San Jose to Santa Barbara and back - BARF

Eisernkreuz · 12-24-2007, 12:45 PM

I rode down to Santa Barbara to see a friend this weekend, despite a leaky main seal and a dying fuel pump, and took some pics along the way.

The route I took down was mostly twisties + some work on 1 and 101. On the way back, I left late and had to get home fast, so I just hammered it out on 101 for 3 hours. Total was a little over 700 miles.

mpg @ 80mph, sitting upright: 43
mpg @100mph, semi-tucked: 37mpg

Here's the route

Eisernkreuz · 12-24-2007, 12:49 PM

One determined, large-headed man, with a lot of miles ahead of him

Along SR25, gorgeous scenery

Entering Fort Hunter-Liggit, about to get M55'd

Sign

Road inside the Fort

Army kids didn't put their toys away

Eisernkreuz · 12-24-2007, 12:51 PM

After leaving the Fort, it was on to Naciemento-Ferguson Rd

Eisernkreuz · 12-24-2007, 01:02 PM

After some miles, that familiar scent traveled through my Schuberth's efficient, German vents and hit my nostrils

My ears perked up, my mood lightened, and the road in front of me no longer seemed so long.

I made my way down the hill and made a left on highway 1, it was around 2 pm)

Experimenting with camera angles in Pismo Beach

Eisernkreuz · 12-24-2007, 01:04 PM

Arriving at my destination, my rear seal had won the prize

But the bike was still sexy

Still in love with that rear end

Eisernkreuz · 12-24-2007, 01:10 PM

Saturday afternoon, we decide to hit up a golf course so I could try my hand at golf. After 45 minutes at the driving range, we do the 9-hole course. I'm happy to report that for my first time out, I did pretty well. My swing is teh suck but getting better.

Here I am sizing up the shot, which usually ended up with me swinging and swatting the ball an entire 25 yards, up, and to the right.

Posing

Here's my buddy Krutik, who fell in love with the driver

Arresting hook deployed, cleared for landing

That's pretty much it. Thanks for tuning in

Redfox · 12-24-2007, 01:11 PM

awesome pics and great story of your ride.

Im from monterey and have a lot of experience ( in a car

) where you were actually riding in and around. I've been around forthunterliggit and down the 1 towards big sur and into SLO.

Yet to take the 250 out to bigsur and down the 1 but I know it will be a complete blast. Have just not had the courage of traveling out on beach cliffside yet. Only about 1 month old on riding a bike. Anyway enjoyed your pics and having a somewhat nostalgia feelings of these old roads.

+10 awesome

Hooli · 12-24-2007, 01:12 PM

Nice shots Miran!

Redfox · 12-24-2007, 01:14 PM

hey had a quick question. How do you sucessfully take good pictures safely while riding a bike.

plumber · 12-24-2007, 01:22 PM

Thanks for the pics. It looked like a nice ride.

*Tina* · 12-24-2007, 01:23 PM

Yes, you need a lot of work on that swing d00d !!!

Great pics, I miss that area, must go back and visit soon !!

Eisernkreuz · 12-24-2007, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redfox

hey had a quick question. How do you sucessfully take good pictures safely while riding a bike.

Safely? I'll let you know as soon as I figure it out

No, but seriously though, if the road is straight, I just pull the camera out of my chest pocket and snap some quick ones. If I'm in twisty territory, I turn it on while it's still in the pocket, rotate it so I can shoot left-handed, pull it out, take a ton of pics, and hopefully 1/5th will come out good

2007R1man · 12-25-2007, 05:15 PM

sounds pretty dangerous for some moderatly decent pictures, no offense or anything. cool idea though, just don't think i would try it. HA Ha

I thought you were doing it with a little still camera mount and just had it revered and would reach down with your hand and click the button. thats pretty clever how you do it.

bte320 · 12-25-2007, 06:08 PM

cool pics, how many miles are you pushing on that beemer?

Eisernkreuz · 12-25-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bte320

cool pics, how many miles are you pushing on that beemer?

54k. And people still confuse it for a new bike on a daily basis

12-24-2007, 12:45 PM	#1
Eisernkreuz unteroffizier Contributor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento Valley Motorcycles: BMW R1100S Name: Miran	San Jose to Santa Barbara and back I rode down to Santa Barbara to see a friend this weekend, despite a leaky main seal and a dying fuel pump, and took some pics along the way. The route I took down was mostly twisties + some work on 1 and 101. On the way back, I left late and had to get home fast, so I just hammered it out on 101 for 3 hours. Total was a little over 700 miles. mpg @ 80mph, sitting upright: 43 mpg @100mph, semi-tucked: 37mpg Here's the route

12-24-2007, 01:12 PM	#8
Hooli Big Ugly Barfie Winner 2010 Founding Member Top Percent Poster Contributor++++ Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Far East Motorcycles: Oh yes. Name: El Jefe	Nice shots Miran! __________________ "I stopped explaining myself when I realized people only understand from their level of perception." - Robert Downey Jr. "My bullshit meter and givsafuckometers are currently at zenith and nadir." - Carries An Axe Performance Concepts RMC Moto --------------------------------- Art Grant Craig Hightower Rydther/B12Bill Gary Jaehne AFM Miri/Lylith HoHo

12-25-2007, 05:15 PM	#13
2007R1man Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Concord, CA Motorcycles: 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 Name:	sounds pretty dangerous for some moderatly decent pictures, no offense or anything. cool idea though, just don't think i would try it. HA Ha I thought you were doing it with a little still camera mount and just had it revered and would reach down with your hand and click the button. thats pretty clever how you do it. __________________ Live fast, die young, and leave a pretty corpse. ~ David Jason Collyer May 1st, 1984 to July 2nd, 2007

12-25-2007, 06:08 PM	#14
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12-24-2007, 12:49 PM	#2
Eisernkreuz unteroffizier Contributor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento Valley Motorcycles: BMW R1100S Name: Miran	One determined, large-headed man, with a lot of miles ahead of him Along SR25, gorgeous scenery Entering Fort Hunter-Liggit, about to get M55'd Sign Road inside the Fort Army kids didn't put their toys away

12-24-2007, 12:51 PM	#3
Eisernkreuz unteroffizier Contributor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento Valley Motorcycles: BMW R1100S Name: Miran	After leaving the Fort, it was on to Naciemento-Ferguson Rd

12-24-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
Eisernkreuz unteroffizier Contributor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento Valley Motorcycles: BMW R1100S Name: Miran	After some miles, that familiar scent traveled through my Schuberth's efficient, German vents and hit my nostrils My ears perked up, my mood lightened, and the road in front of me no longer seemed so long. I made my way down the hill and made a left on highway 1, it was around 2 pm) Experimenting with camera angles in Pismo Beach

12-24-2007, 01:04 PM	#5
Eisernkreuz unteroffizier Contributor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento Valley Motorcycles: BMW R1100S Name: Miran	Arriving at my destination, my rear seal had won the prize But the bike was still sexy Still in love with that rear end

12-24-2007, 01:10 PM	#6
Eisernkreuz unteroffizier Contributor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento Valley Motorcycles: BMW R1100S Name: Miran	Saturday afternoon, we decide to hit up a golf course so I could try my hand at golf. After 45 minutes at the driving range, we do the 9-hole course. I'm happy to report that for my first time out, I did pretty well. My swing is teh suck but getting better. Here I am sizing up the shot, which usually ended up with me swinging and swatting the ball an entire 25 yards, up, and to the right. Posing Here's my buddy Krutik, who fell in love with the driver Arresting hook deployed, cleared for landing That's pretty much it. Thanks for tuning in

12-24-2007, 01:11 PM	#7
Redfox Time is of the Essence Contributor + BB Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Monterey & San Jose Motorcycles: 06' 600 RR Name: Logan	awesome pics and great story of your ride. Im from monterey and have a lot of experience ( in a car ) where you were actually riding in and around. I've been around forthunterliggit and down the 1 towards big sur and into SLO. Yet to take the 250 out to bigsur and down the 1 but I know it will be a complete blast. Have just not had the courage of traveling out on beach cliffside yet. Only about 1 month old on riding a bike. Anyway enjoyed your pics and having a somewhat nostalgia feelings of these old roads. +10 awesome

12-24-2007, 01:14 PM	#9
Redfox Time is of the Essence Contributor + BB Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Monterey & San Jose Motorcycles: 06' 600 RR Name: Logan	hey had a quick question. How do you sucessfully take good pictures safely while riding a bike.

12-24-2007, 01:22 PM	#10
plumber Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: here Motorcycles: BMW R1200RT Name: Clive	Thanks for the pics. It looked like a nice ride.

12-24-2007, 01:23 PM	#11
Tina Fuck off 2007 Barfie Winner Top Percent Poster Contributor ++ BB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dont Worry About It Motorcycles: ..... Name: Fuck You	Yes, you need a lot of work on that swing d00d !!! Great pics, I miss that area, must go back and visit soon !!