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by RocketGirl
Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Had to Swerve to Miss a Wild Turkey on my Evening Ride
Replies: 33
Views: 15126

Wild Turkeys

I had read these posts previously and they've been a great resource. This past week we've had our first encounters with wild turkeys in Hancock County, Maine. For folks that don't know, they do like to travel in flocks of about 8 or more. They are pretty big and from a distance they look to me like ...
by RocketGirl
Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Importance of being in shape
Replies: 18
Views: 12598

She said, "don't worry so much about the weight, get the bike that feels right to you - after all you're going to balance it, not carry it." +1 It sure took a lot of pressure of me my first year learning to ride and knowing that I could manage the weight of the bike. For the heavy stuff, ...
by RocketGirl
Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Rebel 250 or V Star / Virago 250?
Replies: 13
Views: 11220

Uhh, anyone have a Virago 250 they are selling? Smile I have a 2007 Virago 250cc. I've been looking into upgrading perhaps next year. To be honest at an average 94mpg, I'm hard pressed to give up this bike which has been perfect for commuting. Good luck on your search. I'm sure you're friend will l...
by RocketGirl
Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Ladies - Preparing for First Tour
Replies: 18
Views: 15417

Sorry to intrude, but are you doing some stretches before you head out and during your breaks? :oops: I have to admit that I did not. So, on these past few trips I thought I did give it a try. At stop lights, I'll stand up or stretch out the neck muscles. While riding, I'll check my posture, are my...
by RocketGirl
Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:01 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Bikers: First Year Riders
Replies: 20
Views: 10322

New Bikers: First Year Riders

Hi All, As a first year rider [I started in April/May of 2008], I'm seeing less opportunity for me to ride. My 6am commutes are getting pretty cold less than 60 F-degrees air temps, more deer sightings and less daylight, so it got me wondering about how I did with developing my riding skills set thi...
by RocketGirl
Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: GPS question
Replies: 23
Views: 8093

My Garmin Zumo 550 doesn't fall in your price range but I find it great. Nice and easy to use while riding, clear screen, good on the directions, securly mounted. I just trundled up to MA on it from VA, no issues. I don't use it, but my husband does when we ride together. [I usually lead and he giv...
by RocketGirl
Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Etiquette Question
Replies: 21
Views: 7588

Etiquette - Merging

On a solo ride through a neighborhood posted 35mph limit, a rider started to merge from the left-hand side street onto the main road. I wasn't expecting that he would attempt to merge a couple of seconds just after I passed. Should I have shifted my lane position to the right-third and speed up a li...
by RocketGirl
Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:06 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: A bike for my wife?????????????
Replies: 19
Views: 14028

Re: Friendly advice

An 800 lb bike is going to complicate learning for ANYONE. It is a good idea to make sure you are very confident in your own skills before moving up to a heavyweight. The biggest challenge is in the slow speed parking lot and driveway maneuvers, which is where weight will bite the hardest. Amen to ...
by RocketGirl
Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:34 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Ladies - Preparing for First Tour
Replies: 18
Views: 15417

Been getting some saddle time in since the last post. I have to admit this almost 45year body is having to get use to the longer rides. So as a guide, I'm increasing my mileage by about 25% to 30% each weekend. My biggest challenge so far is learning to relax. The first long ride and in unknown terr...
by RocketGirl
Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:05 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Riding makes your senses soar????
Replies: 8
Views: 7753

Yesterday, we rode past a corn field that was recently cut down and tilled. It was a nice damp earth kind of smell, nothing pungent about it.

Also I love the stillness of an early morning sunrise with the sunrise just making its presence known and you can still see the night sky and stars.

:D