Author Topic: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?  (Read 14312 times)

Offline backoutonthehighway

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 126
  • Country: us
  • More cowbell!
    • Back Out On The Highway
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2012, 02:06:55 PM »
mid 60's here yesterday. Dropped off the Connie for the 600 mile service, picked up the Vulcan from her 50k mile service (plus front spring replacement and new bearings) and picked up the Connie near the end of the day. So no real riding, but both the girls got a short trip. Soon as I get my risers on, I'll get an hour or so in to test them out this afternoon before I have to meet other commitments.

Edit: Mid 60's again today with nothing but sun. Farkled her up and did a 60 mile loop to check out the new set up.  8) 8)
« Last Edit: January 07, 2012, 06:36:48 PM by backoutonthehighway »
2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2006 Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan Classic | 2003 Yamaha Star 650 (Sold)

Offline Zman

  • Arena
  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 72
  • Country: us
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2012, 02:15:00 PM »
48 today in Ohio 1-7-12...... 75 mile little ride, topped off the tank and back in the garage all covered up.............

Offline W14

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 174
  • Country: us
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2012, 03:17:06 PM »
Mid 60's today(1-7-2012) in Central VA, got in 160 miles, rode with my buddy on his new BMW GT1600 (looks very similar to my 09 Connis), the Harleys were out in force

Offline Ron Dawg

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 333
  • Country: us
  • a/k/a ron203
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2012, 04:44:01 PM »
Got my priorities in order today, but it was short. 45 miles, total enjoyment. Great day.
2014 C-14 Red

Offline okxd45

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 339
  • Country: us
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2012, 08:16:50 PM »
Rode today (1/7/12) to air guard duty here in PA. Started in low 30's but low 60's by the end of the day.  :)
Jeff
"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under 't." Macbeth Quote (Act I, Scene V).
"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." (Matthew 10:16 NIV)

Offline Pokey

  • Arena
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 2487
  • Country: us
  • WESTERVILLE OHIO 'Twit"
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #25 on: January 07, 2012, 08:50:30 PM »
67 and B.E.A.utiful here in Missouri.  I took a short ride this morning and will be riding again this afternoon to go cigar shopping and pick up some FrogLube.

Do you dip your cigars in the paste while cleaning/lubing your guns? 8)
2006 DL1000  2006 SV650
08 C14 "gone"

"All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us". Gandalf the Grey

Offline Pokey

  • Arena
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 2487
  • Country: us
  • WESTERVILLE OHIO 'Twit"
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #26 on: January 07, 2012, 08:51:30 PM »
Not today, I went shooting with my son and a buddy. Gonna get out for a bit hopefully 2morrow.
2006 DL1000  2006 SV650
08 C14 "gone"

"All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us". Gandalf the Grey

Offline roadkoan

  • Arena
  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 59
  • Country: 00
  • Some are as the river, some are as the rocks.
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #27 on: January 08, 2012, 05:29:52 AM »
I was out yesterday! I wish I had made it to the Cave Day! Too many responsibilities...
At least I got to run my errands on two wheels!
This is getting weird for Minnesota though.
'02 C-10

Offline Jeremy Mitchell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1756
  • Country: 00
  • COG#9899
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #28 on: January 08, 2012, 09:32:44 AM »
Do you dip your cigars in the paste while cleaning/lubing your guns? 8)

It is less toxic than the embalming fluid that you dip your see-gars into.   ;D
Keeping the economy going, one tank of fuel and two tires at a time.

Offline Pokey

  • Arena
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 2487
  • Country: us
  • WESTERVILLE OHIO 'Twit"
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #29 on: January 08, 2012, 09:50:00 AM »
It is less toxic than the embalming fluid that you dip your see-gars into.   ;D

Yup you can eat it, helps keep your insides cleaned out. ;)
2006 DL1000  2006 SV650
08 C14 "gone"

"All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us". Gandalf the Grey

Offline insignificant

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 40
  • Country: us
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #30 on: January 08, 2012, 07:25:54 PM »
100 miles for me today. I rode out rt 52 to Higginsport for lunch. The roads were in good shape, I only saw some salt on one side road off of 52.  It's amazing how much a ride can help clear your head on a nice crisp day.
Steve

Offline Pokey

  • Arena
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 2487
  • Country: us
  • WESTERVILLE OHIO 'Twit"
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #31 on: January 08, 2012, 07:39:08 PM »
Took the WR250 out for a bit today, sure got cold when the sun started to go down. :yikes:
2006 DL1000  2006 SV650
08 C14 "gone"

"All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us". Gandalf the Grey

Offline Pfloydgad

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 356
  • Country: us
  • When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #32 on: January 09, 2012, 06:37:36 PM »
Well.....
1-9-12 this time, mid afternoon high of 46 and followed by 65 miles.
Not looking to do anything but ride and get some miles in.
The cold is on the way for the end of the week, predicting low teens at night and just low 20's for days.
If you ride, be safe out there.
Greg
Why did we have to run for cover with the promise of a brave new world unfold beneath the clear blue sky ?

Offline insignificant

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 40
  • Country: us
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #33 on: January 10, 2012, 11:48:08 AM »
It looks like the last good day in southwestern Ohio for a while. Better get those miles in while you can.

Offline roadie

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 460
  • Country: us
  • RIP:2009 ABS....Welcome 2015 Black
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #34 on: January 10, 2012, 12:13:14 PM »
Well.....
1-9-12 this time, mid afternoon high of 46 and followed by 65 miles.
Not looking to do anything but ride and get some miles in.
The cold is on the way for the end of the week, predicting low teens at night and just low 20's for days.
If you ride, be safe out there.
Greg

1-9 was treacherous!  Northern VA got some snow flurries...totally unexpected.  Long story short:  2 hour ride home in the snow...luckily i66 stayed clear and just a tad slushy, my windshield didn't do to well and had to lower it so i could keep my eye on the road (snow kept caking up on it), which made for a "windier" (is that a word?) ride home.  Made it home safe and sound.
Will

Offline Shadowofshoe

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 151
  • Country: us
  • Mastiff pup/human pup
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #35 on: January 10, 2012, 03:23:31 PM »
  Will-Slushy really??-I've ridden in "blowing snow" situations on my C-14 and my LT. I can't imagine trying it in a slush situ on a big bike -although on my dead end street I always broke out dirtbikes-sideways,backwards and occasionally upside down!!
   

     Mike
Sooooo....we are about to be a Nation that makes you prove you have insurance-but it's not necessary to prove that you are indeed a Citizen of that Nation?

Offline roadie

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 460
  • Country: us
  • RIP:2009 ABS....Welcome 2015 Black
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #36 on: January 10, 2012, 04:41:50 PM »
  Will-Slushy really??-I've ridden in "blowing snow" situations on my C-14 and my LT. I can't imagine trying it in a slush situ on a big bike -although on my dead end street I always broke out dirtbikes-sideways,backwards and occasionally upside down!!
   

     Mike

really a "tad."  i didn't relish it.  trust me, forecast was a clear day, and was pleasantly surprised.  I got home, parked it, and finally took as breath.  I did NOT ride today, as I was chicken shet that the weatherman would be wrong again.
Will

Offline Shadowofshoe

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 151
  • Country: us
  • Mastiff pup/human pup
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #37 on: January 18, 2012, 02:55:49 PM »
  Rode yesterday 1/17/12, pretty warm but-windy as hell...I was laughing to myself as the bike jumped around....always great to breakout the scooter in January in central Ohio.
      Gimmee all the global warming Mother Earth can muster or move me south ;D ;D

              Mike
Sooooo....we are about to be a Nation that makes you prove you have insurance-but it's not necessary to prove that you are indeed a Citizen of that Nation?

Offline Pfloydgad

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 356
  • Country: us
  • When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #38 on: January 18, 2012, 05:12:47 PM »
Well, with half the internet down, I did a coffee run today. 28 deg. and wrapped up like Nanuk of the North, it really was a great ride. Only 55 miles and some strange looks, but they were just jealous.
Ride safe all,
Greg
Why did we have to run for cover with the promise of a brave new world unfold beneath the clear blue sky ?

Offline backoutonthehighway

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 126
  • Country: us
  • More cowbell!
    • Back Out On The Highway
Re: WHO rode today 1-6-12 ?
« Reply #39 on: January 18, 2012, 07:17:17 PM »
128 miles today. First half at 25F - second at 55F. Gotta love those heated grips and Gerbling!
2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2006 Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan Classic | 2003 Yamaha Star 650 (Sold)