tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post460012252609243042..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: One Covered Bridge and Two Gravel RoadsTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-2878533155471805262016-07-27T08:28:02.898-07:002016-07-27T08:28:02.898-07:00Thank you Kathy. I bet you have some of the same ...Thank you Kathy. I bet you have some of the same "waiting patiently" pics of Mike too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-10072435856358571752016-07-27T05:53:32.840-07:002016-07-27T05:53:32.840-07:00Looks like a fabulous day. The downhill switchback...Looks like a fabulous day. The downhill switchbacks not included. Although that's all part of the adventure, right? Your pics are all lovely, but I just might like the "waiting patiently" pic the best. It just says "there's more adventure ahead."ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-79068817238158320722016-07-14T14:59:11.885-07:002016-07-14T14:59:11.885-07:00Thank you!! If only we had more riding days in th...Thank you!! If only we had more riding days in the near future. Troubadour had a Team Oregon function last weekend, he teaches this weekend, he teaches next weekend, he has a weekend away moto-camping with the guys from work, then he is on call the weekend after that. I think I can make reservations with him for a ride sometime in August.....Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-6721976916444428532016-07-14T14:57:40.648-07:002016-07-14T14:57:40.648-07:00Thank you Andrew!!Thank you Andrew!!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-19976855468697242722016-07-13T02:50:01.603-07:002016-07-13T02:50:01.603-07:00great pics and write ups of the places you go to t...great pics and write ups of the places you go to to brandy <br />tiger xc1200 exploringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03528373533820842013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-88405960488616415362016-07-04T13:22:48.818-07:002016-07-04T13:22:48.818-07:00Nice! Beautiful country, old bridges and quiet rur...Nice! Beautiful country, old bridges and quiet rural roads. Lovely pictures.the riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681668130209585709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-18939912381242019872016-06-30T14:46:16.142-07:002016-06-30T14:46:16.142-07:00Thank you Doug. I am still debating on the new rid...Thank you Doug. I am still debating on the new ride. I can talk myself into and out of anything. I think that is part of the problem. I am not indecisive, am I?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-81693746215070381002016-06-24T17:04:09.501-07:002016-06-24T17:04:09.501-07:00Great post you two and roads that I can easily rel...Great post you two and roads that I can easily relate to. I'll leave it up to others to encourage your new ride :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-79997543922139670872016-06-24T11:51:43.916-07:002016-06-24T11:51:43.916-07:00Oregon has the highest number of covered bridges w...Oregon has the highest number of covered bridges west of the Mississippi. Quite a few of them have been disassembled and restored. I think some are even on the historical registries. Every once in a while someone crashes into one but for the most part they are on older roads and off the beaten path, not on the major highways.<br /><br />I am looking forward to a post on you trail riding your v-twin!!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-37198851016678139642016-06-24T11:49:12.249-07:002016-06-24T11:49:12.249-07:00The African Twin is larger than what I am looking ...The African Twin is larger than what I am looking for. I don't need anything over 1000 cc the tis for sure and don't want to spend that kind of money.<br /><br />The NC700x has over 5 inches of suspension travel front and rear. That is appealing for our bumpy roads and gravel.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-31640135848552898152016-06-24T11:47:52.549-07:002016-06-24T11:47:52.549-07:00Thanks Geoff. I had the 2009 Bonneville SE, but t...Thanks Geoff. I had the 2009 Bonneville SE, but the egos weren't correct for my long legs. I had a hard time with the kickstand and then the pegs were too high as well. Not sure if a Scrambler would be the same.<br /><br />The KTMs are not too far out there as I really do like the styling of the 690 Duke. The tires are pretty much the same as what are on the Gladius but it is definitely more upright. Hmmm wonder how the suspension is.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-57353193966460970512016-06-24T11:45:38.079-07:002016-06-24T11:45:38.079-07:00Thanks Richard. Sometimes I think there are too m...Thanks Richard. Sometimes I think there are too many choices with bikes on the market, not that that is a bad thing.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-47068813202534499952016-06-24T11:45:01.803-07:002016-06-24T11:45:01.803-07:00I've seen the Yamahas advertised online. They...I've seen the Yamahas advertised online. They do look pretty nice.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-82700710687075700582016-06-24T01:34:38.167-07:002016-06-24T01:34:38.167-07:00I like the covered bridge - too bad it was closed....I like the covered bridge - too bad it was closed. I used to maintain bridges so I'm not surprised that a 90 year old timber structure needs a lot of looking after. There aren't any in Britain - I think they wouldn't last long in our damp climate. Also they're likely to be damaged by folk crashing into them. <br /><br />Coincidently I've been trail riding on my Suzuki V twin - maybe something on that soon.fj_stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04920330776560562445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-9735497406673810482016-06-23T21:02:57.955-07:002016-06-23T21:02:57.955-07:00Wow what a lovely day! What about a Honda Africa T...Wow what a lovely day! What about a Honda Africa Twin, you are tall enough for one! i wish they made a CRF650 love riding the schools CRF250. Go for the NC its got a great. Low centre of gravity and it handles slow speed stuff like butter. I totally love my beast now.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-33169215233591036022016-06-23T21:02:35.543-07:002016-06-23T21:02:35.543-07:00Hi Brandy,
You and Brad have some wonderful areas ...Hi Brandy,<br />You and Brad have some wonderful areas to ride in, both gravel and seal. Those freedoms aren't available in a lot of the developed world any more. Some of the Triumphs are indeed around 200 kg or more but they also have low seat heights which is a real boon. I'm thinking of some of the Bonneville range in particular. I know it's from left field but have you thought of something from the KTM range? I love the 390 and 690's. Good turn of speed on sealed highways, good on gravel and with excellent ergonomics. Whatever you ultimately choose, have fun doing it and choose with both your head and heart!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-82587377629070153722016-06-23T18:25:37.660-07:002016-06-23T18:25:37.660-07:00Beautiful photos of the area, I like the ones of t...Beautiful photos of the area, I like the ones of the railroad bridge. No suggestions on bikes as I know very little as to what is on the market. After a while, they all look and sound alike....RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-70274086606659282802016-06-23T14:43:22.849-07:002016-06-23T14:43:22.849-07:00Hey, Trobairitz, this morning I saw an ad for a Ya...Hey, Trobairitz, this morning I saw an ad for a Yamaha Scrambler. It seems to be new for 2017--maybe worth a closer look:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-heritage/models/scr950" rel="nofollow">Yamaha SCR950</a><br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/5gxUCdP0JNc" rel="nofollow">Ad for Yamaha SCR950</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868114028772520290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-55444483073287956822016-06-23T13:54:10.768-07:002016-06-23T13:54:10.768-07:00You are welcome. We are lucky to live by the coast...You are welcome. We are lucky to live by the coastal mountains with such lush foliage.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-75009273722930671152016-06-23T13:47:27.429-07:002016-06-23T13:47:27.429-07:00Thanks Dom!Thanks Dom!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-34028561935304317482016-06-23T13:40:46.329-07:002016-06-23T13:40:46.329-07:00I don't think there was a hidden agenda but on...I don't think there was a hidden agenda but only Brad can answer that one.<br /><br />I would love a Scrambler but the Ducati ones are spend and the Triumph ones are big and heavy. Of course there is the Ducati 400 cc Scrambler. Now that might be fun. Right now I am leaning towards a Honda NC700x as you can put knobbies on them and the dealers have 2-year old holdovers at a good price. Brand new with warranties. About half the price of a Ducati Scrambler.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-89378622055908450782016-06-23T13:37:22.886-07:002016-06-23T13:37:22.886-07:00Thank you. Most of the gravel roads were pretty ea...Thank you. Most of the gravel roads were pretty easy it was just High Pass Rd that was a pain. Good thing I had the dirt biking experience, that made it easier I think.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-89868987466950309712016-06-23T13:35:51.322-07:002016-06-23T13:35:51.322-07:00It was fun. I enjoy gravel, just would have been ...It was fun. I enjoy gravel, just would have been easier on the TW200.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-7284459629530642662016-06-23T12:31:03.073-07:002016-06-23T12:31:03.073-07:00Thanks for redefining beautiful and gravel!Thanks for redefining beautiful and gravel!Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-28263949046459082072016-06-23T12:19:42.843-07:002016-06-23T12:19:42.843-07:00great set of ride report pics!great set of ride report pics!redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com