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« Reply #1800 on: February 12, 2013, 06:10:24 PM » |
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I rode in today. Thirty (F) on the way in and forty on the way home. Nice and dry.
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« Reply #1801 on: February 13, 2013, 04:32:59 AM » |
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« Reply #1802 on: February 13, 2013, 09:39:47 AM » |
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TT, it looks like it's just you and me. Was a little brisk on the way in this morning. Thanks a lot, Hooter. I really didn't think your words could hold that kind of power.  |
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TT, it looks like it's just you and me. Was a little brisk on the way in this morning. Thanks a lot, Hooter. I really didn't think your words could hold that kind of power. Sorry.....  |
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« Reply #1804 on: February 13, 2013, 05:50:45 PM » |
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« Reply #1805 on: February 14, 2013, 08:08:00 AM » |
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I rode in this morning. I've determined I've wussed out a bit since I passed 50. Today was the first morning it was above 30 in a while here, so I put on the leather and rode in. A brisk 33 and is expected to make it to 44 this afternoon, but the sun is shining, so enjoy it while it lasts. There is a chance of snow tonight and it is supposed to be 18 in the morning. that will violate my 3 rules to ride to work:
1. Must be above 30
2. Blue sky showing, or stars if it is still dark.
3. Driveway/pavement is dry.
I have been known to fudge and accept 2/3, but I hate to ride to work when it is raining or the pavement is wet. Wet socks or pant legs isn't cool. Especially at the hospital where I work.
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« Reply #1806 on: February 14, 2013, 01:08:43 PM » |
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« Reply #1807 on: February 14, 2013, 06:43:56 PM » |
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Rode to work for the first time in 2013 today. 34 degrees and the roads were wet when I left just before daylight so I took it easy and puckered a little over the bridges but no ice so all was good. Ridin' home this afternoon was sweet indeed. As always, wore a short sleeve shirt, leather jacket, two pair of gloves and uniform pants. I know I've said it before but work sucks less when I can look out and see the scooter waiting on me.  |
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« Reply #1808 on: February 22, 2013, 06:05:07 PM » |
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Rode again today! 89 degrees predicted for Saturday.   |
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« Reply #1809 on: February 22, 2013, 07:10:09 PM » |
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rode to work yesterday, came home today. never doing an overnighter again!
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« Reply #1810 on: February 22, 2013, 11:22:49 PM » |
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rode to work yesterday, came home today. never doing an overnighter again!
Thats just my regular schedule. Oh yeah it was 36F night before last on the way home at 04:30. My normal cut off is around 36-37 and now with the short windsheild and open face helmet,,, I am rethinking not having any heated gear or long-johns. I do have my TourMaster Mesh Jacket I like to wear so much of course both liners are in and a reasonable set of winter gauntlet gloves and regular chaps. I gotta copy my misfortune this past Sunday morning on my way home from work, I will copy and paste my story from facebook in a minute. |
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« Reply #1811 on: February 22, 2013, 11:28:35 PM » |
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From My Sunday Morning ride home 2-17
Wow,,,, made it home finally. Started out bad when my relief forgot he was working today and didn't get to the office way more than 30 minutes late!!!! Then bikes has gauge was flashing Low fuel,,, with the belly tank I still have 3 gallons but decided I better fill up since it was sooooo foggy you couldn't see 30 yards so I thought better be safe incase I have to park somewhere. Then hit the freeway OH crap!!! Bad choice couldn't see more than 20 yards now... Then 2/3rds of the way home on freeway loud pop and I lose my main headlights and radio and cruise control??? WTF? Pull off at Winchester electric fuel pump is also dead I run out of fuel being feed to the carbs??? Damn bike won't start??? Get some light from my phone pull the seat start poking around with the wires turn the key and the pump is now pumping crank a few times still no start??? Let the pump run for 20-30 seconds try it again and she starts throw the seat back on pull on my easier to put on gloves stuff my sweat shirt under the passenger back rest make sure only what I need is on dint even put my glasses back on and take off now on city streets of course I then get stuck behind the PO-PO damn slow for 2 miles down Stevens creek/ San Carlos ready to run any light that's red... Finally in my driveway... Thank GOD I didn't get completely stuck away from home and have to call for help...
It's 05:55ish when I pulled into the driveway, oh and of course with the cold I had to Pee so bad I thought I was starting to task it? YUCK!!!
At times in the freeway visibility was down as low as 15-20 feet, no mater what combination of lights I had on. The HID headlights on high beam with the yellow fog lights under the engine guards was about the best combo.
The positive I did have a young woman in a Mini Cooper actually turn around and check to see if I was alright and if I needed help,,,, thank you for the offer Good Samaritan.
I think I found the electrical failure culprit. The relay that supports the circuit that runs my HID headlights, my fuel pump, my electric fuel safety shutoff valve. This relays socket had loosened up on the plug in contacts so that was the primary problem and that's why it all started back up when I wiggled all that stuff around I also found one fuse location had also managed to loosen up on the connection to the fuse itself.
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« Reply #1812 on: February 23, 2013, 12:42:03 PM » |
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My normal cut off is around 36-37 and now with the short windsheild and open face helmet ...
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« Reply #1813 on: March 16, 2013, 07:20:51 PM » |
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Rode last Monday, should get at least 3 of the next 5 workdays in. Twenty nine miles one way made much nicer when on the Valk! |
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« Reply #1814 on: March 16, 2013, 07:47:07 PM » |
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First time in forever I rode to work all four nights. It felt great to ride all week and leave the car at home. Gonna try to do it again next week. My son and I went to a hockey game last and he tells me his truck is going to be down for a couple of days until he can get it fixed. i say, take my car, I'll be riding |
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« Reply #1815 on: March 17, 2013, 06:07:52 AM » |
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I finally got out of my driveway!!!! Rode a whole 8 miles. Roads had some slippery spots where the snow melted and ran across the road, most were wet. Way too much sand and salt on the roads to enjoy it too much, but I had to take a short hop. AH YES.
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« Reply #1816 on: March 19, 2013, 03:20:55 AM » |
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Another day riding to work. Supposed to rain here by Wednesday. Well see. I'm still riding. I rode the KLR, I'll be on it the rest of the week. Fun bike. Great gas mileage. Close to 50mpg |
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« Reply #1817 on: April 25, 2013, 02:27:00 PM » |
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Anyone else still riding to work?
I rode the Standard today.
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« Reply #1818 on: April 25, 2013, 03:57:19 PM » |
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I rode the first three days, but the weather guessers had it at 30% today and scared me off. But they won't tomorrow. I doan kar if it rains, ima ridin in the morn. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #1819 on: April 25, 2013, 06:47:14 PM » |
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Rode Kim's Shadow today. Maiden voyage out of town {29 miles} to work since the big re-do & modifications. Perfect!  |
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« Reply #1820 on: April 25, 2013, 06:48:10 PM » |
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Awesome TT. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #1821 on: April 25, 2013, 07:56:26 PM » |
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Anyone else still riding to work?
I rode the Standard today.
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« Reply #1822 on: April 26, 2013, 08:41:54 AM » |
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I rode to work this morning. First time since I droppped it in the rain two weeks ago. Wet asphalt and cold aren't always a good combination. Installed the new clutch lever and replaced the "tip sensor" that wouldn't reset, and I'm back on the road in time for the dinner ride tonight and the Proclamation Run tomorrow morning. Of course it is suppose to rain this afternoon, but they might be wrong.
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« Reply #1823 on: April 26, 2013, 10:10:51 AM » |
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I rode the Wing today, because "they" were talking 30% chance of rain. I just washed the Valk last night and didn't want to dirty her up before the Ride For Kids Sunday... 40% chance of rain on Sunday... Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #1824 on: April 26, 2013, 10:15:08 AM » |
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I've felt left out of this thread since my commute went from 40 miles across the DFW Metromess to 15 feet across my bedroom but I think about riding to work at least! Dream about it actually...
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« Reply #1825 on: August 28, 2013, 04:30:05 PM » |
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This thread back from the dead! Rode today. First day in about 3 months without multiple torrential monsoon rain storms predicted  A little chilly in the morning at 72 degrees but warmed up nicely to the low 90's by lunch time. |
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'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
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« Reply #1826 on: August 28, 2013, 07:12:45 PM » |
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Rode to work again today, rest of the week looks good too. I have to learn how to switch back and forth from riding the GW to the Valk. Almost had an un-pretty moment in the middle of the road.
Thank god August is almost over; I just hope we don’t get any hurricanes around here for the season. Had way too much rain so far this year. I am completely enjoying my one hour lunch break rides.
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« Reply #1827 on: August 28, 2013, 08:44:51 PM » |
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Rode all last week back and forth to a college (over an hour each way)...this week riding everyday to our Cory facility.....man, it is hot out there......phew......95+ with 72% dewpoint........and this is Minnesota! Ok...I wore shorts today.........checked for bees ahead of time  |
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« Reply #1828 on: September 10, 2013, 11:59:28 AM » |
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I did today and Mama heard from the Captain. How's that for coincidence?
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« Reply #1829 on: September 10, 2013, 05:22:12 PM » |
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'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
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« Reply #1830 on: September 10, 2013, 06:57:57 PM » |
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I rode it to work on August 29th. My last day at work. RETIRED!
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« Reply #1831 on: September 11, 2013, 03:16:10 AM » |
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I will ride to work today and everyday . The only bad part is I live only a mile from work. Funny thing is it's a mile to work but for some reason it's at least 15 miles sometimes more to get home. I get lost easy.
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« Reply #1832 on: September 11, 2013, 11:46:56 AM » |
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« Reply #1833 on: October 28, 2013, 05:39:43 AM » |
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Weather app on my phone said 28* . Didnt feel like it though . Full face helmet made it comfortable ! Hate to see this weather change !
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« Reply #1834 on: October 29, 2013, 05:12:01 PM » |
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Rode the '99 today.  Gonna ride Kim's Valk tomorrow.  Thursday I think I will ride the Shadow now with added stowage Lazy rider bag & V-Rod windshield.  |
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« Reply #1835 on: October 29, 2013, 07:26:31 PM » |
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It's still been great weather for riding here in my part of Indiana. 25 degrees on my way to work Monday, cold enough to wear two pair of gloves and a lined leather jacket but not so cold my uniform pants wouldn't cut it for the 30 minute ride. Was able to ride home bareheaded in short sleeves in the afternoon. Same thing today except it was warmer in the morning and colder in the afternoon. 55 degrees on my bike thermometer when I headed home today and it was purely an act of will not to pull over and put on my jacket.
It's camping/hunting season for me now and getting acclimated to the cold is important.
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« Reply #1836 on: November 07, 2013, 02:05:56 PM » |
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I rode. Today was a good day to ride.
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« Reply #1837 on: November 07, 2013, 03:28:19 PM » |
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I'm still riding to work. Some mornings are in the twenties. Just wear jeans, sweatshirt, Joe Rocket mesh jacket, gloves, and my helmet. Don't own any heated gear. The Harleys are all put up for the winter. Just another Honda and myself ride to Caterpillar these days. Crisp air is good air.
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« Reply #1838 on: November 07, 2013, 05:14:55 PM » |
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I rode. Today was a good day to ride.
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A bit more traffic on the road here than in Kansas I am pretty certain Last time was right before Halloween After the clock is moved in October I stop riding to work unless I know I am leaving work by 4pm That is less than one day a month as most clients come in between 4 and 7pm as they get off the train from downtown or drive from wherever after Their Workday May get to ride in on Monday though  Good on all of you who are still riding to work |
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