So last Sunday we went for another Ride...

So on the 3rd the TSBA had a wrench night and Harry called me up to tell me about it. I swung by to hang out with the guys and have a bit of BBQ. Talking to the guys I was telling them that my bike was in the shop and I could not ride the next morning. Steve tells me that if I wanted to ride with them, he had an extra bike I could ride. I was kinda dubious about riding someone' bike, but I relented and took him up on his offer. Turns out he has 2 Hyabusasas. I would be riding the 08. So we set the plan up and I was to meet him at Eddie's the next morning. When I pulled up I saw Steve outside cleaning up the bikes.


This was to be the bike I was riding on this day. I was kinda excited as I know exactly how fast this bike can move and I was eager to put some speed on her. Although very cautious as this is not my bike and Steve has her very well taken care of. He assured me that it was okay to get on and get some speed going so again, I took him up on it.


Front view...
And yet another...
Here is Eddie, who was looking half asleep and half hungover (both of which he assured me he was not) getting ready to ride.
Now here we have Harry and his ever growing collection of "WTF" looks. I think he may have been wondering if I was taking pictures of his very sexy (in a completely hetero and manly way) leather pants. HAHAHA

I believe Randy there on the right is trying to size up Harry for signs of heterosexuality. HAHAHAHA!!!
Here we have Serena, Duh-Wayne and Scott on the right. Scott is Serena's husband. Scott is on a FJR and serena is rocking a BMW R1200S I think. Its the sportbike, and its quick and she can ride very well.
Serena was looking at the speedometer on the Busa that I was gonna be riding, asking how fast it went. I told her, "The bike goes very fast... ME on the other hand will not be going as fast." ;)
This is Serena's BMW.
Another picture of the Hyabusa that I will be riding this day. What I like to call the land rocket, damn that thing was fast...
Eddie's YZ-1
Carlos' Ducati 848. Now this particular motorcycle is pretty quick, which Carlos would prove to us later on in the day with a speeding ticket from the Highway Patrol.

Scott's FJR. Much like Harry's bike, this thing is a sleeper and wicked quick. Scott has the bags on for extra carry capacity of course.

Randy's V-Strom 1000. Nice bike and nice guy.

Here is Harry's bike... which now is incomplete without a leather clad ass sitting on it ;)

(yes Harry, I'm gonna fuck with you about your pants for a while.. ) hahahahaha
This is Steve's 05, the other Hyabusa, and the one he was riding today.

So here we have now the shot we've all been waiting for, Harry actually not giving me a 'WTF" look, but actually smiling the secure manly smile in Leather pants. :D
John on the R1
Mase's BMW K12

Mase trying out for the "WTF" look contest.... talk to Harry, he's got the looks down, Mase!
Serena on her bike, getting ready to go...

And of course we have to get a picture of Harry's leather clad ass, he looks so shexy
Heading up North on 281, this is carlos (speedy McSpeed) on the 848

Duh-Wayne on the other FJR, he peeled off early, no idea why but oh well, to each their own ride.

This is what I was talking about when I mentioned Harry's bike not being able to functioni without a leather clad ass on it anymore. Harry still looks bored and like he's just waiting for us to turn it up a notch. But we were on the Expressway and doing about 80-90 was enough for that area.

Serena chunking the deuce... I always get one of these when I'm taking pics. I have yet to get the B.A.R.F salute... I'll wait for it. :D
Ricardo and Lorena on his big Goldwing. This is the guy from the previous post that is a dentist in progreso and has the zx-14. Nice guy and he rides this thing like he does the zx-14.
Randy on his V-Strom...

Here is Eddie giving me a "what about me? Why don't you take a picture of me, huh huh :tear" look. So there Eddie, I got ya ;)

Rick (Jr) on the bling mobile (zx-10)

Mase in the foreground and the bling mobile in the back with Jr on it.

Another of Randy...

Big Steve on the big Busa...
Ricardo and Lorena...

Serena...

Scott...

From l to r : Lorena, Ricardo, Harry feeling the softness of the leather pants, scott helping him concentrate, and Serena. :D

That is Randy on the left and my ugly mug on the right. Self portrait style. I will try to keep pictures of myself to a minimum as I'm sure the just sully up the post ;) hahahaha

Steve and John, I don't know what they were talking about, but it was funny...

Eddie, pouring his 20th packet of sugar into his coffee...

I think they were looking at some pics of a previous ride.

I'm not even gonna touch this one, you guys figure it out :D hahahahaha
This is John trying to lean the bike all the way over. When we went through here earlier going the other way, John had his knee down on the pavement which was pretty cool.
This is Harry breezing through the right hander, note the cool looking leather pants...
Serena with Scott hot on her trail...
Eddie and Ric coming around... Bling mobile in the background.
This is Carlos on the 848.
This is Jr.
zoom on Eddie from a previous shot...

And this last one is Harry from the other side. Its a picture that Mase sent him, of which I'm still waiting on several from Mase.
Well. We had a very good run that day. I'm noticing that when I put up pictures I don't put as much narrative into the story, so I will try for a recap.

Arriving at Eddie's that morning I was kind of nervous. Why? Was it the riding? Well no, I don't get nervous riding. I was just dubious about being on such a big heavy bike with so much power under it and praying that no matter what else happened that I didn't ding it or drop it as I don't wanna pay for someone elses bike. But all that was laid to rest when Steve greated me good morning with a big shit eating grin and said something like "you ready for this?" I was like hell yes, can I pick up the speed. He said it was no problem and that that was what the bike was for. He has a power commander on it and said he wouldn't even activate it. I missed this part until later in the day.... So Eddie came out of the house looking half hungover and half asleep. When I mentioned this he assured me he was neither, just not really a morning person and it took a bit to get in gear (dude I so understand). So we took off, headed up McColl to Nolana, going through the usual motions of warming up the tires which I'm sure kinda freaks out the commoners in cages (cars for those that don't know). But it was necessary as I knew we would soon be opening em up. Got to Nolana and peeled it to the right headed for 281 and the Valero. I guess the tires were warm enough because I was going around 70 and Steve flew by me like I was standing still digging a wedgie out of my ass on that 05 busa. Fak me that thing was quick. Needless to say I followed in kind and quickly caught up... 130mph on Nolana... DAMN!!

When we got to the Valero there were several riders there already and a good group was coming together. First thing I saw was that sexy beast Harry in his leather pants.

sidenote: I want everyone to know that I commend Harry for going to the lengths of getting leather pants to protect his body in case the worst should happen. I will get my turn at getting ribbed as I'm in the process of getting leathers too. Only reason I'm raggin on him is cuz I told his wife Christiane that I would just for fun. Harry, ya know its cuz I like ya, that I fuck wit ya. :D

back to the story...

There was Scott, his wife Serena and some guy named Duh-wayne that assured me there would be a quiz on names later as I was trying to remember them all. Why? cuz I suck with names and always forget them. I'm just glad the tall guy wasn't there again, I STILL cannot remember his name. Needless to say I went through all the trouble of remembering names and for what? Duh-Wayne peeled off early and didn't even show up for the quiz. Boo!

We had the usual recap before the ride for those that have not ridden with the group before and we were ready to head off.

So off we went, the usual way of up N on 281 to 490 then hit it up to the east. Got some twisties in and some speed under the bikes. Got to Raymondville again and ate at Casa Blanca again.

Headed back and in to Edinburg after a good breakfast, there wasn't too much speeding going on. Mase and I pulled ahead to get some picture taking done and that is where most of the above photos come from. After photo taking we rode over to 490 and 281 where some peeled off. Harry and Randy took off on 490, some went home and others of us went for fuel and speeding tickets. on the way south on 281 we got up to some pretty quick speeds and sadly enough Carlos got tagged at 90 mph which was a welcome relief from the 120-130mph we were doing just a bit before we saw the DPS truck. He got pulled, we went for gas, and he didn't get arrested or towed, which was a plus. Back up to 490 for some straight aways where I finally got to open the busa up... I gotta say... Holy Shit!!! at about 170mph I was having many thoughts go through my head, so I slowed it up a bit. After that we went south into town in Mission where I was getting bored and started lane splitting and what not, when a pickup truck... yes, a pickup truck thought he would catch up and show me how tough he was and how fast his truck was... Puh-leeze!! I played with him for a bit then Jr went flying by on the zx-10 and myself and Steve followed in kind.

After that we just went back to Eddie's house, put the bikes up and chatted for a while. It was a great ride and I'm not being as descriptive as I wanted to be because I'm pressed for time right now. I'll update again soon.