Author Topic: Eastern Pennsylvania (Read 13897 times)

rtbxr · « **Reply #25 on:** December 04, 2005, 05:51:54 PM »

Hey everyone,

I'm a new member from West Grove, PA (Southern Chester County, near DE and MD borders)

I can usually be found riding somewhere along the Susqehanna river from Conowingo, MD to Williamsport, PA. Mostly on Sundays, sometimes on the road, sometimes off-road.

A gruop ride sounds like fun, and maybe even an eastern region tech-day? We've done two tech events at my shop and it worked out really well, so if anyone is interested it's available.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone out on the road!

Regards,
Chris Herring

Glenn Stauffer · « **Reply #26 on:** December 10, 2005, 04:48:10 PM »

Quote from: jaan 70CB750 on November 17, 2005, 02:16:54 PM

I am new to riding in the area, although I do live here. Can some of you post some of your routes for easy 1/2 day or full day trips? I know some of the fun is just wandering around, but I would hate to wander around, say, Mechanicsburg, and miss a good stretch of road or a nice view. Jim Thorpe looks like it would have some spectacular routes!

One route that I really liked a lot was Route 125 from 501 north to Shamokin. Some really nice twisties up over the mountains. Its gotten a bit popular judging by the number of bikes I came across on my last run. Around Fraley, there is a long (3+ mile) straight section going under Rte 81. Last time I was up there, it was a scene from one of those crazy sport biker videos with guys flying past doing wheelies, stoppies, and all kinds of craziness. I stopped to watch the action for a bit and people I talked to suggested that this is a pretty regular event up there. A bit wild for my tastes.

PA has lots of great roads to explore. It'll be great to put together some rides in the spring.

--Glenn

jph550 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 16, 2005, 02:22:49 PM »

hi,
Just putting up my bike for the winter in nyc and looking forward to getting out next spring. Does anyone know a good, non 4-lane highway, route from nyc/brooklyn to Eastern Pennsylvania. I'm interested in getting into longer trips and camping and going for some group rides.

jason
'76 550 in brooklyn

Glenn Stauffer · « **Reply #28 on:** December 21, 2005, 04:28:05 AM »

Quote from: rtbxr on December 04, 2005, 05:51:54 PM

I'm a new member from West Grove, PA (Southern Chester County, near DE and MD borders)

My old stomping grounds... well, Kennett Square, actually, but close enough. Still get down that way every month or so for the great Mexican food - something Lancaster County sorely lacks.

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I can usually be found riding somewhere along the Susqehanna river from Conowingo, MD to Williamsport, PA. Mostly on Sundays, sometimes on the road, sometimes off-road.

There are great roads along both sides of the river. I vote for a river ride sometime this spring.

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A gruop ride sounds like fun, and maybe even an eastern region tech-day? We've done two tech events at my shop and it worked out really well, so if anyone is interested it's available.

A tech day sounds like a great idea. I expect you'll find a lot of takers when the weather warms.

Quail "Owner of the comfortable k8" · « **Reply #29 on:** December 23, 2005, 09:35:14 PM »

Mexican food - something Lancaster County sorely lacks.

How can we have so many mexicans here and no good Mexican food?

Glenn have you ever made the run up the river on 147 from Harrisburg to Sunbury. I drove it by car 20+ years ago and remember it as a nice road for a ride. I am from Sullivan County, ( I had to leave to find a wife because my uncle had his eye on my sister and my dad told me she was not all that great.) Now if you want twisty's they were born there! But so were deer and bear, both hurt over 25 mph. I have a rustic campsite back home I go to with the kids a couple times a year, but its 3 hours from Carlisle to that part of Sullivan and the last 3 miles are on gravel roads.

Glenn Stauffer · « **Reply #30 on:** December 24, 2005, 02:07:01 AM »

How can Mexico have so many Mexicans and not have great Mexican food? That's the question I kept asking myself when I was traveling in Chiapas two years ago. The food was very average at best. Oaxaca had some good restaurants, but I expected better - there might have been better, but not in my price range.

Kennett Square has Taqueria Moroleon which has been around for more than 15 years and consistently has great food. I love Mexican food and have sought out places where ever I've gone - only in Tucson, Arizona did I find a place that might be better than Taqueria Moroleon.

I haven't driven 147 in a long while. I'll have to try it this year. Sullivan county brings back memories. My first wife's family had a hunting cabin up there and we would go up two to three times a year. It is a beautiful county - though my last visit shows that it has become a bit more populated. When I first started going up there, the county had a bit of fame in being the only county in PA without a traffic light - last time I was there, they had one - in Dushore.

Quail "Owner of the comfortable k8" · « **Reply #31 on:** December 24, 2005, 06:16:32 PM »

yes the cabins have been on the increase but the population has not changed in 100 years. Dushore still has the red light. I am from Shunk. The township population 65. This summer we will have to give 147 a ride. 15 is all 4 lane from Perdix up.

RogueMonkey · « **Reply #32 on:** January 03, 2006, 02:06:29 PM »

Hey, Pennsylvania thread, allright

I live in Camp Hill area. Did a quick jaunt up to centralia this past summer on my seca, nice roads in that area. I am planning a comeback visit this spring / summer. Here's some pics from the trip :

As far as camping goes, I love it. Last year I rode down to a place called Boyer, WV. Nice roads, nice people, 2 days are not enough

. Some pics :

Regards,
D.

Glenn Stauffer · « **Reply #33 on:** January 04, 2006, 06:59:30 PM »

Centralia is a cool place in a kind of tragic way. I've been going up there for years and watched as the town disappeared house by house. The coal region is a great place for a dual-sport bike - there are all kinds of interesting places back the old mine roads.

apormarkos · « **Reply #34 on:** January 11, 2006, 07:13:04 AM »

going back to an earlier post....
a tech day sounds like the thing i need. although i'm pretty good at picking things up out of a manual, it'd be nice to see some old hands at work. i know i'd get something out of it. i have a rack i can fit on the back of the bike for a case of beer, so you all can get something out of it as well

plus, any day i can work on my bike with a roof over my head is a good day.
apor

chazz · « **Reply #35 on:** January 15, 2006, 12:03:07 PM »

Another eastern Pa. rider. tho my '76 CB750 is my project for life I guess. My main ride is a '05 Goldwing triked and an '85 Magna(rat) I've been working on my project for a year and getting there slowly. Come spring we'll have to get together and swap notes

Jugghead · « **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2006, 05:42:12 AM »

Just wanted to revive this thread and see where everyone is at in terms of organizing a ride / tech day.
I live in Philly and have a CB 350F. I have been tooling around with a couple of guys who are really into the 350 twins, and we are looking for more old bike nuts to ride with.
Come for brunch with us Sundays at 11AM (more like noon) at the south philly tap roomhttp://www.southphiladelphiataproom.com/
Would love to organize a longer ride, also have a tech day to trade ideas, secrets, expertise, maybe have a carb synch tool on hand etc etc etc.
Hope someone reads this and repsponds before winter comes. I know it is an old thread.
PS Kennett Square is beautiful. I love longwood gardens!

Jugghead · « **Reply #37 on:** August 28, 2006, 11:08:32 AM »

One month later and none of us SE PA riders have responded?
I guess we are all to busy riding our scoots! I know I take her out almost daily. Looking for longer non interstate rides departing from philadelphia
and also anyone who would like to go on them with me. Seems there are a few riders in the area, I have seen some nice vintage hondas on the road this past week. ocuple 750s a 550 and a 400Fsupersport. all real nice.
lets get together and take a ride!

RogueMonkey · « **Reply #38 on:** September 25, 2006, 07:29:40 AM »

APOR !!!
dude, it's chainzilla from the fizzer board. My 500 is almost back together. We need to do a old school ride sometimes.
Sorry for hijack

Quote from: apor on January 11, 2006, 07:13:04 AM

going back to an earlier post....
a tech day sounds like the thing i need. although i'm pretty good at picking things up out of a manual, it'd be nice to see some old hands at work. i know i'd get something out of it. i have a rack i can fit on the back of the bike for a case of beer, so you all can get something out of it as well
plus, any day i can work on my bike with a roof over my head is a good day.
apor

Quail "Owner of the comfortable k8" · « **Reply #39 on:** October 17, 2006, 05:01:48 AM »

I guess it would need set up in the winter during hibernation. Newville (Carlisle area) PA

sparty · « **Reply #40 on:** October 18, 2006, 08:24:19 AM »

Quote from: apor on November 11, 2005, 02:59:22 PM

glad to see there's more of us around here. in may last post i meant rt 144 north of state college. anybody ever try that route? anybody into motorcycle camping? never done it myself, but looking to get into it.
apor

Hey,

Sparty's from State College and Rt 144 is fun.

Rooster379 · « **Reply #41 on:** September 26, 2007, 04:00:23 PM »

East Earl, PA here, trying to wake up this post again. It's good to see riders around here, hopefully I'll have my CB550 cafe project ready to roll come spring, I just need to find someone to tune my carbs. Any ideas around here would be great.

sparty · « **Reply #42 on:** September 26, 2007, 07:41:56 PM »

Quote from: Rooster379 on September 26, 2007, 04:00:23 PM

East Earl, PA here, trying to wake up this post again. It's good to see riders around here, hopefully I'll have my CB550 cafe project ready to roll come spring, I just need to find someone to tune my carbs. Any ideas around here would be great.

You can tune them yourself and save money. Buy a Motion Pro SyncPRO tuner from Z1 Enterprises for under $90. Steve is a good guy and he ships real quick. I had mine in two days.

jay72chevy · « **Reply #43 on:** November 09, 2007, 10:03:59 AM »

Hi I have a 1973 cb 750 k . I live in Pa. Yes Jim thorpe is an awesome ride. There is place called mansion hill, plus yo can see the lehigh valley gorge very scenic. I have my bike running, but need the new wiring harness yet and the turn signals working. I am 26 years old that bike runs great.

RogueMonkey · « **Reply #44 on:** February 12, 2008, 12:00:53 PM »

Quote from: Rooster379 on September 26, 2007, 04:00:23 PM

East Earl, PA here, trying to wake up this post again. It's good to see riders around here, hopefully I'll have my CB550 cafe project ready to roll come spring, I just need to find someone to tune my carbs. Any ideas around here would be great.

East of Lancaster ? I have the tool you need, let me know if you still need it.

PxTx · « **Reply #45 on:** February 13, 2008, 05:35:24 PM »

I'm near Abington/ Huntingdon Valley. Wouln't mind a regional meet/ride.

fixahonda · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2008, 07:40:58 AM »

I a new guy located up north in Scranton. I would love a get together sometime when it gets warmer (and the 350F actually runs). I'm in the process of waking it up from a 25 year slumber and it's a bit cranky. Should be done just in time for the spring though *fingers and toes crossed!*

PxTx · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2008, 04:19:46 PM »

I'd love to get together and ride along Rt 6. When will the bike be ready?

fixahonda · « **Reply #48 on:** February 21, 2008, 09:03:28 PM »

I'm hoping to get it started tomorrow if it the snow doesn't keep me away from the garage. Progress has been great this week.
If all goes well it should be the weather that's keeping me from riding, not the bike.

Philly550K1 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:17:05 PM »

yo. i'm still around, not caught up on the forums just yet... may do a few things to the 550 this spring... jugghead, you alive? apor? alex? glenn? that guy with the 550F on ludlow, dave, was it?

chadds ford auction next month... that's become my de facto annual "first event of the season"... not that i don't ride all year, but, come on, spring, regardless...

-jon crowe

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Author Topic: Eastern Pennsylvania (Read 13897 times)

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