3 weeks later on my new FZ1

 

Three weeks later I understand better.
I thought that 6th gear was wasted when in fact 4th, 5th, and 6th are
wasted.
I still am in awe of how smooth this bike is. You never feel like you are
moving as quick as you are.
Being 6'4" puts a lot of you in the wind, even when you lean.
The backroads of Oregon are a lot more fun when you don't have a line of
cars following the one guy who obeys the speed limits for the curves.
Dirt bikes are still a lot more fun. If I wreck on a dirt bike it is because
I am an idiot. When I am on the road I have to pay attention to every other
idiot also.
Guys on cruisers don't wave? Why not?
Speaking of Cruisers. I don't get it. I rode my brother in laws and it was
awkward. It vibrated, put your feet into an un athletic position and seemed
to require more shifting. The balance wasn't even close to the feeling I get
with the FZ1! To each their own I guess. My brother in law keeps saying he
likes the sound of it. I bet he trades it in soon though.
I want to thank you for your advice after I got this bike. A little
retraining was all I needed.

J

 

Josh White wrote:

Sounds like you're acclimating just fine.

I have a question for you, too.  In a couple of weeks, I'm going to ride
from the Seattle area to Las Vegas for a software conference.  I'm taking
enough vacation time to spend about 4 days getting there, and another week
returning.  I'd planned to ride through the Sierra Nevada along the CA/NV
border on the way down, then come home through Utah (think Bryce, Zion) on
the way back.

I haven't decided how to get from Seattle to the Mt. Shasta area, though.
Any recommendations for Oregon roads that are not to be missed?  I really
don't want to take I-5 if I can help it.  (BTDT.  Don't need another
T-shirt.)

 


make sure you hit the pacific coast hiway!

 

Josh White wrote:

Thanks for the recommendations, Josh.  I've printed a copy of your reply,
and it will certainly figure into my route planning.  I'll almost certainly
be on the FJR, and its 6.6 gallon tank gives me a pretty decent range.  I'd
really LIKE to do this on the R6, but whenever that thought occurs to me, I
just sit down and take a few deep breaths.  The FJR is still pretty good
with mountain roads, and it's a lot better long-distance bike.

Depending on whether certain FS routes are open by then, I have an
interesting way to get to the Portland area without going near I-5.  It's
looking like the others will be no problem, but Rt 123 down the east side of
Mt. Rainier national park is in doubt, due to slide damage that may not be
fixed by then.

 



It is a long distance to consider. If I had your options I know I would take
the one that would be the most comfortable to go with.  Let me know if you
how your ride down from Seattle goes. >