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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Hot01, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. Hot01

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    [​IMG]Geez Abbey, can't believe you rode in snow. I'd have turned around and tried again some other day.

    Although I do remember coming home from a trip to the Grand Canyon (North Rim) in May a couple years ago. Started snowing as I rode north from Durango going over Molas Pass. I was commited by then, so I continued over Coal Bank Pass and Red Mountain Pass while going through a blizzard. Couldn't see the road or the big drop-offs, but continued on to Ouray where I about collapsed in front of a motel. I stayed there for 2 days (soaking in the hot springs) just to be sure the snow was gone.

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    I just wanted to get my bike home. I didn't think it was going to get that bad. The weather came in so quickly.

    LOVE Ouray. It's a very special place for me. I can't imagine doing the Million Dollar Highway in the snow. :eek:
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    if ya gonna ride in the snow and blizzards, ya need one of these!!!!

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    Ohhh, that's what Sportsters are for. :roflmao:

    Just kidding!!!
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    and i did ride in the snow...once....not nearly as bad as you had it tho....

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    at least you made it home safe , got caught in a snow storm in the middle of no where new mexico , made it to Roswell Nm with wore out soles on me boots & a shovel head pack in snow got a room there & the next morning found out the coil was so cold/hot all at once it crack open :eek: & on a sunday & i still need to get to alb good thing the desk knew a guy who had a coil , rode about 60-70 miles in that storm & it droped about 5-6 in , don't have any pics did'nt like them back them (did'nt know if i was a wanted man or not so got camara shy for years :rolleyes:
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    Ouray is my favorite little town in Colorado, especially after riding 2 hours thru the snow. I parked the bike and walked around town looking for a drink (several), then a place to soak in the hot mineral pools (several of them too). Met a couple bikers stuck just like me, and ended up having one of the best weekends ever. I felt bad that my baby was outside covered with 12" of snow though. I sure could have used that Sportster snowmobile!

    Abby, do you have a safe place to park your bike in your new digs?

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    I do. The house as a garage that's almost empty. The woman who owns the house as a new Deluxe, which was just about the only thing in it. Now my bike is there too. :D
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    Great. Now keep your bike warm and pray for a sunny day in 10 days. I'm coming to the big "D" for the bike show there. Couple of friends here might go also. Will let you know more later.
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    Hey, HarleysLR is going to that as well! Maybe you all can meet up?
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    HarleysLR and I are on top of it. Our booths are pretty close to each other, which is amazing considering the size of the event.
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    Got caught in an unexpected white out when I was crossing over Bear Tooth pass in July one year heading to a bike rally in Billings Montana. Glad you made it and your safe. Getting caught in snow like that can be a bit unnerving. Glad your baby is inside, makes a big difference in the long run. :)
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    y'all have fun and post up some pics....ok?????:)
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