First ride of the spring! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

jared1970 · 03-12-2007, 06:09 PM

I know spring isn't officially here yet, but it finally got above freezing today. We saw an unusually warm 60 degrees today, and I just couldn't resist a short ride. I only rode about 3 miles, but it sure felt good.

Oldgoat · 03-12-2007, 06:51 PM

You beat me. It got to about 45°F here today & I rode up & down my 60' driveway a few times. I also couldn't resist a short ride.

Petcop · 03-12-2007, 11:14 PM

I'm jealous...the weather's gorgeous here, but I just had hand surgery today, so I'm off the bike for several weeks.....sucks to be me...lol.

And I just found some really great roads around here too! And I'm off work for a month...all this time...sigh....

outlaw · 03-13-2007, 05:27 AM

it's gonna be 78 F here today. i rode in yesterday too. it was 35ish yesterday morning, but the afternoon was 65 F. aaahhhh, it feels good to be back home and to be able to ride.

AJE777 · 03-13-2007, 07:47 AM

Finally got my bike put back together and went for a 200 mile ride Sunday. It was in the 80s, perfect weather.

bikeless jon · 03-13-2007, 02:42 PM

80's? must live in Hawaii. Sunday was pretty nice in NM, in the 60's where I am. I took the bike out of the garage, washed it, then a cloud came over and it sprinkled a little, took it inside the garage, dried it, waxed it, noticed the speedometer loose - 2 bolts missing underneath (anyone know what I should replace them with?), put the helmet on and took -er for a spin, nearest thing to flying. Now she's muddy again! Ah Spring is here!!

**drgibson** · 03-13-2007, 03:07 PM

meh I drained two tank on "M" over the weekend.

AJE777 · 03-14-2007, 08:36 PM

I live in So Cal.

SNAFU · 03-15-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bikeless jon

80's? must live in Hawaii. Sunday was pretty nice in NM, in the 60's where I am. I took the bike out of the garage, washed it, then a cloud came over and it sprinkled a little, took it inside the garage, dried it, waxed it, noticed the speedometer loose - 2 bolts missing underneath (anyone know what I should replace them with?), put the helmet on and took -er for a spin, nearest thing to flying. Now she's muddy again! Ah Spring is here!!

You can replace them with some hex bolts from the hardware store. Put some blue loc tite on them.

Don't forget to check the bolts under the rear fender, there are 3 bolts that hold up the tail light housing.

bikeless jon · 03-15-2007, 01:54 PM

Thanks SNAFU! Do you happen to know what size bolts fit the gauges or where I can get that info? I had been checking the tail light assembly due to previous posts warning about that, but hadn't been looking at the gauges. I see you're in Winnipeg- I drove by Winnipeg 30 years ago and there was a jingle playing on the radio: "gondola pizza, our pizza can't be beatsa" - I can't get it out of my head and it's 30 years later.

Mavman · 03-15-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

meh I drained two tank on "M" over the weekend.

I was able to get the bike out........

......of the garage anyway.

Unhooked the the trickle charger, put the seat on, started her up....cranked over on the first push ov da button.

But sadly.......there's just toooooooo much sand for me to want to venture out just yet.

vhmike73 · 03-15-2007, 09:07 PM

I know the feeling Mavman....

And tomorrow they're calling for a Nor'Easter to come through and dump upwards of 16" of snow on us....AAARRRRGGHHH!!!

Mavman · 03-16-2007, 05:41 PM

hell!! now there talkin' snow here.....tonight and tomorrow morning.

16"!! Man Mike, that sucks! If ya's get it, hopefully it'll melt quick. I won't hold my breath though....for either of us.

stupid Mother Nature, figured she'd have pee by now, not shake the dandruff outa' her hair....AGAIN.

SNAFU · 03-16-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bikeless jon

Thanks SNAFU! Do you happen to know what size bolts fit the gauges or where I can get that info? I had been checking the tail light assembly due to previous posts warning about that, but hadn't been looking at the gauges. I see you're in Winnipeg- I drove by Winnipeg 30 years ago and there was a jingle playing on the radio: "gondola pizza, our pizza can't be beatsa" - I can't get it out of my head and it's 30 years later.

Sorry I don't remember that jingle, I would've been only 4 years old. I betcha if you came back the city would still look the same.

For the hex bolts I don't exactly know the size. They were cheap so I just bought 2 or 3 pairs that seemed like the right size and found one pair that fit. These hex bolts were black in colour too.

vhmike73 · 03-17-2007, 09:28 AM

Well...Happy Saint Patrick's Day...

We here in the Capital Region got about 15" of snow. UGH!! Seems like most of the Northeast got hit pretty good...

And get this- apparently by the end of next week, we should be seeing 40s and 50s...so perhaps the Albany St. Patrick's Parade can go off next Saturday without a hitch!

Now we have to wait a couple more weeks for riding season to start...

03-12-2007, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
jared1970 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006 Posts: 41	First ride of the spring! I know spring isn't officially here yet, but it finally got above freezing today. We saw an unusually warm 60 degrees today, and I just couldn't resist a short ride. I only rode about 3 miles, but it sure felt good.

03-12-2007, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldgoat Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 150	You beat me. It got to about 45°F here today & I rode up & down my 60' driveway a few times. I also couldn't resist a short ride. __________________ 2006 M50, Black

03-13-2007, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	it's gonna be 78 F here today. i rode in yesterday too. it was 35ish yesterday morning, but the afternoon was 65 F. aaahhhh, it feels good to be back home and to be able to ride. __________________

03-13-2007, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,683	meh I drained two tank on "M" over the weekend. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-15-2007, 09:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
vhmike73 Fender Buffer Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Black Location: Watervliet, NY Posts: 403	I know the feeling Mavman.... And tomorrow they're calling for a Nor'Easter to come through and dump upwards of 16" of snow on us....AAARRRRGGHHH!!! __________________ vhmike73 "It's people like you what cause unrest!" Vance & Hines Straightshots ***** DynoJet PowerCommander III USB *** Thunder Mfg. S&S Intake kit *** De-PAIRed with Moccasin Mike's PAIR Valve Removal Kit Küryakyn ISO grips w/Throttle Bosses, Ellipse mirrors & Wide Levers *** MAPAM Foward Controls Corbin Classic Solo & Touring Pillion * Suzuki Low Backrest & Rack, Carbon Fiber Tank Bra, Tank/Speedo & Frame Cover Trim Priority Lites Run-Turn-Brake Controller ***** Clear Alternatives lenses w/LED replacement bulbs (Amber 1157 front/Red 1156 rear) "BlaznBlu50"-inspired Tail Mod w/Radiantz LED License Plate Frame T-Bags "Reno" Tailbag ***** Saddlemen Drifter Slant (Jumbo) Saddlebags w/Easy Brackets

03-12-2007, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Petcop Puddle Runner Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 Red M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 358	I'm jealous...the weather's gorgeous here, but I just had hand surgery today, so I'm off the bike for several weeks.....sucks to be me...lol. And I just found some really great roads around here too! And I'm off work for a month...all this time...sigh....

03-13-2007, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
AJE777 In Training Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2008 Fat Bob Location: Oxnard, California Posts: 120	Finally got my bike put back together and went for a 200 mile ride Sunday. It was in the 80s, perfect weather.

03-13-2007, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
bikeless jon Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: red '05 M50 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 38	80's? must live in Hawaii. Sunday was pretty nice in NM, in the 60's where I am. I took the bike out of the garage, washed it, then a cloud came over and it sprinkled a little, took it inside the garage, dried it, waxed it, noticed the speedometer loose - 2 bolts missing underneath (anyone know what I should replace them with?), put the helmet on and took -er for a spin, nearest thing to flying. Now she's muddy again! Ah Spring is here!!

03-14-2007, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
AJE777 In Training Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2008 Fat Bob Location: Oxnard, California Posts: 120	I live in So Cal.

03-15-2007, 01:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
bikeless jon Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: red '05 M50 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 38	Thanks SNAFU! Do you happen to know what size bolts fit the gauges or where I can get that info? I had been checking the tail light assembly due to previous posts warning about that, but hadn't been looking at the gauges. I see you're in Winnipeg- I drove by Winnipeg 30 years ago and there was a jingle playing on the radio: "gondola pizza, our pizza can't be beatsa" - I can't get it out of my head and it's 30 years later.

03-17-2007, 09:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
vhmike73 Fender Buffer Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Black Location: Watervliet, NY Posts: 403	Well...Happy Saint Patrick's Day... We here in the Capital Region got about 15" of snow. UGH!! Seems like most of the Northeast got hit pretty good... And get this- apparently by the end of next week, we should be seeing 40s and 50s...so perhaps the Albany St. Patrick's Parade can go off next Saturday without a hitch! Now we have to wait a couple more weeks for riding season to start... __________________ vhmike73 "It's people like you what cause unrest!" Vance & Hines Straightshots ***** DynoJet PowerCommander III USB *** Thunder Mfg. S&S Intake kit *** De-PAIRed with Moccasin Mike's PAIR Valve Removal Kit Küryakyn ISO grips w/Throttle Bosses, Ellipse mirrors & Wide Levers *** MAPAM Foward Controls Corbin Classic Solo & Touring Pillion * Suzuki Low Backrest & Rack, Carbon Fiber Tank Bra, Tank/Speedo & Frame Cover Trim Priority Lites Run-Turn-Brake Controller ***** Clear Alternatives lenses w/LED replacement bulbs (Amber 1157 front/Red 1156 rear) "BlaznBlu50"-inspired Tail Mod w/Radiantz LED License Plate Frame T-Bags "Reno" Tailbag ***** Saddlemen Drifter Slant (Jumbo) Saddlebags w/Easy Brackets

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