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Went on a shorter ride

Discussion in 'Trips N' Trails - the ride is the adventure' started by ironhorse, Nov 10, 2009.

  1. ironhorse

    ironhorse Active Member

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    You all know that up the northerly direction we have seasons, one is called winter (thats for you texans in t shirts:D) we have had over 30+ inches of snow out at the house before halloween, was snowed in for 4 days (it was nice) then I left for work and its 50-60-even 70+:banghead:. Well I pulled a fast one on mother nature, I am home and its 50-60's, I didn't hesitate, I finished my "home work" and ran to the shop, kicked the tire, pulled the oil stick, stradled up and nothing.....I mean nothing.chased down the jump pack, removed the seat, checked for problems, hooked up and low and behold life. only rode about 75 to 80 miles, but it cleared the mind, and today is a new day. fix the hot tub and I'm outta here:cool:
    ironhorse, Nov 10, 2009
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  3. FLHTbiker

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    Today is colder about 45 F but its SUNNY so we'll be getting on the bike after 10*AM. No work today :D
    FLHTbiker, Nov 10, 2009
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    We did a 100 mile loop today, high was around 53 when we stopped for lunch. heated gloves felt good.
    HarleysLR, Nov 10, 2009
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  5. chucktx

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    worked today...........:(
    chucktx, Nov 10, 2009
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I ran around town today on the bike doing, errands and haircut. Temp was around 52
    FLHTbiker, Nov 10, 2009
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  7. chucktx

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    it was in the 70's today...............:(
    chucktx, Nov 10, 2009
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    why frown about that, that would be a great temp. here right now.
    FLHTbiker, Nov 10, 2009
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  9. cowboy

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    yep was aobut 70 here as well , but bike is down so no riding for me for a few days , have to replace the drive belt , along with taking care of my 4 mo old grand son & a lot of legal stuff :mad:
    cowboy, Nov 10, 2009
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  10. chucktx

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    i didnt have any parts runs so far this week.......:(
    chucktx, Nov 11, 2009
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    Here in "Tropical Minnesota" we've been waking to low 30's but have warmed to upper 40's as the day progresses. Kind of funny to see people all bundled up to walk around staring at me on the bike wearing a hooded sweatshirt and smiling from enjoyment as I roll by. Very few bugs, but the deer are everywhere...
    quietone, Nov 11, 2009
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    We got 55 up here in Canada just stopped in from ride to pick up lunch and heading back out, got near 700 miles in since Sunday :D
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    supposed to drop into the 50's Thursday night
    I might have to wear longsleeves and a jacket to
    the bbq smoker at Macs

    he's got a new smoker we're gonna be Guinea pigs
    for the first batch of boston butt!

    might even have a ceegar and sit by the fire
    shoot some bullets in the air

    who knows...

    it's in the kountry!
    hotroadking, Nov 11, 2009
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  14. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    now that sounds like a great time!!!!!!!!! what part of the kountry???
    chucktx, Nov 11, 2009
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  15. ironhorse

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    rode yesterday work today, fun while it lasted, and HRK makes me wish i was there, Chuck that hood ornament in the avtar must have been really dull.
    ironhorse, Nov 11, 2009
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  16. chucktx

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    ya, i think so.............should be shined up by the weekend!!!!!!!! lol
    chucktx, Nov 11, 2009
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  17. hotroadking

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    way out yonder past the last light in
    the city bout a mile or so on the right

    down by the barn

    last time ol Mac piled some wood out for the fire
    it's a low spot by the barn (far nuff away)

    where you're close to the lake
    his orange groves just up above it about a
    10 ft incline

    soaks that wood with gas
    figured if too much wasn't enough
    then way too much was ok

    had some chairs around it
    ol blake walks up
    pops out a match
    tosses it in the wood

    only it didn't get to the wood
    when we heard
    phooooooooooooooooom!

    and saw flames shoot out around the chairs
    kinda a reverse mushroom
    then they sucked back into the logs

    nice boom too

    the fuel fumes were
    just hanging around ankle level
    held down by the area's layout

    and the cool humid air.

    Don't think blake will
    light the fire tonight though
    LOL
    hotroadking, Nov 12, 2009
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    It got up in the mid 50's today so I got the new bike out for a short ride and like always, any ride is a good ride. Anyhow that 103 is really beginning to loosen up.
    I knew it had more torque and power but man was that a rush when i twisted the grip a bit!! The 96 was good but it never felt like that.
    Supposed to get to the 60's tomorrow so it'll be a bit cool going to work at 6A (36 deg.) but it'll still be a good ride and then at 4P the ride home.............
    dmassey, Nov 12, 2009
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  19. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao: i have seen that same thing happen on more than one occasion!!!!!!!
    chucktx, Nov 12, 2009
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    i am a happy rider today.....had to make a parts run, left out at about 1030 and got back at 1700...............all is good in the country today!!!:D:biker::chopper:
    chucktx, Nov 12, 2009
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