunately for them for but fortunately for me, they got a bunch of customers, so I ran away (with a promise to return). I went up to Alice's/STP and hung around hoping to see some SBRers. There were a lot of people out and the weather was great! I talked with a bunch of people, sat in the sun and had some coffee. And I ran into Helumt of Helimot! That was cool. He's such a nice guy. After an hour I went on a solo loop. The roads were OK, except under sections of Alpine and Pescadero which had crap on the road and were very damp. At Alpine/Page Mill, the road was closed south on 35 (due to a powerline failure I later found out), so I had to go down Page Mill road to 280. So I wasn't able to get back to the Farm in time before Christy left. LiveJournal doesn't like WayFaring's inline maps. To see map of today's ride, click here. |
| Sunday, December 4th, 2005 |
| 11:33 am |
more riding! COMPLETED
I've got nothing else to do today... (nothing serious), so more riding! I'll be at Skyline Trading Post at 1pm for this group ride. Route unknown. I will be going to STP via 85 -> Saratoga -> 9 -> 35. Edit: My god, this was such a good ride. Amazing group of people and a ton of fun. |
| Saturday, December 3rd, 2005 |
| 7:31 am |
east bay group ride COMPLETED
Woah, I haven't done a serious ride since October! Today I'm riding in the east and north bay with a group of people. More details here. |
| Saturday, October 22nd, 2005 |
| 11:23 am |
Going up to Oakland today. 101 -> 880 -> 238 -> 580; dest addr is 82 Emery Bay. Edit: COMPLETED. |
| Saturday, October 8th, 2005 |
| 1:55 pm |
South-East Bay Ride COMPLETED
Some less familar roads and some new ones, close to home. Almaden -> McKean -> detour to Casa Loma to explore -> Uvas -> Watsonville Rd -> 152 West, through the park -> Casserly Road -> Mt Madonna/Hazel -> Hames -> Freedom -> Solquel Road -> San Jose / Solquel -> Summit -> 17 -> Home Edit: completed at 6:30pm |
| Sunday, October 2nd, 2005 |
| 10:27 am |
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| Friday, September 30th, 2005 |
| 4:13 pm |
Life Sucks ride COMPLETED
Woodside -> King's Mountain -> Tunitas Creek -> 1 -> Pesacdero -> Stage -> Peacadero Rd -> Alpine -> Page Mill -> 280 -> 35 -> Saratoga May cut for shortness if darkness is an issue which was an issue. Update @ 9:35pm PST Note: Tunitas Creek = ouch. |
| Sunday, September 25th, 2005 |
| 5:47 pm |
Rider Skills and Safety Day COMPLETED
Post-ride entry; my internet was down this morning. Hwy 9 -> 4 Corners -> Alice's/STP -> La Honda for Rider Skills and Safety Day Return trip: 84 -> Alpine Road (with SBR's Andy and Curt) -> 4 Corners -> Saratoga Departed noon; returned 5:25pm |
| Saturday, September 24th, 2005 |
| 2:44 pm |
Santa Cruz Mountains Ride COMPLETED
I am going out for a ride: Hwy 9 -> 4 Corners -> Alpine Road -> Pescadero Road -> Stage Road -> La Honda -> STP/Alice's -> Woodside -> 280 After this I am going to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=88.8) thespatula's in Santa Clara, so I won't update this until much later. Edit @ 12:06am 9/25: Ride completed w/o incident. |
| 1:39 pm |
First Entry: Purpose and Basic Information
This journal is a record of the motorcycle rides - particularly solo rides - by thomasj. In the event that I go missing: 1) Call my cell phone. 2) Check the most recent entry for my intended ride, and this entry for my common ride locations. 3) Contact the relevant local police department - the San Jose Police is a good start. 4) Post on South Bay Riders, who know me and where to look. Assume I've gone missing if: 1) I don't post here 24 hours after I finish an intended ride, or update thomasj. 2) I don't show up at work. I live in south san jose, Cottle off 85. Common places for me to ride solo: * Hicks Roads / Mt Unumhum * Uvas Road * Santa Cruz Mountains; mostly the eastern parts. |
