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the Ferret · 02-08-2020, 08:02 AM

Day started out riding a Honda

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Ended up riding a Yamaha

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When I got home my wife said (excitedly) "Was that fun? Bet that was fun. Wish I had been with you"!

That's my girl!

Houtman_imp · 02-08-2020, 09:12 AM

I admire you but too risky for my liking !

the Ferret · 02-08-2020, 09:32 AM

There wasn't much risk. Temp got up to 37 and all the snow had melted by the time I took off. Roads were wet but not slick. About 25 miles into my ride, it started flurrying. Its really fun to ride then. The snow coming at you make it look like you are in the Mellenium Falcon jumping into warp drive. In conditions like these I stick to state routes which are usually flatter, straighter and with higher pavement temps. Even in the curves I had to ride to get home, there was never a moment when it felt the least bit slippery. Felt like a normal ride.

peterbaron · 02-08-2020, 10:14 AM

Wipers needed. I have special kit for FJR, want it?
If you are not afraid of this driving condition, visit GO, Alain++ and me in Toronto. Feel invited ....
Ferret : weather terrorists = 1 : 0
Smile

GoldOxide_imp · 02-08-2020, 11:22 AM

That looked like fun Ferret. Hopefully that is mostly "clean" slush.

Ack-CB11_imp · 02-08-2020, 10:52 PM

Too cool and
Very inspiring to see, Thanks for the post.

Here's me with the "all weather" front-end, sitting on the couch for the weekend........

ACK

the Ferret · 02-08-2020, 11:28 PM

(02-08-2020, 10:52 PM)Ack-CB11_imp Wrote: Too cool and
Very inspiring to see, Thanks for the post.

Here's me with the "all weather" front-end, sitting on the couch for the weekend........

ACK

lol great name for that front end. Ack is it even possible to "lose" the front end on a Niken?

clearviewx · 02-09-2020, 12:49 AM

(02-08-2020, 09:12 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: I admire you but too risky for my liking !

+1

Ack-CB11_imp · 02-09-2020, 01:02 AM

(02-08-2020, 11:28 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(02-08-2020, 10:52 PM)Ack-CB11_imp Wrote: Too cool and
Very inspiring to see, Thanks for the post.

Here's me with the "all weather" front-end, sitting on the couch for the weekend........

ACK

lol great name for that front end. Ack is it even possible to "lose" the front end on a Niken?

"Turns have no seasons"
Is Yamaha's catch phrase for it.
80% more grip of whatevers there. You can lose it but it comes later on two wheels.
Crash test:
https://youtu.be/e9gqLf-RZ-Q

Time to finish my nap now........

ACK

the Ferret · 02-09-2020, 01:16 AM

fun video. Thanks for posting

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