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The allure of Eastern Washington became too much, so I headed over there via Snoqualmie Pass (the least likely route for snow). Rather than sticking to the Interstate, I also checked out the old highway (US 10) east of Cle Elum, which was exactly the kind of riding I look for. Only when I hit Moses Lake did I turn back, after exploring the mid-century downtown. (Moses Lake (2023-03-18), Album (85 photos), 15 photos attached) #photography #photog #photos #photo #motorcycle #mywork

My #Triumph was plenty powerful enough to handle the nearly 100 MPH traffic speeds on I-90 in Eastern Washington, but the wind buffeting made me miss my Ninja.

(I've been riding nearly every weekend in March, but I've been spending time refining my photo editing skills.)

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Seems strange to me how #Honda has both the CBR600RR and the CBR650R. #motorcycle
in reply to Neil E. Hodges

IMHO, the more "R" in the name, the more expensive insurance. So I guess the more it is powerfull.
In the same brand + model, of course.
A CBR6000RR cannot fight against a GSXR1000.


Desmodromic valves seem like marketing hype without much merit in the modern day. #motorcycle #ducati


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With the memories of snow and cold in the mountains, I decided to ride up Whidbey Island instead. This also gave me the opportunity to check out the part of Deception Pass State Park that I'd missed during the wedding, as well as Kayak Point Regional Park. (Whidbey Island (2023-03-11), Album (74 photos), 17 photos attached) #photography #photog #photos #photo #motorcycle

(I've been riding nearly every weekend in March, but I've been spending time refining my photo editing skills. These are some of the earliest photos from my practice.)

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Finally convinced @clover to go on a #motorcycle ride with me yesterday. She was freezing, but the heated jacket I got for her at least helped some. (More photos to come later.)



Saw someone riding a Meridan #Triumph triple yesterday. It made quite a sound! #motorcycle


in reply to Neil E. Hodges

Nice!

Which model is it? I've had my eye on the Ninja 650 lately as a potential second bike. They look pretty comfortable.
in reply to Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺

Thanks. It's a 1000SX. Very comfortable if you're used to a little forward lean.

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I kind of like it more when the power band is a bit higher in the rev range. It feels more refined to me. #motorcycle



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My second attempt to visit Mineral went significantly better, though it was super quiet since it's mostly geared towards folks enjoying the adjacent lake. (Mineral II (2023-02-11), Album (35 photos), 12 photos attached) #photography #photog #photos #photo #motorcycle

And on the way back, I was passed by a huge pack of sportbike riders who had zero chill.





in reply to Neil E. Hodges

Mostly I used to ride only with a 3/4 helmet (and sometimes just a half) and I didn't get my first full-face until recently and it is a flip-up, and I do find it stuffy and will often flip it up at red lights.


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I wanted to finally check out the town of Mineral in Lewis County, and the roads seemed fine everywhere, but they ended up getting snowier the further up in elevation I went. By the time I hit the last road to get to the town, it was covered in slush and I went down maybe 100 feet after turning onto said road. (Blog Post, Album (7 photos), 7 photos attached) #photography #photog #photos #photo #motorcycle

A local helped me get the bike up on the slick surface and I headed straight home after. Mineral will have to wait until the weather warms up a bit.

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you know this but ..... that type of tyre/tread is not great for those conditions is it :-(



Got a quality #wool baselayer for Winter #motorcycle riding.


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#Winter really isn't my season. :( #motorcycle #snow #wasnow

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That is a good thing. If that had not worked you may have needed more people or a crane of some sort.

I hope you get the bike all fixed up!


Had a fall due to slush on the road to Mineral. I'm fine, and a local helped me get my bike up (too slick to do it solo). The roads were fine until the last little bit. I hate Winter. #motorcycle





The #motorcycle world is going crazy for adventure bikes, but dual-sports interest me more.
in reply to Valheru

agreed, I've no idea why you would want to buy a bike that has been designed for off-road use, therefore compromised for the road, and then use it primarily on the road 🤷🏽‍♂️

I've test ridden a couple of enduro style bikes, really don't know what the fuss is all about.
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I think it's the same mindset that results in the popularity of rugged SUV and pickup truck designs.




Seems like motorcycles are a lot more popular outside of the US and Canada. #motorcycle
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Motorcycles are viable transportation in much of the world, but in the US and Canada they are considered "toys".
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Possibly because of the size, you see a lot of cheaper/more efficient/lower cc bikes here. This is also rapidly expanding with the cost of living.


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Looking for #motorcycle riders to follow. #Mastodon #Fediverse #introduction

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And here is when I did California Superbike School level 1 a couple months back. I was one of the biggest weenies there. #motorcycle

in reply to Neil E. Hodges

Wanted to test a Street Triple while waiting for my own bike's service, but none of them were ready to ride.