Gsxrgirrl does Banff, Alberta - Page 10 - BARF

Rayman · 09-12-2006, 10:58 AM

wow thats hardcore on a sportbike....i get stiff/tired just riding 50 miles to SJ :lol:

i gotta do something like this one of these days, looks to be very relaxing, glad u guys had a good time

button · 09-12-2006, 07:06 PM

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actually my redcoat ( what i call my new gixxer ) was not uncomfortable at all....
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the only problem i encountered was a bit of soreness in the bum to inner thigh area..seriously. and this was due to the type of gear i was wearing, which was mesh underneath... kind of akin to wearing fishnet stockings and having your toes fight back!
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i do confess..i normally wear my vansons..but after consideration determined that wearing those would not be wise on a trip like this...so henceforth after "discovering" the mesh issue...i nicked a pair of toms shorts...yah..sexy..totally. ask him!

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truly i had no issues with back, neck, arm, etc...discomfort...and the best thing of all was my little redcoat can really rock...
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when we were coming down the fraser canyon which is completely awesome ( and blows northern cal 96 out of the water ) my little redcoat just sang...and ditto on the run from jade to revelstoke...that was pure heaven...the mountains were silent but watchful...the road and scenery heavensent...and 99% of the whole run was just tom and i...
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the feeling i experienced, and i am sure tom did as well, was one of acceptance...and passage...
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i am from the north, and i am familiar with the inuit and what they believe..the mountains have magic and if you have any sense of yourself you will feel it...
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NoGall · 09-12-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by gsxrgirrl
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i nicked a pair of toms shorts...yah..sexy..totally. ask him!

I've got pics.

button · 09-13-2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by NoGall
I've got pics.

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bugger off!! i hope not..not in those shorts anyway!

DukeD · 09-13-2006, 08:56 AM

you two are damn lucky to have each other to take trips like this together on. We all envy you, cherish each other!

Thanks for the awesome photos and write up,

RacerRob · 09-24-2006, 08:18 PM

Thanks for taking us along, it's like I was there. Great story telling. I can't ride like that (too many racing injuries) someday maybe a crusier of some sort will allow.

That gondola shot over Baniff gives an idea of the scale of things!

Simply awesome

kevo · 09-24-2006, 09:47 PM

athach624 · 04-15-2008, 02:14 PM

awesome ride! Great pictures and commentaries. Thanks for sharing.

Cohort · 06-10-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeD

you two are damn lucky to have each other to take trips like this together on. We all envy you, cherish each other!

Thanks for the awesome photos and write up,

I agree!

TeamZigen · 06-14-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sw7xboi624

awesome ride! Great pictures and commentaries. Thanks for sharing.

+1^^^

Blacknblue · 06-14-2008, 08:58 PM

Wow.

dwarf · 06-14-2008, 10:33 PM

I went to Banff and have seen some of these places in person. I wish I had the experience of driving their on a motorcycle though

**budman** · 06-26-2008, 04:32 PM

This indeed is a great write up..!

Honorable mention for a 2007 Barfie..

I hope to see more of these in the future.. we already have some good one going in 2008

This does indeed belong in the best of barf

Lupin · 06-26-2008, 05:24 PM

Fun write up! Great Job!

I've done pretty much that run a couple of times on bikes now and its awe inspiring each time. The Rockies along highway 1 in Canada feel pretty big in a car, but on a motorcycle, they tower over you reducing you to a mere speck.

"the mountains have magic and if you have any sense of yourself you will feel it..." Very true and great words.

09-12-2006, 10:58 AM	#136
Rayman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL Motorcycles: 93 XR650, 03 Z1000, 00 R6 (sold), 95 EX250 (sold), 95 FZR600 (sold) Name:	wow thats hardcore on a sportbike....i get stiff/tired just riding 50 miles to SJ :lol: i gotta do something like this one of these days, looks to be very relaxing, glad u guys had a good time __________________ DESIGNBYRAY.COM 95 Ford Probe GT \| 03 Dodge Ram 1500 ST \| 71 Ford Mustang "Mach I" clone it doesn't hurt any less just because you have the right-of-way, so please look both ways before entering an intersection Close calls: 1, 2, 3, and counting

09-12-2006, 07:06 PM	#137
button Let's Go Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: a roundabout Motorcycles: a touring gixxer 6...and DRZ400, the Weazl Name:	. actually my redcoat ( what i call my new gixxer ) was not uncomfortable at all.... . the only problem i encountered was a bit of soreness in the bum to inner thigh area..seriously. and this was due to the type of gear i was wearing, which was mesh underneath... kind of akin to wearing fishnet stockings and having your toes fight back! . i do confess..i normally wear my vansons..but after consideration determined that wearing those would not be wise on a trip like this...so henceforth after "discovering" the mesh issue...i nicked a pair of toms shorts...yah..sexy..totally. ask him! . truly i had no issues with back, neck, arm, etc...discomfort...and the best thing of all was my little redcoat can really rock... . when we were coming down the fraser canyon which is completely awesome ( and blows northern cal 96 out of the water ) my little redcoat just sang...and ditto on the run from jade to revelstoke...that was pure heaven...the mountains were silent but watchful...the road and scenery heavensent...and 99% of the whole run was just tom and i... . the feeling i experienced, and i am sure tom did as well, was one of acceptance...and passage... . i am from the north, and i am familiar with the inuit and what they believe..the mountains have magic and if you have any sense of yourself you will feel it... . __________________ . just call me Button.. . "Oakland is the Somalia of the Bay Area" ---mcarb

04-15-2008, 02:14 PM	#143
athach624 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: san francisco Motorcycles: yamaha r1 Name: Aaron	awesome ride! Great pictures and commentaries. Thanks for sharing. __________________ aaron "Live Free or Ride Hard..."

06-26-2008, 04:32 PM	#148
budman General Menace AMA Life Member #203453 Highway Aviator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Community Contributor + BB Moto Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palo Alto, Ca. Motorcycles: Keep me rocking life Name: Budman	This indeed is a great write up..! Honorable mention for a 2007 Barfie.. I hope to see more of these in the future.. we already have some good one going in 2008 This does indeed belong in the best of barf __________________ Your friendly neighborhood.... Budman BARF Terms of Service Be a BARF Contributor! Support those that support Barf! BARF Sponsors 1Rider introduction on KFOG Bone heads and bikers podcasts Racism and RIP threads on Barf - FYI Barf is more than a dub dub dub dealio Godspeed Mom Pit Ho Godspeed Nicky #69 Hoho AMA #203453

06-26-2008, 05:24 PM	#149
Lupin Veteran Contributor + Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: here Motorcycles: 2006 BMW GSA Name:	Fun write up! Great Job! I've done pretty much that run a couple of times on bikes now and its awe inspiring each time. The Rockies along highway 1 in Canada feel pretty big in a car, but on a motorcycle, they tower over you reducing you to a mere speck. "the mountains have magic and if you have any sense of yourself you will feel it..." Very true and great words. __________________ Lupin. "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want." -Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes

09-13-2006, 08:56 AM	#140
DukeD AARP eligible 1% Contributor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Castro Valley Motorcycles: SXV550, YZ450F motard, WR450 Dualsport, sv trackbike AFM#712 Name: Dean	you two are damn lucky to have each other to take trips like this together on. We all envy you, cherish each other! Thanks for the awesome photos and write up,

09-24-2006, 08:18 PM	#141
RacerRob Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Motorcycles: CR 500, GSXR 1000, R1/R7, OWO1 Name:	Thanks for taking us along, it's like I was there. Great story telling. I can't ride like that (too many racing injuries) someday maybe a crusier of some sort will allow. That gondola shot over Baniff gives an idea of the scale of things! Simply awesome

09-24-2006, 09:47 PM	#142
kevo Veteran Founding Member Contributor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oakland Motorcycles: 4DP, 4DP, 5PW, 1P6 Name:

06-14-2008, 08:58 PM	#146
Blacknblue Veteran Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Motorcycles: Honda Nighthawk 700S Name: Peter	Wow.

06-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#147
dwarf Super StreetFighter Seasoned Squid Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reliez Valley Road Motorcycles: Beauty & The Beast Name: Chun-Li	I went to Banff and have seen some of these places in person. I wish I had the experience of driving their on a motorcycle though

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