Author Topic: Anybody ride today?? (Read 5747 times)

jtb · « **Reply #25 on:** January 19, 2009, 05:33:31 AM »

Beautiful Pics, Andy. Jerry, it only got up to about 54 in Birmingham yesterday, but yes, I rode. Got out the 86 VFR, and didn't go over 110 (actually over 95), my buddy Cal got out his 95 GW, and we tooled around SE of Birmingham for about 50 miles.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #26 on:** January 19, 2009, 05:54:38 AM »

Wow, Andy. If we had views like that, winter might be more tolerable here in Michigan.

Heard some sobering stats on this AM's weather for those of us living at, or north of the 40th parallel. In Ann Arbor we typically get 45-48 in. of snow each winter. Right now we are at 42". However, by comparison, last winter we almost 90" and I almost beat our little snow blower to death, poor thing. They mentioned one thing in comparing this winter to last. Despite our near record total snowfall, we had only 20" by this time last year!

Maybe I should go out to the garage and speak softly to the little Toro.

BIKE · « **Reply #27 on:** January 19, 2009, 05:58:05 AM »

Oh wow! Amazing pictures. I wish I could find a hike like that in Ohio. We have some "hills" here but that's about it.

HondanutRider · « **Reply #28 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:16:55 AM »

Yea, I rode a lot yesterday and probably will again today. First I had the snowmobile out to make a trail in the back bush. Then I hitched-up the husky to the dogsled and had a run on the trail I made. That afternoon I spent about an hour on the ATV with the plow, cleaning out the driveway. It got up to a balmy high of -1C yesterday! Ride what you got!!!

upperlake04 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:17:26 AM »

Great place to spend a sunny day Andy! Does the "top" have a name? Did you need snowshoes to get there?

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #30 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:33:24 AM »

Put in my minimum 30 miles this week yesterday, always a good way to end the weekend

tygrant · « **Reply #31 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:38:45 AM »

friday here was -16 degrees.... thats not that fake windchill BS either. if you take a piss outside the puddle is freezing before your done. I hate you jerks. we do have the snowmobiles out though.

Johnie · « **Reply #32 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:41:01 AM »

Well, with wind chills last week -35 to -45 degrees, no I did not ride. Heck, the kids did not even have school on Thursday or Friday last week. Now add the record snow...no, I did not ride since November. But my KO is 60 degrees in the house...

andy750 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:31:45 AM »

Quote from: upperlake on January 19, 2009, 06:17:26 AM

Great place to spend a sunny day Andy! Does the "top" have a name? Did you need snowshoes to get there?

The mountain was Mt Chocura, NH. Snowshoes were not required for the trail as it was fairly packed already. However crampons were required for the rocky summit ascent (see first photo). Going up it was fairly hot and I was in a thermal base layer and t-shirt only (-10F outside temp) -however wind at the top made it necessary to put on a jacket ;-)

cheers
Andy

montana550 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:48:57 AM »

I was working on my '75 750 re-build on Saturday. In the afternoon it was in the mid fifties so the '77 550 went for a two hour journey (a little dicey with the sand still on the road and an occasional ice patch on the side roads). Sunday was spent cross country skiing in the nice new snow in Red Lodge. Today will be 60 so must ride again this afternoon. One good thing about Montana is that if you don't like the weather don't fret, it will change in no time.

Popwood · « **Reply #35 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:57:55 AM »

It crossed my mind to get a few miles in yesterday when the streets started drying from a morning dusting of snow. The temp was about 30F but then it started spittin' snow again so I shelved the idea. Damn. Had to scratch the itch somehow so pulled some of the chrome parts off the '67 Bridgestone 350 2-stroker my so and I are working on so spent the afternoon in the cozy basement degreasing and polishing. Time well spent.

I was shocked last Friday to see a couple die-hards on Harleys sitting at a stoplight. It was 14 degrees and the one guy didn't even have a windscreen. I don't think they were wearing any of those electric suits, either. Nuts.

So far, though, its not been a bad winter. I've gotten regular rides in at east every couple weeks-- short rides, but regular. Can't wait for spring!

SKTP · « **Reply #36 on:** January 19, 2009, 11:57:57 AM »

I ride everyday...I don't have a car...only the 78k

mrbreeze · « **Reply #37 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:11:17 PM »

Aw Hell..........I just sat home and watched the Pittsburg-Baltimore game too!!! It was great riding weather but hey!!!!........Football is almost over and there are plenty of good riding days.Its been in the low 30's here in the morning but last week we were in the 70's at noon.Right now its the 60's(riding weather for sure!!!!)

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #38 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:15:34 PM »

Andy,

You should park one of those bikes here and fly out for some rides. We still need to Ride the Rockies. I've always wanted to strap the skiis to my bike and head to Breckenridge for a day on the slopes. Wouldn't that look very interesting in the parking lot?! At least I'd be dressed for it. Another #$%*ty day tomorrow in the 60's and I have to work. That really bites. Even better Wednesday though and I'm off!!

Hush · « **Reply #39 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:48:10 PM »

OK so here in NZ we converted to Celsius yonks ago so I had to find a barometer that had the old scale on to compare with you States guys.

Today was a bit chilly with a strong Southerly blowing, it was 75 degrees Fahrenheit!

I got another 40 some miles on my bike around the bay and along the coast.

Bike went well and traffic was light, keep forgetting to get my camera out though cos I'm having way too much fun.

Sorry.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #40 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:52:36 PM »

You go gettum Hush!!!!!!!!

paulages · « **Reply #41 on:** January 19, 2009, 11:25:38 PM »

35 degrees and sunny here in portland, but hell yeah i'm riding when it's not raining.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #42 on:** January 19, 2009, 11:29:43 PM »

Hey Hush,

Most of us US guys can do Celcius as we have to put up with our 51st state of Canada

(sorry boys, I know you hate that but I couldn't resist)

9/5 C + 32

Hush · « **Reply #43 on:** January 20, 2009, 01:19:01 AM »

Any chance I can now get you fellahs to ride on the correct side of the road?

Come on these bikes come from Japland, even they ride on the left hand side so obviously your poor Honda's will be confused by the change.
Never know I may have stumbled on a way to get a few extra HP outa ya bikes!

ThomasTedder · « **Reply #44 on:** January 20, 2009, 06:42:22 AM »

Quote from: HondanutRider on January 19, 2009, 06:16:55 AM

It got up to a balmy high of -1C yesterday! Ride what you got!!!

I rode my bike the other day when it was 23F out. As long as the ground is dry, I'm good to go.

ghost · « **Reply #45 on:** January 20, 2009, 01:57:21 PM »

Quote from: ThomasTedder on January 20, 2009, 06:42:22 AM

Quote from: HondanutRider on January 19, 2009, 06:16:55 AM
It got up to a balmy high of -1C yesterday! Ride what you got!!!

I rode my bike the other day when it was 23F out. As long as the ground is dry, I'm good to go.

+1 on that

duganc1717 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:30:17 PM »

Rode 60 miles last Saturday @ 17F, I think heated gear is one of my next purchases.

flybox1 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:54:38 PM »

Its gone from 9F and over 4' of snowfall at my house, to 40F and 100-year flood levels in the local rivers in the past 3 weeks. All the local farmlands are under.
Roads washed out or covered with water all over the place. Not to mention the nasty sand and gravel built up along the roadways from the past snow.
Front tire is off for brakes and new rubber because it typically rains up her in South Alaska, er....i mean WASHINGTON, until July....

Yesterday, after the fog burned off, it was 65F and sunny!!! FK! Cant win 'em all!

fb1

cb650 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 20, 2009, 04:13:51 PM »

Going to be around 70 in Denver tomorrow. There is a delivery to make and I might be able to get it on the bike

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hevykevy420 · « **Reply #49 on:** January 20, 2009, 04:37:32 PM »

I rode. 45 degrees this morning (wearing snowboard pants over business casual)

60 or so this afternoon

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Author Topic: Anybody ride today?? (Read 5747 times)

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