Anyone in Central Virginia, Harrisonburg, Staunton, I-81 corridor, up for a Sunday morning, breakfast/ride/RC51 hammerfest?

John

hey im in richmond i should have my rc51 the 1st of feb

I work in Waynesboro, I could meet you halfway some time, I know some great roads that head out to Richmond, but the BEST stuff dances around the Blue Ridge, and the Shenandoah, where I live! You will love the hell out of that RC, it's an awesome bike! I sold my bought-as-new CBR 929RR to buy it, I've never looked back, My RC is a keeper!

BTW, my oldest son is out in Richmond at the VA State Police Academy, he's going to Trooper school. Ruh Roh, Cop in the family!

John

yeah ive got a few roads down here but i normally head up to NOVA or west virginia for more "spirited" riding

yeah ive got a few roads down here but i normally head up to NOVA or west virginia for more "spirited" riding

What's "spirited" in NOVA, but traffic?

I live just 30 miles East of West Virginia off RT250. My location/playground includes RT 39 into WVA, RT 250 into WVA, (arguably the most wicked run over the mountains) and RT33 into WVA. All three of these routes are within a half hour of my house, and Sunday morning while the area sleeps/prays I'm out on the RC making the Samurai within SING!!! HE, HE!! :D

John

rt 39 is awesome I also enjoy skyline drive if you can get in when it isnt backed up with tourists all weekend.

Skyline sucks due to the 35 mph speed limit, my arms ache at that speed! Plus there seems to be an abundance of park police HELL BENT on enforcing the silly limit!

Want a nice day ride? try taking Midlothian tpke RT 56, from Richmond, all the way to Rt 11 near Staunton!! There are some wicked technical turns, small, well paved and banked backroad, made just to test your abilities! I like Sundays, as I described, the roads are mostly empty, come afternoon, whole different matter! I moved from Connecticut to western, rural Virginia just because I love these roads so much! That, and the lack of idiot Northern maniacs in cars!

John

any rc owners in hampton roads?

anyone in the stafford/f-burg area? lived here about a year and havent really met anyone yet to ride/talk shop with.

anyone in the stafford/f-burg area? lived here about a year and havent really met anyone yet to ride/talk shop with.

wats up kellyj...anytime weather permits give me a shout and will politic...that traffic in fburg is crazy..hopefully u kno those backroads

Lemme know when the next one is. I just picked up a nice RC and would love to casually roam the streets in the spring. Im out here in Fredericksburg, VA.

Lemme know when the next one is. I just picked up a nice RC and would love to casually roam the streets in the spring. Im out here in Fredericksburg, VA. What up E-Loc....awesome on the stuntn...checked out ur myspace page...look forward to meetn u in spring 2010!!

What up E-Loc....awesome on the stuntn...checked out ur myspace page...look forward to meetn u in spring 2010!!

Yes sir. It will be here before we know it. I havent ridden the street much since 05. My ZX6R (now ZZR600) is outdated and I just got tired of riding the street. Hopefully this new RC51 I got will keep me on the streets like the year I first got my ZX6. Nothing better than a pack of RC51's, a flock of beautiful beasts. Thanks for the props on the stunting...

You still here John? If so drop me a PM or email!!! I am in Hot Springs.
hooverracing17@hotmail.com James

I know there ain't many RC riders out here that I know of but we should do a ride one of these warm weekends

I'm another 929 to RC convert. My 929 is now in Fredericksburg. Should any of you see a red/black/white with gold wheels, it is my old 929. The RC is a '05. I bought it with 4608 miles from the original owner, who only rode it 200 miles last year.

I love it so far and the RC does take some getting used to compared to the 929, but I love it. A keeper for sure! The looks I catch with the Sato's:eek:

Well guys I know this is an older thread but I just was wondering if any of you guys got together yet this year. I road some the first of summer and spring a little but my Leukemia came back the 2nd of Aug. I have spent the last month in UVA but am home now. Hope to be strong enough to ride some first of the week at least. Won't be doing any long rides but I'm going to get out there no matter what it takes. This bike is great therapy!!:D It got me through many rough nights looking forward to getting back on it. :)
Hope all you local RC freaks have had a safe and enjoyable year. One word of warning it is going to be a really TIGHT weekend with the Blue light boys so everybody be good !:D TAKE CARE HOOVY

You still here John? If so drop me a PM or email!!! I am in Hot Springs.
hooverracing17@hotmail.com James

James,
Good to hear from you! Sorry you were sick again. I lost the summer riding season due to knee surgery. It took all of 4 weeks to get my knee to bend into the "comfortable" riding position of my RC. My surgeon would laugh when I told him I was "form fitting" my knee each day to my bike!

I've been occupying my time putting together a 1975 SOHC CB 750, a nostalgia trip to my younger days. I've just got to get the forks I picked up on there and away I go! I definitely would like to hook up and ride, two of my sons ride now, my oldest, Dan a VSP trooper, has a 2003 CBR 954, and my youngest son Andrew rides my wife's Hawk GT. I'm away this weekend in PA moving in my middle son, but I'll be back around next weekend, Sunday is the best day for me. John

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Was anybody in here out at 211 this past weekend. Pretty sure i saw a nicky hayden out there

211 is a great ride!! A lot of the guys you see on there are usually from your area , Cville, and sometimes Roanoke are. I am still down fighting back from my bone marrow trans, but should be back on 2 wheels by summer LORD WILLING !! I'm in Richmond at MCV and stayin on Glenside. Nice bike show at Quaker Steak and Lube wed, really cool !!!!! Couple blocks down the street. I need to put a post on here to see if any of the guys on here go!!

Put me on you email list and drop me a line I have a bunch of guys that love to ride 250 219 211 33. hooverracing17@hotmail.com James Hoover

BTW, my oldest son is out in Richmond at the VA State Police Academy, he's going to Trooper school. Ruh Roh, Cop in the family!

John

Ahh yes....insider benefits. Maybe have a RC51 reunion after he graduates and maybe "monitor" the roads a bit? :D

I am down for a weekend excursion...:D

I'm still here too, I haven't had the RC out yet, busy putting "spring" together here on the farm. Plus a miscellaneous kid car problem here and there. It's tough being "TOP WRENCH" in the family. I've yet to go out with my son and his 954, perhaps I'll run the RC up 211 into Warrenton and meet him in Springfield when he gets a day off. My son "Trooper Dan" and I on the RC 51 and my old CBR 929.

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Good to see you on here again. There is never enough time is there buddy. I should be back on the bike by mid to late summer. We'll get hooked up again, I really enjoyed our ride last summer. Happy Easter James

James,
Glad all is well. We will definitely get some ride time in this Summer. I plan on attending a CBX rally in St. Clairesville, Ohio the 15th of June, I'm pumped to meet with the guys and put in some quality rides, long overdue.

John

I'm from Fredericksburg but stationed at Lejeune, my bike rarely gets back to VA

I now officially live about 7 miles from the Shenandoah mtn on 33W in VA. If anyone comes up this way i'm at 9325 coopers mountain rd (bout 2 miles off 33W)...........just stop on in!!! Man am I enjoying all these lovely roads in western VA and eastern WV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

erbgottie

You are now in the place to be :D 33W and 250 W then when you get into WV or Highland co VA the possibilities are great !!! 220 South and your in my neck of the woods. We'll get together, with John and take in some sites !!!
RIDE SAFE !!!!!! Hoovy

CBXJOHN,

You had asked about an RC51 for your son when he returns from the sandbox.

Hampton Roads Craigslist: 05 Black/Grey RC51 with Ti Sato exhaust system. Pictures looks like it was well taken care of.

$6900.... The season is ending and people will be selling their bike pretty regularly now.

just FYI.

Drat, he just bought an SVT Ranger to haul his dirtbike, he keeps me busy from afar! Guess a RC 51 is off the table for now at least.

John