| Author | Message | ||
     1bad98s1 |
anyone riding tonight? i have a race on my r1 in staten island..... | ||
| Jaimec |
This weekend is the Ramapo 500! Two days, 500 miles of nothing but backroads! Is anybody here going? | ||
| Jaimec |
A sad note: Gasper Trama has passed away. Almost everyone who rides a motorcycle in the New York City/Long Island area knows Gasper Trama. He and his school probably taught 70% of the cyclists on the road today how to do it properly. I don't know any details other than he was admitted to the hospital this past weekend, and had a fatal heart attack some time this morning. When I get more details, I'll post it. If I know Gasper and how well he was loved, this is going to be one of the largest funeral processions in area history... | ||
| Jaimec |
The wake will be held this weekend, 7/15 and 7/16 from 2:00 - 5:00, and 7:00 - 9:00 at: Flinch & Burns Funeral Home 34 Hempstead Avenue (off Peninsula Avenue) Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-3600 The funeral will be Monday, 9:45 AM at: Saint Raymonds 263 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, NY 11518 | ||
| Jaimec |
The family requested, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Lady Liberty Inc., in care of Claudia Hershow - http://WWW.LADYLIBERTY.COM Mrs. Trama personally stated that motorcycles are more than welcome at both the viewing and the funeral. | ||
| Jaimec |
There was a mistake in my last post. The website is http://www.ladylibertyride.com/ and the woman's name is Claudia Hirshon. My apologies for not checking before I posted. All of the information can be found on the MANYS website at http://www.manys.org/index1.htm (look on the right hand side of the page). The first session this afternoon was mobbed. I expect tonight's to be even more crowded. Sunday night should be incredible, as the two-day Ramapo 500 event will be over and the participants will be able to come down and pay their respects. | ||
| Jaimec |
All motorcyclists wishing to participate in Gasper's Funeral procession Monday morning, July 17 should meet in the parking lot by the funeral home at 8:30 AM. There will be a police escorted procession from the funeral home, past Gasper's house and finally ending at the church. The family is having Gasper cremated, so the procession will end at the church. Once again, the funeral home is: Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home 34 Hempstead Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-599-3600 http://tinyurl.com/za6u5 The Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Raymonds 263 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, NY 11518 http://tinyurl.com/hlaot | ||
| Rkc00 |
Jaimec, Took your advice and went on the Ramapo 500. What a great ride. I did not see another Buell there. Did you make it? Mike Long Island, NY 06 XB12X Black of course | ||
| Jaimec |
No, I was stuck at home because I had to work a Disaster Recovery Drill. Just as well because I wouldn't've wanted to miss my friend's wake. I understand they observed a moment of silence Saturday night at dinner? Glad you had a good time. I LOVE that event. They have a Fall Foliage (one day) event in October that's worth doing as well. | ||
| Lonexb |
going to head up to the bear mtn. area this saturday if any one is interested. brian | ||
| Lions |
I'm hearing severe t-storms for friday and saturday...gonna clear up Sunday  | ||
| Lions |
 Now they're saying it's gonna be nice! | ||
| Lions |
Can't wait to ride somewhere tomorrow...gonna be in the mid 80's and sunny.. | ||
| Lions |
Riding up to highpoint,n.j. today | ||
| Lions |
  Showing dissaproval for my Kawi!  Taking a break in the forest  Me grubbing Gas:  | ||
| Jaimec |
It's not actually a "Buell Event" but in two weeks (August 27th) my club is sponsoring the sixth annual "Pop's Run" charity ride to raise money and awareness for Amyloidosis Research. Amyloidosis is a rare but insidious disease that is often fatal because the symptoms aren't usually diagnosed in time. We went through a lot of trouble to find nice, twisty roads with little traffic (and that's hard to do on Long Island) but I think you'll all enjoy it. Besides, wait till you see the activities we have planned at all of the checkpoints! For more information on the run and the disease, see our web page at http://www.popsrun.org/ I hope to see more Buells than just mine there this year! | ||
| 1bad98s1 |
sadly, its time to go boys. got hit by another bike on the southern state 3 weeks ago on my r1.so ill be selling whats left of my r1 ,my buell and my cr 125. 98 buell s1wl. polished pm rims,6 piston pm race brakes with ductile iron full floating rotors, 520 chain conversion w/22f 48r sprocket specialists sprockets,penske shock, forks just redone with racetech .95 springs, pirelli dragon supercorsa tires in soft rear and supersoft front,frame is powercoated blood red metalic. tail and tank are flat black,front fender is carbon. heads and intake are ported. about 26k on odo,but maybe 10k on motor, 1k on chain and sprockets. tires have pleanty of meat. asb aluminum oil tank, asb rearsets, woodcraft clipons. trade for 400+sbc or 427+ bbc or 5k cash.email me @r6killsf4@yahoo.com for pics 1996 cr 125. HAVE CLEAN PAPERS. fresh top half,new tires, new wheel bearings,new rear brake pads,new boysen power reeds,new chain and sprockets, pro circuit platnium full exhaust,renthal bars.1500 firm | ||
| Lions |
ummm..I think you'll get better results in the "For Sale" Section. I just can't comprehend not riding anymore just cause of a few mis-haps! If worse came to worse, I'd get out of the sportbike mindset and get myself a nice cruiser at least....but that's me... | ||
| 1bad98s1 |
yeah, i listed it there too. its not a few small mishaps. this incident was high speed,a moron on an 06 gixxer 1k that shouldnt be on one decided not to make the right hand turn on southern state and took me with him. ive been riding 14 years had a few scary ones and have decided to walk away while i still can walk. i have a house and bills to pay,and a 2 1/2 year old daughter i want to watch grow up. | ||
| Jaimec |
Cruisers?? Perish the thought. Standards or Sport Tourers are far more flexible and practical. Go as fast or as slow as you want and always comfortable. | ||
| Jaimec |
Pop's Run is this Sunday, August 27th. Please see above for more details. On Saturday, September 23, check this out: http://www.libertyharley.com/main/save_the_music_06.htm I'm SO there!! | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Anybody riding up to Liberty for the open house on Saturday, Sep 23? Let's meet up and ride together. | ||
| Rkc00 |
Jon, Great to ride with you guy today. Made it home in one piece. Hit a lot of traffic on the belt. I will be posting pictures on the court in session area of the site latter tonight. Mike Long Island, NY 06 XB12X Black of course | ||
| Jaimec |
I made an interesting discovery yesterday. I was out riding with my friend (and do you think a bright orange Buell and a bright red Ducati attracted attention? Hell YEAH!!). We took Route 114 through Shelter Island from Greenport, and disembarked in Sag Harbor. We followed Route 114 all the way down to Route 27 (Montauk Highway). While we were waiting for a break in traffic so we could make the left turn to head eastward, I happened to look up at the street sign. At that point where Route 114 ends at Route 27, it is called "Buell Lane!" Unfortunately due to the heavy traffic, I wasn't able to position my bike under the sign to snap a photo. Something to do in the future, I think: http://tinyurl.com/e9vqf | ||
| Lions |
Weren't you supposed to be at work like the rest of us sorry saps?  | ||
| Jaimec |
I guess if I had a job I might've been at work. Then again, it was Columbus Day, so maybe not... | ||
| Lions |
I'm gonna ride Saturday at about 10:30 AM...gotta take the car in first for oil and lube  | ||
| Jaimec |
Finally got back out east near Sag Harbor to snag this photo:  | ||
| Jaimec |
Anyone going to the Bike Show at the Javits Center this weekend? If so, remember to have your Buell key with you for a free gift from Buell! | ||
| Lions |
Ok my fellow LI ers...got rid o' the cruiser and ready to roll again this summer   |
