Took the ZX out on an epic ride yesterday along with OldMan. We joined the Stockton Motorcycle CLub for their annual Bill's Birthday Bash ride. About 9 others guys, most grey haired like me. Bill just celebrated his 66th birthday. He bought himself a Multistrada.
So we went up over Tioga Pass in Yosemite National park. Weather was great although a lot of smoke from fires permeated the air. On the way down the eastern flank of the Sierras, Bill was bookin. Probably doing around 80-90 through the many sweepers. Along the way he passes a white SUV. Well guess what? As I was going by the SUV lights up all the Christmas tree lights. It's a freaking ranger. I went on by and blended in with a Harley group for a bit. The ranger stayed behind the car he was tailing so I took off. Whew! Did NOT need another ticket.
After lunch in Lee Vining on the shores of Mono Lake we went up 395 to Hwy 108. Bill graciously says, " if you guys want to go fast just pass me and we'll meet at the rest stop."
Uh... Yeeeah riiiiight. He took off on that Multistrada and soon was out of sight. And I was trying to stay up with the guy. Hauling the ZX through 1st gear up and down hairpins soon had my arms screaming in pain. Well, I finally caught up with Bill. At the rest stop. Don't ever forget that some of these "old guys" can ride. Another guy looked like a mountain man or a hippie. Scraggly hair and beard. Rode the whole trip on a RC51!!! And he was fast too.
So, total mileage 450 miles. Got home hot and tired but happy. Think I'll start doing this ride annually too.
Sorry no pics, my phone camera don't work.
Mad