anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Redman]

We got about 4-5" of snow yesterday, and the high today was 16F. Low tomorrow night calling for -4F and pretty windy, .....

and snow flakes on forecast for every hour tonight and next 2 days ..... yah, gonna be awhile..... only riding I will see will be what I see other folks posting.

Dont mean to turn this thread in to a weather forecast.....

But just saying that you guys that are riding; you need to post pics to annoy, er, um, I mean, keep us going.

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[Boriqua]

My wife wanted to go out today and it was about 70f but overcast. My problem is too many drinking drivers on the holidays especially in an area with no mass transit. I tend to lock myself inside on holidays.

 

[cowboyup3371]

I want badly to get out but the bike is in Ohio and I’m stuck in the Galveston Tx area right now

 

[Hayabuser]

After having the first white Christmas in years, I didn't get out on my annual Christmas Day Ride... so I went for a Boxing Day Ride today instead! The snow was gone at my house by mid-afternoon yesterday but I didn't have to ride too far to find out where it went! On a related topic, the VanVan isn't too bad in the cold stuff although I think I will stick to my truck for white-wheeling! :biggrin:

 

[Guest]

After having the first white Christmas in years, I didn't get out on my annual Christmas Day Ride... so I went for a Boxing Day Ride today instead! The snow was gone at my house by mid-afternoon yesterday but I didn't have to ride too far to find out where it went! On a related topic, the VanVan isn't too bad in the cold stuff although I think I will stick to my truck for white-wheeling! :biggrin:

So are the fat tires and long seat that extends so far forward designed with a purpose? It's a neat looking little machine - I just can't figure out why.

And you must carry a towel with you wherever you ride; that bike is spotless - even after riding in the snow!

 

[bobgroger]

It looks like that 100 miles to the south of Dave. Most of the snow in in the driveway and my street, haven't seen a plow. I just got the ECU back for the C14 today after the newest Shoodaben flash (Google it) and I am anxious to see if it has tamed the Snatchys. Very hard to be smooth up to this point.

 

[Hayabuser]

It looks like that 100 miles to the south of Dave. Most of the snow in in the driveway and my street, haven't seen a plow. I just got the ECU back for the C14 today after the newest Shoodaben flash (Google it) and I am anxious to see if it has tamed the Snatchys. Very hard to be smooth up to this point.

Well youse got ta be smooth to tame the snatchys!

Wait, what are we talking about? :welcoming:

 

[Guest]

Road out to Inline 4 Cafe, Mirboo. Bit over 250km round trip. Nice day at 25'C. Quite a few different bikes, new and old, were at the cafe too. Cheers

 

[Guest]

Looking at front of cafe.

 

[Guest]

Road out to Inline 4 Cafe, Mirboo. Bit over 250km round trip. Nice day at 25'C. Quite a few different bikes, new and old, were at the cafe too. Cheers View attachment 53615

Thanks for sharing Joegs. That looks like a cool place to ride to. Makes all us on this half of the planet jealous! I live in Ann Arbor, MI, where the HIGH temp next Thursday is supposed to be 2F (-17C). Brrr.

 

[Burque73]

Today was a pretty nice day to ride. I took the warm temp for granted here in the city though and should have worn another layer or two. Still a great ride but when the sun went down the shivers started.

I headed West this time toward Grants and stopped in at the El Malpais National Monument visitors center. They were so friendly and helpful, pulling out maps and giving info on the roads around the monument. Per their suggestion I took exit 81 at Grants and an immediate right on Zuni Canyon road. I thought I had a residential street at first then wound up in a beautiful canyon. The rock walls resembled marbled cake, I thought.



The paved road turned to packed gravel. Smaller atv roads and forest service roads were a plenty! I went down a few of those and just really enjoyed the area. Nobody else was on the road either so it was nice.





I wound up taking one forest/ ATV road after another and pretty soon came up with another name for this place, the FakamI land because I kept saying to myself where the FakamI? Boy, I should really get a GPS!





I started a little stampede and hung back while they moved off into the distance.



Eventually I wound up at highway 53 and took it back towards Grants where I enjoyed a quick cup of coffee before hitting I 40 for an 85 mile ride home. The KLR did wonderfully on the gravel, dirt, and the freeway where it was a steady 80 mph all the way home. This is when I regretted leaving the long undies at home. The balaclava sure is nice though.

There's so many more places to see. All of the color changes visible from the satellite indicate very interesting terrain and rock formations. I found some terrific places to camp for a weekend of exploring.

 

[Guest]

Went for a run out on the 850 yesterday, forgot to mount my camera, It quickly got dark, I got cold from being underdressed, it started to rain and me with my open face helmet on. Meanwhile fuel was still dripping from carb No. 3 and the gear lever was shaking itself loose.


Had a great time!!!!

 

[GSXR7ED]

Nice pics Roger. Yeah, the shivers suck when they can be prevented. I only used a back back and tank bag when I was riding.


Ed

 

[Burque73]

Went for a run out on the 850 yesterday, forgot to mount my camera, It quickly got dark, I got cold from being underdressed, it started to rain and me with my open face helmet on. Meanwhile fuel was still dripping from carb No. 3 and the gear lever was shaking itself loose.


Had a great time!!!!

Glad you enjoyed the ride in spite of a few challenges. I don't remember if you have a windshield or not but even a light rain can sure feel like needles to the face at highway speed, that smarts! I clicked the link in your signature to see your bike and the PB images are gone.

Also, what do you use to mount your camera? I have a GoPro but haven't decided whether to stick a mounting plate to the fairing on the bikes or on my helmet somewhere. I just think the added drag on a helmet would tweak my neck and would look real funny. The vibration on the fairing concerns me that it would not be watchable footage and the camera may not stay aligned.

 

[trevor]

Took the Cooley out for our annual New Years Day ride....

 

[Guest]

Well, look who snuck back in the middle of the night! Glad to see you back Trevor. Looks like the polar vortex did not hit you on the other side of the mountains. Out here it has been -38 with the windchill. Too cold to ride these days, but not too cold to dream of it.

 

[alke46]

Really good to see you make your way back Trevor. The site is better with you and your pics, especially of that beautiful cooley.

 

[thebrandonbeezy]

went camping over the holiday! got the side x side stuck yesterday morning, had a blast!!!

IMG_40741 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

IMG_40751 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

i was chest deep in water pushing since the battery decided to take a crap. that entire water hole was about 6 inches deep with hard pack bottom, except that one spot.... it was a fun day, Abby and I went walking through trails looking for animals, while her mom (my gf) was too scared to walk through the cold water lol

 

[Burque73]

I took my son out today for his second riding lesson. He's such a quick learner. Only stalled the KLR a few times and kept it shiny side up the whole time! It sure makes me proud to see him riding and enjoying it.



We set out on neighborhood streets at first then found a parking lot to practice in.

 

[Guest]

Great shots and video there Roger. Thanks for sharing. How old is your son?