Valentine's Day

alanmcorcoran · 02-14-2010, 08:09 PM

Went on my first pointless ride in some time today. It was quite nice out (82F!) and seemed like an appropriate day for some two up riding. Headed off to the Starbucks on the other side of Cook's Corner (located at the end of the 12 mile stretch of Santiago Canyon, one of the most popular cruising destinations in Southern California.) I've posted pictures of Moedad and I at Cooks a few times, on both GZ and our later bikes.

I got the lowdown on Starbuck pricing, at least for the one at the turnaround: $1.50 for a coffee. $.50 for a refill. I got a doppio for $1.95.

Again I noticed how much more confidence I had, riding 60mph plus, two up on a road I couldn't maintain 55 the first few times on the GZ. Saw tons of other bikers, mostly Harleys, a smattering of choppers and sport bikes. I think everyone else had the idea that today was a day that should not be passed up. (I had to remove the liner from my jacket it was so warm.)

Water Warrior 2 · 02-14-2010, 09:05 PM

Is it safe to assume this is the better half ?

burkbuilds · 02-14-2010, 09:08 PM

Either that or Alan has been really pulling the wool over our eyes all this time!

Easy Rider · 02-14-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by burkbuilds

Either that or Alan has been really pulling the wool over our eyes all this time!

Alaina........... :shocked: :lol:

alanmcorcoran · 02-14-2010, 10:23 PM

Always good to have a little mystery in a relationship.

BusyWeb · 02-15-2010, 12:19 AM

I want to have same route in the near future..
I think that I have never done ?? not sure.

BTW, Two Up means that Mr. Alan was at the back seat... ha ha ha
Proof us, Mr. Alan... just kidding.

Moedad · 02-15-2010, 12:25 AM

Whoever she is, she seems to be projecting the proper "cruiser" attitude. "Yo, I gotchyer Harleys right heah."

alanmcorcoran · 02-15-2010, 01:11 AM

More like, "Take the f**king picture already!"

She knows I have a Yamaha and a Suzuki but is not that aware of the Great Harley Divide.

This picture was actually taken last year at the same location we went to today - she has HD riding boots now (I got a great deal on them.)

At least two thirds or more of the Harleys that we passed on the trip (well over 100) gave (or responded to) the biker wave, so even though we are way outnumbered, they generally don't give a shit. Of course, the Strat kind of looks like a Harley with better aesthetics. Lots of two up riders today, although a surprising number were two guys. At least I think they were two guys. (Insert Harley/Sex Preference/Invitation-to-Get-Your-Ass-Kicked joke here.)

Seriously, what is up with two guys riding a Hog?

Here's another one from that trip - I think it's in the Cooks Corner parking lot.

BusyWeb · 02-15-2010, 08:29 PM

Actually, I do admir the bikers who carries a passenger at the back seat.
I don't remember any one for me.. ha ha ha
Not only becuase of fear but also worry about the passenger incase of it falls... (according to my skill level yet)

02-14-2010, 08:09 PM	#1
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Valentine's Day Went on my first pointless ride in some time today. It was quite nice out (82F!) and seemed like an appropriate day for some two up riding. Headed off to the Starbucks on the other side of Cook's Corner (located at the end of the 12 mile stretch of Santiago Canyon, one of the most popular cruising destinations in Southern California.) I've posted pictures of Moedad and I at Cooks a few times, on both GZ and our later bikes. I got the lowdown on Starbuck pricing, at least for the one at the turnaround: $1.50 for a coffee. $.50 for a refill. I got a doppio for $1.95. Again I noticed how much more confidence I had, riding 60mph plus, two up on a road I couldn't maintain 55 the first few times on the GZ. Saw tons of other bikers, mostly Harleys, a smattering of choppers and sport bikes. I think everyone else had the idea that today was a day that should not be passed up. (I had to remove the liner from my jacket it was so warm.) __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2010, 09:05 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Valentine's Day Is it safe to assume this is the better half ?
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02-14-2010, 09:08 PM	#3
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Valentine's Day Either that or Alan has been really pulling the wool over our eyes all this time! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2010, 10:23 PM	#5
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Valentine's Day Always good to have a little mystery in a relationship. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-15-2010, 12:19 AM	#6
BusyWeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 626	Re: Valentine's Day I want to have same route in the near future.. I think that I have never done ?? not sure. BTW, Two Up means that Mr. Alan was at the back seat... ha ha ha Proof us, Mr. Alan... just kidding. __________________ BusyWeb
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02-15-2010, 12:25 AM	#7
Moedad Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 642	Re: Valentine's Day Whoever she is, she seems to be projecting the proper "cruiser" attitude. "Yo, I gotchyer Harleys right heah."
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02-15-2010, 01:11 AM	#8
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Valentine's Day More like, "Take the f*king picture already!" She knows I have a Yamaha and a Suzuki but is not that aware of the Great Harley Divide. This picture was actually taken last year at the same location we went to today - she has HD riding boots now (I got a great deal on them.) At least two thirds or more of the Harleys that we passed on the trip (well over 100) gave (or responded to) the biker wave, so even though we are way outnumbered, they generally don't give a shit. Of course, the Strat kind of looks like a Harley with better aesthetics. Lots of two up riders today, although a surprising number were two guys. At least I think they were two guys. (Insert Harley/Sex Preference/Invitation-to-Get-Your-Ass-Kicked joke here.) Seriously, what is up with two guys riding a Hog? Here's another one from that trip - I think it's in the Cooks Corner parking lot. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…*
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02-15-2010, 08:29 PM	#9
BusyWeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 626	Re: Valentine's Day Actually, I do admir the bikers who carries a passenger at the back seat. I don't remember any one for me.. ha ha ha Not only becuase of fear but also worry about the passenger incase of it falls... (according to my skill level yet) __________________ BusyWeb
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