jnor Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Just got back from riding the parkway yesterday....We took 4 days to get to Cherokee. We've rode the parkway many times, but never taken time to stop, and look at stuff.........Great week of riding, lots of good roads off of the parkway also !!! The FJR was great, I love it...not so much at first, but after owning it a year, and 10K miles it fits me perfect.....145 HP, good ergo's , good handling, and storage... If you haven't ridden the parkway it's a "must do" for a motorcyclist IMO, it's not a "racetrack", but unbelievable scenery, and lots of great "twistie" roads off of it..... Edited August 30, 2009 by jnor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Just got back from riding the parkway yesterday....We took 5 days to get to Cherokee. We've rode the parkway many times, but never taken time to stop, and look at stuff.........Great week of riding, lots of good roads off of the parkway also !!! The FJR was great, I love it...not so much at first, but after owning it a year, and 10K miles it fits me perfect.....145 HP, good ergo's , good handling, and storage... If you haven't ridden the parkway it's a "must do" for a motorcyclist IMO, it's not a "racetrack", but unbelievable scenery, and lots of great "twistie" roads off of it.....Sounds like a blast! Scenery is better on a bike than in a car.Got any pics?Sounds like the FJR has really grown on you.You got over that "top heavy" feeling you had with it and now like it. Good recommendation for the bike. Looks like a nice hiway bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I rode the parkway with my father about 12 yrs ago, great time and had a blast! I would like to do it again with my bike now, as I'm sure I can really have fun. You are right about the race track comment, the cops are bad in a few areas! Glad you had a fun/safe trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod38um Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 +1 on the pics....... would love to see some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Glad you had a great trip!!! That is the only road i didnt get to ride when i went to the gap in july. Next time i'll be sure to hit i good portion of it. BTW, i love Cherokee, NC Great area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yes pics! And more about the FJ at altitude. Did you hit Lynn Cove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Pics, and ride report on the FJR on rideohio.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 A link would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 www.rideohio.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SnOmAn| Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Blue Ridge Parkway is awesome... I lived in Roanoke, VA. for a few years, and the parkway was right there. Amazing views!! Man I miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 i was wanting to drive it in my type R this summer when i was headed to myrtle beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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