First time out this year!!

I've been going crazy for a while now and driving my wife crazy. I didn't get out much, just got the bike out of my bros basement winter storage and over to my place but it was a good 20 miles or so. No pictures of the riding but I've got pictures of my challenge getting the bike out of the driveway. It looked much worse than it actually was. I looooove my new waterproof Alpinestars though, I stepped in many a puddle...

Here's the first patch of slop on a corner also...
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For all of you in the frozen north, the time is near!!! By the looks of the weather I should be riding into work tomorrow!

Nice, I took mine out for a little ride on sunday 3-13 for the first time this year up in MN also. Hope to ge to ride some more when I'm back for spring break if the weather stays as nice as it's been so far.

Nice pic's, glad you got 'er out of storage...... 20 miles, that's a long walk, how long did that take :laughing6-hehe:

Hope it didn't get to dirty going home.

you are a brave, brave soul.

also, looks like you've got a running light out.

[image: View Post]FalseFiction1, on 16 March 2011 - 11:21 PM, said:

you are a brave, brave soul.

also, looks like you've got a running light out.


Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Another bastage that rubs it in!!!!!!!!!!!!! :pissed:

Can't see the running light that's out... Which one?!? :blink:

Have fun tomorrow, but be careful, drivers are not used to seeing riders at this time of year and they just don't expect them.

Cheers,
C

Yeah I have been riding to work sense February , sorry but gotta admit one mourning it was 26 degrees that was a little to cold for me !!!!!!!!!!!

[image: View Post]PolarBear, on 16 March 2011 - 11:51 PM, said:

Can't see the running light that's out... Which one?!? :blink:


Left front.

as my father would say that mud looks as slick as owl snot.

[image: View Post]PolarBear, on 16 March 2011 - 11:51 PM, said:

Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Another bastage that rubs it in!!!!!!!!!!!!! :pissed:

Did I mention its gonna be 83F here tomorrow :ph34r:

Your driveway makes mine look good! Sorry no pics, but mine's about 300' long with a thin layer of gravel on top. Though where I usually park the bike is almost as bad as yours. Last weekend I pulled it out and it got stuck in the mud, standing up only its two wheels. The wife and I finally managed to get it free and moved it to drier land. I took it out for a bit, then had to wash all the mud off. Tomorrow is supposed to around 60+ here, so I plan on riding in to work, for the first time this year.

This is why I moved out of the mountains and into town. My driveway was gravel but the road isn't paved for 2.5 miles from there. I got tired of driving into town to see blue skies and perfect riding weather in my cage because the snow was still melting on the roads near my house. Seeing your drive reminded me of past expeditions of my own. :pissed:

Now I just roll out of my garage, pick a direction and ride as Albuquerque is great for year round riding. :fing02:

[image: View Post]vanion2, on 17 March 2011 - 08:17 AM, said:

This is why I moved out of the mountains and into town. My driveway was gravel but the road isn't paved for 2.5 miles from there. I got tired of driving into town to see blue skies and perfect riding weather in my cage because the snow was still melting on the roads near my house. Seeing your drive reminded me of past expeditions of my own. :pissed:

Now I just roll out of my garage, pick a direction and ride as Albuquerque is great for year round riding. :fing02:


Hey Vanion, I guess I get to see for myself. I'm coming in your direction on May 2-5 for a convention. Can't bring my bike,
unfortunately. Happy Birthday , by the way

I got the bike out of storage on Tuesday, it rained yesterday and this AM i rode into work! Wooo loved it. The wife even hopped on since we work less than 1/2 mile apart.

It was 37 or so this AM! But it's going to be near 60 this afternoon. Lovin it

[image: View Post]tmyoungjr, on 17 March 2011 - 11:26 AM, said:

I got the bike out of storage on Tuesday, it rained yesterday and this AM i rode into work! Wooo loved it. The wife even hopped on since we work less than 1/2 mile apart.

It was 37 or so this AM! But it's going to be near 60 this afternoon. Lovin it

Same weather deal here - dropped it off the stands and went over everything after work last night, rode today for the first time in 2011.
I saw four riders on the road, and there were two bikes in the bike parking area at work when I got in.

Nice pictures, but I think you are pushing the envelop.

Well done sir :fing02:

[image: View Post]wrestler, on 17 March 2011 - 11:17 AM, said:

Hey Vanion, I guess I get to see for myself. I'm coming in your direction on May 2-5 for a convention. Can't bring my bike,
unfortunately. Happy Birthday , by the way

Bring sun block as it will be nice and hot by then. Skin burns quick at these elevations. Too bad about the bike as I could show you some nice twistie roads any VFR lover would enjoy. And thanks on the birthday wishes. :fing02:

I was kind of hesitant to see how the street tires would do but they did fine. I've wanted a second bike, a dual sport and now I want one even more. I wish I could have gone back through again!

have fun when your out riding, but it must be a B**** to try and keep that bike all nice and clean :biggrin: , this weekend im going to be pulling my bike out of storage and start riding too :bliss:

Dude, pony up for a couple of loads of gravel.