Brendan's Kearns Jan 6th Ride

[Cpope]

Brendan’s Ride Brendan Kearns Owner of www.stormtrooper.com
86 miles, 5 hours with 1 hour lunch
Ride date: January 6th Sat
9:30 meeting at Dennys SR 27 and Hwy 50 Leave at 10:30
Lunch at Noon at Yalaha Bakery Finish NLT 3pm.
Lou Whitney will lead this ride
Any Questions: Call Charlie 352-634-1311 or cpope3@tampabay.rr.com

If you did not get the Map via e-mail, please e-mail me for a copy of the trip.

[motoxusa]

Here's a map of the route for the January 6 ride.

http://www.louwhitney.com/BrendanRide.jpg

[mnparadise]

Wish I could join, but will be on my way back from Utah that day. Looks like a good route.

Happy NEW YEAR!! everyone....

[RodK]

Sounds good to me, Lou. See you guys there.

Rod
05 Wee
Riverview, FL

[Oldschooler]

Very Cool!
This is the first ride I get to do with fellow Stromers!
I will def be there.

This is so cool because I had to work on the Nov meet-n-greet and again on the Dec 29 ride.

[Howboucha]

I am honored! (he types while slightly blushing)

[My Strom]

Sounds great! I'll be there.

Mystrom

[fatalerror]

It's a 3 hour ride for me to get there, but I will try make it too!

[JRShaw]

We are going to try and make the ride even if "we" aare riding the 'other' bike for this ride. My better half is going to try and come along just to meet all of the group that can show up. Please, (LOL) be on your best behavior. Ha Ha! If she cannot make it, I'm gonna come on the Strom just to meet Brendan. Really looking forward to the ride. See ya'll on the 6th.

[motoxusa]

Jim....I'm hoping that your wife will come so we can meet her. Tell her it's mandatory..ha!

[Cpope]

Sounds like this should be a great turn out. It will be good to give Brendan some good times while he is down here.

Jan 6th (Sat) ride is now SET. Mike Schmidts is getting with Brendan so Brendan can ride his DL1000 on this ride.

Jan 7th (Sun)
Jan 8th (Mon)

Either the 7th or 8th I will take Brendan on the Crystal River to see the Manatees and have a little tour of the river and a short ride on the Ozello trail.

I need somebody to step up for one of these day and take Brendan down the St Johns. It can either be the 7th or 8th. My schedule is open to do either day.

PS: last weeks ride in now on fotki, link below. The video is also on the link in the video section

Charlie
cpope3@tampabay.rr.com

[fatalerror]

I just received a pm soliciting all my personal info from motoxusa.

Does this have anything to do with this ride?

I have a problem giving my personal info to anybody for no good reason, and I would suggest that everyone else beware of such a solicitation.

Thanks,
Ray

We're creating a contact list for Florida V-Strom riders. Could you please provide the following:

Full Name
Address
Phone
E-mail
Forum Handle

Thanks

Lou Whitney
motoxusa
lou@prosportsusa.com
__________________
Lou

If you have to keep looking back, you're going way too slow!
04 V-Strom DL1000
04 DRZ400S
04 Honda Ruckas 50

[RodK]

Ray, Lou is very legit.

Rod

[Cpope]

Ray, what this is for is that all the M&G Florida riders can put a name with a face (we will be asKing for pictures, you with your bike later) To let all riders know when a ride is being held, or if a fellow rider needs a little help etc.
The address needs only to be the City, not a phone number if that's a problem, but at least an e-mail where the above info can be send.
Thanks

Charlie Pope
Retired Law Enforcement

[fatalerror]

Charlie - I'll take your word for it as a ex-leo myself.

Thanks

Ray

[Oldschooler]

Man! Cpope and Fatalerror,

You guys are killing me! I'm also LEO.. but 19 years, close enough to see the light at the end of the tunnel but to far away to be able to get excited about it.

Ok I'll stay on topic. :)

[mokusbajusz]

PS: last weeks ride in now on fotki, link below. The video is also on the link in the video section
Hey Charlie,

I checked your video. Although the roads were not from the twisty series I like the quality of the record. There is no vibration at all! Were you sitting on a limo? :mrgreen:
What mount do you use for the cam, and where it is on the bike?

[Cpope]

Balázs, Hi guy

It a little helment cam called Tony Hawk that I recored the ride with. First time I used and hope to get better with it. You don't need all the long straight riding video, just a few of the curves, kind of where you can see most of the bikes. BTW is was only $50.00, almost a throw away when it goes bad. So far no problem. I will do several next week and post them.
It had a stickie pad that comes with it and that seem to help with most vibration, it was located on the right side just above the engine guard of the DL1000

Charlie

[mokusbajusz]

Charlie,

could you please tell me more about it? I've checked their website, but didn't find some info and I am interested in that.


What movie format it records (e.g. .mov, .avi, .wmv, else)?
How long video you can record on 32 MB card?
Can the cam use larger capacity SD card?
How long the battery life?
What editing software comes in the box?

[My Strom]

Sounds like this should be a great turn out. It will be good to give Brendan some good times while he is down here.

Jan 6th (Sat) ride is now SET. Mike Schmidts is getting with Brendan so Brendan can ride his DL1000 on this ride.

Jan 7th (Sun)
Jan 8th (Mon)

Either the 7th or 8th I will take Brendan on the Crystal River to see the Manatees and have a little tour of the river and a short ride on the Ozello trail.

I need somebody to step up for one of these day and take Brendan down the St Johns. It can either be the 7th or 8th. My schedule is open to do either day.

PS: last weeks ride in now on fotki, link below. The video is also on the link in the video section

Charlie
cpope3@tampabay.rr.com
We can take Brendan on the ST Johns on Sunday the 7th. I have a 17' Dura Craft bass boat. The boat is great for fishing and getting in the shallow back waters for some great nature pics. I live in Sanford so we could launch from several locations on thre river. Please give me a call 407 330-7446 or my cell 407 687-6979
Thanks, Mystrom

[Cpope]

Balazs

Try the link below.

The double AA battiers lave lasted over 6 hours running time and they are still going. AVI format.
The 32 mb card last 5 minutes. I purchased a 512mb and rode for 90 minutes and have not filled it up yet.

I found the 512 SD card for 8 dollars on one of the sites

The editing software in the box is fairly cheap but useable. If you were to do any top end editing a better program should be purchased.

Just search for "Tony Hawk Helment Cam" or the link below.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1592260&Sku=P303-1000&SRCCODE=CNETFEED&CMP=OTC-CNETFEED

Support wwwplaydigetalblue.com

Charlie

[Cpope]

Bob (Mystrom) will give Brendan a cruise down the ST Johns river on Sunday. Bob can be reached at:
Please call or e-mail 407 330-7446 or 407 687-6979

rlsoest@bellsouth.net

I will do the Crystal River Manatee Cruise on Monday around Noon.
Anybody that wants to tag along (up to 8 total) is more that welcome.

So it looks like:

Jan 6th (Sat) ride is now SET. Mike Schmidts is getting with Brendan so Brendan can ride his DL1000 on this ride.
Mike is contacting Brendan to make the arrangements.

The arrangements for the River rides will be detailed at the ride Saturday

Jan 7th (Sun) Bob (mystrom) will take Brendan for St Johns River Cruise Bobs e-mail rlsoest@bellsouth.net

Jan 8th (Mon) I will take Brendan on the Crystal River to see the Manatees and have a little tour of the river and a short ride on the Ozello trail. my e-mail is cpope3@tampabay.rr.com

Any questions just shout.

[RodK]

Phenominal job, Charlie!! The Saturday forecast looks perfect.

I just got a GPS, Lou is there a cue sheet for that map or a Garmin friendly file?

Thanks!

Rod

[flrdr]

Phenominal job, Charlie!! The Saturday forecast looks perfect.

I just got a GPS, Lou is there a cue sheet for that map or a Garmin friendly file?

Thanks!

Rod
I made a list for myself today in a spreadsheet. Doesn't format well here but if an excel sheet of it helps, I could email it. I believe it's correct but maybe Lou could point out any obvious error.

Start: Dennys at 27&50 10:30AM
27 S 0.7
R Brogden Dr 0.3
L Lakeshore Dr 3.7
L Log House Rd 0.9
S Pine Island 3.6
L 33 S 1.6
L Boys Ranch In 3.0
Boys Ranch Out 3.0
L 33 S 1.1
R Lake Erie Rd 5.0
R Bay Lake 7.4
L 50 W 0.3
R Tuscanooga Rd 5.6
R 469 N 2.8
R 48 E 16.3
S 19 S 3.9
L 455 S 2.7
R 561 S 1.5
L Sugarloaf Mntn 3.7
L 561A E 0.7
R 455 S 6.1
R Old 50 W 4.2
R 27 N 0.3
L Virginia St 0.2
R Lakeshore Dr 0.9
L 561 S 4.5
L/S 12th St 0.2
L Lakeshore Dr 2.2
86.4

R=right on
L=left on
S=straight

[Howboucha]

You guys are amazing. I really appreciate all of this.
Too bad Jennifer has to work during the time I am there.
She works for the NCAA and they are having their national convention. I usually tag along. Downfall for her is that she is working most of the time. We hope to grab a few dinners together at least.

[Winnie]

Anyone going down from the Gainesville area? Rick might be unable to go but I’m game especially if I can join someone for the ride down. My e-mail is :wdl@ufl.edu

[RodK]

I made a list for myself today in a spreadsheet. Doesn't format well here but if an excel sheet of it helps, I could email it. I believe it's correct but maybe Lou could point out any obvious error.

Start: Dennys at 27&50 10:30AM
27 S 0.7
R Brogden Dr 0.3
L Lakeshore Dr 3.7
L Log House Rd 0.9
S Pine Island 3.6
L 33 S 1.6
L Boys Ranch In 3.0
Boys Ranch Out 3.0
L 33 S 1.1
R Lake Erie Rd 5.0
R Bay Lake 7.4
L 50 W 0.3
R Tuscanooga Rd 5.6
R 469 N 2.8
R 48 E 16.3
S 19 S 3.9
L 455 S 2.7
R 561 S 1.5
L Sugarloaf Mntn 3.7
L 561A E 0.7
R 455 S 6.1
R Old 50 W 4.2
R 27 N 0.3
L Virginia St 0.2
R Lakeshore Dr 0.9
L 561 S 4.5
L/S 12th St 0.2
L Lakeshore Dr 2.2
86.4

R=right on
L=left on
S=straight

Thanks Roy!

I appreciate the trouble you took to post that.

Rod

[flrdr]

Anyone going down from the Gainesville area? Rick might be unable to go but I’m game especially if I can join someone for the ride down. My e-mail is :wdl@ufl.edu

I plan on going and being there for the 9:30AM breakfast. Here's two routes either of which is a fine strategy for me. The interstate/turnpike is about 100 miles from Archer. The great back roads are about 120 miles. The interstate allows leaving about 8AM and should take about 1.5 hours. The scenic route takes about 2.5 hours and requires leaving about 7AM. If you wish to ride with, it's your choice on the routes, both have their merits to me.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/rmkc/th_routestoclermont.jpg (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/rmkc/routestoclermont.jpg)

[readytoride]

Thanks Roy!

I appreciate the trouble you took to post that.

Rod

Me too! Thanks...

[flrdr]

Me too! Thanks...

You and Rod are quite welcome. I don't have GPS so I'm not that sure what files help or not but if that did, Great! I made the list for my tank bag. See you guys there.

[Winnie]

I plan on going and being there for the 9:30AM breakfast. Here's two routes either of which is a fine strategy for me. The interstate/turnpike is about 100 miles from Archer. The great back roads are about 120 miles. The interstate allows leaving about 8AM and should take about 1.5 hours. The scenic route takes about 2.5 hours and requires leaving about 7AM. If you wish to ride with, it's your choice on the routes, both have their merits to me.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/rmkc/th_routestoclermont.jpg (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/rmkc/routestoclermont.jpg)

Roy,

Looks great. If the weather forecast improves a bit and Rick's scheduel is cleared we may both join you. E-mail me privately if you would:wdl@ufl.edu and we can arrange a meeting spot and time. I guess I would prefer the non interstate route but I'm willing to be flexible.

[dumpsterdiverdave]

First off, good ride last Friday, I enjoyed seeing all the different Stroms out there! If anyone can't make the stromtroopers ride this Sat.
My group is meeting in Ocala at the McDonalds on Mericamp Rd (between 25th and 36th ave). We will meet there at 9 am and leave at 9:30, destination is Ozello and then lunch somewhere. Any bike is welcome on this ride, I would love to see another v-strom!!
If anyone needs directions please call me (352)362-9455 I can't answer my phone at work but I will call back, leave a message!!

Dave
Red 650 two-up last Friday

[Tampa Tom]

Dave
Red 650 two-up last Friday

Dave....I want to hear how you got your screen name?

[Tampa Tom]

RodK: I am going to try to get over there to have breakfast at 9:30 as well (I try to never miss a meal in life). I wanted to ride the route you showed us (green pond rd) the opposite way to Sloans Ridge.

Let me know if that works for you.

[motoxusa]

Phenominal job, Charlie!! The Saturday forecast looks perfect.

I just got a GPS, Lou is there a cue sheet for that map or a Garmin friendly file?

Thanks!

Rod

The GPS file is in Garmin Mapsource format and I'll send it to you as an attachment. For some reason it won't open up via the internet. Anyone else that wants the GPS file just let me know and I'll e-mail the file to you.

Heres a map of the ride

http://louwhitney.com/BrendanRide.jpg

[motoxusa]

I made a list for myself today in a spreadsheet. Doesn't format well here but if an excel sheet of it helps, I could email it. I believe it's correct but maybe Lou could point out any obvious error.

Start: Dennys at 27&50 10:30AM
27 S 0.7
R Brogden Dr 0.3
L Lakeshore Dr 3.7
L Log House Rd 0.9
S Pine Island 3.6
L 33 S 1.6
L Boys Ranch In 3.0
Boys Ranch Out 3.0
L 33 S 1.1
R Lake Erie Rd 5.0
R Bay Lake 7.4
L 50 W 0.3
R Tuscanooga Rd 5.6
R 469 N 2.8
R 48 E 16.3
S 19 S 3.9
L 455 S 2.7
R 561 S 1.5
L Sugarloaf Mntn 3.7
L 561A E 0.7
R 455 S 6.1
R Old 50 W 4.2
R 27 N 0.3
L Virginia St 0.2
R Lakeshore Dr 0.9
L 561 S 4.5
L/S 12th St 0.2
L Lakeshore Dr 2.2
86.4

R=right on
L=left on
S=straight

The route sheet is fairly accurate, but instead of ending at Denny's, it will end at Lake Susan Marina just a couple more mile on Lakeshore Drive.

See my posting above with map and GPS file.

[RodK]

RodK: I am going to try to get over there to have breakfast at 9:30 as well (I try to never miss a meal in life). I wanted to ride the route you showed us (green pond rd) the opposite way to Sloans Ridge.

Let me know if that works for you.

Tom that sounds great. From Z Hills if you want to meet me at that C Store on CR39 and Knights Griffin about 815, we'd hit the Green Swamp and make Clermont by 930. Anyone interested in that?

Rod

[PonchoV]

Sure hope it stops raining.
I want to take the wife.
Are pets permited? Dogs not hogs.

[Cpope]

Rain?? What Rain?? :)

[Howboucha]

I am heading out the door! Woo Hoo!
B.K.

[mokusbajusz]

Hey fellows,

how was the ride? I hope you've got as nice weather as we here. Sometimes sunny, 10 Celsius, no rain.
I worked all they. :???:

[Oldschooler]

Just a few pictures I took with my own camrea. Nothing high quality, but still pictures. I can send some in the full size if anyone wants a full sized photo.

What a GREAT time. Thanks to to everyone who planned, made calls, LOANED BIKES!, and are still doing things tomorow and Monday.

Special thanks to Brendan because without him we wouldn't have been doing any of it and we wouldn't have this cool web site to post pics, info, and stories.

http://public.fotki.com/FLjim/brendan-kearns-flor/


ps: Brendan really does wave to cows! LOL

[Cpope]

Just walked in the door, great ride, thanks to all who made today possible.
Yes Brendan does wave at cows. Will post pictures in fotki later today. Time for a beer. Hope all got home dry. I had 10 sec of drizzle and stayed dry. :)

[flrdr]

I just got in also. 331 miles today and it was great! Got to have the 'several riders' type of ride on the way down trying to share some good roads and then got to have my 3rd group ride with Stromtroopers. Excellent folks and thanks again for the hospitality shown to this Concours rider. I hadn't ridden the good roads west of Clermont that we rode today and they are adding to my list. Thanks again. Good meeting you Brendan. I think Mike thinks we were joking about finding 3rd at 110 so you're probably ok there.

Ride fun.
Roy

[fatalerror]

Well blown me down that was fun! It was great meeeting you guys, and I look forward to another ride in the future. Let me know when you are coming my way and we'll get together.

Ray

[My Strom]

I had a great time today thanks to you troopers. It was nice to meet Brendan and hopefully we can catch some fish in the morning. I'll post the pics from today after we take some pics of all the fish we caught.(positive thinking helps!) Big thanks again to Lou and Charlie, you guys are great!

Mystrom (Bob)

[Oldschooler]

Anybody get a shot of the old woman sitting on my bike? That one might be a kicker to have!

[fatalerror]

Anybody get a shot of the old woman sitting on my bike? That one might be a kicker to have!

Was that the old slapper at the german bakery? :mrgreen: I missed that!

[RodK]

Great day. Good to see the new guys, too. This is a special group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Way to go you guys that made the weekend happen. Brendan is a super fellow. He may as well move down here :-)) Thanks for the shirt, Boss.

Sorry to miss the post ride beer. That's very unlike me but the Colts had to win :-))

Look for the photos on Charlie's site. Some of them were in focus.

Rod
05 Wee
Riverview, FL

[Howboucha]

Howboucha Everyone!
I cannot state enough how fantastic this day was. Many, many thanks. I am late for a reception with the wife, so more later.
I have photos of Edith on Oldschools strom, but need to find a wi fi so I can upload them.
Anyway, late so more later.
You guys (that's a non-gender specific term for me) are awesome.
B.K.

[PonchoV]

Nice ride w/ some good folks. Keith, thanks for the strap idea.
The little bakery stop for their buns was just right.
Tampa Tom, your new shield set up really is something to have. Thanks much.
Next time bring granny. Congrats to her for the new addition.
Pleasure to see some familiar faces & meet new riders.
What is neat too is that we all can learn something during each meet.
Riding skills, can always be sharpened, just ask that little kid taking a lesson infront of half of us during a brief pause. He was lucky. Got to ride away.
Carol & I did 411 miles. During the actual ride & our ride back to Jax the 650 got 57mpg. I think the 16 tooth & the nitrogen inflated tires helped the blue/silver.

Thanks for the memories, neat pictures too.
Carol & Wolfgang

[Tampa Tom]

Great ride everyone....Enjoyed the day, the ride and the conversations. Where are we going next weekend?

Thanks for putting on a great route...around 210 miles for me door to door.

Note to self: Next time call ahead to Weinerschnichels to find out what time the birthday party is eating Brats....then....beat them to the grill.

[readytoride]

A fun day for both Roseanne and me. Too many unfinished conversations though...

Here are 3 shots merged together to make 1 photo of the group:

http://home.cfl.rr.com/ready2ride/V-Strom/1_6_07.jpg

[Cpope]

The talks are never complete, that is what the next ride is for.
Great day amd a 6 shot night to finish it off with, damn I can't let the wife out ever again. I will pay tomorrow. Glad Bob has Brendan tomorrow, I going to sleep until noon, damn Jimmy Buffett, to much partying at he Jimmy Buffett party tonight oh oh oh

[Winnie]

Rick and I had a wonderful time.

Huge thanks to Roy and his Concourse for leading our ride down and showing us some wonderful roads. I hope we did not slow you down too much. Wet roads, fog and a fear of deer definitely contributed to my caution.

We did hit quite a bit of rain on the ride home and I found out how un-waterproof my boots really are. :sad:

Hit the house with over 350 miles for the day. We both experienced a bad case of helmet hair and tired tail bone.

Can't wait to do it again.

[fatalerror]

I think I might be closest to most miles for the day with about 450. I slept well last night. :mrgreen:

[Cpope]

Great ride guys, thanks for coming. Sorry about the rain and saddle sores but BUT ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT RIDE

Somebody jump in and start plans for the Febuary ride. When? Where?

Just remember some people ride 150+ miles to just get there and they have to ride back after the group ride. I am sure Febuary will be colder than we have had so far this month.

GREAT RIDE.............................................. ................................

[fatalerror]

Have a look at my pictures here - maybe you can find yourself?

http://picasaweb.google.com/raydebruyn/StromtroopersRideJan6th2007

[JetJaguar]

Great ride! I had a good time and it was nice to meet Brendan. I might be close to the lowest miles for the day. ~180 mi round trip.

[fatalerror]

Great ride! I had a good time and it was nice to meet Brendan. I might be close to the lowest miles for the day. ~180 mi round trip.

I think Lou lives just about 3 miles from where we ended up.

[motoxusa]

Yes, I do live about 3 miles from the "closed" Lake Susan Marina restaurant. That was a close ride for me. Usually I put about 75 miles to and from the rides.

Check out my pictures at www.louwhitney.com/BrendansRide.htm

[Howboucha]

Some photos from the day:

http://howboucha.smugmug.com/photos/121979400-M.jpg

http://howboucha.smugmug.com/photos/121979473-M.jpg

More misc shots of my trip, and of course the ride here: http://howboucha.smugmug.com/gallery/2331382

and http://howboucha.smugmug.com/gallery/2331285

and http://howboucha.smugmug.com/gallery/2331256

[Oldschooler]

Well THERE she is! I was trying to explain the story to my wife and she was looking at me like I was nuts.

[mokusbajusz]

Yes, I do live about 3 miles from the "closed" Lake Susan Marina restaurant. That was a close ride for me. Usually I put about 75 miles to and from the rides.

Check out my pictures at www.louwhitney.com/BrendansRide.htm (http://www.louwhitney.com/BrendansRide.htm)
You've got nice portraits. Would be nice to know which smile belongs to which gals and guys...

[Cpope]

Balázs


Check out the link below.

[fatalerror]

You've got nice portraits. Would be nice to know which smile belongs to which gals and guys...

Thanks me... the dots on my head are from the liner on my helmet... :twisted:

http://www.louwhitney.com/images/BrendansRide/BrendanRide01_06_07_%20014.jpg

[rosebud314]

Great pictures everyone. Thanks so much for sharing. I had a great time and it was nice meeting everyone.

[RodK]

I know I avalanched Charlie's email box. I couldn't get him all of the photos. Here's some more photos and I apologize for the lack if captions. They all look the same with helmets on :=)



http://imageevent.com/rodk/brendanride


http://photos.imageevent.com/rodk/brendanride/websize/brendan32.jpg









Rod
05Wee
Riverview, FL

[JetJaguar]

Cool, that photo makes it look like I know what I'm doing! :)

[mokusbajusz]

Thanks me... the dots on my head are from the liner on my helmet... :twisted:


Sorry for that, but I cannot beleive it.

With a nickname like yours I think you were born so! :mrgreen:

[mokusbajusz]

Cool, that photo makes it look like I know what I'm doing! :)
Yeah, it's very kind from Rod to compose the pic not showing that you actually support the bike with your right foot standing on the pavement... :-D

[mokusbajusz]

Just kidding before, very nice shots by all of you, thanks for sharing!

Now I "know" at least some of you.;)

[RodK]

We have a great time on our FLA Meet n Greets, Balázs.

Like Charlie says, we ride a lot more than we talk which is kind of a shame but the rides always end too soon. Hope you can join us one day.

Rod

[JRShaw]

Ray, that picture is just so YOU!!!! LOL!!! Cannot wait for the next ride. Hope all had as much fun as I did.