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Molto Verboso
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Joined: 22 Oct 2005
Posts: 1858 Location: California |
Glasseye's Cannonball Update
Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:12 am
Tough day today, 360 miles up and over the Cascade mountains.
Bike ran well for the most part. I came in second, Stan Obal arrived first. Both Kymco People 250's. We did the run of 360 miles in 7 hours. Stan beat me by 2 minutes. I had lost my rear brake with 35 miles left to go and could not stay with him thru the last of the twistys. Dam, I could have been a contender.... more tomorrow R  Nothing is fool-proof to a sufficiently talented fool. ---VCLG--- |
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Molto Verboso
 '09 Not A Vespa
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Posts: 1941 Location: Brookfield, WI |
Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:16 am
Thanks for the update.
 Keep riding safe. Ride Safe, Paul Duct tape is like The Force. It has a dark side. It has a light side. Used correctly, it holds the universe together. Used incorrectly, it sticks your cat to the wall. |
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Molto Verboso
 '06 Vespa GTS 250 i.e., '77 Vespa P200
Joined: 06 Apr 2006
Posts: 1246 Location: Bay Area, CA |
Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:44 am
Awwwh, Rich, YOU don't use brakes...................
I wanna hear how Rolf got out of a ticket................. --val "It's a real freak of preservation to have a brain and nothing else," Gosden said. "The fact that there's any brain there at all is quite amazing." |
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 Dirkie This Candle is for you brother
Joined: 29 Oct 2005
Posts: 3436 |
Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:45 am
RICH Thanks For The Update.
Ride Safe and KICK A$$ Curt Fargo |
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Petty Tyrant
 GTS250
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 10915 Location: Bay Area, California |
Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:43 am
Stickified this post for future Cannonball updates.
Nice job, Rich. |
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 Lady Stella
Joined: 09 Nov 2005
Posts: 2604 Location: Asheville, NC, US |
Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:03 pm
Go diggity, Rich!
Seth in Asheville, NC RBSC# 20-something, still just one patch, and it's not for sale! |
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Molto Verboso
yes
Joined: 22 Oct 2005
Posts: 1858 Location: California |
day 2 connonball '06
Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:09 am
day 2 Cannonball '06
John Day Oregon to Hailey Idaho, 368 miles Today was a very fast day of riding. The 4 stroke 250's started out early setting a blistering pace and never really slowed down. I held the Kymco people 250 wide open for some 250 miles before refueling(with extra fuel cell), then back on the gas until the end. Stan Obal was once again the winner of the day traveling the 368 miles in 5 hours and 55 minutes, what a ride he put on today. Rolf Soltau was second on his Vespa GTS with JD Merriweather third riding the same model. I arrived next finishing fourth in 6 hours and 15 minutes. I could have placed better but for some confusion about hotel names cost me some time in Hailey. Not bad really, but Stan will be hard to beat. Alot of wildlife on the road today as there were some smokey fires in the Sawtooth mountains and the deer and other assorted critters seemed to be around the highway more than usual. Found myself within a few feet of a whitetail deer and was 'brushed' by a startled quail. The smoke cleared mostly as we traveled east and the skys were clear by the time we arrived in Hailey. I has been nice to ride a dependable bike and have some time to unwind. The vintage riders are really working hard as the bikes are slower and so far have been maintenance intensive. Tomorrow we ride the Rocky mountains and go thru Grand Teton National park. We will cross our highest pass of the entire ride at around 9700 feet. The fuel injected bike should have an advantage, but we crossed a 8200 foot pass today and the Kymco People 250 took the day. until tomorrow..... Rich Glass.....aka glasseye Nothing is fool-proof to a sufficiently talented fool. ---VCLG--- |
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Lady Stella
Joined: 09 Nov 2005
Posts: 2604 Location: Asheville, NC, US |
Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:32 am
Thanks Rich for giving us armchair cannonballers a reason to sit on the edge of our seats. Go dude, you're doing great!
Seth in Asheville, NC RBSC# 20-something, still just one patch, and it's not for sale! |
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Petty Tyrant
GTS250
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 10915 Location: Bay Area, California |
Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:34 am
Wish I was there with you guys. Sounds like a fun (and exhausting) time.
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Dirkie This Candle is for you brother
Joined: 29 Oct 2005
Posts: 3436 |
Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:36 am
Thanks for the update Rich. Damn I wish I was there as the MV supporter
Curt Fargo |
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Addicted
 Vespa LX150 (Diamondwhite baby!) 2003 suzuki Savage 650 (Thumper)
Joined: 07 Nov 2005
Posts: 593 Location: Oklahoma City, OK USA |
Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:24 pm
Awesome!! Ride hard and thanks for all the updates!
scott Scott "Do you think anyone wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I am wearing these bad boys? Faggheeetaboutit" |
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Hooked
 2x2006 lx 150 & Et 2
Joined: 09 Nov 2005
Posts: 131 Location: Eastern Shore Maryland |
Keep the updates coming............
Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:05 pm
helps us to "be out there" with you!
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Molto Verboso
 2005 Vespa ET4 sold, 2006 Vespa GTS sold, 2007 Suzuki V-Strom DL650
Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Posts: 1390 Location: Worcester, Ma USA |
Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:58 pm
I'm loving it. I've been reading all the blogs. Stay safe and have fun.
Tim |
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Addicted
 GTS250
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 927 Location: Olympia, Washington, USA |
Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:44 am
You Cannonball Riders are the new tough guys.
Randy Turk GTS250 BMW R100/RS-RT |
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 Piaggio LT (little tank) 150
Joined: 08 May 2006
Posts: 15 Location: San Jose |
Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:01 am
GOOD JOB UNCLE!!! I miss ya but am glad to see you are having a good time!
ps... Harley says "WOOOOFF!" |
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Hooked
 2005 Vespa ET4
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Posts: 278 |
Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:35 pm
glasseye -
Get the word out to the other riders that you'll have some goodies waiting for you in Fort Wayne Saturday morning... I'm setting up at the following location on your map: 10:16 AM - Mile 123.9 Turn LEFT (East) onto Lake Ave. for 1.7 mi. [Inwood Drive & Lake Ave] Props to Woodson Motorsports-Vespa of Fort Wayne for kicking in some Bottled Water/Plexus Visor Cleaner/Bike Wipe Down spray & Microfiber Towels. Also a big thanks to Ellison Bakery Co. for some REALLY yummy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies that are fresh from the oven. I'm also going to have some fresh fruit for you to munch on. Since everyone has been so generous, I won't be able to fit it all on the ET4, so I'll have my Scion Box there blasting some mad house beats (and maybe some PBR for the folks stuck in the SAG wagons) Is there anything else you guys might want to help you along???? (Someone suggested some Monkey-Butt powder, but I'm not going there) If you get a chance, let me know what I can do, otherwise see 'ya Saturday morning !!!!! BTW - The weather is supposed to be great... |
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Molto Verboso
yes
Joined: 22 Oct 2005
Posts: 1858 Location: California |
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:54 am
sorry for the silence....internet seems to be spotty where we have been staying...
tough riding the last few days.....420 yesterday.....525 the day before....I am feeling it a bit... disaster yesterday....failed drive belt....at 75mph, locked up rear for a bit then let go.....*shudder.....3 hours in a cornfield....finished 16th, out of contention for now at least I got to win a stage....... i will check back in when I can R Nothing is fool-proof to a sufficiently talented fool. ---VCLG--- |
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Petty Tyrant
GTS250
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 10915 Location: Bay Area, California |
Fri Sep 15, 2006 1:47 pm
glasseye wrote: disaster yesterday....failed drive belt....at 75mph, locked up rear for a bit then let go.....*shudder.....3 hours in a cornfield....finished 16th, out of contention for now. |
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 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794
Joined: 23 Nov 2005
Posts: 3338 Location: Philly PA Burbs |
Fri Sep 15, 2006 1:53 pm
YoWZA!!
 Glad you were able to keep it under control Rich!You just can't trust those Kymco's  Just kidding! I hope you had/got a replacement. You guys are doing great! Ride on. Tom |
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Lady Stella
Joined: 09 Nov 2005
Posts: 2604 Location: Asheville, NC, US |
Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:49 pm
Keep you're head high man. You've already done an excellent job! I hope you're able to get it repaired and continue on.
Seth in Asheville, NC RBSC# 20-something, still just one patch, and it's not for sale! |
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Molto Verboso
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Joined: 22 Oct 2005
Posts: 1858 Location: California |
Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:05 am
Another day in the bank.....
Ames Iowa to Merrillville Indiana.....around 350 miles.....6 hours &45 minutes. Route was a mess with alot of strange twists and traffic galore thru Illinois. This place is like an ant farm.... I trashed my bike yesterday but was able to borrow a belt from another Kymco rider and had the bike towed to a shop where I repaired things and still finished the day. I got back in the race today. The rides have ALL been fast fast fast. Flat out from the start, every day. I do not have the fastest bike in this so I have to limit my mistakes and take advantage of the mistakes of others.... Worked out that I arrived second by 5 minutes today. I need to do better to climb back into contention, that and have some help from the scooter gods..... Tomorrow we are off to Cleveland.... 2500 miles behind us and 850 left to go...... time to suck it up and ride hard.... R Nothing is fool-proof to a sufficiently talented fool. ---VCLG--- |
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Petty Tyrant
GTS250
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 10915 Location: Bay Area, California |
Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:01 pm
glasseye wrote: Another day in the bank..... |
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Molto Verboso
 No Scoots in the barn at this time.
Joined: 10 Nov 2005
Posts: 1173 Location: In Exile somewhere in L.A. |
Cannonball
Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:43 pm
I AM SO JEALOUS!! YOU ARE ALL WINNERS IN MY BOOK.
STAY SAFE!! DR |
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Ossessionato
Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 2639 |
Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:52 pm
I split my photos and comments on Saturday's ride into Cleveland into another thread. Sorry for the hijack, Rich! I don't know if I saw you or not.
http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic5452.html |
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Hooked
 GTS/P200E/BV500/ B&W250/Elite150/BMW R60/VMAX
Joined: 14 Dec 2005
Posts: 150 Location: Black Forest Colorado |
Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:03 pm
Rich,
Thanks for taking the time to keep us posted. You guys are getting after it. Have enjoyed the posts! Gene |
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 2007 LX150 Daring Plum Leonardo Da Vespa
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Posts: 3909 Location: north shore oahu hawaii usa |
Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:10 am
Rich they let you have brakes? Glad to see you guys are having fun and safe.Thanks for the update. Good Luck.
aloha judy VCOA#3050 |
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 gt200
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Posts: 698 Location: NYC |
Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:28 pm
Hey Rich "the Glasseye",
Look forward to meeting ya @ scooters O. X The Thread Killa & Dragon slayer (scooter style) RBSC#040 |
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Molto Verboso
yes
Joined: 22 Oct 2005
Posts: 1858 Location: California |
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:02 pm
done....
tired.... *smile.... (sore bumm) what a ride.... R Nothing is fool-proof to a sufficiently talented fool. ---VCLG--- |
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Petty Tyrant
GTS250
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 10915 Location: Bay Area, California |
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:19 pm
w00t!
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Molto Verboso
 2005 Dragon Red Vespa ET4 Speedster
Joined: 07 Nov 2005
Posts: 1818 Location: Rappahannock Co., Virginia |
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:50 pm
Taaa Daaa!! Congratulations, great job.
Jerry MV Member #100 Royal Bastards Scooter Club #029 "Handsome Bastard" Keep the Shiny side up |
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Lady Stella
Joined: 09 Nov 2005
Posts: 2604 Location: Asheville, NC, US |
Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:05 am
Wooooooooooooooo HOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U da Man! I mean it dude i am very respectful of your accomplishnments but am a little envious at the same time. Hope to see you there in 2008. I'm calling "Bandit" dibbs if no one else has yet? Seth in Asheville, NC RBSC# 20-something, still just one patch, and it's not for sale! |
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 Piaggio BV200
Joined: 07 Nov 2005
Posts: 707 Location: Bethel, CT |
Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:14 am
Congratulations Rich!
Was nice meeting you today and you can't be half bad. My dog loved you! If you are going to the Motorcycle show save time and money at www.motorcycleshows.com Use the promo code SCOOTERDIVA and save $2 on each ticket. |
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2007 LX150 Daring Plum Leonardo Da Vespa
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Posts: 3909 Location: north shore oahu hawaii usa |
Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:31 pm
Congrats rich way to go we were with you in spirit. Now go find a jacuzzi and con't come out for a week!
aloha judy VCOA#3050 |
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Molto Verboso
Nazgul
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Posts: 1198 Location: Richmond, VA |
Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:17 am
Good job, Glasseye. Hope you made it back from the Coney Island ride in one piece.
Great to meet you, finally. Have a safe journey home. "Sort of like a million chipmunks simultaneously giving you the raspberry!" -jyd |
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