Oss
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« on: December 31, 2021, 02:12:04 PM » |
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post if you get out
Looks like rain here
Pics help A true Valkyrie post and thread
Happy new year to everyone
If you or a love one is ill we wish you the best possible recovery
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« Last Edit: December 31, 2021, 03:10:14 PM by Oss »
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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Oss
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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2021, 03:34:12 PM » |
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Thanks Louis but tomorrow is new years day But no harm in getting out early   |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2021, 06:10:15 PM » |
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Does riding around the house count? I took my Valk off the lift and moved it from my back garage to the front garage to make room for one I'm going to work on. I rode into the street and back in the driveway. Dies that count?
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2021, 06:25:06 PM » |
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Hey guys it’s not even New Years Day yet. So no, none of these countbunyil tomorrow.  |
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Willow
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Excessive comfort breeds weakness. PttP
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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2021, 07:19:37 PM » |
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I like to ride on New Year's Day and we often get the opportunity here in Kansas but tomorrow they're expecting several inches of snow accumulation with a high of 24F.
Today was into the high 50s. I rode to lunch and back, well a roundabout back. Nice day.
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2021, 07:31:00 PM » |
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The last time it snowed here. I quickly pushed the bike out and went for a very short ride to say I rode in the snow in Florida.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2022, 02:31:41 AM » |
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The last time it was warm here I rode the bike out and took a ride. Not happening today!
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Rams
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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2022, 04:44:39 AM » |
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I like to ride on New Year's Day and we often get the opportunity here in Kansas but tomorrow they're expecting several inches of snow accumulation with a high of 24F.
Today was into the high 50s. I rode to lunch and back, well a roundabout back. Nice day.
Carl, Glad you took and enjoyed that "roundabout" ride but if you don't mind, please keep that weather up there. I know you'll do everything you can about it.  Rams |
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Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
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POPS 57
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2022, 05:36:54 AM » |
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I don't think i will get out today. Snow is a$$hole deep to a tall giraffe. Temp. is - 29 right now. Tomorrow does't look good either. Hell the next three months don't look good. I don't think i will even ride any of the snow machines either till it warms a little bit.  |
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And as i shifted into 5th I couldn't remember a thing she said.
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« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2022, 06:20:27 AM » |
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Do it if you can. My O2 hose isn't quite long enough.  |
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2022, 06:22:16 AM » |
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I don't think i will get out today. Snow is a$$hole deep to a tall giraffe. Temp. is - 29 right now. Tomorrow does't look good either. Hell the next three months don't look good. I don't think i will even ride any of the snow machines either till it warms a little bit. OMG! I remember being in such conditions, I don't miss them. Stay safe. Ya know, there's a reason I moved to southern Mississippi. You just mentioned a couple of them. Rams |
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2022, 06:31:49 AM » |
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No riding for me today - in fact, I doubt I will be leaving the nice, warm house unless it becomes an emergency.
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« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2022, 08:21:01 AM » |
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Expecting 7-9" of snow and 30 mph gusts here. Probably wont do a ride today.  Happy New Year everyone. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2022, 08:57:20 AM » |
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Rolled the bike out at 0730. No rain in the forecast but it looked dicey. Too late going to the ride to breakfast either way. Had to leave the jacket and gloves behind. Just too darned warm  Stopped for gas. Now I had 45 min to do a 40 min ride.  Hit every green light and no traffic. Made the 40 min ride in 30 min. Lol  Eventually everyone showed up and we had a good start to 2022.  Only 70 miles but at least the sun came out and dried the roads and turned into a pretty nice day. |
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« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2022, 09:04:39 AM » |
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Expecting 7-9" of snow and 30 mph gusts here. Probably wont do a ride today. Happy New Year everyone. NOAA forecast (most accurate one) predicts -27 farenheit (no wind chill included) expected here tonight. I may clear a path from the shed and see if the heated gear holds up. Not. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 01, 2022, 09:16:34 AM » |
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Can only dream of a ride today. Woke up to 3 degree temps with a projected of 25 as the high point. The snowpack/ice roads in the neighborhood made Valk just shutter when opened the garage door a bit ago. So no rides for over a week and maybe 2 weeks. I will just have to be happy to read about others enjoying their rides.
Hopefully those to the east are enjoying the weather we have sent you. Should be warned that Monday/Tuesday we are expecting more of the same. So that storm will be heading your way later in the week.
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« Reply #16 on: January 01, 2022, 01:39:34 PM » |
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Ok..... I did two rides today. They were short. The weather was warm (76 degrees F) but the skies were cloudy on the second ride. I did a video on both rides. The camera I use is a Contour HD. I have two. One is about 10 years old and the other maybe four or five. These cameras allow you to mount them vertical or horizontal. In the Goldwing I use both mounting ways. On the ST only use the horizontal mounting point. I forgot to check it before riding so the first video was not very panoramic. So, I took a second ride with the wife (she is not fond of riding two up on the ST). So, the first video is the second trip and the second video is the first trip. Local roads are a bit rough, the Goldwings suspension is a little stiffer than the ST. Don't know why but the first video bad be expanded to 1080 with manual Rumble, the second one only had 720p.  Second trip https://rumble.com/vrrlbh-january-1-2022.htmlFirst Trip https://rumble.com/vrrgsx-todays-ride-january-1-2022.htmlCamera. The two dots on the lens show alignment.   |
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« Reply #17 on: January 01, 2022, 01:46:51 PM » |
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The Valkyrie has been in my buddies warm warehouse for a month. I did go for a short ride on my Suzuki Bandit last night it was 56 degrees today its rained all day.
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« Reply #18 on: January 01, 2022, 02:31:21 PM » |
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Expecting 7-9" of snow and 30 mph gusts here. Probably wont do a ride today. Happy New Year everyone. be curious how you make out snow wise come Sunday morning in suburbs of Chicago area down there. It just started snowing finally here 4 p.m. (was suppose to start by noon) roads just barely covered being 1 hour north of Freeport IL. They say 3-5 inches but unless it comes down buckets in next few hours looks like ending by 10 p.m., I highly doubt over 2 inches of snow, will see. |
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POPS 57
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« Reply #19 on: January 02, 2022, 05:29:38 AM » |
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Got up to -35 temp. How fun is this.
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And as i shifted into 5th I couldn't remember a thing she said.
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« Reply #20 on: January 02, 2022, 08:20:42 AM » |
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Expecting 7-9" of snow and 30 mph gusts here. Probably wont do a ride today. Happy New Year everyone. be curious how you make out snow wise come Sunday morning in suburbs of Chicago area down there. It just started snowing finally here 4 p.m. (was suppose to start by noon) roads just barely covered being 1 hour north of Freeport IL. They say 3-5 inches but unless it comes down buckets in next few hours looks like ending by 10 p.m., I highly doubt over 2 inches of snow, will see. Not as bad as predicted, around 8" or so. Snow plows did a good job of keeping the highways open for the people who absolutely, positively had to get somewhere because tooth paste was on sale. At 13° I haven't tackled the drive yet. It's winter in IL. |
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Rams
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« Reply #21 on: January 02, 2022, 08:51:20 AM » |
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Went through about half a tank of fuel in both Valks yesterday.
Got wet on the bike just as I was heading home after re-fueling and adding a bit of Marine Stabil.
Due to other priorities, they be tucked away in the garage for a couple of weeks. It is, what it is.
Rams
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