tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33826050482718312102024-03-13T15:06:28.864-04:00K1200GT BlogObservations on motorcycling from the seat of Graf ZeppelinStan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-47928742359014396012008-10-12T17:52:00.006-04:002008-10-12T18:00:34.254-04:00BMWs in Nashville<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SPJyAx-bWMI/AAAAAAAAAL0/MoaOnnJd0gQ/s1600-h/bldwth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SPJyAx-bWMI/AAAAAAAAAL0/MoaOnnJd0gQ/s320/bldwth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256389072835532994" /></a><br /><br />I never got to <a href="http://www.bloodmotor.com/">Bloodworth Motorcycles</a>. BMW, Ducati, and Vespa. It was a busy weekend in Nashville. E and I were downtown at a hotel across the street from the <a href="http://tn-humanities.org/festival/current.php">Book Festival</a>. We never took the car out of the parking garage.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-21210038906594674182008-10-09T20:47:00.008-04:002008-10-09T20:56:20.457-04:00It's Getting Hard Out There<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SO6mRqz-mPI/AAAAAAAAALs/BX5-3MPPh2U/s1600-h/sox.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SO6mRqz-mPI/AAAAAAAAALs/BX5-3MPPh2U/s320/sox.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255320637668235506" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Let's find some <a href="http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/help-with-sock-donations/">socks</a> for kids in Indiana. It's socks, people. Winter is coming. I would love to offer a gallon of gas for every pair of socks donated, but e and I aren't prospering either.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-36754700843031488612008-10-06T19:40:00.003-04:002008-10-06T19:45:51.012-04:00K1300GT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOqiKpK_ZDI/AAAAAAAAALk/b1hvnDxFaBU/s1600-h/k13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOqiKpK_ZDI/AAAAAAAAALk/b1hvnDxFaBU/s320/k13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254190219015447602" /></a><br />The design is busier than the 2006-2008 version. It might take getting used to.<br /><br />Click on "Galleries" and then "K1300GT" <a href="http://www.bmwk1200s.com/">here</a> for more pictures of the rumored 2009 model.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-50990983379264723792008-10-05T11:17:00.005-04:002008-10-05T11:29:16.583-04:00New Garmin GPS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOjayaWs-3I/AAAAAAAAALc/dx9kjYh4l_c/s1600-h/640.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOjayaWs-3I/AAAAAAAAALc/dx9kjYh4l_c/s320/640.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253689524930542450" /></a><br />I think I am going to hold out for the Garmin <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=14898">GPSMAP 640</a>. It's coming in the first quarter of 2009, just in time for my birthday (that's a hint, E).<br /><br />The 640 has a 4.5 x 2.7 screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. (Heck, I have a still-running laptop with worse resolution.) Compare and contrast to my current 276, which has a 3.0 x 2.2 screen at 480 x 320.<br /><br />The newly announced unit also has XM radio and <a href="http://www.xmradio.com/weather/overview.xmc">weather</a> availability.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-24046059006632859442008-10-02T17:39:00.003-04:002008-10-02T17:45:46.202-04:00Competition for the Spyder?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOU_zZDfZoI/AAAAAAAAALU/vqKS1JvG6LU/s1600-h/atom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOU_zZDfZoI/AAAAAAAAALU/vqKS1JvG6LU/s320/atom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252674692528957058" /></a><br />Who wouldn't want to try the <a href="http://www.arielatom.com/">Ariel Atom</a>. Considering the price differential, it really isn't competition for the <a href="http://spyder.brp.com/">BRP Can-Am Spyder</a>.<br /><br />I've followed two of the Spyders in the North Georgia Mountains. They don't corner well, as best I can tell. <br /><br />I've never seen an Atom before. In fact, I had not heard of this vehicle until today. I am interested.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-35506310286910465332008-09-30T20:10:00.003-04:002008-09-30T20:14:17.740-04:00National Geographic Shwag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOLAXNxQCYI/AAAAAAAAALM/9Gl-OvKSPfE/s1600-h/natgeo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SOLAXNxQCYI/AAAAAAAAALM/9Gl-OvKSPfE/s320/natgeo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251971620533176706" /></a><br />National Geographic's Guide to Scenic Byways. Don't spend 20 bucks on Amazon. Get it for <a href="http://www.byways.org/map_request.html">free</a>. Don't forget to uncheck the email boxes at the bottom of the request page.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-16051766978551781852008-09-28T14:42:00.004-04:002008-09-28T14:55:05.249-04:00Short Sunday Ride<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SN_QS8M3DaI/AAAAAAAAAKI/-GkzP3aZaZU/s1600-h/rutledge.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SN_QS8M3DaI/AAAAAAAAAKI/-GkzP3aZaZU/s320/rutledge.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251144714353577378" /></a><br />E and I decided to take advantage of the great weather and head out east for a nice motorcycle ride. <br /><br />After sleeping late, we took I-20 out of town. We got off the freeway quickly, heading past the <a href="http://www.georgiahorsepark.com/about/history.aspx">Georgia International Horse Park</a> first. On to Jersey, where we were able to find gas, if only regular. We bypassed Social Circle and kept going.<br /><br />Once we got to <a href="http://www.smallbutspecial.com/">Rutledge</a>, we had lunch at Yesterday's Cafe. Oh, my. Crowder peas, collards, and squash casserole. The collards were pretty much the best I have ever had, and we soaked our excellent cornbread in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collard_liquor">pot likker</a>.<br /><br />A very nice day. We rode about 130 miles and only had to u-turn once when the route I designed turned to dirt.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-11501218652889570872008-09-23T18:04:00.007-04:002008-09-23T18:16:25.472-04:00And Yet Another Music Deal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SNlqsNPux1I/AAAAAAAAAKA/YWbqdAhvt0M/s1600-h/zep4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SNlqsNPux1I/AAAAAAAAAKA/YWbqdAhvt0M/s320/zep4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249344148379453266" /></a><br />Another good deal on a classic album. This time it isn't Appalachian music like the post just previous. It's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011Z5IVE">Led Zeppelin IV!</a> Kind of fitting, considering the name of my bike (see the title bar of this blog). This one has the eight minute version of Stairway to Heaven.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-49642689585211867552008-09-17T19:58:00.007-04:002008-09-17T20:04:00.532-04:00Little Sparrow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SNGZ7Lk04FI/AAAAAAAAAJw/LnKsstcIxO8/s1600-h/sparrow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SNGZ7Lk04FI/AAAAAAAAAJw/LnKsstcIxO8/s320/sparrow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247144282861920338" /></a><br /><br /><br />Dolly. Excellent Appalachian music. I know this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SYYYAK/?&tag=Priceg499-20">album</a> enhances a ride. I listen often. The link to Amazon has a bargain price.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-17008109209300420032008-09-16T21:41:00.010-04:002008-09-16T21:55:48.380-04:00Double Bubble Acres<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SNBiWUt-egI/AAAAAAAAAJo/IFNzKAzDC6Q/s1600-h/smallcars.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SNBiWUt-egI/AAAAAAAAAJo/IFNzKAzDC6Q/s320/smallcars.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246801701544819202" /></a><br /><br /><br />I want to go to the <a href="http://microcarmuseum.com/info.html">Microcar Museum</a>. It's only about 50 miles from Atlanta.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Alas, Double Bubble Acres is only open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.<br /><br />Check out the last item on the <a href="http://microcarmuseum.com/video/index.html">video</a> page. Vespas!Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-7276608502866462492008-09-13T20:23:00.007-04:002008-09-13T20:48:43.800-04:00Route Testing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMxcAFftIZI/AAAAAAAAAI4/rLwoWB-b6f8/s1600-h/photo-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMxcAFftIZI/AAAAAAAAAI4/rLwoWB-b6f8/s320/photo-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245668822524699026" /></a><br />Elements of the NGRATPack attended a planning meeting for the <a href="http://www.dreamhouse500.com/">Dream House 500</a> this morning. After a lovely breakfast that included a five gallon bucket of gravy and deep fried bacon (that was just Bill's plate), we tested the afternoon legs of the 2008 route. Some of us had to punt a few pickup trucks out of our lanes, but we did make it to <a href="http://www.ridershill.com/">Rider's Hill</a> in the afternoon.<br /><br />We saw our third Spyder of the day there.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMxcH5CbrkI/AAAAAAAAAJA/LUqP74wLlB8/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMxcH5CbrkI/AAAAAAAAAJA/LUqP74wLlB8/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245668956619648578" /></a><br />We had to punt one of those, too. I'm getting less enamoured of the darn things everytime I have to pass one.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-87533619422723397382008-09-11T19:40:00.007-04:002008-09-11T20:17:31.357-04:00Classical Music for Your Motorcycle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMms1IN7jLI/AAAAAAAAAIg/MgLHre47_hM/s1600-h/passion.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMms1IN7jLI/AAAAAAAAAIg/MgLHre47_hM/s320/passion.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244913269788609714" /></a><br />Mahler, Strozzi, Saint-Saens? I hear <a href="http://www.passionato.com/">Passionato</a> is the new place to go. DRM-free, with good prices. I have only downloaded my ten (really thirteen) free tracks, after signing up. All of the free tracks are lovely, and at CD-quality. I will continue to test this site.<br /><br /><br /><br />I bet the east end of Warwoman Road would be even better while listening to Rimsky-Korsakov.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-57448901818143691562008-09-10T18:44:00.006-04:002008-09-10T18:57:08.964-04:00Tiny Tire Pump<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMhPsncA-mI/AAAAAAAAAIY/GwjjT02_4no/s1600-h/pump.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMhPsncA-mI/AAAAAAAAAIY/GwjjT02_4no/s320/pump.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244529393992268386" /></a><br /><br />Just get it. <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5451">Cycle Pump Adventure</a> replaces those pesky CO2 cartridges with aplomb.<br /><br />I have had mine for about a year. I tested it once when I first got it. I've <span style="font-style:italic;">had</span> to use it twice on the road. Both bikes got home on time. Enough said.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bmwmcoa.com/">Woolie</a> also sells it at about the same price as Whitehorse Press. After your <a href="http://bmwmoga.info/">Club</a> discount, he might even be cheaper.<br /><br />Edit: It will take a tire from flat to <span style="font-weight:bold;">full</span> inflation in about two minutes. This pump is <span style="font-weight:bold;">not</span> just a stop-gap to get you to the next gas station.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-9434915052418498782008-09-09T20:26:00.004-04:002008-09-09T20:35:49.316-04:00New iPod Weatherproof Case (Plus More)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMcWXaBBXsI/AAAAAAAAAII/ddZZMW7pc8I/s1600-h/01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMcWXaBBXsI/AAAAAAAAAII/ddZZMW7pc8I/s320/01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244184882472640194" /></a><br /><br />Here's another weatherproof iPod case for bicycles that could be used on a motorcycle. The <a href="http://ibikeconsole.globalshowroom.com/news.asp?menuid=7195&supmenuid=0">iBike Console</a> is about the same cost as the <a href="http://www.h2oaudio.com/shop/product.php?productid=32">H2O Audio case</a> I use, but it offers some odd remote control units that might work nicely.<br /><br />If I didn't already have the H2O, I would try this. Seventy six bucks.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-26182821711429035122008-09-08T15:33:00.005-04:002008-09-08T15:38:23.498-04:00Farkle Lust<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMV-P89AiMI/AAAAAAAAAH4/4r9yMG8ChXw/s1600-h/376c.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMV-P89AiMI/AAAAAAAAAH4/4r9yMG8ChXw/s320/376c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243736153667963074" /></a><br /><br />I lust after the Garmin <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=148&pID=325">376C</a>. Fellow riders who have them are able to avoid rain and listen to college football games on Saturdays. I covet. I want to enter my credit card data at GPS City.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-59772004876465036702008-09-06T18:31:00.004-04:002008-09-06T18:41:37.021-04:00Benefit Ride<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMME1zotMRI/AAAAAAAAAHw/7UNArzdjrCs/s1600-h/saturday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SMME1zotMRI/AAAAAAAAAHw/7UNArzdjrCs/s320/saturday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243039713629909266" /></a><br />The Ride for BBQ Benefit was also a success, but my picture-taking skills leave a lot to be desired. I think that is Jane hiding behind Bill's topcase. <br /><br />I started out getting a new tire at BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta. After a very nice cuppa and a test ride of an electric scoot, I was on my way to the Cumming Fairgrounds. There I met several RATPack members, and Jackie and a guy who probably doesn't like me much - I was in quite the irreverent form while slurping up BBQ and stew.<br /><br />After lunch, we were treated to a very nice ride led by the Admiral. On 60 north of Suches, we were passed by a Kawasaki Green Kawasaki, ridden by a leather clad color coordinated hotshot. I CANNOT resist what Bill coined as "catch and release," so I went after him. I shadowed him until it was time for me to turn off. He was quite smooth. We never got over 70 that I noticed, but we also never used our brakes, either. <br /><br />All in all, a great day. The food, roads and company were, as alway, above average.<br /><br />Join us tomorrow at Alpha Soda for a secret ride. I gotta go print maps and finish making my White Bean Turkey Chili.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-87840119413189234452008-09-03T17:51:00.006-04:002008-09-03T18:05:39.874-04:00BBQ Benefit Ride Saturday, September 6, 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SL8HWCdewWI/AAAAAAAAAHo/M5S9W5GKszM/s1600-h/flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SL8HWCdewWI/AAAAAAAAAHo/M5S9W5GKszM/s320/flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241916566481584482" /></a><br />Join the <a href="http://garatpack.org/calendar.aspx">RATPack</a> for breakfast, then a BBQ benefit lunch, then a nice ride in the mountains. The lunch is a fundraiser to help pay uncovered medical expenses for the wife of Jeff Anderson, a member of the <a href="http://www.bmwmoga.info/">BMW Motorcycle Owners of Georgia</a>.<br /><br />Meet at the <a href="http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profile/3023431">Palace Bagel</a> at 9:00 AM, Saturday, September 6, 2008.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-50661895692874471922008-09-01T20:31:00.002-04:002008-09-01T20:33:41.771-04:00Countersteering Exposed!Attached to this post is a very good basic explanation of countersteering.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/C848R9xWrjc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/C848R9xWrjc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Most of us know about this. Pay it forward.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-17968191992476221752008-09-01T11:11:00.002-04:002008-09-01T11:14:03.209-04:00Funny GS Video<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hhj52RDzJds&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hhj52RDzJds&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />A short, cute video from YouTube. And an experiment in embedding video.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-6722956751882104082008-08-30T18:54:00.004-04:002008-08-30T19:05:13.052-04:00Spine Success<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLnP3CTlU_I/AAAAAAAAAHg/5eWLSxIWPkM/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLnP3CTlU_I/AAAAAAAAAHg/5eWLSxIWPkM/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240448185841046514" /></a><br /><br />The Spine of Georgia 2 is in the books, and it was a success. Splat, Flying Roger, and I started at the <a href="http://www.mariettadiner.net/">Marietta Diner</a> this morning, where we met lots of friendly folks. After a nice ride over Salacoa Road, we headed to Ellijay, and then across GA 2 past <a href="http://ngeorgia.com/ang/Fort_Mountain_State_Park">Fort Mountain State Park</a>.<br /><br />We attempted to head to <a href="http://www.relianceflyshop.com/">Reliance</a> on TN 30, but the road was closed due to a wreck. So we blasted through the <a href="http://www.tva.gov/river/recreation/ocoee.htm">Olympic Gorge</a> and had lunch at <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/12/14/travel/escapes/14copperhill.html?pagewanted=print">Georgia Boys BBQ</a> in McCaysville.<br /><br />After a stop for water and tire-kicking at <a href="http://www.ridershill.com/">Rider's Hill</a>, we blasted home on 400.<br /><br />A great day. Good weather, great roads, great company.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-91628745515864473152008-08-28T18:38:00.008-04:002008-08-28T18:54:35.864-04:00Euro Bike Night in Decatur<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLcpUuWzk7I/AAAAAAAAAHY/qOpWyzOKVxo/s1600-h/bikenite.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLcpUuWzk7I/AAAAAAAAAHY/qOpWyzOKVxo/s320/bikenite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239702127486669746" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.twains.net/">Twain's</a> in downtown Decatur hosts <a href="http://www.geocities.com/EuroBikeNight/">Euro Bike Night</a> every Thursday. I hear the scene is a bit more relaxed than what goes on at the Vortex. And some of the <a href="http://bmwmoga.info/forum/showthread.php?t=1295">BMWMOGA crowd</a> attends.<br /><br />I can't be there tonight, but I do intend to join the fray in the future. I live only about three miles away.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-87932334247302299722008-08-27T19:25:00.000-04:002008-08-27T19:26:01.488-04:00Aeroflow?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLXicEgt74I/AAAAAAAAAHQ/0XpVH-zPDLY/s1600-h/aero.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLXicEgt74I/AAAAAAAAAHQ/0XpVH-zPDLY/s320/aero.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239342713390624642" /></a><br /><br />The stock screen I have is fine for Summer, and I ride with it in the down position about 50% of the time. Freeway time, about 20% of my riding, is at full-up.<br /><br />I would like more protection in Fall and Winter at all positions, and would like to reduce wind noise. The <a href="http://www.aeroflowscreens.com/K1200GT.htm">Aeroflow</a> appears to be the shield of choice for K12GTs, even though there are several choices.<br /><br />Does it look like a pig?Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-62189896675456381152008-08-26T18:29:00.006-04:002008-08-26T18:54:22.179-04:00Spine of Georgia 2 Ride - August 30<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLSEUhL6DuI/AAAAAAAAAHA/O2IMV-4RLMI/s1600-h/spineprotecter.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLSEUhL6DuI/AAAAAAAAAHA/O2IMV-4RLMI/s320/spineprotecter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238957754579291874" /></a><br />Last year, I organized the first <span style="font-weight:bold;">Spine of Georgia</span> day-ride. Jane and Bill joined me, and seemed to really enjoy it. So I have decided to repeat the route, with a few streamlining changes.<br /><br />We will meet at the <a href="http://www.mariettadiner.net/pages.php?PID=home">Marietta Diner</a> at 7:30 AM, August 30, 2008 for breakfast. Your tank should be able to make it 100 miles from the restaurant. Highlights include Salacoa Road, Highway 2 over Fort Mountain, the lovely roads between Reliance and Tellico Plains, and 68 and 60 all the way back home.<br /><br />Lunch will be at the <a href="http://local.yahoo.com/info-25557925-tellicafe-tellico-plains">TelliCafe</a> in Tellico Plains. The RATPack has eaten here <span style="font-style:italic;">many</span> times, and we have never been dissapointed. Even our heavyset friends from Connecticut enjoy the Cafe.<br /><br />A Garmin NT 2009 file is available at <a href="http://garatpack.org/calendar.aspx">the RATPack website</a>. Note that there is a glitch in this route. There is a "pigtail" on 136 Connector just south of Ellijay, where Greta takes us about a half mile up and then back down a road. Neither Buster nor I could remove this pigtail. Please remind me to not follow the magenta line religiously at that point.<br /><br />If you don't mind, post here or somewhere else if you plan to attend. If you would like to meet us at a northern stop, we could arrange for a meet-up in Waleska or Fairmount, but not both.<br /><br />(The image is a Joe Rocket spine protector, by the way.)Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-40697074350289862562008-08-24T19:40:00.003-04:002008-08-24T19:55:26.874-04:00At Toxaway Falls<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLHx821MrEI/AAAAAAAAAG0/c99LCf4XhKU/s1600-h/toxaway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLHx821MrEI/AAAAAAAAAG0/c99LCf4XhKU/s320/toxaway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238233869421685826" /></a><br /><br />The RATPack had a very nice turnout today. Buster, the Admiral, and I were the Usual Suspects. Don and the Finch's joined us. <br /><br />The photo above was supposed to be sent from my iPhone straight to the blog at about 1:00 PM today, but it didn't push. About a week ago I completely reset the iPhone with new firmware, and did not realize that I had set the default "send" account to an address that Blogger did not have as a registered account. I suppose that is all good, for security reasons. Fixed tonight.<br /><br />What a great day. Breakfast was wonderful at the Bagel Palace in Toco Hills. Cheryl took great care of us once again. The ride up Ceasar's Head was clean. (Larry left some divots in the curves with his pegs, however, for all future riders.) Lunch was excellent - I had lobster and shrimp bisque with a ceasar's salad (go figure). The photo above is in front of the restaurant. <br /><br />After lunch we tore up the roads from Rosman to Clayton. The Finch's RT has scrapes where scrapes should not be. You go, team. Jack up the preload for the next ride, please, Damian.<br /><br />As always, great company and great riding. The weather even cooperated.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382605048271831210.post-59689609447877430662008-08-23T12:31:00.003-04:002008-08-23T12:32:09.492-04:00MapSource and Garmin 276C Updates Available<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLA7fsSXfEI/AAAAAAAAAGk/XYKZtrMn37Y/s1600-h/New+MapSource.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GI4VprbSwmo/SLA7fsSXfEI/AAAAAAAAAGk/XYKZtrMn37Y/s320/New+MapSource.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237751782282067010" /></a><br /><br />MapSource 6.14.1 is available from your current MapSource program. I found it really changed how maps are displayed on my Windows XP computer. See the above screen capture for the new look. I was used to the old look. I suppose I will get used to this one.<br /><br />Additionally, OS version 5.30 is available for the Garmin 276C. Use the Web Updater function, which is a different Garmin program than MapSource.Stan Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355617838472045658noreply@blogger.com0