[RogerC60]

Yesterday I needed to go into the office (I'm normally working from home). I knew what the weather forecast is for this weekend, so I made sure to get in some miles in the saddle. It was actually a very nice day for a ride, upper 30's to mid 40's and sunny.

 

[Retired Guy]

I think I have reached a point where it has got to be warmer and warmer each year before I think about riding.

 

[pdcomm]

I think I have reached a point where it has got to be warmer and warmer each year before I think about riding.

Ha . It's just your metabolism slowing down .

 

[2 stroke]

It's still snowing, I waxed the gas tank and wheels of my Suzuki TC100. Thank God for garage heaters.

 

[Offcenter]

The wind has been HOWLING here all day, and the snow has been coming down.
I sure as heck will not be riding anywhere for a while.
It may be the start of Spring on the calendar, but it's certainly not spring in
my backyard.
Hmm....Time to grab another arm load of firewood and feed the wood stove.

 

[pdcomm]

The wind has been HOWLING here all day, and the snow has been coming down.
I sure as heck will not be riding anywhere for a while.
It may be the start of Spring on the calendar, but it's certainly not spring in
my backyard.
Hmm....Time to grab another arm load of firewood and feed the wood stove.

Kinda close ...
Spring 2022 in Northern Hemisphere will begin on Sunday , March 20 .

 

[Critter]

Someone is keeping an "EYE" on Daytona.

Steve posted this on facebook. Seems a Goldwing rider needs to get his brakes fixed, but he has a very strong tow hitch.

 

[ChiefGunner]

What did I do to my bike today? I left it sitting safely in the garage while I braved blizzard conditions to drive up to Columbus Ohio from Chatlotte area to pick up my daughters 1st bike! 14hrs of driving.. EGADS! The things a father does for his daughter.

 

[ChiefGunner]

Someone is keeping an "EYE" on Daytona.

Steve posted this on facebook. Seems a Goldwing rider needs to get his brakes fixed, but he has a very strong tow hitch.


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Looks like a draw bridge that he tried to beat OR the operator didn’t see him. BTW, the tie ins for those hitches ARE that strong. That’s a long way down! Wonder what happened to the rider or if he had a passenger too?

 

[Offcenter]

What did I do to my bike today? I left it sitting safely in the garage while I braved blizzard conditions to drive up to Columbus Ohio from Chatlotte area to pick up my daughters 1st bike! 14hrs of driving.. EGADS! The things a father does for his daughter. View attachment 73290

Nice bike! Love the color.
Here's wishing her well with it!!

 

[Offcenter]

Someone is keeping an "EYE" on Daytona.

Steve posted this on facebook. Seems a Goldwing rider needs to get his brakes fixed, but he has a very strong tow hitch.

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HOLY S**T!!!

 

[Retired Guy]

Wow! Hope he/she/they knew how to swim.

Like the bike, and I like that trailer too!

 

[Retired Guy]

Someone is keeping an "EYE" on Daytona.

Steve posted this on facebook. Seems a Goldwing rider needs to get his brakes fixed, but he has a very strong tow hitch.

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I think I spotted the problem here. It doesn't look like he/she/they had a swivel hitch.

 

[ChiefGunner]

UPDATE: We’ll, here’s my daughters new bike all washed and waxed. She came up to see it and was ecstatic! Great 1st bike in excellent condition for $2k.

 

[pdcomm]

UPDATE: We’ll, here’s my daughters new bike all washed and waxed. She came up to see it and was ecstatic! Great 1st bike in excellent condition for $2k. View attachment 73291

Looks like way too much bike for a 1st .
Hope she doesn't get 'overworked' with it .
My brother in laws wife had a Harley Sportster and she was fine on the straights , but , anything else chased her out of the riding solo part of the 'sport' .

 

[ChiefGunner]

Looks like way too much bike for a 1st .
Hope she doesn't get 'overworked' with it .
My brother in laws wife had a Harley Sportster and she was fine on the straights , but , anything else chased her out of the riding solo part of the 'sport' .

Well @pdcomm, I took it for a ride and it handles well. She sat on it and it fits her well. It has LOTS of mojo so I need to emphasize the judicious use of the throttle! As long as she remembers that, she should have no problem. Granted, it’s a 1400 and I normally do not recommend larger than a 750 for a newbie rider. She’s very good at taking instruction and I’ll personally be working with her on developing and honing her riding skills. Worst case scenario I do have a V-Star Midnight Custom 1100 that I’m repairing she can have in stead.

 

[pdcomm]

Well @pdcomm, I took it for a ride and it handles well. She sat on it and it fits her well. It has LOTS of mojo so I need to emphasize the judicious use of the throttle! As long as she remembers that, she should have no problem. Granted, it’s a 1400 and I normally do not recommend larger than a 750 for a newbie rider. She’s very good at taking instruction and I’ll personally be working with her on developing and honing her riding skills. Worst case scenario I do have a V-Star Midnight Custom 1100 that I’m repairing she can have in stead.

I wish her the best and not too many tumbles .

 

[mike721]

I think I spotted the problem here. It doesn't look like he/she/they had a swivel hitch.

The video is out...

WATCH: Motorcyclist crashes while trying to cross raising drawbridge in Daytona Beach

Police said the motorcyclist collided with a flashing lowered stop arm and fell off the vehicle.

www.wftv.com

 

[mike721]

What did I do with my bike today?

I rode it to work at 0300 as usual, but for the first time in what seems like FOREVER it was actually WARM, 42F, I left all my heated gear home, just wore my winter jacket. The only heat I used was my heated grips, and I stayed WARM!
Spring is near!

 

[RogerC60]

Yeah, it was 44 degrees when I hopped on my bike at 8:15. Like Mike said, it feels like Spring today.