2 China Riders Moderators Ride 2 Days in East Idaho

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

MIC, I gotta tell you, even though Spud is a gentle smooth rider those were not easy 'commute to school' miles. Most of them were acquired in the rugged mountains arorund his home, in first or second gear. That Zong is a very durable motorcycle, not just for a CB, but for any manufacturer.

"Gentle" is a relative term. I don't abuse my bikes, and I am never in a race while riding, either on the pavement, or off road. Nevertheless, I have made many trips to the mountaintops, and "I have seen the promised land." I'm a dual sport rider, not a motocross wannabe. I ride to enjoy the scenery, to see the wildlife, to appreciate the wildflowers, and to soothe my soul with the beauty of God's creation. I can ride a lot faster than I do, but I don't feel the need to prove anything to anyone else; I ride purely for my own enjoyment. In that regard, I suppose I am "gentle" to my bikes, and I maintain them well. Nevertheless, the Zong has a great, little, rugged, Yamaha engine; I have had a lot of fun on that motorcycle.

Spud