Hey guys,

Are there any CT riders that would like to meet up and go for a blast down to RI or wherever? We could stay in Ct or go to any of the neighboring states, as long as it's a one day ride...

I am keeping an eye on this post to see what develops, sounds like A possibilty.

Definitely would be interested. If it is a weekend I don't have my kids I would be up for it.:thumb:

I would like to go on a weekend, Saturday if possible- but thats totally flexible. Any body have a hard date in mind? I'll be available every Sat from August 14th going forward.

I would be interested in stopping at the twisted throttle showroom in Rhodeisland, if this doesn't interest you its no big deal, cause I can go there some other time.

I would be interested in stopping at the twisted throttle showroom in Rhodeisland, if this doesn't interest you its no big deal, cause I can go there some other time.

Thats fine, we can make it a destination point if you'd like. From there, cruise to the beaches and grab a bite and motor on. I'm open to suggestion...

madmonkey where abouts in ct. are you from? I saw twisted throttles location on map quest and it looks like they aren't to far from the ocean.

madmonkey where abouts in ct. are you from? I saw twisted throttles location on map quest and it looks like they aren't to far from the ocean.

I'm near Willimantic, CT; really not far from RI... Twisted Throttle is (according to google...) 47 miles from my neck of the woods. I'm all for it. Maybe some other guys will jump in too and we can set a firm date...Saturday preferably.

That sounds like great. Twisted Throttle already has a large sum of my money but it would be fun to check them out anyway. :) Dates that I could go on, would be 8/7, 8/21 or 9/1.

That sounds like great. Twisted Throttle already has a large sum of my money but it would be fun to check them out anyway. :) Dates that I could go on, would be 8/7, 8/21 or 9/1.

8/21 works for me as well, we should set up a meeting location...

I should be good for 8/21 as well.

madmonkey where abouts in ct. are you from? I saw twisted throttles location on map quest and it looks like they aren't to far from the ocean.

its about a 5 minute (if that) ride from TT to narragansett beach, 10 mins to scarborough.

Maybe I'm a tad crazy but I'm interested in this ride. It's roughly 300 miles for me to get to TT. It's doable but I don't know how much I'd enjoy myself.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/article/static/352/1/5/

Come visit! We might even have some goodies to test on your bike. We just developed a bunch of stuff for the 2010 Versys, and we need some good-hearted soul to stop by so we can see if it'll also fit a 2007-2009...

Maybe I'm a tad crazy but I'm interested in this ride. It's roughly 300 miles for me to get to TT. It's doable but I don't know how much I'd enjoy myself.

Yowza! That is a long ride indeed...Think it through dude, that is one looonnnggg ride!

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/article/static/352/1/5/

Come visit! We might even have some goodies to test on your bike. We just developed a bunch of stuff for the 2010 Versys, and we need some good-hearted soul to stop by so we can see if it'll also fit a 2007-2009...

Hmmm, some of those fancy led driving lights would look nice..!

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/article/static/352/1/5/

Come visit! We might even have some goodies to test on your bike. We just developed a bunch of stuff for the 2010 Versys, and we need some good-hearted soul to stop by so we can see if it'll also fit a 2007-2009...

I'm even more interested now.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/article/static/352/1/5/

Come visit! We might even have some goodies to test on your bike. We just developed a bunch of stuff for the 2010 Versys, and we need some good-hearted soul to stop by so we can see if it'll also fit a 2007-2009...

definetly sounds to good to pass this up.
twisted throttle what are your saturday hours?

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/contact

10am to 5pm

Glowcat13, I just had to ask, where in MA are you?

the town of ware

It sounds like it's firming up for a nice ride. Question is where and when do you guys want to meet? What would be a good spot to meet-up? Here's a suggestion...

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=north+franklin+ct&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=North+Franklin,+CT&gl=us&ei=ZwpPTJjhBMqgnQef_bTCBw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAA


Lets here from others...

i can take 32 all the way, I live on route 32 in Mass so makes it real easy for me. just need A time. Madmonkey is that your house at that crossroads?

I'd be coming from Farmington so I thinking I would take route 2. Is there parking lot, what should I be looking out for?

i can take 32 all the way, I live on route 32 in Mass so makes it real easy for me. just need A time. Madmonkey is that your house at that crossroads?

Nope! Thats actually a gas station. It's about 10 miles from where I live. I figure from there we could take 138 all the way into Peace Dale.

Here is the real map...Sorry guys I put the wrong starting location up...! I a little slow sometime...

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=rt%2032%20and%2087%20north%20franklin%20ct&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

I'd be coming from Farmington so I thinking I would take route 2. Is there parking lot, what should I be looking out for?

Actually I believe RT 2 dumps you just up the street from that intersection in North Franklin. A nicer ride would be get off in Colchester (exit 17) go through town, left on 16, right on 207, right on 87 and that will bring you down there. I can meet you in the center of Colchester if you'd like.

To answer Glowcat's question, would a good time be 9:30 - 10? To early, to late?

To answer Glowcat's question, would a good time be 9:30 - 10? To early, to late?

9:30 is a good time. It's not a terribly long ride to RI from there. That'll put us over there at a good time.

I'm still watching this thread but I don't want to have much influence on the plans because there is a good chance I'll be a no show. Does anyone have a suggestion for a restaurant with some good chow?

is the idea to meet at that getty gas station? not sure if I will be there at exactly 9:30 but would between 9:30 and 10:00.

is the idea to meet at that getty gas station? not sure if I will be there at exactly 9:30 but would between 9:30 and 10:00.

Thats the plan, we'll wait for you- no problem

I'm still watching this thread but I don't want to have much influence on the plans because there is a good chance I'll be a no show. Does anyone have a suggestion for a restaurant with some good chow?

what kind of stuff are you looking for for food? aunt carries and iggy's have great chowder and clam cakes (which i can not wait to engorge myself upon when i get back to the US/RI) both down near point judith. theres always kingston pizza, which i love. if you go to URI which is over there theres caliente, which was voted as the best mexican food in RI. and theres a ton of nicer places as well.

what kind of stuff are you looking for for food? aunt carries and iggy's have great chowder and clam cakes (which i can not wait to engorge myself upon when i get back to the US/RI) both down near point judith. theres always kingston pizza, which i love. if you go to URI which is over there theres caliente, which was voted as the best mexican food in RI. and theres a ton of nicer places as well.

That all sounds good, as long as there's some fried shrimp somewhere in there, i'm all in!

what kind of stuff are you looking for for food? aunt carries and iggy's have great chowder and clam cakes (which i can not wait to engorge myself upon when i get back to the US/RI) both down near point judith. theres always kingston pizza, which i love. if you go to URI which is over there theres caliente, which was voted as the best mexican food in RI. and theres a ton of nicer places as well.

Basically no chain restaurants for me.

Island deli is great as well, down by the beaches, they have great sandwiches there.

Hi guys. I'm thinking about getting in on this ride too. I haven't been down to TT in two years, and I've never ridden with any other Versys riders!

Just to be clear on the meet up spot, it's a Getty gas station at the corner of CT Route's 87 and 32, right? I'm coming down from Foster, RI, so I'll probably take Rt 6 to 169 south, then hop on 395 or take 138/207 to get over there.

I don't want anyone to wait for me so I'll post one more time prior to the 21st to confirm that I can make it (kids, etc, make it hard to commit). Thanks! :thumb:

Hi guys. I'm thinking about getting in on this ride too. I haven't been down to TT in two years, and I've never ridden with any other Versys riders!

Just to be clear on the meet up spot, it's a Getty gas station at the corner of CT Route's 87 and 32, right? I'm coming down from Foster, RI, so I'll probably take Rt 6 to 169 south, then hop on 395 or take 138/207 to get over there.

I don't want anyone to wait for me so I'll post one more time prior to the 21st to confirm that I can make it (kids, etc, make it hard to commit). Thanks! :thumb:


Hey Fosterit,

I was thinking after we left the Getty station in CT, hop on 395 for a short period and then shoot over on 138. Does that sound like a good road to take to TT? If so, why dont we meet you along the way on 138 so you dont have to ride out here to just turn around? Just a thought...

I actually don't know the 'south county' area of RI all that well, I grew up on the MA/RI border in the Southeast corner of the state, but it looks to me like 138 is the best option from that area of CT, unless we really want try some back roads.

As for meeting on 138 somewhere, I appreciate the offer but I'll just meet you guys at the Getty station. That way we only have to do intro's at one place, I don't want to drag out the 'meet-up' time for everyone. Besides, it's really not that much back-tracking for me, I'll take some back roads from 169 to the meet-up spot to keep it interesting.

I haven't gotten out for much joy riding this year, so I'm excited for this ride!

Ok, that sounds good. Lets hope we get a nice sunny non humid day!

Looking forward to this ride as well. :thumb:

when we go to TT I plan on either upgrading to A larger topcase, currently have the kawasaki one, or adding saddle bags. I have to check them out to see which way to go. these are my likely choices, the 45 liter topcase or the soft bags pictured. Not sure if I should leave my current topcase at home or not. :confused:

unless you really need the box for the trip, I'd leave it home. That gives you more options :)

FYI, I have set of Cortech soft saddle bags, and I was disappointed in the durability. I did leave them on ALL-THE-TIME for a summer of riding (which I commuted pretty much every day) and by the end of that year they were faded and tearing and generally ratty looking.

I actually have them on the bike now for a trip up through NH and VT this weekend, and I'm still able to use them, but I feel like they are more for occasional use. After that summer I picked up a JC Whitney top box, and took off the bags. The top box has held up great since then. YMMV!

I went with the Shad S29. It is on the smallish side and looks better on the bike, imho. The best feature is the integrated back rest so my wife feels secure when I slam the throttle on!

yea the kawasaki accesories top case is 29 liters, no back rest though. I have not had any passengers though. I could use more storage, thinking of getting some rain gear and would like a place to keep it. My helmet pretty much fills my current case.

Ok fellas, it's looking good for Saturday, if you can believe this http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USRI0048?dayNum=6

Cant wait for some good seafood!

is this the gas station you want to meet up at?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=gas+station&sll=41.56444,-72.125641&sspn=0.005788,0.013937&gl=us&ie=UTF8&t=h&split=1&rq=1&ev=zi&radius=0.43&hq=gas+station&hnear=&z=17&iwloc=B

is this the gas station you want to meet up at?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?gl=us&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111124122910958858599.00048e38ab343ed51b6b2&ll=41.563798,-72.124772&spn=0.011576,0.027874&t=h&z=16&iwloc=00048e38ab3a5f8b53bb5

No- backtrack up RT 32 about 2 miles~ and it's at the intersection of Rts 87 & 32.

It looks like Saturday is going to be a super nice day- is everybody still good to go?

No- backtrack up RT 32 about 2 miles~ and it's at the intersection of Rts 87 & 32.

so it would be here?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=gas+station&sll=41.568662,-72.129943&sspn=0.005787,0.013937&gl=us&ie=UTF8&t=h&split=1&rq=1&ev=p&radius=0.43&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=41.570083,-72.132314&spn=0.005787,0.013937&z=17&iwloc=B

TT doesn't need to test fit anything on an older model V, anymore.

http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10627

so it would be here?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=gas+station&sll=41.568662,-72.129943&sspn=0.005787,0.013937&gl=us&ie=UTF8&t=h&split=1&rq=1&ev=p&radius=0.43&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=41.570083,-72.132314&spn=0.005787,0.013937&z=17&iwloc=B


Affirmative

So who else is coming?

So who else is coming?

It looks like Glowcat13, Fosterit,Ian_ct, me, you and a buddy of mine. Should be six total.

And whoever else wants to go, I might add. The more the merrier!

I will be there, if any one wants to exchange cell# pm me. I am meeting my daughter for breakfast on the way down there, but should be there by 10:00 give or take a few minutes, hope this isn't A problem.

Good to go.:thumb:

I'm still in, I'll be there before 10 for sure.

Sorry I just found out about the ride.. Connecticut shoreline here.. let me know about any future rides I'd love to go...

Time to go to sleep, I've got an early morning. I'll try to check this thread before I head out. See you all there.

Time to go to sleep, I've got an early morning. I'll try to check this thread before I head out. See you all there.

Have A safe ride down Tim see you there.

I hope everyone made it home safe (Tim, are you even home yet?!?). It was great to meet you guys and ride around with other Versys. Let's see some of those pictures! 5 Versys together...got to be some kind of record, LOL :thumb:

I hope we can do it again soon (maybe someday in brothercannon's neck of the woods!)

That was great ride and it was good to meet everyone. Tim is an unbelievable biker- hardcore! I hope he has an easy ride home. I'm up for a ride again; maybe a leaf peeping tour up North?

Was A great day, really enjoyed the ride, and I had fun just hanging out with you all, great ride with great people makes for an A+ day. I am still kind of amazed we got 6 bikes in 1 parking spot.

Cheers to you all:cheers:

and Tim let us know how your trip home was, hope it was A safe one.

Very fun ride today. 6 bikes in 1 spot, classic. :thumb: Glowcat, your pictures capture it perfectly. :)

Until next time.

633 miles, got home around 10. Pics later.

Glad you got home safely Tim, you must be worn out .

Those pics are awesome! Nice parking job! I'd freak out if I saw 5 or more V's together! I'd start searching all over for the owners. :)

Like the way your pictures turned out ian, they look awsome.

Very fun ride today. 6 bikes in 1 spot, classic. :thumb: Glowcat, your pictures capture it perfectly. :)

Until next time.

Nice pics Ian! It look like the shaved/bald head motorcycle club!

I had a great time yesterday. It was nice to meet everyone and the ride was cool. I don't think I was ever in RI before and certainly not on a bike.

After my 600+ mile ride I'm seriously thinking about replacing the stock seat. Towards the end of the ride I was taking breaks more often.

Here's my pictures from the trip.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4916098517_81331e0625_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4916698812_2315a43601_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4916097455_6a1a56ab75_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4916697768_f84e73de33_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4916096291_89109e764b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4916694806_2c2bfc462c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4916694402_1897b356fb_b.jpg

almost forgot, props to Twisted Throttle for having coffee and donuts ready for us!

almost forgot, props to Twisted Throttle for having coffee and donuts ready for us!

+1 on that.:thumb: Thanks twisted throttle.

almost forgot, props to Twisted Throttle for having coffee and donuts ready for us!

+2 on that one! Thanks for the tour around RI as well, Dave!

+3 for TT. I was surprised that they were expecting us and even more so that they had refreshments available. Hell they even knew about that one crazy guy that rode 300 miles to get there.

On a side note, is it just me or does Ian bare a striking resemblance to Daniel Craig?

http://www.nndb.com/people/301/000104986/daniel-craig-1-sized.jpg

Pictures of my new topcase purchased from Twisted throttle. Eventually gonna want to get the lighting kit.

Concur on the props to TW.:clap:

Daniel Craig . . . well then, I will expecting my DB9 by weeks end. :)

Went on a charity ride today called the Dream Ride, got a little wet but for a good cause. A lot of thumbs up on the versys.

Concur on the props to TW.:clap:

Daniel Craig . . . well then, I will expecting my DB9 by weeks end. :)

Went on a charity ride today called the Dream Ride, got a little wet but for a good cause. A lot of thumbs up on the versys.

I'll tell Q to start putting the farkles on your DB9 so it will be ready by the end of the week.

If anyone wants to go for a leaf peeping tour up my I'm game.

Glowcat13, the top box is looking nice. I see you grabbed a TT sticker. Somehow I missed them and didn't get one.

I'll tell Q to start putting the farkles on your DB9 so it will be ready by the end of the week.

If anyone wants to go for a leaf peeping tour up my I'm game.

Glowcat13, the top box is looking nice. I see you grabbed a TT sticker. Somehow I missed them and didn't get one.

Got A few extra stickers, if we meet up this week i will bring you A couple.
I also put a tt sticker on the back of my helmet.

Concur on the props to TW.:clap:

Daniel Craig . . . well then, I will expecting my DB9 by weeks end. :)

Went on a charity ride today called the Dream Ride, got a little wet but for a good cause. A lot of thumbs up on the versys.

Good for you; I was thinking how nasty it was out and glad I didn't have to ride in that rain...!

Heres (http://www.parkers.co.uk/imagecache/file/300/archive/Aston%20Martin/DBS%20(08-)/DBS007.jpg) your DB9...Nice, but it's still only a car!

Somewhere along the way on the trip my VT state inspection sticker came off. I had noticed flapping in the wind a few days prior. I meant to tape it down but never got around to it.

Those of us that bought the tankbag got hosed. It's on sale right now for $65.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2129/511/

Those of us that bought the tankbag got hosed. It's on sale right now for $65.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2129/511/


Ouch!

Those of us that bought the tankbag got hosed. It's on sale right now for $65.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2129/511/

That sucks! I cant believe they dropped the price that much...Shows how bad we got gouged!