Motorcycles, lets see em.

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by Rot 911

Roadrunner magazine every month publishes what they call “shamrock Tours“ where somebody has gone out and made three and four day loops around a base town. Back in September 2024. They did one centered around Jasper Arkansas. We plan on following those loops. But thanks for the offer!

Thats Awesome. Your gonna enjoy it. I'm currently on a solo cross country motorcycle trip. Taking 6 weeks. Going from California to the east coast and back and throwing in the Mid Atlantic BDR. I don't do boring freeways. Taking primarily backroads and chasing the gold routes on the Butler maps.....I Just left Arkansas a few days ago. Excellent riding. I had already planned to to ride a bunch of stuff there as I spent 3 days visiting a friend in Mountain Home. A few days before I left, I was at the dealer getting some work done on my bike and saw that exact article, copied it and pretty much rode all of it. It really is Excellent riding, I had no idea the riding would be that good.

Its so good that I'm currently in Nashville and had to get another rear tire. The first one lasted 3200 miles, although It was really done in Arkansas, but no one had a replacement tire. Wanted to have good rubber as I head toward the Cherohala Skyway, Tail of the dragon and Blue Ridge Parkway, then on to Damascus Virginia to start the MABDR. Now hopefully this rain will pass.....Have fun. Watch for the turtles and dead armadillos

[MMARSH]

Here's an example of the Butler map for Arkansas. I have 9 different maps with me for this trip

[Rot 911]

Michael, that is quite a trip you are going on! As much as I enjoy motorcycle riding, I’m not sure I could handle six weeks straight! Those Butler maps are Definitely worth having. And like you, I avoid the interstate whenever possible. Which is pretty much all the time.

[Baz]

[911boost]

Originally Posted by "A"

I've been riding this oddball for little over a year now.
I'm not a cruiser guy, as I get older I do see the allure for less aggressive riding position.

What may I ask is that?

[oldE]

Honda NM4 ,Vultis. Twin cylinder, cvt transmission. Sort of a cruiser/tourer.

[911boost]

thanks Les, interesting looking.

[dlockhart]

Heading out for some muddy, rainy single track. Old man enduro bike.
Stegs Pegs, rekluse, and left hand brake. FE350.

[Baz]

Looks like fun, Dave!

[dlockhart]

Originally Posted by Baz

Looks like fun, Dave!

It was.
I time myself on particular this loop. Takes me just under 30 min. A local who races national level harescambles was out too. When I made it back to the base, I asked him his time. 18 minutes and some change. When I didn't hear him start with a "two" sound I knew I was really slow. Packing now for a trip out west. Some Az some Nv. some Ut.

[Jeff Alton]

[QUOTE=dlockhart;12539201]Heading out for some muddy, rainy single track. Old man enduro bike.
Stegs Pegs, rekluse, and left hand brake. FE350.



Explain the clutch to me with left hand brake?

[dlockhart]

Originally Posted by Jeff Alton

Explain the clutch to me with left hand brake?

Since your hand is free from most clutching duties a brake lever is added which allows you to control the rear brake. There are times when you want to put your right foot down, but also need to use the brake. Imagine downhill switchbacks. It is easy to dab the left foot, but can you get off the brake to use your right when wanted.

I'll enjoy my cheater clutch and not stall almost ever.

[Rot 911]

Couple of pics from my ongoing Arkansas trip

[Baz]

Nice RC24 just listed on B.a.T. - located in New York......

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-honda-vfr750f-interceptor-2/

[Jeff Higgins]

Herd of elk in the background. They will be gone by hunting season in two weeks, but I would have one hell of a time getting one home like this anyway.

[Baz]

SWEET 1971 BSA A65 Thunderbolt at $5.8K with 20 minutes left on B.a.T. - located in Arizona.....wow what a beauty!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-bsa-a65-thunderbolt/

[dlockhart]

Come on retirement... Warner Valley UT.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Baz

Nice RC24 just listed on B.a.T. - located in New York......

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-honda-vfr750f-interceptor-2/

Sold for $7,500 on 10/24/25 !

[Baz]

Another load of classics from Kaplan!