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Hogzilla
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:00 pm: |
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If I had a beater, I'd be out too. Hmmm, that gives me an idea... |
Gas
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:15 pm: |
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"As long as you can see pavement, you should be good to go."... Ohbuellman, I could "see pavement". I thought I was "good to go" til I hit the ten-thousandths of an inch sheet of transparent ice that disengaged my tires from the surface of the earth. Got any more catchy phrases? |
Skratch
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:18 pm: |
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I'm with you Hogzilla. I bought my Buell on 12/15 and rode it home from McHenry HD in 15 deg weather. If it weren't for all the crud on the streets, I'd still be riding. BRING ON SPRING!! |
Hogzilla
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:25 pm: |
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No kidding Skratch, bring on SPRING! At least the motorcycle show at Rosemont in Feb. will scratch the itch a little. Mine is going to be delivered to the house on Thursday so I longingly look at it every morning as I walk past it in the garage. |
Jumpinjewels
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:30 pm: |
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My Hubby and I finally got out this past Sunday. Took the XB's out cause the CR's are still in the basement and too much snow to get them up to the front of the house. It's suppose to be nice again this weekend so we're planning on getting out again. It's tough being a Buellaholic. Spring can't get here soon enough |
Jumpinjewels
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:35 pm: |
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A pic of the babes out, being FREE
And Little Blue has brand new shoes too (Message edited by jumpinjewels on January 12, 2010) |
Skratch
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:54 pm: |
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Yeah Hog I'll probably be heading to it as well. But that will only make me yearn to ride that much more. I'm a closet smoker and I only smoke in the garage at home. So there are plenty of opportunities to stare. Every time I walk out to the garage Damien (thats his name - lol) screams...RIDE ME RIDE ME!!! I finally had to put a cover on it to make it easier on my eyes!! HAHAHA |
Skratch
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:58 pm: |
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Hey Hog, you hear about that road course track up by Beloit? If so...you ever plan on going up there and taking a run at it? |
Hogzilla
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 10:12 pm: |
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Blackhawk? Yeah, would like to give it a shot one of these days. I may take this year as a "getting to know you" year. LOL I had an SV650 so I sorta know what I'm getting myself into, but this will be a whole new experience. Hate to dump it. Might have a hard time convincing the wife it's a good idea to keep. I may have to go up there for a watch and learn. |
Skratch
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 10:17 pm: |
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Thats what I was thinking as well. I've got an 09 Ultra and a 05 1200 sporty. Its been a while since I've been on a sport bike and I know its going to take a while to get used to this kind of ride again. But maybe in a year or so I might think about it. But I'm with you. I'd hate to dump it. But damn...it would be fun to give it a shot!! |
Krash01
| Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 08:52 pm: |
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I feel sorry for you poor bastards that live up north. I have been riding mine since I bought it in November. |
Jeepinbueller
| Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 11:03 pm: |
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It's supposed to get above freezing tomorrow!! Up to 42 degrees F!! Guess who's riding to work tomorrow on the CR |
Lastonetherebuys
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 01:08 pm: |
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"As long as you can see pavement, you should be good to go." Even if all the ice is gone our zr rated tires tend not to want to stick well to ground that is below freezing |
Ccryder
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 01:20 pm: |
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Time2Ride |
Drhodes1970
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 01:51 pm: |
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52 degree's here in pa.Just got back from a short ride. Too many screening's on the road. Great day though! |
Skratch
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 02:45 pm: |
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The weatherman lied for us today. I'm in the wrong profession. |
Hogzilla
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 03:37 pm: |
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Skratch, I hear ya. |
Milleniumx1
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 05:56 pm: |
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Good news ... Temps @ almost 50, snow gone, streets kind of clean. Few free hours to myself. Wait, what's this? Rain! ARGGHH Mike |
Jumpinjewels
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 06:08 pm: |
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we finally got the CR's out today. Was in the high 50's. Had her up to 108mph. This bike is going to be FUN. (just wish I could touch the ground with both feet - stopping at lights is kinda scary) |
Skratch
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 06:21 pm: |
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I got to ride mine on 12/15 (the day I bought it) and rode it approx. 6 miles home. So it has less than 15 miles on it and I'm really chomping at the bit to get out on it. |
Redbuell1203
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 07:39 pm: |
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I keep talking to the wife and see keeps saying the same thing, just stop talking about it. I haven't gotten to ride the new girl (unnamed) since I got her. I figure if I maybe just maybe I will knock myself out till spring and will not keep staring at it in the garage to also go out to smoke. |
Froggy
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 07:54 pm: |
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Rather than whine about it, do something about it. Go for a ride. |
Jeepinbueller
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 11:06 pm: |
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Rode over 100 miles today!! Now have 320 miles on the clock and boy does it feel good to rev it to 7500!!! Holy smokes. The exhaust note only gets better ... can't wait to get a pipe on there. |
Skratch
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 12:52 am: |
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Red, your wife and mine have something in common. I think she's getting tired of hearing about it! hahaha |
Milleniumx1
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 12:02 pm: |
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Jeepin, I remember that first rev to 7,500 when I passed 300 miles. That 6K - 7.5K is a sweet spot for these things. The next leap to 10.5K at 600 miles ... Take a change of pants for that ride! Mike |
Hogzilla
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 04:40 pm: |
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I got to scratch the itch for 5 miles today. Actually, my first 5 miles to ride a Buell. It's like a carnival ride. Damn, what a fun bike. |
Brag918
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 04:46 pm: |
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Just had the Uly out for a quickie, needs to get warmer or get dressed warmer. |
Reducati
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 04:51 pm: |
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sunny in chicago, but still nippy..in the 30s...looks promising for next weekend! |
Skratch
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 05:07 pm: |
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Hope you're right Red. I really REALLY do!! |
Tbones1125r
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 07:38 pm: |
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I was buggin' also with the 55 degree weather here Saturday...I changed the oil, checked the coolant, put on the K&N...then took it for a ride...thawing snow made for a dirty ride...Next warm day the HMF goes on!
(Message edited by Tbones1125r on January 17, 2010) |