GB500guy
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With the sun finally out nice & bright and warmer temps I just had to take a little ride yesterday. Tinkering in the shop the night before, all five bikes seemed to call out "ride me, it's my turn!" But the sexy little Dream 50 stirred my passions most and the question was settled.
I decided on a 90 mile Berryessa/Pope Valley loop.
From Pleasants Valley I headed up Putah Canyon on 128, past the dam and around to Knoxville Rd.
With only 84cc, cruising at 45 - 55 mph requires near constant full throttle and 9K - 11K rpm. But the little buzz bomb happily puts up with it for miles on end without complaint. Good ear plugs are a must-have.
Nearing "the bridge" on Knoxville I saw other riders coming up behind. I waved them past and when they turned into the parking lot I followed. Right away the bike drew a crowd of friendly and curious riders. I was so busy answering questions I forgot to take a picture.
Then it was off to savor the fantastic and deserted Pope Canyon Rd. ...
...then Pope Chiles Rd. took me back to 128 at Lake Hennessee. You definitely need to stay alert on the last section of Pope Chiles with its very tight turns and unguarded creek right alongside the road.
A new vineyard along 128...
Back on Pleasants Vly Rd. my little friend took me home.
-Bill
I decided on a 90 mile Berryessa/Pope Valley loop.
From Pleasants Valley I headed up Putah Canyon on 128, past the dam and around to Knoxville Rd.
With only 84cc, cruising at 45 - 55 mph requires near constant full throttle and 9K - 11K rpm. But the little buzz bomb happily puts up with it for miles on end without complaint. Good ear plugs are a must-have.
Nearing "the bridge" on Knoxville I saw other riders coming up behind. I waved them past and when they turned into the parking lot I followed. Right away the bike drew a crowd of friendly and curious riders. I was so busy answering questions I forgot to take a picture.
Then it was off to savor the fantastic and deserted Pope Canyon Rd. ...
...then Pope Chiles Rd. took me back to 128 at Lake Hennessee. You definitely need to stay alert on the last section of Pope Chiles with its very tight turns and unguarded creek right alongside the road.
A new vineyard along 128...
Back on Pleasants Vly Rd. my little friend took me home.
-Bill