20 percent chance

[the Ferret]

Son called last night and asked if I wanted to join he, an old high school buddy and his father on a ride in N Ky today. Weather terrorist says 20 percent chance of rain. I check the radar before I leave and nothing on radar. I show up at his house in a light drizzle. The high school buddy and his dad were a no show so we went alone.

On the ramp to the Ferry that shuttles us from southern Ohio to Northern Kentucky



we weren't the only ones that fell for the 20% line. This area of Northern Kentucky is a motorcyclist playground. The ferry hauls a lot of bikes on weekends.

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headed across the river towards Kentucky

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We did about 60 miles of curvy road riding at a reduced pace due to the wet roads. This is the same loop I led Empty Sea's group on when they came through back in May.

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Leaving Kentucky, headed back to Ohio on the Ferry. It costs $2.00 for the ferry ride each way, or you can drive around and cross on the bridge 20 miles up river. Just about a wash cost wise for 1 gallon of gas if you ride around.

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The worst part of riding in the rain....

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Tomorrow, the CB gets a bath.

 

[ss2wheels_imp]

Man, seeing the CB like that makes me sick to my stomach..Lol..

 

[Cormanus]

Nice report, Ferret. Pity about the dirt, but it washes off. Hard to own a bike, want to ride it as much as possible and not get it wet. Plus being out with a son who likes riding and has a bike must be great.

 

[Gingersdaddy_imp]

Yes, the dreaded rain. Today was the first time my CB has been rained on. Ran into a rain storm while being trailering today.

 

[the Ferret]

Nice report, Ferret. Pity about the dirt, but it washes off. Hard to own a bike, want to ride it as much as possible and not get it wet. Plus being out with a son who likes riding and has a bike must be great.

Yea I don't really worry about the dirt much Cormanus. When you ride everyday you are going to get hot, cold, wet, and dirty at some point.

It is a blessing having a family with so many family members that ride (13 of us).

My son is a real enthusiast. we just ordered tickets to go see the Indianapolis MotoGP tonight. Never seen a race in person before, even though I have been a fan since the mid 60s (before it was MotoGP)

 

[Cormanus]

That's exciting about Indianapolis, Ferret. I've not ever been to a MotoGP, or an F1 GP for that matter. But, if all goes according to plan, I'll be riding to Sydney to meet up with Pterodactyl and then ride to the Australian MotoGP at Philip Island in October. To be honest, I'm looking forward to the ride at least as much as the race.

 

[the Ferret]

That sounds very cool! I know I would enjoy the watching more on TV as you get to see the whole track and race, see close ups, and replays etc but having never seen how fast or heard how loud, I am anxious to see one in person.

 

[Elipten_imp]

Bring earplugs, glad I did for Austin.


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[the Ferret]

Bring earplugs, glad I did for Austin.


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Ahhh good idea

 

[gary_imp]

You're gonna love it.

 

[Elipten_imp]

Also sunblock, rain gear, binoculars. You only see a small bit but it is personal. My 12 year old and I loved it. It is fast, no tv truly captures that. You will have a blast. Next spring come to Austin, ride the hill country, and come stay with me. I have spare bikes also.


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[Offroad]

Yes, the dreaded rain. Today was the first time my CB has been rained on. Ran into a rain storm while being trailering today.

I'll be trailering mine, I did buy a cover...I'm trying to decide it will be worth the trouble to cover it if it rains.

Price was reasonable enough off Amazon from a brand name...Nelson-Rigg MC-904-04-XL Deluxe All-Season Motorcycle Cover (Black, X-Large)

I just tried it on, it seems to fit fine even though Amazon says it won't.

Here is the link: Amazon.com

$36.67 with free shipping using Prime.

Has anyone else tried covering one while trailering it? I wondered if the wind would just rip it to shreds.

Now my only problem will be stuffing it back into that little bag it came out of. ;-)

 

[Elipten_imp]

I would worry that the wind buffeting the cover will abrade the paint. Dirt will get under cover and just the fabric itself will scratch the paint at highway speeds.


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[the Ferret]

Dont cover...like Elipten says the flapping will scratch, and that's if the cover survives. Just pack a couple of towels in the trunk to dry it off if it gets wet. Other than that it's in the same conditions weatherwise, as if you were riding it.

 

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Bring earplugs, glad I did for Austin.


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Try a Nova Race Radio GP 5000. Brilliant. Cuts down the massive noise and allows you to listen to the race commentary. Up to five of FM and five of AM radio channels can be pre-tuned. Good for the cricket and footy too.

Cheers

 

[Gingersdaddy_imp]

Dont cover...like Elipten says the flapping will scratch, and that's if the cover survives. Just pack a couple of towels in the trunk to dry it off if it gets wet. Other than that it's in the same conditions weatherwise, as if you were riding it.

Yeah, I could that flapping around. We ended up riding in the rain today after we left Wheels through time museum. It stopped and we had beautiful weather while riding the dragon.

 

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

Good pic taken at the infamous Tree of Shame