Supporting Member texscottyd Posted December 24, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, betoney said: No high speed shenanigans or deep lean angles See? I was right! The weather over the next 10 days looks pretty good here, so I’m just postponing a bit until after Christmas. If this were my only day available, I would already be bundled up and out riding. Enjoy your holiday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted December 24, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, texscottyd said: ‘freezing fog’ does not sound the beginning of a great day of riding. 38 minutes ago, betoney said: No high speed shenanigans or deep lean angles 20 minutes ago, texscottyd said: See? I was right! Under normal circumstances I would say "if you are going to do it, - do it right" (high speed shenanigans/ deep lean angles) but this time of year, I take what I can get... Have a great holiday 1 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted December 24, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 2 hours ago, betoney said: I take what I can get... In another 10 years you'll be saying that about a lot more types of things... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada72 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I got about 100 miles in yesterday - 55 degrees. Today it's 15 degrees. I think I'll leave the bike parked today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 47 minutes ago, nevada72 said: I got about 100 miles in yesterday - 55 degrees. Today it's 15 degrees. I think I'll leave the bike parked today. Similiar story here. I rode around yesterday in the mid 50's, very nice. Today it's freezing and snowing. Not like you northerns get, but enough to make driving interesting. 1 '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted December 24, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 5 hours ago, texscottyd said: See? I was right! The weather over the next 10 days looks pretty good here, so I’m just postponing a bit until after Christmas. If this were my only day available, I would already be bundled up and out riding. Enjoy your holiday! 1 hour ago, nevada72 said: I got about 100 miles in yesterday - 55 degrees. Today it's 15 degrees. I think I'll leave the bike parked today. 48 minutes ago, koth442 said: Similiar story here. I rode around yesterday in the mid 50's, very nice. Today it's freezing and snowing. Not like you northerns get, but enough to make driving interesting. I bundled up and braved the elements for a bit over 3 hours today, I rode some deserted twisty rural farm-land roads in the middle of nowhere. Out in the sunshine it was wonderful, in the wooded areas though the temps dropped quickly. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada72 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 minute ago, betoney said: I bundled up and braved the elements for a bit over 3 hours today, I rode some deserted twisty rural farm-land roads in the middle of nowhere. Out in the sunshine it was wonderful, in the wooded areas though the temps dropped quickly. Wow! You have some miles on that bike! Bravo! And nice work on the brisk ride. I've been blessed to be able to get out at least once each month of the year as long as I can remember. I have no doubt there's a few 30 degree rides in my future coming up in January. Fingers crossed. Oh, and I'll add that a nice, new pair of Gerbings G4s have replaced my old G3s. Quite a difference! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted December 24, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, nevada72 said: I have no doubt there's a few 30 degree rides in my future coming up in January. Fingers crossed. Oh, and I'll add that a nice, new pair of Gerbings G4s have replaced my old G3s. Quite a difference! Nothing beats heated gear! I have a heated vest as well as heated grips and wind deflecting hand guards, the cold temperatures weren't an issue at all today. 👍 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 The FJ stayed in the garage, but it's roommate got some seat time. 3 1 '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Went for an Xmas day ride - first dry day in 3 weeks. After severe flooding the roads were pretty insane. 2 impassable, still deep flooding; loads more where the hills and fields had been washed into the road. Still enjoyed it though. The Niken was flawless even on icy roads on the plateaus where grip was at a premium. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted December 25, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted December 25, 2020 @pilninggas - Nice photos, where were these taken? Its good to hear that the Niken is sure-footed on icy roads. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, betoney said: @pilninggas - Nice photos, where were these taken? Its good to hear that the Niken is sure-footed on icy roads. That's Tintern Abbey and the bridge is across the River Wye at Brockweir (a couple of miles upstream from the Abbey). I rode further north and into England, but the conditions were crap so took no more photos. Edited December 25, 2020 by pilninggas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 6 hours ago, pilninggas said: Went for an Xmas day ride - first dry day in 3 weeks. After severe flooding the roads were pretty insane. 2 impassable, still deep flooding; loads more where the hills and fields had been washed into the road. Still enjoyed it though. The Niken was flawless even on icy roads on the plateaus where grip was at a premium. Your photo made me go into my archives and read the Wordsworth Poem. Thanks for the inspiration and best of the season to you. 2 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted December 25, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted December 25, 2020 19 hours ago, nevada72 said: Wow! You have some miles on that bike! Bravo! And nice work on the brisk ride. I've been blessed to be able to get out at least once each month of the year as long as I can remember. I have no doubt there's a few 30 degree rides in my future coming up in January. Fingers crossed. Oh, and I'll add that a nice, new pair of Gerbings G4s have replaced my old G3s. Quite a difference! Your ortho issues are under control enough to ride again? I'm likely done till May due to surgeries but give me a jingle and happy holidays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted December 27, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted December 27, 2020 Met up with a CA riding buddy who just moved to Nashville. We rode just north of Pickwick Lake and spent a lot of time catching up. Good ride. Temps started at 37 degF so I couldn't get a badaa$$ pic like @betoney 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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