Small bike, big fun

GB500guy

Well-known member
Today promised to have perfect riding weather so I looked my little stable over to see who called out. They all looked irresistible...

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...but in the end it was the little Dream 50 that stood out to my eyes.

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So a tiddler-friendly plan was made.

Link to Google map of route

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Off we zoomed, Dream 50 and I, up Pleasants Valley Road,

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past Monticello dam,

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and over Hwy 121's endless perfectly banked turns and vineyard views into Napa.

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There's always lots of roadside art to enjoy around Napa.

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Crossing town and heading out Dry Creek Road I stopped to say hi to this T-Rex.

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Then it was up and over Oakville Grade and down into Napa Valley for a run up to St. Helena for a tasty burrito at Villa Corona.

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Turning homeward it was time to head up and over Howell Mountain Road through redwood forests and the little town of Angwin before dropping down into Pope Valley.

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On super tight roads like this the tiny bike is simply brilliant. Skate boarders eat your hearts out.

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A quick stop in Pope Valley...

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...then more rustic roadways took me home again.

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Time for happy hour.

-Bill
 

GB500guy

Well-known member
Absolutely...,Stunning photos. :thumbup :wow

As always; amazing photos.

And I see trend with your stable ...

/Soren

Thanks guys. With so much beautiful scenery around and such a jewel of a bike it's hard to make a bad photo. And for now my stable is set, five is plenty. Of course I said that when I had two, and three, etc.

-Bill
 

GB500guy

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Did you happen to notice there are only Honda's in your garage :nerd

Ha ha, yep I admit I'm obviously brand-loyal. After growing up with them and wrenching at Honda shops back in the day I gravitate toward the familiar. Now if I was to come across a nice low miles Yamaha RD350....

-Bill
 
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