Author Topic: Why I love where I live 4 hour ride Part 1 (Read 27173 times)

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2016, 02:00:10 PM »

Urals...Enfields...I have got to stop visiting this thread.

Going for a lie down.

WayneDW · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:39:25 PM »

Round abouts are showing up even in Minnesota now. Some are having a hard time figuring them out. They like to pretend like it's a four way stop and slow down to a crawl even when no one is coming. Getting better though.

Martin · « **Reply #27 on:** February 10, 2016, 02:05:33 AM »

We even have roundabouts with traffic lights on one or more approaches, and some of those they only turn on the lights at peak times. The new weird one is traffic lights on highway on ramps, that continually cycle red, amber, green slowly allowing one car per lane at a time.
Regards Martin.

vwildvr6er · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2016, 09:22:31 AM »

Quote from: Martin on February 10, 2016, 02:05:33 AM

We even have roundabouts with traffic lights on one or more approaches, and some of those they only turn on the lights at peak times. The new weird one is traffic lights on highway on ramps, that continually cycle red, amber, green slowly allowing one car per lane at a time.
Regards Martin.

I saw these a lot in California. Nearly every on ramp had a light that would cycle automatically to regulate the stream of vehicles entering the expressway. Although it was somewhat bothersome, I imagine that I would prefer it to the mass chaos of every idiot trying to merge at the same time. :nono

By the way, beautiful pictures Martin! Looks like great riding.

Martin · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2016, 01:20:19 AM »

Jim went for my weekly meet up at the dump, and encountered the Enfield GT that I mentioned previously. I hope it doesn't stir you up too much.
Regards Martin

Martin · « **Reply #30 on:** February 12, 2016, 01:35:20 AM »

Wild the only thing wrong with the lights on the ramp, is that they leave them on , when the traffic is only light. The ride that I posted only made me appreciate OZ more, as it would have been easy to include ten times as many photos. I don't normally really appreciate the scenery that I am riding through, but this time as I was trying to show what it is like around where I live. I rode with my eye's open and I came to the conclusion that I should be grateful for living here. I do admire the photo's that you guys post of the US it like OZ has beautiful and diverse scenery. I think we often take things for granted.
Regards Martin. :clap:

Elipten · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2016, 01:57:26 AM »

Well no one is posting pics of the great corn, soybean and wheat endless flat plans of the heartland.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #32 on:** February 12, 2016, 08:55:19 AM »

Here you go, Elipten. The high plains of Western Kansas and Southeast Colorado

Laitch · « **Reply #33 on:** February 12, 2016, 09:03:51 AM »

Quote from: Martin on February 12, 2016, 01:20:19 AM

Jim went for my weekly meet up at the dump, and encountered the Enfield GT that I mentioned previously.

Did you find out how much it cost to dump that Enfield, Martin?

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #34 on:** February 12, 2016, 09:26:44 AM »

Martin, it's only 9 am. and I need to lie down until this lust for the classic Desert Storm passes.

A motorcycle with honest to God kick start!!! Oooooooohhh...

http://royalenfield.com/usa/

When you can't fit a Ural in the garage.

TrueAce · « **Reply #35 on:** February 12, 2016, 10:26:31 AM »

Oh Yeah, with full knobbies, bomber jacket, and a scarf!

Martin · « **Reply #36 on:** February 12, 2016, 12:39:58 PM »

Sorry Jim When I saw it just had to take a photo. Laitch they wouldn't let him leave it, they made him take it home. Ace I still have a Bomber jacket my original scarf and an open face helmet, alas no goggles.
Regards Martin.

TrueAce · « **Reply #37 on:** February 12, 2016, 01:59:56 PM »

I got an original WWII leather aviator scull cap with goggles for the Ural, and a real Russian winter long coat, but alas, no scarf!

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #38 on:** February 12, 2016, 02:14:29 PM »

Laugh all you want.

You guys know you gotta have one...

Where else can you buy a brand new 70 year old motorcycle?

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #39 on:** February 12, 2016, 02:15:08 PM »

...Besides a Ural dealer.

Martin · « **Reply #40 on:** February 12, 2016, 03:59:38 PM »

Jim you should probably hand yourself in voluntarily, it will look better on the records. The jackets with the really long sleeves can be tied up so you don't trip over them. They're coming to take you away AH HA.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #41 on:** February 12, 2016, 05:10:52 PM »

OMG! Now I'm starting to wonder if I can get Historic Plates for it. Definitely need to take a cold shower.

I better nip this in the bud before I sell the bricks and go Enfield/Ural.

Hey, do they still make Dnepr's?

Martin · « **Reply #42 on:** February 12, 2016, 05:23:13 PM »

Jim I do believe you are beyond help, have you taken your medication, If not go take it NOW.
Regards a worried Martin.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #43 on:** February 12, 2016, 07:01:16 PM »

YeeHaa!!!

Martin · « **Reply #44 on:** February 12, 2016, 09:14:55 PM »

:yowJim I won't tell you again, go take your medication. Otherwise I will have to ring the local Looney Bin, to come and get you. Go and look at some pictures of Bricks it might settle you down.
A really worried Martin.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #45 on:** February 12, 2016, 09:18:48 PM »

How'd ya like the Volvo grille on the Dnepr sidecar? Them Ukrainian chicks got style.

Martin · « **Reply #46 on:** February 12, 2016, 09:27:40 PM »

I saw it but didn't want to comment in case you got excited again. Please take your Medication maybe a double dose.
Regards a really really worried Martin.

TrueAce · « **Reply #47 on:** February 12, 2016, 10:50:09 PM »

That's what got me into Urals to begin with .............it's a chick magnet!

Martin · « **Reply #48 on:** February 13, 2016, 01:34:08 AM »

Ace you need to get some of Jims Medication.
A worried Martin.

Elipten · « **Reply #49 on:** February 13, 2016, 01:37:23 AM »

Chick? You need medication for vision also?

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Author Topic: Why I love where I live 4 hour ride Part 1 (Read 27173 times)