Author Topic: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road! (Read 1432688 times)

Ozzybud · « **Reply #9625 on:** April 19, 2024, 02:45:32 PM »

Took the CB550 out today for a 25 mile loop.
Pictures were taken in the exact spot the camera man was on a iconic Rainier Beer Commercial in 1978 with a 1978 CB750K8.
video link below.
great memories from my childhood. nearly impossible to round the corner without mimicking the commercial.
Sound on for sure!

scunny · « **Reply #9626 on:** April 19, 2024, 05:21:16 PM »

Nice.

PeWe · « **Reply #9627 on:** April 19, 2024, 09:48:57 PM »

Beautiful rides guys.
A mighty volcano too.
I have seen tv programs about it. Hopefully no eruption for a loooong time.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #9628 on:** April 19, 2024, 10:51:57 PM »

Those crickets

newday777 · « **Reply #9629 on:** April 20, 2024, 02:24:30 AM »

Quote from: PeWe on April 19, 2024, 09:48:57 PM

Beautiful rides guys.
A mighty volcano too.
I have seen tv programs about it. Hopefully no eruption for a loooong time.

Rainier has been 500 years since a major eruption, 44 years since nearby Mt St Helen's though which I remember as I was living in Colorado at 10,000' at the time and had ash there. My friends from high school were nearby camping in Washington when it erupted(I stopped by and saw them yesterday will out riding the 750 for it's 1st ride, a chilly ride, of the year)

drodg33 · « **Reply #9630 on:** April 22, 2024, 07:38:05 AM »

Nice! I don't believe I saw that commercial in the Midwest back in the 70's

Ozzybud · « **Reply #9631 on:** April 22, 2024, 02:58:55 PM »

Quote from: drodg33 on April 22, 2024, 07:38:05 AM

Nice! I don't believe I saw that commercial in the Midwest back in the 70's

I believe Rainier Beer was only sold locally. If you watch The video frame by frame you can see the bike very clearly.Not sure what the women moaning amongst the crickets at the end is all about? It was the 70's. Its likely is a brand new bike.Very fortunate to have these Twisties about 5 miles from my house.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #9632 on:** April 22, 2024, 07:49:34 PM »

Quote from: Ozzybud on April 22, 2024, 02:58:55 PM

Quote from: drodg33 on April 22, 2024, 07:38:05 AM
Nice! I don't believe I saw that commercial in the Midwest back in the 70's

I believe Rainier Beer was only sold locally. If you watch The video frame by frame you can see the bike very clearly.Not sure what the women moaning amongst the crickets at the end is all about? It was the 70's. Its likely is a brand new bike.Very fortunate to have these Twisties about 5 miles from my house.

Sweet!

Ozzybud · « **Reply #9633 on:** April 23, 2024, 02:48:47 PM »

I got the F1 out today for 50 miles on some nice Twisties! Auburn Black diamond Road/Green Valley Road with the destination of Green River Gorge.Bike Ran awesome and it was Actually warm out! 72 F.

andy750 · « **Reply #9634 on:** April 23, 2024, 05:57:22 PM »

Looking good Stu where is that country road? And nice seat is that stock or aftermarket? I see the Honda logo on the back looks like a K2 seat....

newday777 · « **Reply #9635 on:** April 23, 2024, 08:22:52 PM »

Quote from: andy750 on April 23, 2024, 05:57:22 PM

Looking good Stu where is that country road? And nice seat is that stock or aftermarket? I see the Honda logo on the back looks like a K2 seat....

Hey Andy
There is actually 2 different roads in those pics. 1st 5 pictures are in Hillsboro, River road up on the top of the hill and the last by the yellow colonial is right off Rt 31 in Greenfield across from Zephyr Lake. There are still some great treats of dirt roads scattered about that have been kept rustic of the early times where you can slow down and enjoy the real old fashioned life in the area, both of the roads are like that and great places to clear the mind. There are lots more still. Clear a day and I'll take you out and about to capture some.
My dad used to take us as a family out exploring the areas we lived in here and up in Maine. He used to carry his fly pole and we'd stop for a bit while he'd wet a fly or 2 crossing a brook over old wooden bridges. It put the love for the possibilities of adventures in me, and not just getting stuck in life traveling to get to some place.

newday777 · « **Reply #9636 on:** April 23, 2024, 08:29:24 PM »

And yes it is a K2 seat I bought locally last year.

newday777 · « **Reply #9637 on:** April 23, 2024, 08:47:32 PM »

Quote from: Ozzybud on April 23, 2024, 02:48:47 PM

I got the F0 out today for 50 miles on some nice Twisties! Auburn Black diamond Road/Green Valley Road with the destination of Green River Gorge.Bike Ran awesome and it was Actually warm out! 72 F.

That looks like a great area to ride. I just looked it up on maps.

What is the red triangle on top of the sign?

I'm always a bit disappointed with my phone pictures after taking them, trying to capture the moment of the ride along a twisty river road, of the rises and dips as the road follows the rivers. The fast water always fizzles in the pictures......but the mind sure catches it all!

I was out late this afternoon and stopped by where a dairy farm was when I was a kid here, but was sold off into bite sized gentleman's horse properties. I was on my way to car night and wanted to catch the flowering trees before the rain washes the buds away tomorrow.

PeWe · « **Reply #9638 on:** April 23, 2024, 10:03:58 PM »

Quote from: newday777 on April 23, 2024, 08:47:32 PM

Quote from: Ozzybud on April 23, 2024, 02:48:47 PM
I got the F0 out today for 50 miles on some nice Twisties! Auburn Black diamond Road/Green Valley Road with the destination of Green River Gorge.Bike Ran awesome and it was Actually warm out! 72 F.

That looks like a great area to ride. I just looked it up on maps. What is the red triangle on top of the sign?
I'm always a bit disappointed with my phone pictures after taking them, trying to capture the moment of the ride along a twisty river road, of the rises and dips as the road follows the rivers. The fast water always fizzles in the pictures......but the mind sure catches it all!

I was out late this afternoon and stopped by where a dairy farm was when I was a kid here, but was sold off into bite sized gentleman's horse properties. I was on my way to car night and wanted to catch the flowering trees before the rain washes the buds away tomorrow.

Good looking ride photos!
The telephones of today have good camera, or cameras. Not only one.

I bought a new telephone a few months ago due to my old phone's wide camera makes blurry photos.
I use the camera very much so much memory is important.

Perfect when wrenching with bikes, car and everything else. Before , after each step and after.

Ozzybud · « **Reply #9639 on:** April 24, 2024, 07:16:31 AM »

Quote from: newday777 on April 23, 2024, 08:47:32 PM

Quote from: Ozzybud on April 23, 2024, 02:48:47 PM
I got the F0 out today for 50 miles on some nice Twisties! Auburn Black diamond Road/Green Valley Road with the destination of Green River Gorge.Bike Ran awesome and it was Actually warm out! 72 F.

That looks like a great area to ride. I just looked it up on maps.

What is the red triangle on top of the sign?

I'm always a bit disappointed with my phone pictures after taking them, trying to capture the moment of the ride along a twisty river road, of the rises and dips as the road follows the rivers. The fast water always fizzles in the pictures......but the mind sure catches it all!

I was out late this afternoon and stopped by where a dairy farm was when I was a kid here, but was sold off into bite sized gentleman's horse properties. I was on my way to car night and wanted to catch the flowering trees before the rain washes the buds away tomorrow.

I am not positive what the red triangle is? I assume its for extra caution. This section is a set of 5 or 6 hairpin turns.

newday777 · « **Reply #9640 on:** April 24, 2024, 07:20:38 AM »

Good possibility it is an extra warning. I don't recall seeing the red triangle before in my travels. Or if I did it didn't register in the brain as to what it was for.

ofreen · « **Reply #9641 on:** April 24, 2024, 08:32:28 AM »

Quote from: Ozzybud on April 23, 2024, 02:48:47 PM

I got the F1 out today for 50 miles on some nice Twisties! Auburn Black diamond Road/Green Valley Road with the destination of Green River Gorge.Bike Ran awesome and it was Actually warm out! 72 F.

Nice pix. I grew up in SE King County around Ravensdale, Black Diamond and Cumberland so the old 750F was down to Green River Gorge all the time as the roads there are very nice.

andy750 · « **Reply #9642 on:** April 24, 2024, 04:12:19 PM »

Quote from: newday777 on April 23, 2024, 08:22:52 PM

Quote from: andy750 on April 23, 2024, 05:57:22 PM
Looking good Stu where is that country road? And nice seat is that stock or aftermarket? I see the Honda logo on the back looks like a K2 seat....
Hey Andy
There is actually 2 different roads in those pics. 1st 5 pictures are in Hillsboro, River road up on the top of the hill and the last by the yellow colonial is right off Rt 31 in Greenfield across from Zephyr Lake. There are still some great treats of dirt roads scattered about that have been kept rustic of the early times where you can slow down and enjoy the real old fashioned life in the area, both of the roads are like that and great places to clear the mind. There are lots more still. Clear a day and I'll take you out and about to capture some.
My dad used to take us as a family out exploring the areas we lived in here and up in Maine. He used to carry his fly pole and we'd stop for a bit while he'd wet a fly or 2 crossing a brook over old wooden bridges. It put the love for the possibilities of adventures in me, and not just getting stuck in life traveling to get to some place.

Great info thank you and yes sign me up for a Stu-guided ride!! I can only do weekends though hope thats ok. Free 4th or 5th May weather permitting

But if not we will find a weekend! Been meaning to come visit

newday777 · « **Reply #9643 on:** April 24, 2024, 04:46:26 PM »

Sure! Come on up on the 4th!

ofreen · « **Reply #9644 on:** April 25, 2024, 08:10:01 AM »

The blossoms were a couple of days past prime, but the sunrise lit them up well.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #9645 on:** April 25, 2024, 08:37:31 AM »

Quote from: ofreen on April 25, 2024, 08:10:01 AM

The blossoms were a couple of days past prime, but the sunrise lit them up well.

Redbud trees?

newday777 · « **Reply #9646 on:** April 25, 2024, 09:05:47 AM »

WOW Greg those do light up. Any enhancements you the picture?

PeWe · « **Reply #9647 on:** April 25, 2024, 10:40:32 AM »

What a colorful ride!
Look good

ofreen · « **Reply #9648 on:** April 26, 2024, 08:59:25 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on April 25, 2024, 08:37:31 AM

Redbud trees?

I don't know enough about flowering trees to know.

Quote from: newday777 on April 25, 2024, 09:05:47 AM

WOW Greg those do light up. Any enhancements you the picture?

The photo was taken with my old I-Phone which seems to flatten colors and dynamic range, so I bumped the exposure down a little and pushed the contrast a bit to make it a closer match to what it looked like to my eye. The sun had just cleared the horizon, the low angle of light helping out.

newday777 · « **Reply #9649 on:** April 26, 2024, 09:28:18 AM »

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Author Topic: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road! (Read 1432688 times)