So what's it going to take?
 

For you to get out there on your first ride this season?


I was waiting for a rain and finally did take my first run.

Clicky


You finishing up some mods or repairs?
Waiting on rain?
Testicals haven't dropped yet?
Higher temps?
Snow melt?
Muddy trail to bike storage location?


Provide pics as evidence in stating your case.

What are these "first ride" and "season" you speak of?

Ill be going for a ride sometime today. Mid 60's and the wind is some what calm.

Already did my first ride :)

Now I am waiting on the new regulator for the aprilia, and it should ship from CT on mon or tues. And the buell is going in for its first service on wednesday then were prety mcuh good to go.

whats this season thing, i have been on and off riding when ever since i bought the bike

I've already started riding.

Those that never had down time need not apply!!!

If the Canadians have started riding there is no excuse for anybody to not be riding.

It'll be another month before my bike's out (at least). :(

We got more snow than you did this year.

It got into the 50s last sunday and I was ready to ride the ZR1100. I took my wife's jeep to the gas station to fill it and noticed the roads were full of all kinds of winter debris. I settled for just starting it.

It raining pretty good right now so that should clean all the shit off the roads. Probably wednesday for my first ride to work this year. :dthumb:

( I probably could ride tuesday but I shoot small bore rifle right after work and I think a gun case on the bike would draw attention to me :lol: )

Jeff

Waitin for Uncle Sam to let me come home to my bike...

Normally I would be just aching to get the bikes out but this year I've been trying to occupy myself with some Basement renovations. I'm trying to sell one so if I can let it sit in there for a while, I wont be too worried about it. I still might get them running today though.

I was out the first Sunday of March for the Cassoday rally...it's rained a lot since then..the roads should be in much better shape now than they were then. It won't be long.

I am awaiting surgery in April to remove this titanium plate on my clavicle. See 'Smileyman's House of Pain' Thread for pics.

My rehab should take me into May when I hope my recently repaired Buell will take me cruising to Bikes, Babes, and Hot Rods, then Bikes, Blues, and BBQ. After which I will try and take in a couple track days...

I need an Oil change and a Rear Tire.

Other than that I also need Time...I've been busy as fuck as of late...Between Work/ And Wedding Stuff/ As well as just busy with other things.

Once it gets nice consistently though, I always seem to have enough time to ride :)

:leaving:

Although today was the first time I have been out since Jan. 29th. :td:
Not sure how you guys do it...I felt SO rusty today and it has only been since Jan. :willy:

Probably the best excuse of anybody else here!

Yeah I should have listed medical issue as a possible excuse... but its not like I listed everything.

We do it being very irritated and cranky.

I need an oil change, tire change, low beam, and sticker for my plate/vehicle permit, but I've done close to 100 miles so far.

Gonna get out again today, supposed to hit the 40's.

I need to fly down to FL to pick up my bike next month before I can ride.

You getting more excited as the time to pick up the bike nears?

Heck yeah. It's been nearly 18 months since I've ridden on the street.

I'm thinking either next weekend or anytime there after. Was waiting for rain...we got it. Needs an inspection when I get it out.

Waiting for the rain to stop and this sinus infection to go away. I dont want my first ride of the season to be when my head feels like its floating away. Should be this week though. Theyre saying 40s and 50s with sun so very soon.

im starting to get picky, its 40 degrees and damp, im not going out today

I've got about 2000 miles this "season" already... got new tires on the way,and need to do my 6000 mile service...

Hows the wifey feeling on the new ride? I know she was skeptical of you getting back on a sport bike.

Let's see...all I need is for someone to loan me a bike. Or to win some money (or simply a bike).

I've already been riding ... about to head out for some two-wheeled therapy in a few minutes, actually.

After I remove my forks and have them re-sealed.
After that, whenever the rains clear the roads of salt and cinders.
After that, whenever hubby says "let's ride"!

Come on over, you can take out the track bike. Just don't get caught :wink:

I was out already. Waiting for the weather to break to go out again. Probably Wednesday.

For me to be legal, inspection and registration are due, have not had a chance to take care of either due to work but should this week hopefully/finally.

I went out a couple of weeks ago on Saturday and Sunday and ran into a license check point each day, luckily managed to narrowly avoid both without incident and decided it's not worth going back out until I'm legal.

What? Seroiusly?

theyre not fucking around in NY anymore they catch you like that and youre ass walking home :(

Yep, they are basically trying to make up for the revenue shortfall for the state and I don't want to have to contribute to that Dave and Derf thread.

Wow, the shit the states are pulling now with this economy. The keeping your tax return really puts me over the top.

1099 FTW they get their money from me on 4/15 :lol:

PA isn't keeping the returns but I know a few states are. That shit has be to illegal.

WTF are you talking about? They can't do that shit!

Seriously... I have NEVER EVER NEVER EVER seen a check point. Never even heard of one in Michigan EVER!

We have them here from time to time before it would be like a few times a year and they would pretty much announce it as a booze it and lose it campaign, but these days they are on our backroads stopping traffic both ways:td:

There is one town about an hour south of me that the mayor has told cops to ticket everyone going even 1MPH over the limit. The town is having issues because property taxes have been capped and they're losing money. They decided to make up for the lost revenue by issuing speeding tickets.

We ran into a "checkpoint" back in November on our way from Lake Lure to Asheville. It was a couple state troopers. I think they just asked me for my drivers license.

yep they are quite frequently on those 2 lane back roads/hwys

they've been stopping people for 47 in a 45 down the road here.

this state is really laying it on thick.

I seriuosly can't ever imagine this in michigan.

Don't people warn each other on the radio (fm)?

Why?
Is there even a fine for this?

In ND you have to be 10 over before there is a monetary fine IIRC.

In NY there's a fine just for gettng a fine. I wish I were kiding.
As anyone who has ever gotten a ticket here can attest, the "court fee" they tack on to every infraction is off the freakin' charts.

Even for something like 2 over, and even if there is no fine for the offense itself, the court fee will be anywhere from 80 to 100 bucks.

Yep same in Pa. The extra fees are what make the ticke expensivee. The court fee, the EMS fee, etc. The list is extensive. Everyone gets a piece of the pie.

She is a little skeptical. We have agreed that that bike will be more for weekend and group rides rather than commuting back and forth to work everyday. She is more comfortable with me riding with other people than riding alone. I'm sure I;ll get on the bike now and then just to ride it to work though.

:yes::yes::yes::yes:

Already been out a few times, showing the hubby the ropes. Still too damn cold but reasonably enjoyable at lower speeds. Now if only the sun would come out and stay out we'd be golden.

Luckily I don't have any tickets from PA. All MD. And after my incident in Indy, I never saw a bill from the cops/EMS- just the hospital for the X-Ray. I even got my copay back two weeks ago- a $30 check 6 months later. :lol: :gofurslf:

well shit it was 75 here yesterday... even you warm weather riders would have enjoyed it... LOTS of bikes out... lots of IDIOT RIDERS out... wheeling and racing light to light... I want it to be Winter again just so I'm not around those stupid fucks

Rider when you gettting that bike up here?

I'll be back from FL on 4/27.

Well I'm working nights... if you comin by during the day... up 75. Call me... I live only 1.5 mile off highway.

As of right now, I'm taking 65 to 69 the entire way back. I''ll let you know for sure though. 75 would be longer but if I go that way I have a free place to stay in Cinci with friends of ours. I'm trying to do the trip in 2 days(Mon & Tues) so I will be pressed for time.

I hear ya man. Well you know if you run into problems call me. If I wasn't working I'd meet ya in OH10

The high is "supposed" to reach 75 here tomorrow, I've taken the day off to get lost riding for most of the day, then Saturday our group will head out somewhere for the day as well:rockwoot:

Above 70* for the next 4 days here. I'm hoping to finally get out Sunday.

You know it's supposed to snow again Monday.

Not here it isn't. Rain and 50.

hmm I see... Gets warmer farther east... Still not good enough to ride over. Stuck in the cage blah.

And if you find yourself tired when getting up near Indy, I'm about an hour west and you can stay here for free. I'm probably way too far out of your way, but just wanted you to know you have the option.

Thanks for the offer Avery. I might not make it that far on the first day, probably going to stop in Kentucky since that is about the half way point. I still have your number so if I do make it that far I'll call you.

Finally got to ride today. It was nice ( over 40* ) this morning so I rode in to work.

Nice easy cruise in ( until a comcast van ran a stop sign causing me to slam on the brakes. I kept my high beams on and the fucker flicked his cigarette UP in an attempt to hit me )

Nice being on two wheels again

Jeff

Supposed to be 60 tomorrow!! Going to ride as much as I can.

I rode 150 miles today..... more to come tomorrow

Another 45-ish miles today. About 30 on my bike, and 15 or so on dad's dinosaur H1. Strangest thing I've ever ridden- tall skinny tires, long skinny tank, long seat, weak brakes, weird footpegs, kick start, carbs... I thank the motorcycle gods for electric start, FI, real brakes, grippy tires. real suspension, and a tank you can hold with your knees. That said, I'd have fun on a modern two-stroke street bike.

Got pics of the dinosaur?

Pretty sure I posted them on here... I'll Have to dig them up...

thinking...

thinking...

thinking...

Finally got a few uploaded from today's ride. Still snow piled up in the background.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...3-19-10009.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...3-19-10008.jpg

The triple looks pretty good ( well, other than the tall sissy bar :lol: )

There is a easy front brake upgrade, it uses a EX caliper , a simple mounting plate and a ex master cylinder ( if you want to upgrade that too )

From this vast collection of triple info
http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/index.html

Front brake upgrade
http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/caliper/conversions.htm

Took marko coming to this area. Scott took some decent shots

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs457...._3598105_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs477...._2811015_n.jpg

and the vespa next to us when we left

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._7129499_n.jpg

That's definitely something I'd do- at least, mount up a second front brake. Doubt he'll go for it though. And I really hate that sissy bar :lol: It's just in the way all the time.

I did the brake upgrade on my '73 H1. I got a '07 Ninja 250 master cylinder and caliper off Ebay for about $50.

It even came with the original rubber brake line that fit :dthumb:

Rode to work for the first time this year. That must be a good sign
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...AxODEuanBn.jpg

I had 200 miles of riding this past weekend...:rockwoot:

I did over 1000 miles this weekend

Pics and stuff HERE :rockwoot:

I only did 100 miles but it was good getting out.

show off!

My total miles for 2010: 0

Slacker.

Turned 900 on the buell riding home yesterday and have all of 2 miles on the priller.

I'm with ya.

Bet I beat you by years end though, unless you change your ways. :lol:

Well you have a legit excuse at least, marko has none :lol:

True Story.

Yeah, right.

I have an excuse: I'm busy.

Unacceptable, you need to improve your multitasking skills.

No more excuses damn it :lol:

Me too

I ride today.

Bue

You moving to Harrisburg?

What would I do that for, you wont let me bring all my bikes with me :lol:

I think you we mis-understood one another. Bring them all, as long as the Buell part of the crew.

Ok then the buell will def be along for the ride

Excellent.

Rode to work again today. Man its awesome. Luv it.

What you're saying is that you're already ahead of last year?? :rockwoot:

Are you saying you know how to roll the Buell odometer in reverse?

I was implying that yours MUST be fitted with the 50% odo. It only shows half of your true milage.

I'm just busting your balls obviously, I was looking at pics of yours and thinking, "Why doesn't mine look that good?" it's all corroded, paint is flaking off of parts.

I know...I was fucking around too. Text is tough with that sometimes.

Wanna touch wieners?
Edit: See! I didn't mean that in a gay way at all, and it came out that way..