http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/ Anything and everything cruiser related. Got a cruiser or tourer? Post your touring and cruising experiences here. en Wed, 22 May 2013 01:24:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/ http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171704-highway-baptism&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:46:25 GMT I was invited to join for a breakfast ride yesterday at famous Sams. I was a bit hesitant cause of the highway route 401/404. Never been to a 400... I was invited to join for a breakfast ride yesterday at famous Sams. I was a bit hesitant cause of the highway route 401/404. Never been to a 400 series highway before. If i have to go somewhere i always look for a back road route.
Since this is only my 3rd year riding I'm very aware of my of my limits. But I'm very surprise how well my 1100 virago handled the speed. It was rock solid.
We got there and saw some of the most interesting vintage bikes. Oh by the way some of the most greasiest breakfast you can ever have.

be safe ]]> Cruising / Touring rome http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171704-highway-baptism http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171673-forks-of-the-credit&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 19:52:50 GMT so i've been here as a passenger but not riding my own bike and i'd like to try it...however, i remember it being twisty with a steep incline in a few places (if memory serves me correct which it probably doesn't because that ride was a few years ago)...i ride a 500 cruiser and have no problems riding roads like SR15, RR97, SR20, Geulph Line, Cedar Springs, SR10, i just slow down to the posted limit on the bends...any advice for someone wanting to try the forks for the first time...which is the best way to go, travel eastbound towards hwy 10 or westbound away from hwy 10? ]]> Cruising / Touring ifiddles http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171673-forks-of-the-credit http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171595-place-to-stay-in-montreal&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 02:15:11 GMT Can anyone recommend a place to stay in Montreal? Just a bed sleep in, affordable and nothing fancy. Can anyone recommend a place to stay in Montreal? Just a bed sleep in, affordable and nothing fancy. ]]> Cruising / Touring clutch http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171595-place-to-stay-in-montreal http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171462-Why-I-Effing-*Loathe*-Riding-In-Ontario&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:20 GMT There are many, many, many reasons why I loathe Ontario (crappy people, crappy police, lack of interesting things to see and do, overpriced... There are many, many, many reasons why I loathe Ontario (crappy people, crappy police, lack of interesting things to see and do, overpriced everything) and ultimately as a rider: crappy roads. By no means do I list everywhere awesome; here is but a small comparison of the "best" Ontario has to offer versus some of the most amazing roads I've ridden elsewhere:

(All taken at the same 700 meter resolution, for consistency's sake)

Snake Road, Ontario



Forks of the Credit River, Ontario



Terra Nova, Ontario



Ontario Highway 507, Ontario (where else?)



Now compare these to some of the places in America. Note the turns per unit distance ratio. Again, we have the same 700m resolution:


Colorado Highway 40, Colorado I have not been on the CO-40, but I've done other roads just as sexy. Colorado has too many to list here.



Arizona Highway 89. Arizona (Total length will not fit into a 700 meter resolution map)



California Highway 2, California - Angeles Crest Highway (66 miles, total length will not fit into a 700 meter resolution map)



Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina/Virginia 1/2 - This is the lower part of this 1000 km road (if you include Skyline Drive), it gets better than this



Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina/Virginia 2/2 - The upper part of the BRP, where it's super sexy



California Highway 36, California 3/3 (one of the sexiest roads on the continent, 225 km of virtually non-stop twisties that don't fit in one 700m shot)



California Highway 36, California 2/3 (one of the sexiest roads on the continent, 225 km of virtually non-stop twisties that don't fit in one 700m shot)



California Highway 36, California 1/3 (one of the sexiest roads on the continent, 225 km of virtually non-stop twisties that don't fit in one 700m shot)



Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee/North Carolina The US-129, famous Deal's Gap. Only 17 km, but 318 curves. Need I say more?



Anyone else feel like crying when they see what Ontario has to offer? ]]> Cruising / Touring viper84737 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171462-Why-I-Effing-*Loathe*-Riding-In-Ontario http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171421-Beartooth-Highway-May-2013&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 20:11:50 GMT ]]> Cruising / Touring zrxter http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171421-Beartooth-Highway-May-2013 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171415-200km-loop-out-of-Beaverton-for-May-15th&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 19:06:04 GMT Heading up via slab early tomorrow and want a nice loop towards the east but not far north

ideas?? we don't know the area.

Thanks

•••

Revised this after looking at the weather to the east. ]]> Cruising / Touring MacDoc http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171415-200km-loop-out-of-Beaverton-for-May-15th http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171405-Touring-Routes&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 14:53:39 GMT Hey All,

For the past four years I've been working on Ontario Tourism's motorcycle blog, and one thing we've worked hard on is creating routes for riders who are going out for more than a day trip. Last year I put on 15,000kms over 60 days, and 8000km the previous year over 40 days.

Of all the routed we'd ridden, this one struck me as the best balance of scenic and technical riding. I'm wondering who else has ridden it and if they agree.

http://northernontario.travel/motorc...nd-algoma-tour

Let me know!

Mike ]]> Cruising / Touring northerntouring http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171405-Touring-Routes http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171402-Who-s-riding-the-dragon-Victoria-Day-weekend&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 14:24:27 GMT There were lots of Ontario riders at Deals Gap May 2-4 weekend last year. My buddy and I will be leaving Friday, taking the long way down and... There were lots of Ontario riders at Deals Gap May 2-4 weekend last year. My buddy and I will be leaving Friday, taking the long way down and arriving Sunday night. We'll be riding the area roads on Monday before heading to the Barber Museum on Tuesday. Say hello if you see a couple of Multistradas with Ontario plates. ]]> Cruising / Touring Gary64 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171402-Who-s-riding-the-dragon-Victoria-Day-weekend http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171302-Going-for-norh-america-round-trip&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 15:58:12 GMT Dear riders! want to share very exiting information. I am finishing my preparation for long trip round NorthAmerica. My last step is trip to... Dear riders!

want to share very exiting information.

I am finishing my preparation for long trip round NorthAmerica.

My last step is trip to cabot trail, NS.
I am starting to go to NS this 1 june. Will go with friend on honda shadow and 2 cars.
Going to camping all days, except one.
Have all gear and stuff.

After this last test, I am leaving Toronto In July/August (need to figure out few things first)
No return date, only general checkpoints: Vancouver, LA, Miami and go back to Toronto.

I am couchsurfing member and hope to meet alot of new friends and see many new places.

Will go solo on my VFR1200. Will be happy to see anybody who is ready to share some part of this trip. ]]> Cruising / Touring aquaboy http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171302-Going-for-norh-america-round-trip http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171297-PA-2-day-40-sport-touring-riders-out-there&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 11:27:11 GMT Wondering if there's any interest in a group forming to ride PA for 2 days. I'm a civil 40+ sport touring riding family guy looking for similar company. I saw a group (passing me :o) in my cager headed south last year.. looked way fun. I can go midweek to to avoid traffic / border delays.


2006 Katana 600
2008 GS500 sold
1986 GS750ES sold ( 18 yrs ago ) ]]> Cruising / Touring fgs500 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171297-PA-2-day-40-sport-touring-riders-out-there http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171269-Anyone-in-the-Brampton-area-wanna-hook-up-for-a-ride-this-afternoon&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 15:46:11 GMT Hey Folks, I am wondering if anyone from the Brampton area is going riding this afternoon? I am going out around 2:30 ish for a few hours.... Hey Folks,

I am wondering if anyone from the Brampton area is going riding this afternoon? I am going out around 2:30 ish for a few hours. Looking for some new roads. Pm me if you are and want to hook up.

I am riding a boulevard C90T ]]> Cruising / Touring 2fast2beat http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171269-Anyone-in-the-Brampton-area-wanna-hook-up-for-a-ride-this-afternoon http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171260-Pelee-Island&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 12:48:37 GMT Hearing great things about Pennsylvania roads. Will go there via Pelee Island. Does anybody have first hand experience with Pelee Island ho/motels? Hearing great things about Pennsylvania roads. Will go there via Pelee Island. Does anybody have first hand experience with Pelee Island ho/motels? ]]> Cruising / Touring BNKN http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171260-Pelee-Island http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171250-Anyone-ridden-the-Three-Sisters&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 00:55:50 GMT Anybody ridden the 3 Sisters (335,336 & 337) in Texas?

Just wondering if it's worthy of a destination for a two week trip this summer.

Thanks. ]]> Cruising / Touring dirtbag http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171250-Anyone-ridden-the-Three-Sisters http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171067-Renting-a-motorcycle-in-a-foreign-land&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 15:27:09 GMT Hi, I will most likely be spending some time in Brazil in September. Anyone have any experience with renting a bike. Or even more specifically, São... Hi, I will most likely be spending some time in Brazil in September. Anyone have any experience with renting a bike. Or even more specifically, São Paulo Brazil. The city is huge and looks like a dangerous place to ride. ]]> Cruising / Touring Spewgore http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171067-Renting-a-motorcycle-in-a-foreign-land http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171034-indiana-MOTOGP-which-route&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 22:08:39 GMT Going to the race this year just starting to map out route windsor way is aprox 8 hrs and looks pretty straight foward. buffalo way 9 ish hours... Going to the race this year just starting to map out route
windsor way is aprox 8 hrs and looks pretty straight foward. buffalo way 9 ish hours
and looks like more fun?
Has anyone done either route? I am planning on bombing it on one day but also maybe
overnight in windsor?
thanks ]]> Cruising / Touring rescue http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171034-indiana-MOTOGP-which-route