Long Island, NY - Mt Greylock, MA Run

[ablumny]

Today I took a 415 mile solo run from my home (Long Island) to Mt Greylock (highest peak in Ma). This was my first "off Island" run since picking up the Venture a few months ago. I dont get too many of these opps so im all sorts of jacked up to report on it!

 

Amazing, just amazing. I took plenty of long runs over many years on my 1100 Vstar but this run was so much better. The Venture made the difference. It was smooth, quiet and powerful every time I tested it. Power, Power and more Power.

 

I wouldn't have imagined tossing a monster like this around on the twisties but it works!; not like my lighter Vstar but it still gives a thrill. Never felt like I was going to lose it and the brakes stop it and my carcass with ease.

 

I could ride in that stock seat forever (first time I didnt need to drop half a grand on a Corbin) and with the Kuryakyn pegs out there I had many riding positions to test. Again, just amazing. I only wish I had more opportunity to get it on the open roads. (after 20 years of riding on Long Island, Ive seen it all!)

 

My aftermarket electronics worked flawlessly. Satellite radio kept me entertained. I downloaded a Garmin map file from Sundaymornignrides.com, made a few mods and it worked perfectly! (Garmin 2720, they are cheap and work great!)

 

Here's a couple of pics from the run. More on the link below. Ive gotten plently of tips here and thank everyone. Great site. Im on here multiple times per day.

 

Long Island members need to get together some day!

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/SnT6Z1LmziI/AAAAAAAAC1c/tH30-y1NhLU/s800/P8010625.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/SnT6M0g1mcI/AAAAAAAACzw/B1OWgDcTeeE/s800/P8010598.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/SnT6ue99zyI/AAAAAAAAC4k/3Jr2erseitM/s800/P8010672.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/SnT6O8SH4GI/AAAAAAAAC0A/UDTaYil4_b0/s800/P8010602.JPG

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/ablumny/LongIslandMtGreylockRun#

[dave_wells]

Sounds like a great trip

Some great photos

 

I like the covered bridge photo the best

 

Mass. is a nice state to visit my Dad was from there

 

I am hoping to get back to Long Island B4 riding season is past

I need to visit some old friends

 

Ride Safe

[ablumny]

Thx. It was a great day.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/SnWRAc87LmI/AAAAAAAAC6g/Qu2qaqRj54k/s800/map.jpg

[VTirelli]

Would have loved to take that trip with ya. I'm only 40 min away. I'll put that trip on my To-do list.

[ablumny]

Would have loved to take that trip with ya. I'm only 40 min away. I'll put that trip on my To-do list.

 

I can send you the map file if you have a way to use it. It's a .GDB Garmin MapSource format now but it may be convertible.

[Tartan Terror]

Wish I would have known. I live in Riverhead. Im seeing quite a few new member from the area and I would be nice to GTG for breakfast and a nice ride.

[ablumny]

Wish I would have known. I live in Riverhead. Im seeing quite a few new member from the area and I would be nice to GTG for breakfast and a nice ride.

 

yep. responded to your Call to Long Islanders Post! Lets see who chimes in.