Oss
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The lower Hudson Valley
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« on: January 01, 2016, 10:48:45 AM » |
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Since I dont have the time to head down to Tennessee to ride with friends I woke up this morning, with no hangover cause only had 2 beers last night, checked the air in the beemer and went for a nice hour long ride first on the switchbacks on Chappaqua Road and east and west across the ridges as I made my way slowly north to Yorktown
Temp was in the 30's, mesh jacket weather but did turn on the heated grips
Came home for some leftover lemon pie and chocolate ice cream cake and then checked the air in the Valkyrie, both needed a few lbs and took care of that. Then saddled up and rode up the goat trail
As usual there was a nice bracing breeze off the Hudson and did not see one other lunatic (rider) today. Was out for an hour also on the Valkyrie feeling very lucky to be able to have 2 bikes to ride today
The heated gear on the Valk was great but I think I need to ask Santa for the next larger size gloves for next winter as they seemed real tight my chaps have also seen better days so at Americade this year I will look into that as well. It did hit 40 according to the weather man - perfect for riding flurries now but nothing sticking
and Weather.com says zero percent chance of precipitation
What does the weather squirrel say down in Dallas Daniel?
Did anyone else get to ride today?
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« Last Edit: January 01, 2016, 11:25:25 AM by Oss »
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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 #1 on: January 01, 2016, 02:24:58 PM » |
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I was going to but decided it would be best to bring in the new year with a steenkin cold. Oh joy.
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2016, 04:51:32 PM » |
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Was also out today, yesterday, and the day before on my Goldwing. It has a little more protection from the elements than my Valkyrie. I'm still commuting, although Monday and Tuesday look to become much colder, so I'll have to cage it!
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1997 Valkyrie Tourer, 2005 GL 1800, 1987 GL 1200 Aspencade.
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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2016, 05:21:41 PM » |
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Went for a good ride New Years Eve. Pretty hot down here and was sweating during the ride. So much for looking forward to cooler weather!! Great ride though.
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2016, 05:34:25 PM » |
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No riding here in the Dakotas, 18f snow and ice everywhere.
Glad some of you managed a few miles though!
Happy New Year to all!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2016, 08:38:22 PM » |
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24° and icy patches here in IL. Wussed out and left Valk in the garage. Glad you got some wind there "Oss" If the roads clear up I will give it a go. Happy new year to all.
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2016, 04:18:27 AM » |
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Seeing icy patches and 24 degrees is not wimping out. One patch, and goodbye bike, with a long winter recovery. I hope the weather improves so you can get out!
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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2016, 05:36:05 AM » |
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on 12-28 my sons, both of them rode up from Down below Houston Tx. to my place. temps were in the mid 30's then we took off on 12-30 and rode down to GA.,, spent a couple days running around those mountains and Suches is still there...temps were mostly in the 40's...got back to my place thurs night, temps in the hi 20's to low 30's..and they headed home friday morning, (new years)...
long story short,, i froze my ass off....
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Hoser
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2016, 06:31:18 AM » |
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I was one of the four bikes that showed up after a 40 mile ride in at 22 degrees. What was I thinking? No heated gear on my old gold wing. Hoser  I got my polar bear decal though.  http://www.romeoriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3827 |
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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2016, 06:32:01 AM » |
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I managed to eek out 340 miles yesterday.....The plan was to make a circle of through the Hickory nut gorge to the Blue Ridge Parkway......Then up to Boone NC before turning for home. As it turns out the BRP was closed 10 miles from Asheville. Soooo back down through the gorge and on to home......  A good day was had. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2016, 06:59:57 AM » |
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I turned 60 on Wednesday. Wife said what you wanna do. Said I'm going ridding. Went out for a couple of hours, did not see one other bike, Temps mid 30s and dry. Yesterday told wife from now on between the holidays I am going to go to my sisters' place on the Treasure Coast of FL., Jensen Beach. I will either buy a Ford Transit ( Business vehicle ) this year or just rent one for the holidays. I think I can talk here into going with little difficulty.
Chuck
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2016, 07:14:25 AM » |
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I rode on Jan 1. Im working in Palm Bay, Fl. No cold weather here. Some rain fell on my pretty bike though. That worked out because I was getting ready to wash the salt air scum off of it soon.
100 miles up and down the east coast of Fl. Beautiful day between showers.
Happy New Year.
Greg
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RIDE SAFE-RIDE OFTEN........GO BUCKEYES!!!
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2016, 03:56:24 PM » |
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I turned 60 on Wednesday. Wife said what you wanna do. Said I'm going ridding. Went out for a couple of hours, did not see one other bike, Temps mid 30s and dry. Yesterday told wife from now on between the holidays I am going to go to my sisters' place on the Treasure Coast of FL., Jensen Beach. I will either buy a Ford Transit ( Business vehicle ) this year or just rent one for the holidays. I think I can talk here into going with little difficulty.
Chuck
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2016, 04:26:52 PM » |
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I turned 60 on Wednesday. Wife said what you wanna do. Said I'm going ridding. Went out for a couple of hours, did not see one other bike, Temps mid 30s and dry. Yesterday told wife from now on between the holidays I am going to go to my sisters' place on the Treasure Coast of FL., Jensen Beach. I will either buy a Ford Transit ( Business vehicle ) this year or just rent one for the holidays. I think I can talk here into going with little difficulty.
Chuck
Today, January 2nd, I turned 72 years, I kept my wise ass at home. I can do plenty of riding when it warms up a little and that will be soon enough. Happy Birthday Eli  |
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2016, 05:23:13 PM » |
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Thanks for the B-day wishes Rob.
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