anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[dorkburger]

Roger, sound like a great ride, and nice description.

[Burque73]

895 miles, I need me one of those rides! Still have months to go before that's possible.. Work.

Work, yeah, that gets in the way for me too. Fortunately there was a short slow period and I could take a few days off.

Beautiful story and pics Roger. San Bernardino County is HUGE! My mother lives in the Inland Empire (part of San Bernardino County) and loves the gorgeous views of the "foothills" which I don't believe you went that far inland....................Interesting that you bring up the concrete highway...very smooth!...............
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Thanks Ed. Passing through those hills on I-15 just before San Bernardino I can see why she enjoys that view.Google maps has a pretty good image of the concrete freeway. The aggragate is exposed from grinding. You can tell how deep it's been ground down by how big the rocks are. This is how a concrete floor looks after I grind it flat for wood flooring.

Gosh I can't wait to get back out on the road again. I'll probably continue west after the Brown County Rally. I'll visit my brother in Colorado... Something like that. 

And I can't wait to head East. Out of the eight states I've been able to ride in, Colorado may still be my favorite. There's still so much to see. I think having the FJR has really inspired me to look well beyond our bordering states.

Wow, that is a days ride. (Getting Close to being an Iron Butt.)
875 miles, and stopp for scenic pics too.

Thanks for posting.

You bet. Maybe I'll look into the iron butt ride for fun sometime. It would be neat to complete a certified ride like that. Heck, I could just ride to Northern Colorado and back.

[Burque73]

Roger, sound like a great ride, and nice description.

Sure was! Thanks, I really want to share those awe inspiring experiences, though my written description pails in comparison to being there. Maybe someday I'll get a GoPro and capture some good footage.

I was able to record some video on my phone while in the ram mount behind the fairing. I'll see if I can grab a few still shots from that.

[dorkburger]

Video is nice, but I can definitely appreciate a well written narrative. I enjoy writing about it when I get in a memorable ride. You're description painted a nice picture in my mind.

[Jedz123]

Ride today!

The Monkey keeps me on the road even when Vermont plays April fools with Spring.

[trevor]

Ride today!

The Monkey keeps me on the road even when Vermont plays April fools with Spring.

Awesome!!!!

[GSXR7ED]

^^Nice ride JEDZ!

Glad you made the most of a CLOSED dirt trail.

Today is my Effective USAF Retirement Date as well as my Enlistment Date...2011 and 1986...10 years retired and 35 years since Boot Camp.

It's a day I'll never forget...regardless of the All Fool's Day history.

Ed

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[Cipher]

I went for a 45 min cruise first of season yesterday.
I was all happy told my friend who mocked me for being two weeks later than him.
Picture me on a bike. Man the onboard temp readout is fast. Makes you aware of how fat a Celsius degree is.
14 in elevated areas instantly dropping to 10.5 in hollows.
Shivers and histamine responses.

[Redman]

Went for ride Wednesday evening, barley over 40degf when left. Just a short ride further out of town, and then into town. same as have said before, and photo similar to as posted before. Although to find a somewhat more interesting scene for pic I did find my way around closed gates into the portion of park not yet open for the season.

P1160320rc by Dave Redman, on Flickr

Was cold and windy at the beach, and after walking the pier and walking beach for sunset photo walk I will admit to being cold (despite walking around in full riding gear and gloves , and heavy hat I brought to wear thier instead of helmet). What was unique and interesting was that I warmed up some on ride home. I attribute that to that bike’s wind protection and heated grips. Thermometer on porch at home showed 30degF when got back home. So, apparently it is more chilling to walk the pier/beach on a cold windy evening , than is to ride mo’cykl (that one anyway) that same occasion.

[Gorminrider]

" the snow is just beautiful" the road's very bumpy", "loose gravel"," frost heaves"..."can't see anything..."
haha what an enthusiast, Jedz. Gotta say that Honda really hits an old man's funnybone. Looks like a riot! "Wheelie potential kind of a negative..." oh gee, it's off my list,then. Funny!

[Jedz123]

HAHA Glad you guys got a kick out of it! I have a new, more solid mount coming for the GoPro. It was fun to get out!
Thanks for following along!

[Hayabuser]

Rode my RF today for the first time since last August....... Deadbeat Dad, me.

[Burque73]

I tried the 5s once on my bmw but have since gone back to the 4s... I ride in the rain a lot and noticed no difference... and the 5s only lasted about 6,000 miles while the 4s I get 10,000 miles out of
interested in your thoughts on the 5s mileage

Well, so far the FJR's Road 5's have 5,560 miles on them. Tread depth before getting to the wear bars is still 3mm rear and 1.8mm front. Any idea what the tread depth is new? Forgot to measure and I'd like to estimate how many miles are left in them.

[trevor]

Rode my RF today for the first time since last August....... Deadbeat Dad, me.

What a pretty bike, Dave. Bravo

[trevor]

I rode into town today to meet with the first clients from our houses getting their covid shots today...had lunch with my wife overlooking the ocean on Dallas Rd and then took the long way home.