JohnG Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Well, I couldn't stand it any longer. I finished putting Cindy back together last weekend and had taken a couple brief shakedown rides on her. But really needed to get her out and scuff up the new PR3's a little (thanks to Hoblick for the new shoes!).So, heat be damned, I left the house about 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, the 5th. Slabbed out 16 east from the house to 79. Cruised up 79 thru some very moderate twisties to 541 and headed back west. Quickly caught up to an SUV and a big rig tanker. Told myself, this is a joy ride, no reason to pass on a two lane. But the SUV seemed to know I was back there. Stayed back from the tanker and favored the right side of the lane, as if to give me the better view. And then there was a downhill and a straightaway... Clear visibility. No cross roads. I was in fourth and firmly rolling on the throttle before I even realized it.The acceleration is intoxicating. The TBR pipe is throaty and loud enough without being obnoxious. I grabbed fifth as I passed the cab of the tanker and rolled it on for good measure. Back across the center line and noted my speed was closing on a hundred. Clicked back into 6th and immediately eased off the throttle. Back down to the lower sixties where I belonged. 541 turns into 62 in Martinsburg and the twisties were gone... Paused briefly after crossing 13 in Utica to check the cell phone. Momma's not been doing too good lately and I needed to make sure she hadn't been calling. It was heating up pretty good by this time and I was ready to get home and hit the pool. A traffic jam in downtown Johnstown put the radiator and cooling fan to the test as I sat and sweltered in neutral. Two cagers were tangled up and a cop was directing traffic. Home shortly thereafter. Right around 100 miles and two hours for the trip. Very impressed with the VFR's handling. Ready for a little cooler weather and more riding! Next trip maybe down to the Wayne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacchus Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's awesome, John! Glad you got her out for a shakedown. Sounds like you were at "The Pace", too. We'll have to run Cindy around with the Italian soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 u got viffered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 i wanna play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 That was weird... posted identical thread twice... Not My Fault! I swear to God! :-)So, anyway! I'm ready for a ride! Let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 That was weird... posted identical thread twice... Not My Fault! I swear to God! :-)So, anyway! I'm ready for a ride! Let's go!Actually this one had alonger OP. That's why the other one was closed.No worries tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nice. I like the Coshocton and Holmes county roads. 514 and 520 are fun. I like SE OH a bit better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 in short order you will be smiling ear to ear after 300 miles of twisty heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Great ride. Great post. Gotta love Viffer's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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