Two Trips to Florida

[redbirds_imp]

Had to make two trips down to Dunnellon, FL this month to help my dad with some home projects this month and took the bike to save gas and enjoy the spring weather.

Stopped by a field of flowering Mustard only a few miles from home.





Rest stop near Okefenokee NWR.



Live Oak shaded road near Alachua, FL.



Zephyr Lilies line the road near Folkston, GA to show that spring has arrived.







This was some nice riding in some fine weather. I wish the spring weather would last all summer.

[The Spaceman_imp]

Long before "Adventure" and "Sport Touring" bikes, we bungeed our duffel bags to the back seat and hit the road. No fairings, no luggage, no GPS, just manly men riding manly bikes in a manly way.

Right on, Redbirds!

[Aussieflyer]

thanks for the pics Redbirds, looks like a beautiful day for riding the bike.

[the Ferret]

Color me jealous! It won't quit snowing or get warm here, and there you are enjoying nice rides.

Great pics btw.

[Cormanus]

Great pics. Thanks, Redbirds. Looks like a good ride.

Long before "Adventure" and "Sport Touring" bikes, we bungeed our duffel bags to the back seat and hit the road. No fairings, no luggage, no GPS, just manly men riding manly bikes in a manly way.

Right on, Redbirds!

Those were the days, eh Spaceman: when men were men and sheep were nervous.

[Mike_imp]

Beautiful trip and recap. Makes me want to get out there. Looks like the big CB got the job done just fine.

[redbirds_imp]

Beautiful trip and recap. Makes me want to get out there. Looks like the big CB got the job done just fine.

It did indeed. Thus far, I have enjoyed the CB more than any bike since my BMW that I had in 1973. Like the BMW, it seems relaxed and willing on the highway giving an impression of "go the distance" reliability. I find it excels in one area that is often overlooked in bikes of this type, that is the ability to take on graded dirt roads better than so called "adventure bikes". My home is located one mile down a graded dirt road that becomes loose sand during dry spells and slippery mud after hard rains. Like my old BMW, the CB handles these type roads quite well, at least as well as my wife's V-strom. Of course ground clearance is limited and the CB would be at a real disadvantage on unimproved roads and trails but most adventure bikes are never actually ridden in such conditions.

Long before "Adventure" and "Sport Touring" bikes, we bungeed our duffel bags to the back seat and hit the road. No fairings, no luggage, no GPS, just manly men riding manly bikes in a manly way.

Right on, Redbirds!

True Spaceman. I used to bungee my sleeping bag, tent and a change of clothes onto the rear of my R75 and head off to the mountains in NC. Lots of good memories I'll always cherish. I was single and responsible to no one but myself.

[Rolls_imp]

Mighty fine photos of beautiful springtime riding! Very enjoyable to view - thanks!

[Damfino_imp]

Beautiful trip and recap. Makes me want to get out there. Looks like the big CB got the job done just fine.

It did indeed. Thus far, I have enjoyed the CB more than any bike since my BMW that I had in 1973. Like the BMW, it seems relaxed and willing on the highway giving an impression of "go the distance" reliability. I find it excels in one area that is often overlooked in bikes of this type, that is the ability to take on graded dirt roads better than so called "adventure bikes". My home is located one mile down a graded dirt road that becomes loose sand during dry spells and slippery mud after hard rains. Like my old BMW, the CB handles these type roads quite well, at least as well as my wife's V-strom. Of course ground clearance is limited and the CB would be at a real disadvantage on unimproved roads and trails but most adventure bikes are never actually ridden in such conditions.

Long before "Adventure" and "Sport Touring" bikes, we bungeed our duffel bags to the back seat and hit the road. No fairings, no luggage, no GPS, just manly men riding manly bikes in a manly way.

Right on, Redbirds!

True Spaceman. I used to bungee my sleeping bag, tent and a change of clothes onto the rear of my R75 and head off to the mountains in NC. Lots of good memories I'll always cherish. I was single and responsible to no one but myself.

You're kinda big on the color green, aren't you redbirds?

[redbirds_imp]

Beautiful trip and recap. Makes me want to get out there. Looks like the big CB got the job done just fine.

It did indeed. Thus far, I have enjoyed the CB more than any bike since my BMW that I had in 1973. Like the BMW, it seems relaxed and willing on the highway giving an impression of "go the distance" reliability. I find it excels in one area that is often overlooked in bikes of this type, that is the ability to take on graded dirt roads better than so called "adventure bikes". My home is located one mile down a graded dirt road that becomes loose sand during dry spells and slippery mud after hard rains. Like my old BMW, the CB handles these type roads quite well, at least as well as my wife's V-strom. Of course ground clearance is limited and the CB would be at a real disadvantage on unimproved roads and trails but most adventure bikes are never actually ridden in such conditions.

Long before "Adventure" and "Sport Touring" bikes, we bungeed our duffel bags to the back seat and hit the road. No fairings, no luggage, no GPS, just manly men riding manly bikes in a manly way.

Right on, Redbirds!

True Spaceman. I used to bungee my sleeping bag, tent and a change of clothes onto the rear of my R75 and head off to the mountains in NC. Lots of good memories I'll always cherish. I was single and responsible to no one but myself.

You're kinda big on the color green, aren't you redbirds?

You're kinda big on the color green, aren't you redbirds?
That's not me in the photo. That pic was taken in 1974 when I was 26 and I only wear a tie at funerals. Maybe the store owner (the man in green) is Irish.