Author Topic: Did you ride your bike today? (Read 29570 times)

troyhamilton · « **on:** February 11, 2017, 02:40:04 PM »

Me and a freind rode to Brentwood Ar. in search of a Moto Guzzi. but it was gone, :cry:sold to a Dentist that will take good care of it. The Ozarks are alive with motorcycles today. It was a great day to ride in the mid 80s. old cb750 hates lugging...my old seat is too hard for long trips! sore butt syndrome!

flip · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2017, 02:45:19 PM »

"Did you ride your bike today?"

Nope. Haven't been able to ride since October...

alanp · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2017, 02:50:28 PM »

Yes! Yesterday it hit 80F in Colorado. The first time in history the temp has been above 71 (the old record for the MONTH) around here in February. Today it is a bit cooler which is almost welcome. The crocuses are blooming and spring is in the air!

OK, sorry fellow CO riders. The jinx is on....

old head · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2017, 02:58:25 PM »

yeah, 2 of my friends and I rode about a hour to New Orleans, around the north shore, back to French Quarter, Stopped by Camillas for some breakfast and rode the river road back to Baton Rouge.

Not a fan of New Orleans, never have been. Crowded, roads are really bad. cracked asphalt, holes, and uneven, and generally in poor shape in the residential areas and in the French Quarter especially. But, a lot of people do love the area, I just don't get it, but that's why I choose not to live there.

At any rate, it was a good 160 miles round trip. I got the bulk of the comments when we parked at the restaurant to go eat. One drives a harley abcd glide of some kind. Nice machine, pretty, makes nice sounds, but geez its big.

other guy rides that BMW cruiser bike from a few years back. pull back bars, paralever front suspension, lots of chrome, boxer twin.

We ride at least once a month, usually on Saturday or Sunday after church. the harley guy and I have made several all day rides, 300+ miles, over the years. WE were talking its time to ride the mini Grand Canyon in Mississippi in a couple of weeks.

Old Head

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2017, 02:58:25 PM »

Lcarlson · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2017, 03:02:24 PM »

Quote from: flip on February 11, 2017, 02:45:19 PM

"Did you ride your bike today?"

Nope. Haven't been able to ride since October...

You haven't been able to ride since October IN NORTH CAROLINA?

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2017, 03:06:29 PM »

Great ride along the French Broad River today. Found my ideal road, will be back.

Clancy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2017, 03:26:13 PM »

41*C here.
The only thing I rode was the inflatable crocodile!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2017, 03:39:26 PM »

Quote from: Nic in Western NC on February 11, 2017, 03:06:29 PM

Great ride along the French Broad River today. Found my ideal road, will be back.

Uh , oh never mind , too easy

Dusty

Triple Jim · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2017, 03:53:20 PM »

I ride my bike every day, except if it's very cold or raining, so probably about 350 days/year. 20 miles a day on the Litespeed keeps me feeling young.

SmithSwede · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2017, 04:03:34 PM »

Yep. I ride virtually every day.

blackbuell · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2017, 04:22:36 PM »

Yes, took an hour long ride. Was 65 degrees F in northern Kentucky today. The forecast for next weekend looks great, too. We have hardly had a winter yet this year.

tasdisr · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2017, 04:27:31 PM »

Yes, it was around 65 in SW Ohio today.

Dilliw · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2017, 04:35:46 PM »

Short ride today but planning to ride all day tomorrow. Anyone heading to the hills in NC or VA?

Skyguyz · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2017, 04:43:11 PM »

Yes,

65F here in Las Vegas.

The big Rune haven't been out in a bit. Time to stretch those fat legs.

Mr Pootle · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2017, 04:45:42 PM »

0 degrees C, with sleet and rain. No, I didn't ride today.

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2017, 05:06:13 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 11, 2017, 03:39:26 PM

Uh , oh never mind , too easy
Dusty

Asheville has been called North Carolina's 'cesspool of sin...' but the French Broad is just a river.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2017, 05:19:22 PM »

No, but I had the key on getting some raw ecu logging.

LowRyter · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2017, 05:29:11 PM »

Heck yeah.

it was 87 today. After the plumber fixed the broken faucet from the winter, I was on the road.

I hope the heat helps Bev's closet dry out.

drums4money · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2017, 05:49:52 PM »

Nope.

Rode to work Wednesday - fantastic ride home.
Then we got this on Thursday.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2017, 06:19:39 PM »

Thought about it.

Does that count? 60 here today in central Indiana, sun shining, very little wind, salt still all over the roads. Thought, "Naa. It would really be a pain to clean up." I'm old. Sue me..

unclepete · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2017, 06:24:22 PM »

We're getting over the drought in northern CA .
Soon after the picture was taken it started raining and didn't quit for over a week , day before yesterday .
Today first sunny day in a long time , but we have lots of flooding .

Darren Williams · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2017, 06:27:32 PM »

Did a lunch ride with the family today. Went to have BBQ at Smokin' Joes in Davis, Ok. The restaurant was very busy and a lot of bikes out and about. We rode about 270 miles of non-direct route. Left at 11:00 and got back at 5:00. I was on my GS, oldest son on his Street Triple R, youngest son on his (mine actually) CBR600RR, and wife on her Breva 750 (Guzzi content). Temps in the 80s! Great day to ride to eat.

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2017, 06:37:08 PM »

It was a very nice day near Seattle. Mid-40s and dry, so I fired up 4 out of 5 and took them each on a 15 mile exercise.
Sweet Leaf (1200Sport) was the most eager, but Baba Oreilly (1980 SP in LeMans drag) with 36mm DelOrtos and Bubs made me smile the most.
Elizabeth Reed (73 Eldo) was mild tempered with no drama and Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy (85 Cal II with 200K on the clock) did what it does. Took me to the liquor store for a case of PER!
Life is good.

twowings · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2017, 06:47:42 PM »

Quote from: Darren Williams on February 11, 2017, 06:27:32 PM

Did a lunch ride with the family today. Went to have BBQ at Smokin' Joes in Davis, Ok. The restaurant was very busy and a lot of bikes out and about. We rode about 270 miles of non-direct route. Left at 11:00 and got back at 5:00. I was on my GS, oldest son on his Street Triple R, youngest son on his (mine actually) CBR600RR, and wife on her Breva 750 (Guzzi content). Temps in the 80s! Great day to ride to eat.

Sounds wonderful! I dithered long enough until I just drank beers and washed her...riding tomorrow for sure

LowRyter · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2017, 07:09:07 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 11, 2017, 06:19:39 PM

Thought about it. Does that count? 60 here today in central Indiana, sun shining, very little wind, salt still all over the roads. Thought, "Naa. It would really be a pain to clean up." I'm old. Sue me..

called the lawyer. You better not answer the door or you'll be SERVED.

You'll be out some frue frue beer at Cedar Vale or have to slug down my cheap scotch.

radguzzi · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2017, 08:22:22 PM »

Nope...

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rodekyll · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2017, 10:18:38 PM »

Yes, thanks for asking. 83f in town. I'll do it again tomorrow.

leroysch · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2017, 11:06:19 PM »

Low 80's in mid-February..but of course!

rodekyll · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2017, 11:46:24 PM »

I'm basking, I tell, you, BASKING!.

The temperature in Sitka never got to 83 in the thirty years I lived there. Highest recorded was 88 back in 1976. Now that's some kind of hot.

OTOH, sub-zero temps have never been recorded there either. If you were the weatherman and always said it is 41 and raining, you'd be pretty accurate.

not-fishing · « **Reply #29 on:** February 11, 2017, 11:56:05 PM »

First chore of the morning, fix the Garage Door.

Only took me 1/2 and hour, must be my prior experience on the other door.
Then clear the gutter for leaves for the third time this year, clean up the garage some.
A few of many chores done so I took the little V50 out for another test ride. Corrected ignition is good, fueling is much better (must raise idle for stops), new front springs really help - (must deal with the far to heavy rear springs). Now awaiting Colortune to verify and slightly adjust fueling.

Finally I took the V11 Lemans Rosso Corsa out for a little 40 mile run. Lots of bikes out, Folsom-Salmon Falls Road - Pilot hill - Don Pedro Road - Highway 49 to Lotus and down Green Valley back to Folsom. Lots of water here in California, rainfall around 200% normal, the south fork of the American reminded of the Dechutes near White Horse.

Old photo of Rosso @ Salmon Falls Bridge

I need to get the Lemans on a Dyno and have them correct the fueling during decel. It's not bad just annoying.

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