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BillJ · 10-29-2005, 04:14 PM

Rode my Harley today - first time in several weeks - and it was perfect!!!
Mid 50's this morning, and mid 70s this afternoon.
Chaps in the morning, and open jacket in the afternoon.
Bike started second kick this morning, and first kick this afternoon.
Even the traffic jam on the Interstate couldn't bring me down! :chopper
God, it's great to be a clean and sober biker!

**best** · 10-29-2005, 05:32 PM

You ask such a question on a week that I have not had any ride time at all?
Rain all week or temps near 32 for the ride into work.
It happens to be snowing at this very moment in Boston.

Now just for asking, you will need go out and take another ride..because I can't.
*LOL*

Wolfstarr · 10-29-2005, 10:21 PM

Ridin' for ya, best.
Central Florida is perrrrfect. 75 degrees and somewhat breezy today, and put 180 miles on the bike.

Visited the Bok Sanctuary in Lake Wales...It was beautiful, lots of back roads
and bikers abound. Great day. Will be thinking of you tomorrow too...taking another short day trip. Where? Don't know yet...

Gooch · 10-29-2005, 10:35 PM

Pulled the mashed wheel off my bike today and swapped the rotors over to the mint take off I picked up. butterfingered my fender and whether it happened then or before I noticed a nickle sized dimple right in the middle of it. Gotthe wheel back on the bike and must be the rotor got bumped by the semi tire as well, as it has a 1/4" of run out in it now. seeemd to spin around all right so I found another bolt for the footpeg that got knocked off and remounted that. About 47 degrees so i had to check that new rim for balance..

after a couple passes down and back by the house and only noticing a littel caliper shimmy, I ran it up to 65, twisted the throttle lock down and let go the bars for a 1/2 mile. back in the garage I checked the rotor and there was a little heat residual on that side, so I am looking for a set of rotors....figure I may as well wait til I have the cash to do the pads as well.

Short ride but it was a ride just the same.

guzzi · 10-30-2005, 12:26 AM

just good 43 @400 oclock when i left for upper sundsky for the halloween dance. From mansfield oh .When i got home it is 34 good night for rideing. Just great to be sober and loveing life ups and dnows. O and i ride a73 moto guzzi. And hi all ben hanging around for along time.

**best** · 10-30-2005, 01:32 PM

Snow yesterday, 60 degrees today.
Morning ride was like a spring day. Will be going back out for another in a bit.
Next 2 days are said to be the same. I should get in a day or two after all.

chris k · 10-30-2005, 02:37 PM

its 76 degrees, going for a ride,see ya later.

BillJ · 10-30-2005, 09:55 PM

Yep, had to do it again, for all those who can't ride!

Took The Princess to my regular Sunday morning meeting. Had some time to kill before another appointment, so I bombed around East Austin for a while, sight-seeing old neighborhoods I haven't been in in years. Partly cloudy and breezy, but still felt wonderful!

recoveringnky · 10-31-2005, 07:28 AM

The weather in Kentucky is beautiful! Yesterday it was 65 and sunny so I took my PC (Honda Pacific Coast) for about a 200 mile ride and then dropped her off for some new treads. The trees are turning and riding through the mountains is just breath-taking!!! It's still gorgeous here...54 and sunny at 9:00 a.m.

Gooch · 11-05-2005, 01:55 PM

Found a straight used rotor last night for a 10 spot. It's on and the bags are loaded up. I'm headed west for an overnighter.

Supposed to rain ...

Oh well. lol

chris k · 11-05-2005, 10:27 PM

Rode in shirt sleeves tonite. it was about 75 degrees at 9 PM.

BillJ · 11-06-2005, 07:45 AM

At 88 degrees, we broke the previous record high temp for November 5th - 87 degrees, set back in 1963. Breezy, but beautiful. Today looks like more of the same.

Probably won't be riding, though.

Back is really sore and stiff this morning.
Chris, get out there and enjoy it for me, wouldja?

Gooch · 11-06-2005, 09:52 PM

I did 100 miles up to Buffalo in my vest. Had to break outa sweatshirt after dark.

Rode home this noon on the trailing edge of one storm front trying to stay ahead of the one following. Broke out my chaps for that.

recoveringnky · 11-08-2005, 12:51 PM

GOT MY NEW TREADS!!!!!!!!! So excited.

It's 74 but getting cloudy and I have to ride my bike home from work. (Boss did the tire replacing...he's been riding for 40 years) Hope the rain holds off for a few more hours!!

Turtle · 11-08-2005, 05:06 PM

to all of you! It's barely getting into the 50's and the bikes are all pickled for the winter.

How many days until April......

**best** · 11-08-2005, 10:36 PM

55 degrees when I left the house.
Meeting over and now 9:30... should I go home and get the cage or just go straight to work?

I left the sweater at home. Was a cold 15 miles. The temp dropped like a rock it seemed. Felt like 35 degrees.
Well I will get home 30 minutes earlier in the AM. Bikes can ride the car pool lane *grin*

chris k · 11-09-2005, 04:24 PM

Still warm in TX Its 84 at 5:20 pm. Ill be riding in shirtsleeves to the meeting. Gotta speak tonite at the Big Town Group.

BillJ · 11-10-2005, 06:59 AM

Our big whoopin' "cold front" moved in last night. Today will be 80 degrees, rather than 88. Whoo-hoo! Break out the longjohns and mukluks!

**best** · 11-10-2005, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by best

The temp dropped like a rock it seemed. Felt like 35 degrees.

and then morning came. The temp dropped even more. I had frost on my seat when I went out to start up for the ride home.
One handed driving, as I would place my hand on the engine head so I would have warm fingers.

10-29-2005, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	So, how's YOUR weather? Rode my Harley today - first time in several weeks - and it was *perfect!!!* Mid 50's this morning, and mid 70s this afternoon. Chaps in the morning, and open jacket in the afternoon. Bike started second kick this morning, and first kick this afternoon. Even the traffic jam on the Interstate couldn't bring me down! :chopper God, it's *great* to be a clean and sober biker! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

10-29-2005, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,184	You ask such a question on a week that I have not had any ride time at all? Rain all week or temps near 32 for the ride into work. It happens to be snowing at this very moment in Boston. Now just for asking, you will need go out and take another ride..because I can't. LOL __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

10-29-2005, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 745	Ridin' for ya, best. Central Florida is perrrrfect. 75 degrees and somewhat breezy today, and put 180 miles on the bike. Visited the Bok Sanctuary in Lake Wales...It was beautiful, lots of back roads and bikers abound. Great day. Will be thinking of you tomorrow too...taking another short day trip. Where? Don't know yet... __________________

10-30-2005, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,184	Snow yesterday, 60 degrees today. Morning ride was like a spring day. Will be going back out for another in a bit. Next 2 days are said to be the same. I should get in a day or two after all. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

10-30-2005, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
chris k Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mesquite TX Posts: 246	its 76 degrees, going for a ride,see ya later. __________________ 2007 Deep Cobalt Pearl FLHTCU

10-29-2005, 10:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,668	Pulled the mashed wheel off my bike today and swapped the rotors over to the mint take off I picked up. butterfingered my fender and whether it happened then or before I noticed a nickle sized dimple right in the middle of it. Gotthe wheel back on the bike and must be the rotor got bumped by the semi tire as well, as it has a 1/4" of run out in it now. seeemd to spin around all right so I found another bolt for the footpeg that got knocked off and remounted that. About 47 degrees so i had to check that new rim for balance.. after a couple passes down and back by the house and only noticing a littel caliper shimmy, I ran it up to 65, twisted the throttle lock down and let go the bars for a 1/2 mile. back in the garage I checked the rotor and there was a little heat residual on that side, so I am looking for a set of rotors....figure I may as well wait til I have the cash to do the pads as well. Short ride but it was a ride just the same.

10-30-2005, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
guzzi Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 15	just good 43 @400 oclock when i left for upper sundsky for the halloween dance. From mansfield oh .When i got home it is 34 good night for rideing. Just great to be sober and loveing life ups and dnows. O and i ride a73 moto guzzi. And hi all ben hanging around for along time.

10-30-2005, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Yep, had to do it again, for all those who *can't* ride! Took The Princess to my regular Sunday morning meeting. Had some time to kill before another appointment, so I bombed around East Austin for a while, sight-seeing old neighborhoods I haven't been in in years. Partly cloudy and breezy, but still felt *wonderful!* __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

10-31-2005, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 604	The weather in Kentucky is beautiful! Yesterday it was 65 and sunny so I took my PC (Honda Pacific Coast) for about a 200 mile ride and then dropped her off for some new treads. The trees are turning and riding through the mountains is just breath-taking!!! It's still gorgeous here...54 and sunny at 9:00 a.m. __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

11-05-2005, 01:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,668	Found a straight used rotor last night for a 10 spot. It's on and the bags are loaded up. I'm headed west for an overnighter. Supposed to rain ... Oh well. lol

11-05-2005, 10:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
chris k Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mesquite TX Posts: 246	Rode in shirt sleeves tonite. it was about 75 degrees at 9 PM. __________________ 2007 Deep Cobalt Pearl FLHTCU

11-06-2005, 07:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	At 88 degrees, we broke the previous record high temp for November 5th - 87 degrees, set back in 1963. Breezy, but beautiful. Today looks like more of the same. Probably won't be riding, though. Back is *really* sore and stiff this morning. Chris, get out there and enjoy it for me, wouldja? __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

11-06-2005, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,668	I did 100 miles up to Buffalo in my vest. Had to break outa sweatshirt after dark. Rode home this noon on the trailing edge of one storm front trying to stay ahead of the one following. Broke out my chaps for that.

11-08-2005, 12:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 604	GOT MY NEW TREADS!!!!!!!!! So excited. It's 74 but getting cloudy and I have to ride my bike home from work. (Boss did the tire replacing...he's been riding for 40 years) Hope the rain holds off for a few more hours!! __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

11-08-2005, 05:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Turtle Coming out of my shell Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State of Denial Posts: 98	to all of you! It's barely getting into the 50's and the bikes are all pickled for the winter. How many days until April......

11-08-2005, 10:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,184	55 degrees when I left the house. Meeting over and now 9:30... should I go home and get the cage or just go straight to work? I left the sweater at home. Was a cold 15 miles. The temp dropped like a rock it seemed. Felt like 35 degrees. Well I will get home 30 minutes earlier in the AM. Bikes can ride the car pool lane grin __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

11-09-2005, 04:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
chris k Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mesquite TX Posts: 246	Still warm in TX Its 84 at 5:20 pm. Ill be riding in shirtsleeves to the meeting. Gotta speak tonite at the Big Town Group. __________________ 2007 Deep Cobalt Pearl FLHTCU

11-10-2005, 06:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Our big whoopin' "cold front" moved in last night. Today will be 80 degrees, rather than 88. Whoo-hoo! Break out the longjohns and mukluks! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

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