tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post3225208433102598578..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Riding to the Coast for CoffeeTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-37578383764492015942017-07-18T11:37:48.670-07:002017-07-18T11:37:48.670-07:00I don't think he ever posted the video. Backr...I don't think he ever posted the video. Backroads and a little coffee shop combine to make a good day.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-50949168625061534412017-07-18T11:36:49.118-07:002017-07-18T11:36:49.118-07:00Standing invitation, no expiration date :-)Standing invitation, no expiration date :-)Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-75942664818534112632017-07-17T19:48:03.485-07:002017-07-17T19:48:03.485-07:00Rides to coffee are great, especially on lovely da...Rides to coffee are great, especially on lovely days. Love sitting on the patio and feeling the breezes. Good mix of sun and shade and roads and dirt. Now to go over the Troubadours and see the video! :)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-82594857272824704662017-07-17T14:44:14.765-07:002017-07-17T14:44:14.765-07:00Thanks for the offer, not doable this year since w...Thanks for the offer, not doable this year since we're home in Georgia. :-) Glad you're having fun, and that the buns aren't as sore. I'll keep you posted!Lynne Goebelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168199199054369925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-53218064169424226282017-07-17T12:45:17.144-07:002017-07-17T12:45:17.144-07:00Thanks Dar. ScooterBob should be headed your way ...Thanks Dar. ScooterBob should be headed your way today. :-)Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-69381837272148137242017-07-17T12:44:51.403-07:002017-07-17T12:44:51.403-07:00Good luck finding one to let you try the bike out....Good luck finding one to let you try the bike out. If you could make it to Oregon you'd be welcome to give mine a go. I did another 240 miles on it on Saturday. Sore buns, but not as bad as the last ride.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-76385554174474644142017-07-15T12:06:27.299-07:002017-07-15T12:06:27.299-07:00I wish ours would. We found two we could look at a...I wish ours would. We found two we could look at and sit on, but they won't even start the engines. We will call around and see if we can find someone in the region who will let us ride one. This is standard for the Japanese dealers around metro Atlanta, sadly.Lynne Goebelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168199199054369925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-63651128003733475262017-07-12T22:54:44.773-07:002017-07-12T22:54:44.773-07:00Lovely pictures! Nice to see wee Bob enjoying PNW....Lovely pictures! Nice to see wee Bob enjoying PNW. The NC seat leaves much to be desired, butt it just means more rest breaks. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-69577469279675182412017-07-11T21:55:03.981-07:002017-07-11T21:55:03.981-07:00Yep, I got home Sunday night, and it was everythin...Yep, I got home Sunday night, and it was everything that such a motorcycle trip should be--thanks! ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868114028772520290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-33618746124541296252017-07-11T09:28:39.339-07:002017-07-11T09:28:39.339-07:00Thanks Karen. The little skoot is on the last leg...Thanks Karen. The little skoot is on the last leg of his journey I believe - headed to Dar in Victoria next.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-3095570564597403612017-07-11T09:27:48.867-07:002017-07-11T09:27:48.867-07:00I think most dealers around here will allow test r...I think most dealers around here will allow test rides. I am sure there are those that don't, but we are lucky that our local Kawasaki/KTM/Yamaha dealer will pretty much let you take anything out new or used.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-50725647190976143012017-07-11T09:26:37.230-07:002017-07-11T09:26:37.230-07:00Hooray!! You see a lot of sign's for Mo's...Hooray!! You see a lot of sign's for Mo's Chowder, but Mo's is for tourists - the locals go to the Chowder Bowl. Glad I could help out with there recommendation. You are probably home by now, but I hope you had a great trip.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-29575153715228718312017-07-08T18:09:42.745-07:002017-07-08T18:09:42.745-07:00Just catching up ... love the shadows in the photo...Just catching up ... love the shadows in the photos of the little skoot.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-80769156424460208482017-07-08T09:29:57.067-07:002017-07-08T09:29:57.067-07:00Hey, Trobairitz, Thursday afternoon I hit Newport&...Hey, Trobairitz, Thursday afternoon I hit Newport's Chowder Bowl for chowder in a sourdough bread bowl--it was freaking delicious! Thanks again for that recommendation. :-) Last night I stayed in Point Arena, and today I head for San Francisco and toward Lake Tahoe. Thank you again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868114028772520290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-53219305429654976932017-07-01T06:17:02.306-07:002017-07-01T06:17:02.306-07:00Brandy, awesome, thanks for the update! The mpg so...Brandy, awesome, thanks for the update! The mpg sounds great compared to my bike. :-) Unless you are doing gnarly off roading, those tires should be fine till you need new ones. It's funny about seats, a slightly different seating position can really change from good to bad. I hope they come out with options soon. I will let you know if I get to ride a Versus, hoping we can call in some industry favors since most Kawi dealers don't allow test rides.Lynne Goebelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168199199054369925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-43521515482196927362017-06-30T14:51:02.846-07:002017-06-30T14:51:02.846-07:00I am home now and just looked at the bike. The st...I am home now and just looked at the bike. The stock tires are IRC Trail Winners. Here is a link: http://www.irc-tire.com/en/mc/products/dual/gp-210/Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-57247444253534729822017-06-30T11:00:19.691-07:002017-06-30T11:00:19.691-07:00Some times the meet-ups work out, and some times i...Some times the meet-ups work out, and some times it doesn't. Mid-week is hard for us.<br /><br />The new bike is great and we're getting 60 mpg right now too. With a 4.5 gallon tank that is pretty good. It handled fine on the gravel with stock tires doing 40-45 mph. I haven't put any meatier tread tires on it yet, but will at some point. I can't even tell you what the stock tires are. I knew for my Gladius but for some reason don't remember what he Versys are wearing.<br /><br />I didn't expect the seat to bother me. I've done 475 mile days on my Gladius stock seat so who knew 200 miles on the Versys would pain me. My sits bones were sore for days after, lol.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-68801818981008417132017-06-30T06:54:11.566-07:002017-06-30T06:54:11.566-07:00Beautiful photos of such a gorgeous area! I'm ...Beautiful photos of such a gorgeous area! I'm bummed you and Ry won't be able to meet up, but maybe it will work out with Dar! I am curious how you feel the new bike is performing especially on dirt and gravel. Did you put on dual sport tires? Sorry I can't remember what tires it came with. I hear you on the seat, I think manufacturers just make the seats awful to encourage the after market. Hopefully they will make one soon! 👍 Still very interested in that bike.Lynne Goebelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168199199054369925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-87653161753847308852017-06-26T09:49:24.615-07:002017-06-26T09:49:24.615-07:00Epic indeed--I'm so looking forward to it. I&#...Epic indeed--I'm so looking forward to it. I've dropped a line to Dar, and since I plan to stay in Victoria, I think there's a good chance for a meet-up. If nothing else, I'm sure she could point me to a good island road for an afternoon ride (I expect the ferry to arrive late morning or early afternoon). Thanks again, Trobairitz. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868114028772520290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-5182113605703312472017-06-26T09:48:15.293-07:002017-06-26T09:48:15.293-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868114028772520290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-3570243331262425672017-06-26T09:19:48.128-07:002017-06-26T09:19:48.128-07:00Sounds like a meet up won't work timing-wise, ...Sounds like a meet up won't work timing-wise, but I am sure you will have an epic trip. So many good things to see along the way. Let Dar - aka Princess ScooterPie know you'll be in Victoria and she can suggest some great local roads to ride.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-36953379151980608122017-06-26T09:18:06.949-07:002017-06-26T09:18:06.949-07:00Thanks Warren.Thanks Warren.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-13713641474395742642017-06-26T09:17:47.503-07:002017-06-26T09:17:47.503-07:00I think coffee is a good excuse for a ride. Heck ...I think coffee is a good excuse for a ride. Heck a really good chai tea latte would be too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-60945410011848931512017-06-24T07:08:24.312-07:002017-06-24T07:08:24.312-07:00Ha-haa, Florence, Italy! If only… Though I think...Ha-haa, Florence, Italy! If only… Though I think I’d be equally excited either way: I’ve only seen the coast around Los Angeles and San Francisco, and I’ve seen only about 1,000 miles of the 3,500-ish that I plan to cover over those 10 days.<br /><br />I leave after work next Friday, and I should be able to get to about Jackson, Wyoming that evening. Saturday and Sunday through Montana and Canada are higher mile days, between 560 and 580 each, but doing that will give me more time to linger on the coast.<br /><br />The night of the 3rd I plan to stay in Victoria after spending that afternoon on a ferry and then seeing some of Vancouver Island, and the night of the 4th in Neah Bay or Port Angeles after spending that day on a ferry and then seeing some of the sights around Olympic National Park.<br /><br />I head down to Astoria on the 5th, and on the 6th I continue riding the 101 between Astoria and either Port Orford or Brookings. I would love to meet up, maybe for lunch or for coffee, but no pressure from me (I’ll toss my contact info your way).<br /><br />For the rest of my trip, I continue down the 101 and the 1 to San Francisco and then head east to Lake Tahoe and then back to home…Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868114028772520290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-55728585317323467852017-06-24T01:29:58.278-07:002017-06-24T01:29:58.278-07:00Nice ride, I especially like that covered bridge. ...Nice ride, I especially like that covered bridge. Motorcycle Paradise https://www.blogger.com/profile/13402800735593646123noreply@blogger.com