Author Topic: Did you ride today? (Read 89704 times)

Stripes · « **Reply #350 on:** February 25, 2018, 08:50:49 AM »

Quote from: zer0netgain on February 25, 2018, 07:42:35 AM

Does straddling the bike as I move it from the basement back into the garage count?

If the motorcycle was moving while you were sitting on it and your feet weren't touching the ground, then yes!

chornbe · « **Reply #351 on:** February 25, 2018, 09:52:52 AM »

This wet, miserable, cold weather is just f'ing depressing.

zer0netgain · « **Reply #352 on:** February 25, 2018, 12:01:40 PM »

Quote from: Stripes on February 25, 2018, 08:50:49 AM

Quote from: zer0netgain on February 25, 2018, 07:42:35 AM
Does straddling the bike as I move it from the basement back into the garage count?

If the motorcycle was moving while you were sitting on it and your feet weren't touching the ground, then yes!

I should have known there’d be a catch in there somewhere.

minimac · « **Reply #353 on:** March 09, 2018, 08:50:44 AM »

Quote from: chornbe on February 25, 2018, 09:52:52 AM

This wet, miserable, cold weather is just f'ing depressing.

I don't let wet or cold stop me. Snow ,slush, and ice does, but not cold or wet. Cold and wet might do the trick, too.

Mrs. DantesDame · « **Reply #354 on:** March 09, 2018, 09:03:13 AM »

I rode yesterday - does that count?

You guys seem to have a problem with cold and wet and snow, so here are some pictures to remind you of what its like to ride in better conditions

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Anyway, nothing too interesting, but not bad for an hour or so on the bike

Virginian · « **Reply #355 on:** March 09, 2018, 09:17:19 AM »

Great pictures Mrs. DD!

oilhed · « **Reply #356 on:** March 09, 2018, 12:49:53 PM »

Quote from: Virginian on March 09, 2018, 09:17:19 AM

Great pictures Mrs. DD!

Indeed! Europe?

Skee · « **Reply #357 on:** March 09, 2018, 01:42:31 PM »

Quote from: oilhed on March 09, 2018, 12:49:53 PM

Quote from: Virginian on March 09, 2018, 09:17:19 AM
Great pictures Mrs. DD!

Indeed! Europe?

Really? Switzerland? The Alps? Late Winter? Looks like some kinda fairy tale land from here.

'Scuse me now while I go finish shoveling.!;-)

Mrs. DantesDame · « **Reply #358 on:** March 09, 2018, 02:08:24 PM »

Hehe. Yes, that's Europe. Technically Germany. Right about here:

https://goo.gl/maps/qbWLq5tmT4y

st2sam · « **Reply #359 on:** March 09, 2018, 02:27:06 PM »

Quote from: Skee on March 09, 2018, 01:42:31 PM

Quote from: oilhed on March 09, 2018, 12:49:53 PM
Quote from: Virginian on March 09, 2018, 09:17:19 AM
Great pictures Mrs. DD!

Indeed! Europe?
Looks like some kinda fairy tale land from here.

+1
Where the hell is all the trash on the sides of the road?
No piles of salt - cinders, no POTHOLES?

I say photo shop!

Offcenter · « **Reply #360 on:** March 09, 2018, 03:51:47 PM »

Did I ride today???
Surely you jest!
There's nearly two feet of snow on the ground out there
and the roads are covered in salt and sand!!

Virginian · « **Reply #361 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:56:18 PM »

I rode a bit today, no snow today but a bit chilly.

Virginian · « **Reply #362 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:56:37 PM »

Quote from: Offcenter on March 09, 2018, 03:51:47 PM

Did I ride today???
Surely you jest!
There's nearly two feet of snow on the ground out there
and the roads are covered in salt and sand!!

Welcome to St.o!

Eric

Offcenter · « **Reply #363 on:** March 14, 2018, 07:08:57 PM »

Thanks Eric.
I've been reading here for quite some time, but
I haven't had a lot to add to the conversations.
So I've just been hiding in the corner and
keeping quiet.

chornbe · « **Reply #364 on:** March 14, 2018, 07:25:05 PM »

Quote

Did you ride today?

No.

Virginian · « **Reply #365 on:** April 23, 2018, 12:03:02 PM »

My coffee maker bit the bullet so I'm out running errands to pick up a new one. Stopped by Starbucks to get a cup of joe. Yes spring is finally here!

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jimmy · « **Reply #366 on:** April 23, 2018, 02:46:43 PM »

Hey, first you get asked to leave a National Park. Now you are flaunting photos of you parked in a No Parking Zone.

You're a Bad Ass

coho · « **Reply #367 on:** April 23, 2018, 03:04:54 PM »

Quote from: jimmy on April 23, 2018, 02:46:43 PM

Hey, first you get asked to leave a National Park. Now you are flaunting photos of you parked in a No Parking Zone.

You're a Bad Ass

If you're gonna go around doing that sort of thing you need to trade that Yammie for a BMW scooter.

Virginian · « **Reply #368 on:** April 23, 2018, 03:16:49 PM »

Quote from: jimmy on April 23, 2018, 02:46:43 PM

Hey, first you get asked to leave a National Park. Now you are flaunting photos of you parked in a No Parking Zone.

You're a Bad Ass

Damn skippy I am!

Quote from: coho on April 23, 2018, 03:04:54 PM

Quote from: jimmy on April 23, 2018, 02:46:43 PM
Hey, first you get asked to leave a National Park. Now you are flaunting photos of you parked in a No Parking Zone.

You're a Bad Ass

If you're gonna go around doing that sort of thing you need to trade that Yammie for a BMW scooter.

LMAO! Yep

oilhed · « **Reply #369 on:** April 24, 2018, 03:07:36 PM »

First time in two months! Feels good.

Virginian · « **Reply #370 on:** April 27, 2018, 08:18:51 AM »

Quote from: oilhed on April 24, 2018, 03:07:36 PM

First time in two months! Feels good.

Right on!

Swung by Morton's
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st2sam · « **Reply #371 on:** April 28, 2018, 06:00:19 PM »

I sure did, heat wave, hit 65F*...
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Not a whole lotta miles, about 100mi..
The roads are still very dirty in my area, so a slow pace, but still fun.

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Hit 24,000mi. today, decided I'll ride this Goldwing Extra Light another year. I'm think'in it should last at least another year or two...

Virginian · « **Reply #372 on:** April 28, 2018, 07:05:00 PM »

Quote from: st2sam on April 28, 2018, 06:00:19 PM

I sure did, heat wave, hit 65F*...
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Not a whole lotta miles, about 100mi..
The roads are still very dirty in my area, so a slow pace, but still fun.

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Hit 24,000mi. today, decided I'll ride this Goldwing Extra Light another year. I'm think'in it should last at least another year or two...

Virginian · « **Reply #373 on:** April 28, 2018, 07:14:42 PM »

Went out to lunch with Philbilly, only about 150 miles on a perfect day.
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oilhed · « **Reply #374 on:** April 28, 2018, 10:59:16 PM »

A little over a hundred miles. Gotta hot dog for lunch. Then stopped at the Guzzi dealer. Passed on the demo ride. I know what that leads to!

RBEmerson · « **Reply #375 on:** April 29, 2018, 08:22:55 PM »

I got out for about three hours this afternoon. The route included PA32, AKA River Road, along the Delaware. It's been about a year since I was there last. 25 MPH signs have popped up everywhere, the overall limit is now 40. Worse, any of the roads associated with PA32 are similarly marked.

"Back in the day" it was a fun road. That was my last ride there unless I have to be there. $:-\$

Cablebandit · « **Reply #376 on:** May 17, 2018, 11:53:31 AM »

Switched my work hours for the summer to 4-10s with Fridays off. As a result, the Mrs and I don't ride in together any longer. So for the past two weeks it's either been riding home in the rain or riding in in the rain.

Hopefully the shitty weather pattern takes a turn for the better soon.

jimmy · « **Reply #377 on:** May 17, 2018, 01:25:13 PM »

Now book every Monday off as vacation!

Cablebandit · « **Reply #378 on:** May 17, 2018, 04:12:47 PM »

New gig so vacation is a little scarce for a month or two. Of course next weekend will be a 4 day weekend for this guy.

Cookie · « **Reply #379 on:** May 17, 2018, 05:24:31 PM »

Skee · « **Reply #380 on:** June 23, 2018, 08:43:49 AM »

I got out yesterday for the first time since The Virginian's meet. (Are you old enough to remember that show? I consider myself fortunate that I can remember that meet! Not enough Jägerbombs I guess.) Not an unbearable hiatus considering we spent 3 weeks in Germany. Was a near perfect day for riding, overcast, dry & 70F.

Found some new roads. Never know what you are going to see.

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Virginian · « **Reply #381 on:** June 23, 2018, 10:02:42 PM »

Quote from: Skee on June 23, 2018, 08:43:49 AM

I got out yesterday for the first time since The Virginian's meet. (Are you old enough to remember that show? I consider myself fortunate that I can remember that meet! Not enough Jägerbombs I guess.) Not an unbearable hiatus considering we spent 3 weeks in Germany. Was a near perfect day for riding, overcast, dry & 70F.

Found some new roads. Never know what you are going to see.

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Come on back for a spell!

maddjack · « **Reply #382 on:** June 24, 2018, 03:22:28 PM »

Yes I did and stayed dry for most of it, on the return leg my new bike and I were blessed with holy water from the sky in copious amounts by the riding Gods.

garry · « **Reply #383 on:** June 24, 2018, 03:48:34 PM »

I got the 1190 out for a couple hours. I've spent the last couple weekends working all day (crisis at work). 40 hours OT in the last 9 days. Unpaid of course. I saw a dry window and went for a little mixed surface rip. Good time.

chornbe · « **Reply #384 on:** June 24, 2018, 09:16:19 PM »

Just test rode things after doing some upgrades, repairs, and maintenance.

sodapop6620 · « **Reply #385 on:** July 03, 2018, 05:01:01 AM »

Quote from: Skee on June 23, 2018, 08:43:49 AM

I got out yesterday for the first time since The Virginian's meet. (Are you old enough to remember that show? I consider myself fortunate that I can remember that meet! Not enough Jägerbombs I guess.) Not an unbearable hiatus considering we spent 3 weeks in Germany. Was a near perfect day for riding, overcast, dry & 70F.

Found some new roads. Never know what you are going to see.

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Where is this?

oilhed · « **Reply #386 on:** July 03, 2018, 08:10:28 AM »

First time in a couple of weeks (I was away)
Took the GS again, twice in a row!
Even tho it's up for sale, I couldn't help myself
Mid 90's when I left, mid 80's just before sunset
Hit the NY line for a legit diner supper

Virginian · « **Reply #387 on:** July 03, 2018, 12:23:57 PM »

Went to run errands today with a heat index of 106*F, an hour and a half later I was zapped and ran back home to the AC.

Skee · « **Reply #388 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:25:44 PM »

Quote from: sodapop6620 on July 03, 2018, 05:01:01 AM

Quote from: Skee on June 23, 2018, 08:43:49 AM
I got out yesterday for the first time since The Virginian's meet. (Are you old enough to remember that show? I consider myself fortunate that I can remember that meet! Not enough Jägerbombs I guess.) Not an unbearable hiatus considering we spent 3 weeks in Germany. Was a near perfect day for riding, overcast, dry & 70F.

Found some new roads. Never know what you are going to see.

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Where is this?

Not somewhere on another continent. On Cassel Rd where it crosses the turnpike near Coopersburg across the road from here https://goo.gl/maps/fBivJfiD1KR2

bungie4 · « **Reply #389 on:** July 05, 2018, 06:54:40 AM »

Quote from: Virginian on July 03, 2018, 12:23:57 PM

Went to run errands today with a heat index of 106*F, an hour and a half later I was zapped and ran back home to the AC.

Similar, I haven't been on the bike since last Friday. Its just be to damn hot for a pleasure ride. Took it out last night with the heat index bouncing around 100F. 90 minutes and was done. It's just no fun riding in a hair dryer.

oilhed · « **Reply #390 on:** July 05, 2018, 03:10:14 PM »

5 hrs., 88-92 deg. F., 165 mile loop thru CT & RI.
Not horrible but not as much fun as it shoulda been.

slayman · « **Reply #391 on:** July 08, 2018, 08:18:28 PM »

Just 113 miles, Mr and Mrs Slayman and Mr and Mrs Smoker. Lower Susquehanna River Loop, Collinsville Diner and Oregon Dairy. No pics, of course, but a very nice ride.

Virginian · « **Reply #392 on:** July 08, 2018, 11:35:42 PM »

Friends visiting from Chicago and we hit up Skyline Drive on a beautiful day.
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maddjack · « **Reply #393 on:** July 27, 2018, 03:05:07 PM »

Yes I did , and I got hit by the only rain cloud in 25 miles. LOL happy birthday to me , in the rain.

oilhed · « **Reply #394 on:** November 01, 2018, 07:08:04 PM »

So rode once in Sept. Once again in Oct. Nov. 1st makes it three. Pathetic! 69 deg. at 3:30. Cooled off fast.

minimac · « **Reply #395 on:** November 03, 2018, 08:15:11 AM »

Mrs. Mini is working 75 miles away and having to stay there, so I've been riding every other day to visit, rain or shine. There hasn't been much shine lately, but I'd rather ride than drive.

sodapop6620 · « **Reply #396 on:** November 04, 2018, 07:16:33 AM »

Demo rode a kawi Versys 1K. Not bad but really different than the dr650.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #397 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:20:56 PM »

The sport-touring Tundra is in for it's annual state-sponsored extortion (inspection) So I'm riding in today and tomorrow and testing out the heated gear.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #398 on:** November 08, 2018, 06:39:52 AM »

27 on the way in this morning. Might be time to swap windshields for the season.

chornbe · « **Reply #399 on:** November 08, 2018, 02:25:07 PM »

Quote from: Cablebandit on November 07, 2018, 03:20:56 PM

The sport-touring Tundra is in for it's annual state-sponsored extortion (inspection) So I'm riding in today and tomorrow and testing out the heated gear.

People whine about PA's inspection. I used to be an inspection and general mechanic in PA, back in the day. If I want a used car, I'm going to PA. Maryland and Delaware are just complete jokes for safety. PA might have its share of bribery-taking shops, but largely, PA has the safest used cars around.

You couldn't GIVE me a used car from Maryland, and if it's from Delaware, it damned well better be $500 or like 2 years old.