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Title: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: Gliderjohn on February 02, 2020, 03:43:32 PM
WOW! Feb. 2nd and I rode the T-3 for about a 90 mile loop this afternoon. Was 67 degrees when I left and 75 when I returned with only a light breeze. Don't get any better. Would have stayed out longer but the grandkids are on the way.
GliderJohn
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Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: JJ on February 02, 2020, 03:56:24 PM
 Spring...is just around the corner!!!  :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:


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Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: oldbike54 on February 02, 2020, 03:59:48 PM
  :thumb:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: LowRyter on February 02, 2020, 04:50:44 PM
I did 50 miles or so.  Got hot in my jacket. 
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: inditx on February 02, 2020, 05:06:11 PM
Yes, indeed it was glorious!
inditx
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: JC85 on February 02, 2020, 06:21:46 PM
Yep, the weather was absolutely perfect for riding in our part of the country, John. I did 120 miles up to Belton, MO to spend the night at my lady's place. 70 degree weather with very little wind, the whole way, and tomorrow looks to be just as nice for the return trip.
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: Gliderjohn on February 02, 2020, 06:28:40 PM
From JC85:
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Yeo, the weather was absolutely perfect for riding in our part of the country, John. I did 120 miles up to Belton, MO to spend the night at my lady's. 70 degree weather with very little wind, the whole way, and tomorrow looks to be just as nice for the return trip.
:thumb:
GliderJohn
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 02, 2020, 06:34:11 PM

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‘Tis’ a privlidge to live in the Ozarks! 180 miles of boondocks today 👍
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: Sheepdog on February 02, 2020, 08:04:23 PM
I finished up a refurb on my '03 Triumph Bonneville T100, pursuant to passing it on to my son. The fuel system had become a little dirty and it had a dead battery. I did the usual removal of floatbowl/jets/slide and cleaned everything up. The tank got a Pingel petcock and the carbs went one size smaller on the mains. Plugs, filters, and a sump full of Castrol Synthetic also went in the old girl. I started the mixture screws at two turns out and hardly had to change them once it started up. I took it out for gas and a little shakedown. This bike is not heavily leaned on, but I spent some money on brakes and suspension. Even with the old Bridgestone Spitfires, it railed turns and stopped well. I filled it up with high-test and made my way to my neighborhood backroad. Forty minutes later I got home flush with excitement about my old flame. It ran better than ever and the weather was sublime. Jarrod is coming over tomorrow. I'm pretty jazzed to give it to him.

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Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: Gliderjohn on February 02, 2020, 09:11:20 PM
Nice Sheepdog! :thumb:
GliderJohn
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: Sheepdog on February 03, 2020, 06:51:41 PM
He sure was happy. Another beautiful day here. My shop is a little more empty, but my heart is full. He took the Bonnie home tonight...

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Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: guzzi771 on February 03, 2020, 07:40:27 PM
Quote from: Guzzistajohn on February 02, 2020, 06:34:11 PM

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‘Tis’ a privlidge to live in the Ozarks! 180 miles of boondocks today 👍
   We have great weather here in austin tx and the hill country in the winter mostly 60-75 but the cost of living here is way too much I'm ready to move to Hot Springs or NW Arkansas  soon !
Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: twowheeladdict on February 03, 2020, 08:19:37 PM
I'm working down on the Florida Panhandle and it didn't get that warm yesterday.  WTF?

Still got in a good ride and some nice background for photos.


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Title: Re: Winter rides don't get any better.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 03, 2020, 08:58:42 PM
Quote from: guzzi771 on February 03, 2020, 07:40:27 PM
   We have great weather here in austin tx and the hill country in the winter mostly 60-75 but the cost of living here is way too much I'm ready to move to Hot Springs or NW Arkansas  soon !

Since Redd Volkert left Austin, there’s really no reason to stay <shrug> I live in SW Missouri, but NWA is part of my playground. It’s as good a riding as anywhere I’ve been in the US and less traffic!