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Last Ride of 2021

Started by Tony C., Thu 16, Dec 2021, 16:21:52

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Tony C.

Thu 16, Dec 2021, 16:21:52
Took advantage of temps mostly in the high 50s today and took what is probably the last ride of 2021. After Friday the WX turns more seasonable with a wintry mix forecast for my area on Saturday. The salt trucks will be out.

I left the house about 11:30 and headed to the Sunshine Cafe in Clinton, MA for a delicious Irish Benedict. After lunch I got on route 62 west till its end in Barre. From there, back roads to the Country Store in Petersham where I picked up a few stocking stuffers. Then 32 N to 2 E to 140 S to home. There's skiing at Wachusett Mountain with man-made snow. Hopefully they're going to get a little help from Mother Nature on Saturday.

Pulled into my driveway at 4:00 with 124 miles on the trip odometer. Felt great to be back on the bike after about a month of no riding.  :cooldude:

Skinhead

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Thu 16, Dec 2021, 16:59:12
I took advantage of the 60+ temps in Motown today, it was very windy, but I had recently changed the oil, hydraulics, and rear brakes on my Goldwing, but did not have the weather to road test it.  I got that done today, all is well.

Friendsville, TN - Troy, MI

GaryC

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Thu 16, Dec 2021, 19:35:16
Saw quite a few bikes out today, glad you were able to get out.

Jack B

#3
Thu 16, Dec 2021, 19:39:38
I'm in Wisconsin and my last ride was 2 weeks ago
Roads have been salted a few times.
Let's RIDE

ybnorml

#4
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 03:24:54
Glad you were able to sneak in one more ride before hibernation season arrived Tony....

Barnstormer

#5
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 05:53:28
Yes , they are skiing at Wachusett mountain.  I built a rack to carry my snowboard on the Spyder and have 3 days on my new knee.  Finally able to snowboard without pain.

Ponte

#6
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 10:29:21
Good for you Tony. Enjoy everyday you can.  :)
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Tony C.

#7
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 12:07:24
Quote from: Skinhead on Thu 16, Dec 2021, 16:59:12
I took advantage of the 60+ temps in Motown today, it was very windy, but I had recently changed the oil, hydraulics, and rear brakes on my Goldwing, but did not have the weather to road test it.  I got that done today, all is well.

Glad that all is well. It will be already for next season.   :cooldude:

Tony C.

#8
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 12:09:39
Quote from: GaryC on Thu 16, Dec 2021, 19:35:16
Saw quite a few bikes out today, glad you were able to get out.

Thanks Gary. Had a nice ride through Sterling yesterday. In Petersham there was a guy and his wife on the same Indian that you and Deb had. Talked to him for a while. He had questions about the Wing. Had a nice chat.   ;)

Tony C.

#9
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 12:10:31
Quote from: Jack B on Thu 16, Dec 2021, 19:39:38
I'm in Wisconsin and my last ride was 2 weeks ago
Roads have been salted a few times.

Yeah it sucks when the salt trucks come out.  :-\

Tony C.

#10
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 12:10:59
Quote from: ybnorml on Fri 17, Dec 2021, 03:24:54
Glad you were able to sneak in one more ride before hibernation season arrived Tony....

Thanks Terry!   :cooldude:

Tony C.

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Fri 17, Dec 2021, 12:13:20 Last Edit: Sat 18, Dec 2021, 10:29:51 by Tony C.
Quote from: Barnstormer on Fri 17, Dec 2021, 05:53:28
Yes , they are skiing at Wachusett mountain.  I built a rack to carry my snowboard on the Spyder and have 3 days on my new knee.  Finally able to snowboard without pain.

Tom not surprised that you build a snowboard rack for your Spyder. You're very creative. Glad to know you're able to now snowboard without pain. Pretty cool for a guy in his seventies. :cooldude:

Tony C.

#12
Fri 17, Dec 2021, 12:14:03
Quote from: Ponte on Fri 17, Dec 2021, 10:29:21
Good for you Tony. Enjoy everyday you can.  :)

Thanks Larry!  8)

Wall

#13
Sat 18, Dec 2021, 07:35:57
Tony, did I just hear you complaining about not being able to ride your bike for a month? Let me introduce you to Kathy.
Going to go look at a 2018 Road Glide this morning with my brother. If it is what I want, then the real discussion begins.
Keep posting your rides. I love vicariously through you.
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.

ybnorml

#14
Sat 18, Dec 2021, 11:01:44
Quote from: Wall on Sat 18, Dec 2021, 07:35:57
Tony, did I just hear you complaining about not being able to ride your bike for a month? Let me introduce you to Kathy.
Going to go look at a 2018 Road Glide this morning with my brother. If it is what I want, then the real discussion begins.
Keep posting your rides. I love vicariously through you.

I hope you cleared this with Kathy... ;)

Tony C.

#15
Sat 18, Dec 2021, 11:18:21
Quote from: Wall on Sat 18, Dec 2021, 07:35:57
Going to go look at a 2018 Road Glide this morning with my brother. If it is what I want, then the real discussion begins.

How did it go looking at the Road Glide? I know you've been riding for a long time and that it's part of who you are. I hope Kathy comes around. I'd like to see you on two wheels and be able to ride with you again.  8)

Wall

#16
Sun 19, Dec 2021, 17:45:57
YB, TonyC, yes Kathy knew. She was not happy. But it was priced more for what it was. Now Kathy is happy again.
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.

ybnorml

#17
Sun 19, Dec 2021, 22:40:54
Quote from: Wall on Sun 19, Dec 2021, 17:45:57
YB, TonyC, yes Kathy knew. She was not happy. But it was priced more for what it was. Now Kathy is happy again.

It's a tough market out there, rather cars, trucks, m/c, or houses...
At least you made Kathy happy Paul.....

Tony C.

#18
Mon 20, Dec 2021, 11:24:36
Quote from: Wall on Sun 19, Dec 2021, 17:45:57
YB, TonyC, yes Kathy knew. She was not happy. But it was priced more for what it was. Now Kathy is happy again.

Sorry man...   :-\
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