Irish Photo Rally - Page 3

SpudRider · 06-16-2013, 05:10 PM

Your photos are wonderful, as always.

I particularly enjoyed the view from Beara Peninsula.

I bet the hens kept Jackie hopping, for sure!

Weldangrind · 06-16-2013, 05:52 PM

Terrific pics! I'm amazed that you were able to ride at 100km/h.

irishbiker125 · 06-17-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Terrific pics! I'm amazed that you were able to ride at 100km/h.

My normal speed would be 90-95km/h. The thing here was we had a strong tailwind behind us all the ways home and 100km/h was no strain on the bike. I wouldn't push it if the engine was under stress.Anyway thats 7 locations done and 5 to go. All remaining locations are 350-550km round trips.

FastDoc · 06-17-2013, 01:57 PM

Keep it up!

You are going to be in the running for the highest miles on a 125cc CB :-)

I assume the money spent on gas is very little, so enjoy :-)

SpudRider · 06-17-2013, 02:51 PM

Bigger is not always better.

One of the nicest things my Zongshen 200GY-2 taught me was to escape the freeway, travel the tertiary roads, smell the roses, and enjoy the beauty of God's creation.

FastDoc · 06-17-2013, 03:43 PM

Amen!

Sometimes speed thrills, but there is a tradeoff. Sometimes slow and easy is better.

irishbiker125 · 06-17-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Amen!

Sometimes speed thrills, but there is a tradeoff. Sometimes slow and easy is better.

Took me a while to find this out but I agree 100%. I have bigger bikes but i am getting such a kick going along at a nice easy pace and getting to see a lot more of our beautiful world.
The bike is returning about 105 mpg and a tank of fuel is lasting over 500km!

FastDoc · 06-17-2013, 05:02 PM

The more you ride it the more you save!

I just filled up my CB175 on Saturday and I got over 100 MPG. I love it!

Jonny · 07-02-2013, 04:33 AM

This just makes me loath the historical dullness of America lol
Not that we don't have anything worth seeing it's just insane distances and the culture in America is now like watching television.
Hollywood has taken over even the smallest of towns :(

zingshoen · 07-02-2013, 07:36 AM

never owned a working television in my life :-)

SpudRider · 07-02-2013, 02:39 PM

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never owned a working television in my life :-)

Good for you.

I don't watch television, either.

irishbiker125 · 09-01-2013, 12:56 PM

Hello All, been missing for awhile as I bought a campervan and have been away for a few weekends in it prior to going to Bulgaria for 3 weeks vacation. Yesterday I headed off to the midlands to a little village called Pollagh which was another location on the Irish Photo Rally.
The middle of Ireland is very boggy and it where turf and peat is gathered and has been for centuries.

The village of Pollagh, in county Offaly, has a sculpture called "The Bogman" which is carved from Bog Oak. This was my 8th location.

It is situated on the banks of the Grand Canal.

This section of the canal was built in 1804 and the bridge that straddles it, Plunkett Bridge was built in 1809.

This is the only crossing point for miles around. This was a really nice location and it was a lovely journey in bright sunshine. A total round trip of 410km. As normal the little Keeway did not miss a beat!

Weldangrind · 09-01-2013, 09:13 PM

Lovely pics! Glad to see you back in the saddle. Any chance you'll share pics of your new camper van?

SpudRider · 09-02-2013, 01:49 AM

Thanks for posting the beautiful photos from the Emerald Isle.

As always, your Keway bike looks great.

**cheesy** · 09-02-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the beautiful photos from the Emerald Isle.

As always, your Keway bike looks great.

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06-16-2013, 05:10 PM	#31
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Your photos are wonderful, as always. I particularly enjoyed the view from Beara Peninsula. I bet the hens kept Jackie hopping, for sure! __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-16-2013, 05:52 PM	#32
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Terrific pics! I'm amazed that you were able to ride at 100km/h. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-17-2013, 01:57 PM	#34
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Keep it up! You are going to be in the running for the highest miles on a 125cc CB :-) I assume the money spent on gas is very little, so enjoy :-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-17-2013, 02:51 PM	#35
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Bigger is not always better. One of the nicest things my Zongshen 200GY-2 taught me was to escape the freeway, travel the tertiary roads, smell the roses, and enjoy the beauty of God's creation. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-17-2013, 03:43 PM	#36
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Amen! Sometimes speed thrills, but there is a tradeoff. Sometimes slow and easy is better. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-17-2013, 05:02 PM	#38
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The more you ride it the more you save! I just filled up my CB175 on Saturday and I got over 100 MPG. I love it! __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-02-2013, 04:33 AM	#39
Jonny Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 92	This just makes me loath the historical dullness of America lol Not that we don't have anything worth seeing it's just insane distances and the culture in America is now like watching television. Hollywood has taken over even the smallest of towns :(
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07-02-2013, 07:36 AM	#40
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	never owned a working television in my life :-) __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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09-01-2013, 12:56 PM	#42
irishbiker125 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dungarvan,County Waterford, Ireland Posts: 93	Hello All, been missing for awhile as I bought a campervan and have been away for a few weekends in it prior to going to Bulgaria for 3 weeks vacation. Yesterday I headed off to the midlands to a little village called Pollagh which was another location on the Irish Photo Rally. The middle of Ireland is very boggy and it where turf and peat is gathered and has been for centuries. The village of Pollagh, in county Offaly, has a sculpture called "The Bogman" which is carved from Bog Oak. This was my 8th location. It is situated on the banks of the Grand Canal. This section of the canal was built in 1804 and the bridge that straddles it, Plunkett Bridge was built in 1809. This is the only crossing point for miles around. This was a really nice location and it was a lovely journey in bright sunshine. A total round trip of 410km. As normal the little Keeway did not miss a beat!
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09-01-2013, 09:13 PM	#43
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Lovely pics! Glad to see you back in the saddle. Any chance you'll share pics of your new camper van? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-02-2013, 01:49 AM	#44
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the beautiful photos from the Emerald Isle. As always, your Keway bike looks great. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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