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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

I actually rode today. No really, I did!

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Pic is from last week, but have been riding the new to me '15 1000 Versys. Getting used to it along with my surgically repaired right hand. With sand on the roads from winter I was playing with the anti-fun buttons. Full power and full traction control is interesting. I'll give a ride report when I spend a little time in the saddle.
 

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Beautiful shot! I'm hearing nice things about these bikes. Our man, Glen in Chase, B.C. has one of these I think.... Is it as powerful as your 1050 Tiger?
 
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Beautiful shot! I'm hearing nice things about these bikes. Our man, Glen in Chase, B.C. has one of these I think.... Is it as powerful as your 1050 Tiger?
Its been to long since my Tiger so its hard to tell. Has plenty of leg room though. Fueling is spot on and has lots of bottom end. Roads are full of sand so its tough to get a feel for power, havent even had it over 6500 rpms yet. Tiger suspensions are sweet as sugar and when I get a little time I'll start playing with settings. I've had to resort to Race-tech front ends on every bike other than the Tiger because our roads are junk and spoiled, hoping I can leave it alone. How did you get the picture that large? Keep in mind I'm computer challenged!
 
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How did you get the picture that large? Keep in mind I'm computer challenged!

I have found that if I right click (on your mouse) on someone's small image, a window will appear with "copy image" (among the choices), which I click on. I created a "Quick post", right clicked once again on the post and a window of choices once again appears, and I click on "Paste". It sticks(pastes) it on my new post.

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Here I did it to my own picture of Gustov, by editing my own post and copying the image and pasteing it once again.
 

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Or you host your pictures on something like Imgur, Flickr, etc and copy the BBCode into a post here - you'll get up to 10 full size pictures in one post.

Rode down to the Chiropractor's office after work then out for 100 mile ride around my neck of the woods. It was a great evening for the first long ride of the year and with very little traffic to even think of. The ride home was a bit interesting though as even with my sunglasses on the sun was directly in my eyes and blinding me every curve I'd go into. I really couldn't find a good spot for pictures without looking into the sun however so I just spent the time riding
 
Hey guys! It's still icing and snowing...
Been a very cold start to the season here in Vermont....
Hoping to get out of work at a decent click today so I can grab a good ride!
 
I stretched the 550s legs last night for a quick around the block ride. I'm hoping to take it out for a longer one this weekend if the weather will hold out for Saturday
 
Hey guys! It's still icing and snowing...
Been a very cold start to the season here in Vermont....
Hoping to get out of work at a decent click today so I can grab a good ride!

Love the narrative, Jedz!

And I'm not gonna complain. You are out in the elements and for short rides...which is an acceptable risk. Thanks for sharing your riding life.

Ed
 
Been a very cold start to the season here in Vermont....
Wet spring here, but oh boy today....just over 60? when I left the house before 9am.

Rode up to Norris Dam first, and then the long way home after that. Out for about 3 hours, and stopped for lunch on the way home.

Below and above the dam.
Norris Dam on the GS by Bob Thieda, on Flickr

Norris Dam on the GS by Bob Thieda, on Flickr

History of Norris Dam

This was my first ride this year.
Some of you know, (especially those close to me, and some at Brown County last year), that I have been struggling with riding, to the point I considered quitting.
But today was very nice. After a bit I relaxed and actually enjoyed the ride. So we shall see in the weeks/months ahead, how this goes.
 
Wet spring here, but oh boy today....just over 60? when I left the house before 9am..
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But today was very nice. .........

Hey, Bob. Good the hear you got out, and it was good.
Yah, take it easy. Nice quiet rides out in the country.
 
Wet spring here, but oh boy today....just over 60? when I left the house before 9am.

Rode up to Norris Dam first, and then the long way home after that. Out for about 3 hours, and stopped for lunch on the way home.

Below and above the dam.
Norris Dam on the GS by Bob Thieda, on Flickr

Norris Dam on the GS by Bob Thieda, on Flickr

History of Norris Dam

This was my first ride this year.
Some of you know, (especially those close to me, and some at Brown County last year), that I have been struggling with riding, to the point I considered quitting.
But today was very nice. After a bit I relaxed and actually enjoyed the ride. So we shall see in the weeks/months ahead, how this goes.

Bob those pictures are stunning!!!
 
Good to hear from you Justin.
'Taint really spring here either (32 and snow this morning) , but that doesnt stop you.
Likewise Dave! I have been lurking and now that I'm riding again I just figured to share.
This winter has sucked still lighting fires for night warmth but It's dwindling...
Bikes are out, clean and I am riding... Just not too far.
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Yes, as a matter of fact I DID go for a ride today about 8am to a local restaurant with a breakfast buffet. At that time the temp was about 30F, it's only about a mile or so and was there before I felt cold. About 4 hours ago it began to snow and it just let up a bit, supposedly we're in a lull and are going to get several more inches by midnight.

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Still trying to figure out the Flickr thing from an android phone, since the Photobucket deal.
Only posted a link successfully once.
Rode the Kat for the first time in 16 months today, after swapping a stock engine in.
Just a 65 mile loop after watching Suzuki win for the first time since 2016 in MotoGp.
It was a pleasant ride, though the tires are almost done. Some wet/dry sections, but no rain falling.
Interesting the riding postions between 2 bikes. Kinda got used to the upright ES riding position, then hopping on the Kat.
Definitely more crouched.
 
yeah, we got at least 8 inches of heavy and wet today. Tis disheartening.
Yes, as a matter of fact I DID go for a ride today about 8am to a local restaurant with a breakfast buffet. At that time the temp was about 30F, it's only about a mile or so and was there before I felt cold. About 4 hours ago it began to snow and it just let up a bit, supposedly we're in a lull and are going to get several more inches by midnight.

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