2017 Motorcycling Resolutions

LOL probably! Just got back from my son's house in the truck. It's going to be close. Going to make the decision around 2 pm after the sun has had some time to do some cleaning.
 
well about 1:45 I geared up and headed out. Perfect timing, snow was on the grass but the roads were pretty much fine. soo

Day 24/Dec ....334 /year.... 51 miles

6 days and 133 miles to go
 
Ferret, this is like watching a TV drama. Will he make it for a ride? How many miles will he cover? Will he come back?

The tension's getting to me.
 
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Cormanus_imp said:
Ferret, this is like watching a TV drama. Will he make it for a ride? How many miles will he cover? Will he come back?

The tension's getting to me.
"144 hours"
 
:rofl:

pics from today

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Day 25 for Dec and 335 for the year 25 degrees when I took off and 25 when I pulled back in from today's 47 mile ride which brings total to 28,914

5 days and 86 miles to go
 
I’m fast running out of fingernails!
 
:rofl: sure

weather report until end of year

TONIGHT DEC 26
Snow Showers Early
low 9°
30% precip
wind NNW 6 mph

WED DEC 27
Sunny
21° high 10° low
0% precip
wind N 6 mph

THU DEC 28
Cloudy
27° high 20° low
0% precip
wind E 7 mph

FRI DEC 29
Cloudy
34° high 16° low
10% precip
wind W 9 mph

SAT DEC 30
AM Clouds/PM Sun
19° high 3° low
10% precip
wind NW 11 mph

SUN DEC 31
AM Clouds/PM Sun
20° high 6° low
20% precip
wind NW 5 mph
 
I have panoramic, motorcycle sunroof for sale......anybody????
P.S. Fits any CB and ST....

pb
 
peterbaron_imp said:
I have panoramic, motorcycle sunroof for sale......anybody????
P.S. Fits any CB and ST....

pb

:rofl: that would come in handy at times
 
The ferret_imp said:
peterbaron_imp said:
I have panoramic, motorcycle sunroof for sale......anybody????
P.S. Fits any CB and ST....

pb

:rofl: that would come in handy at times

:rofl: that would come in handy at times
Yes, when we get older and won't be able to ride...just sitting with sunroof fully opened :rofl::rofl:
Like your sense of humor..
pb
 
day 26 for Dec and 336 for the year.

It was 9 degrees when I took off for today's 67 mile ride and 10 degrees when I pulled back in 67 miles later
that brings the total to 28,981 with 4 days and 19 miles to go

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The ST's thermometer won't read below 14 degrees...all you get are dashes
 
The ferret_imp said:
day 26 for Dec and 336 for the year.

It was 9 degrees when I took off for today's 67 mile ride and 10 degrees when I pulled back in 67 miles later
that brings the total to 28,981 with 4 days and 19 miles to go

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The ST's thermometer won't read below 14 degrees...all you get are dashes
I can well imagine the discussion of the engineers, when they designed the ST: What do ya think, no one would ride such a motorcycle at temperatures below 14°F ?! :D
 
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That is darned cold...maybe your ST is just "singing" to you: "DASHING through the snow....."
 
The ferret_imp said:
day 26 for Dec and 336 for the year.

It was 9 degrees when I took off for today's 67 mile ride and 10 degrees when I pulled back in 67 miles later
that brings the total to 28,981 with 4 days and 19 miles to go

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The ST's thermometer won't read below 14 degrees...all you get are dashes
Ferret,
You need seat warmer...and even entire suit with boots heating system!! Brrrrrrrrr, cold
:P
pb
 
With my handlebar mitts, heated grips, and heated jacket liner with the ST's excellent wind protection about the only place I feel cold is on my cheeks because I leave my face shield cracked open a bit for air, otherwise it's too claustrophobic lol.

At the conclusion of today's 1 1/2 hour ride my toes were starting to feel the cold. The cold cheeks don't bother me, but the cold toes do. If not for that I could literally ride all day at 10 degrees (or lower) without discomfort.

I had to run down to Florence Ky today to return the big ribbon from the car my dil bought my son for Christmas (lucky kid ...she has bought him a Ducati 696 Monster and a Honda Accord 2.0 turbo sport since they got married). Anyhow when I get to the dealership all the sales people were bundled up and amazed to see a mc pull up and commented on how cold it was to be riding. I unzipped my coat and let them stick their hand inside against the heated jacket liner I had just unplugged and it was like a revelation for them how warm it was.
 
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I have a friend who is moving today to a new home about 7 miles from his current home. He was lamenting on social media the 7 mile ride on his BMW RT in the sub-zero weather. It was suggested to him to rent a trailer. I should point him to Ferret's post and tell him to buck up.
 
The ferret_imp said:
With my handlebar mitts, heated grips, and heated jacket liner with the ST's excellent wind protection about the only place I feel cold is on my cheeks because I leave my face shield cracked open a bit for air, otherwise it's too claustrophobic lol.

At the conclusion of today's 1 1/2 hour ride my toes were starting to feel the cold. The cold cheeks don't bother me, but the cold toes do. If not for that I could literally ride all day at 10 degrees (or lower) without discomfort.

I had to run down to Florence Ky today to return the big ribbon from the car my dil bought my son for Christmas (lucky kid ...she has bought him a Ducati 696 Monster and a Honda Accord 2.0 turbo sport since they got married). Anyhow when I get to the dealership all the sales people were bundled up and amazed to see a mc pull up and commented on how cold it was to be riding. I unzipped my coat and let them stick their hand inside against the heated jacket liner I had just unplugged and it was like a revelation for them how warm it was.

You really should look into snowmobiling. If you like to ride in the cold.
 
Not enough snow here for snowmobiling although I have ridden them. We were an Arctic Cat dealer in the late 70's early 80's. Truth be told I just like riding motorcycles and I truthfully HATE the cold. Hate it. Start complaining about November and quit complaining in May. Just have to deal with it, cause family isn't moving any place warmer.
 
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