HDF members in CT
Road Master
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From: New Hartford CT
RE: HDF members in CT
ORIGINAL: kingkong1
Whats a good shop in ct that works on older bikes?
Whats a good shop in ct that works on older bikes?
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RE: HDF members in CT
Just join the foum and just noticed this thread. Moved from Chicago to Hamden last July. Been busy but the Hamden area does not seem like a great place to ride. Only put a few hundred on last year. Cant seem to find my way around. I hear if you head north it gets better. It is a pretty state but not in Kansas anhymore Totto. Pops
Road Master
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From: New Hartford CT
RE: HDF members in CT
ORIGINAL: Popsv
the Hamden area does not seem like a great place to ride. Cant seem to find my way around. I hear if you head north it gets better.
the Hamden area does not seem like a great place to ride. Cant seem to find my way around. I hear if you head north it gets better.
Or you can take the Wilbur Cross Parkway North out of Hamden to Meriden, take 66 to cross the river in Middletown and there's a bunch of great roads out that way in Northeastern CT (Tolland and Windham counties).
The state (believe it or not) publishes a special motorcycle edition of the official state map, with suggested rides mapped out. Lots of bike shops have copies of these to give away. You can also check out this online version: http://www.motorcycleroads.us/ct.html
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RE: HDF members in CT
I like 2 lane country type roads. Spenta fewyears in Wisconsin also. Seems like you have to grab highways to get to them from here and I hate highways. Drivers seem to aim for you here. I also usually like to be heading to some bar that has nice cold Coors on tap. Sorry but I am one that will have a few and still ride. Been doing it since forever and just to old to change I guess. Dont get me wrong but a beer or 4 is just part of the fun for me. Thanks RCS I will check out the map.
Road Master
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From: New Hartford CT
RE: HDF members in CT
I managed to get in an hour or so on the bike after work yesterday. Tomorrow I'm taking the day off to do some stuff in the morning, and hope to spend the afternoon out on the bike -- it's supposed to be dry and in the 40's. Since the state stopped using sand last year,sand isn't an issue while on numbered state roads. Most of the salt was washed away in the heavy rains last week. Town-maintained roads around here are still loaded with sand, but I'll just stay on the main roads.
Besides the fact that my Ultra has a batwing plus lowers, I have a 5" taller-than-stock windshield on there for now (I'll switch to my short 7" come May or June). I also picked up a really nice modular full face helmet used (cheap!) from a guy at work who sold his bike. The helmet is like new, it fits, and is just the thing for ridingwhen temps arebelow 50.
Besides the fact that my Ultra has a batwing plus lowers, I have a 5" taller-than-stock windshield on there for now (I'll switch to my short 7" come May or June). I also picked up a really nice modular full face helmet used (cheap!) from a guy at work who sold his bike. The helmet is like new, it fits, and is just the thing for ridingwhen temps arebelow 50.
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From: Northford, CT
RE: HDF members in CT
Popsv Not sure where you are in Hamden however get to route 17 north. Once you go thru Middletown and over the Portland bridge take right onto route 66. There are several places on 66, Eagles nest and several other can't remember the names now.
I don't know much about them because I stopped having a couple and getting back on the bike. There is always bikes stopped at several of the places.
There are great 2 lane roads in CT. Get a map that rivercityslim suggested some of the goodroads are highlighted. Maybe go to a couple of poker runs in the areawill introduce you to some of the good roads in the area?
Moe
I don't know much about them because I stopped having a couple and getting back on the bike. There is always bikes stopped at several of the places.
There are great 2 lane roads in CT. Get a map that rivercityslim suggested some of the goodroads are highlighted. Maybe go to a couple of poker runs in the areawill introduce you to some of the good roads in the area?
Moe
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hey all
n.e.ct. here the quitecorner i ride ct. all the time i like to run rt12 south to mystic then north on rt.169 back home. i am planning a season opener run from putnam ct. east on rt.44 to rt. 7 north to kents falls then north to campbells falls then east on rt. 20 back home. both falls have web site just goggle. send me a e-mail here if interested sorry no date watch your weatherman first good day i'll ride probable a saturday.
n.e.ct. here the quitecorner i ride ct. all the time i like to run rt12 south to mystic then north on rt.169 back home. i am planning a season opener run from putnam ct. east on rt.44 to rt. 7 north to kents falls then north to campbells falls then east on rt. 20 back home. both falls have web site just goggle. send me a e-mail here if interested sorry no date watch your weatherman first good day i'll ride probable a saturday.
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From: middletown, ct
RE: HDF members in CT
Hi Everyone,
Middletown, CT here
I ride mostly withHOG Chapters (Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven)
Check the Sponsoring Dealer's websites for links to their Chapters and calendars
You are welcome to ride with those Chapters.
Show up early, introduce yourself and sign a waiver.
Then be prepared for formation riding and a good time.
Ride Smart,
timba3
Middletown, CT here
I ride mostly withHOG Chapters (Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven)
Check the Sponsoring Dealer's websites for links to their Chapters and calendars
You are welcome to ride with those Chapters.
Show up early, introduce yourself and sign a waiver.
Then be prepared for formation riding and a good time.
Ride Smart,
timba3
Road Master
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From: New Hartford CT
RE: HDF members in CT
I've been outa fewtimes in the last week and a half; put on about 300 miles so far (I'm paying attention as it's break-in time for a rebuild). I haven't seen hardly any other bikes yet. Everybody still hibernating?