Motorcycle Trip

"KMarino" (KMarino) 08/26/2014 at 13:38 • Filed to: 2-wheels

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2 weekends ago, I went on my first !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

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I went with my Dad, 2 uncles and 1 cousin. Those of use renting bike met at my uncle's house in Nola and proceeded to Eagle Rider. We arrived before opening and once they opened, picked up our bikes. We headed across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to my dad's house. From there we drove along small highways, through the Homochitto National Forest to Natchez. From there we drove along the Natchez trace to Vicksburg Where we spent the night. The trace had nice views and a nice stop to see a stream.

The trip to Vicksburg was pretty uneventful. We at lunch at !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! along the way. (apparently a chain) Stopped a few times for gas, the

Sportster I was riding had a pretty small take compared to everyone else.

The next day we headed home a different route home. We drove on my favorite road of the trip, MS Hwy 587. A 55 mph speed limit and a good bit of "curvy road - next 3 miles" signs. I ended up going ahead of the group to have a little more fun. Well worth it.

We stopped at small diner once we got into LA, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Decent burgers considering there aren't many near by options.

After leaving the restaurant, we turned down one street and saw a wall of rain. We made a U-Turn and tried to find cover. We ended up getting pretty wet before stopping at the Bogalusa Country Club. Only my dad had his rain gear which he put on once we stopped. My uncle left his in my aunt's car and Eagle rider rental didn't offer gear.

We waited till the rain slacked up some and continued on our way. From there we headed toward my Dad's and then back across the Causeway. We got some sprinkles on the bridge, but it wasn't bad. In total we drove 484 miles in 2 days. Lots of fun, but it was tiring.

Not sure when the next trip will be but this wont be the last.

jkm7680 > KMarino 08/26/2014 at 13:47

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Looks like fun! I'm planning a trip once I upgrade to a 600.

McMike > KMarino 08/26/2014 at 13:49

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Those Shadow 750s are great bikes.

Glad you had fun. I'm off on a couples trip here in two weeks. Cant' wait.

JEM > KMarino 08/26/2014 at 13:51

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Nice! Been to Vicksburg, Natchez, and Nola all on my roadtrips down south, not sure if I went from one to the other or what though.

Natchez was awesome, wish I go to tour more houses when there, or go on a riverboat ride.

Vicksburg was .... er... awkward. Being the only northerner in the room when they gave the 20 minute presentation on the war.... I swear everyone in the room smelled that I was from Massachusetts.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > KMarino 08/26/2014 at 14:05

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That's a sweet rental. I ride and 2008 883. Really like the blacked out style on the one you rented. I wish chrome wasn't so damn hard to paint!

LumberJunk > McMike 08/26/2014 at 14:06

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So reliable ! Great weight balance too. and the paint quality amazes me every time I look at them!

McMike > LumberJunk 08/26/2014 at 14:13

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I had one of the bigger 1100s for about 12 years ('96 VT1100C2). Looked and sounded great, and I barely had to do anything to it.

Bought it for $5500 in 1999, sold it for $3200 in 2012.

It might end up being the best motorcycle I ever owned.

LumberJunk > McMike 08/26/2014 at 14:18

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Beautiful bike! Honda really understands that people want to be able to get on their bike and ride instead of having the nice sunny days eaten up with adjustments.

What was the torque like on the 1100? Wondering because sometimes on the 750 it feels underpowered, especially over 80km/h .

McMike > LumberJunk 08/26/2014 at 14:30

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I don't think Honda ever published their power numbers from those bikes. I'm guessing that since they were both 45 degree single-pin crank engines, that the 1100 had 47% more than the 750. :)

It was great two-up, and never had a problem climbing hills or getting up to speed on the highway. I moved to a '07 Road king (1580cc) which also has a 45 degree single-pin engine, and it doesn't feel any faster.