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Re: Safe Return



At 03:10 PM 09/02/1999 -0700, Paul Steinbacher wrote:

 >There was not much traffic the day we were there, early in the week is the
 >slow time. I really enjoyed myself, the first few times through it seemed
 >like endless confusing corners, by the seventh time I actually recognized a
 >few and was able to pick out lines in spots. Very challenging I think but
 >you really need some time to start having fun. There were some other very
 >good roads in the area also, the 'something' Skyway was deserted at 6 in the
 >evening, I saw 3 bikes and 2 cars in about 50 miles, great pavement and
 >topped out at over 5,000 ft.

sounds like you had a good time to say the least.

 >Lets just say I really admire your diligence in accumulating mileage on the
 >ST, (what are you hiding in those leather pants?). The seat hurts me and Dee

the biscuits from the Smokehouse ;-)

 >after about 8 to 9 hours, especially after sucessive days. I'm looking for
 >some help in this area.

phew - I am glad I am not the only one. My butt was seriously sore after 
getting home. After each stop after about the 1000 mile mark on the way 
home, I was in serious pain getting back on the saddle. If nothing else, it 
did a good job of keeping me awake. After I get back from my trip to Key 
West I think I will send it off to Sargent for some TLC.  I refuse to give 
one more penny to Corbin.

 >I stopped by the dealer and ordered a set of Dunlop 207s, will get them
 >mounted Saturday. Funny, my tires looked pretty good when we left Arkansas
 >but Deals Gap and the Virginia roads really killed them, the interesting
 >part is that the sides of the tires are the most worn out, no groove at all

yeah, that's real strange. Let's see you were on the Blue Ridge and the 
sides of your tires wore out...... hmmmmm I don't know how that could have 
happened.... ;-)

 >left on the left side, this is the first time ever this has happened to me.
 >I think that once I left Dennis's influence for controlling my pace, things
 >went immediately to hell. I just really, REALLY like very tight roads; I

I run a lot faster when out in front. When there is someone in front of me 
I don't tend to be as loose and find myself fixating on the rider in front 
of me (a no-no, I know).

 >must also confess that I get really charged clicking 3 downshifts, jammin on
 >the brakes, throwing the bike over, wringing the throttle, and banging some
 >upshifts. This bike really lends itself to my bad riding style

Sounds like we'll be putting you out front next time.

 >Man, it gets me cranked just writing about it; I can focus so hard on these
 >roads that EVERYTHING else in the world is gone and my heart/respiration
 >rate goes up significantly. I'm just not sure if everyone would like that

sounds good to me - fast speed and a fast pulse - just what the doctor ordered.

 >The tire concession would
 >be nice to have though!

I can see that we will need to have a well stocked dealer nearby.

 >Dee says 'bring it on!!!!' She's a little nutso on this kind of thing, gets
 >turned on when her helmet is smashin into the back of my head I guess.

Gee - there's another surprise - two in the same email. You mean Dee likes 
to go fast ?

For those of you that don't know Dee, she was spotted several times 
slapping Paul on the back screaming " Go Faster !!! "

- - Eric


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