Rode to work today - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**87gsxrnut** · 12-23-2005, 09:02 PM

Took the 750 ratbike. I'm gonna try and log some serious miles on that bike this year.

Was a wee bit chilly, but pretty fun! It's been a while since I did that, seeing as how I have a "real" job now!

- Nut

sunny · 12-23-2005, 10:14 PM

750 rat bike?
since WHEN?!?! (looks at the picture of your garage)

it ain't a rat till it's painted flat black and held together with bungee cords and silicon.

**87gsxrnut** · 12-23-2005, 10:18 PM

Touche'

Rat bike for me cuz' I've been neglecting her for so long.

- Nut

stevie c · 12-24-2005, 07:32 AM

Good to see someone is managing to get out, more than a wee bit chilly here, and my bike fizz's when the salt from the roads flicks up onto it!

**87gsxrnut** · 12-25-2005, 12:44 PM

I hear ya Stevie. I grew up in Colorado. Winter and spring riding was definitely interesting at times!

Note snow AND sand on the roads . . .

- Nut

Scourge · 12-26-2005, 01:40 AM

So the backs all healed up proper, or are you just saying F.it, I'm riding??

**87gsxrnut** · 12-26-2005, 09:28 AM

Back doesn't hurt anymopre, neither does the foot. So, we'll see. I just bought a Stairmaster (a REAL one, not the cheap-*** department store crap), I am starting training again as soon as it arrives this week. So, hopefully will be in decent shape by the time spring comes. Need to lose a quite a few few lbs by racing season. Too much good food and beer!

- Nut

HAMMERPETE · 12-29-2005, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

Took the 750 ratbike. I'm gonna try and log some serious miles on that bike this year.

Was a wee bit chilly, but pretty fun! It's been a while since I did that, seeing as how I have a "real" job now!

- Nut

I woke this am to hear the HAMMER calling me again...It happened the day before..but temps were 37 at dawn. NFW! But this AM. it was a bit warmer at 59 deg's. Leathered up and headed out. HAMMER was singing all the way to work. The tune."I can't drive 55"

**drgibson** · 12-29-2005, 08:18 AM

I rode today and it was in the 40's 'cept around Mountain Creek Lake. I was down right frigid. I actually had to tuck under the shield for a bit. Hey Pete That Texas bike sings the same song as mine.

HAMMERPETE · 12-29-2005, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

the shield for a bit.

We don't need no stinking shield! I have to admit at 90 it was starting to get cold.

**drgibson** · 12-29-2005, 09:43 AM

I like the shield on the highway. But for tooling around like when we were in Daytona I take it off.

Pinhy · 12-30-2005, 08:30 PM

i rode in this morning also....it was 45 and very foggy in parts. the ride is only 5 miles, but seemed like 20 with the weather. i had the hazzard lights on in the thicker fog....and kept it down around 40 the whole way.

face was freezing at first, gave me a headache....should have worn the neoprene face mask i bought a couple weeks ago, it would have made the trip perfect

however...lunchtime and trip home were great....around 70. i took the long way back from lunch and then rode about 15 miles past my house to a bike shop to get a helmet (they have to order it).

.

C50dreamin · 12-30-2005, 08:42 PM

Yep it was foggy here this morning too so I took the cage in as I have 68 miles to cover, but on the way home I was sure missing my C50...Seems to be only "PATCHY FOG" tomorrow so I'll see when I get up in the morning...

Mavman · 12-30-2005, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

i took the long way back from lunch and then rode about 15 miles past my house to a bike shop to get a helmet (they have to order it).

.

**87gsxrnut** · 12-30-2005, 11:21 PM

I actually rode AGAIN today! Heh heh, really nice. Almost 80-degrees by afternoon. Bike still ain't running right, but getting closer.

- Nut

**Trapper** · 12-31-2005, 08:35 AM

What "job" did you get , Nut? I thought you were a work at home, amp and bike wrenchin,musician type of guy... you know , my dream job.

**Freakinout** · 12-31-2005, 08:58 AM

I've ridden a ton lately, loggin in several hundred miles in the last 2 weeks. You'd have never guessed weather in the 70s right after Christmas!

**87gsxrnut** · 12-31-2005, 09:21 AM

Quote:

What "job" did you get , Nut? I thought you were a work at home, amp and bike wrenchin,musician type of guy... you know , my dream job.

Yeah, well, I'm still doing all that. Wanted more $$$ to stick into the amp business, so I got a government contractor position working with DOVA (Department of Veterans Affairs).

- Nut

tlwisner · 01-04-2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMMERPETE

We don't need no stinking shield!

Riding to work this morning in 38°F, I was very happy to have my shield, and my warm riding gear. It should be about 55°F for the ride home, I won't have to put the thermal undies back on. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

12-23-2005, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,173	Rode to work today Took the 750 ratbike. I'm gonna try and log some serious miles on that bike this year. Was a wee bit chilly, but pretty fun! It's been a while since I did that, seeing as how I have a "real" job now! - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

12-23-2005, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	750 rat bike? since WHEN?!?! (looks at the picture of your garage) it ain't a rat till it's painted flat black and held together with bungee cords and silicon. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

12-23-2005, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,173	Touche' Rat bike for me cuz' I've been neglecting her for so long. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

12-24-2005, 07:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Good to see someone is managing to get out, more than a wee bit chilly here, and my bike fizz's when the salt from the roads flicks up onto it! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

12-25-2005, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,173	I hear ya Stevie. I grew up in Colorado. Winter and spring riding was definitely interesting at times! Note snow AND sand on the roads . . . - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

12-26-2005, 01:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	So the backs all healed up proper, or are you just saying F.it, I'm riding?? __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

12-26-2005, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,173	Back doesn't hurt anymopre, neither does the foot. So, we'll see. I just bought a Stairmaster (a REAL one, not the cheap-*** department store crap), I am starting training again as soon as it arrives this week. So, hopefully will be in decent shape by the time spring comes. Need to lose a quite a few few lbs by racing season. Too much good food and beer! - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

12-29-2005, 08:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	I rode today and it was in the 40's 'cept around Mountain Creek Lake. I was down right frigid. I actually had to tuck under the shield for a bit. Hey Pete That Texas bike sings the same song as mine. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-29-2005, 09:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	I like the shield on the highway. But for tooling around like when we were in Daytona I take it off. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-30-2005, 08:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i rode in this morning also....it was 45 and very foggy in parts. the ride is only 5 miles, but seemed like 20 with the weather. i had the hazzard lights on in the thicker fog....and kept it down around 40 the whole way. face was freezing at first, gave me a headache....should have worn the neoprene face mask i bought a couple weeks ago, it would have made the trip perfect however...lunchtime and trip home were great....around 70. i took the long way back from lunch and then rode about 15 miles past my house to a bike shop to get a helmet (they have to order it). .

12-30-2005, 08:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
C50dreamin Found second gear by accident Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: '06 C50 Location: City by the Sea,Tx Posts: 344	Yep it was foggy here this morning too so I took the cage in as I have 68 miles to cover, but on the way home I was sure missing my C50...Seems to be only "PATCHY FOG" tomorrow so I'll see when I get up in the morning...

12-30-2005, 11:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,173	I actually rode AGAIN today! Heh heh, really nice. Almost 80-degrees by afternoon. Bike still ain't running right, but getting closer. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

12-31-2005, 08:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,911	What "job" did you get , Nut? I thought you were a work at home, amp and bike wrenchin,musician type of guy... you know , my dream job. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

12-31-2005, 08:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,609	I've ridden a ton lately, loggin in several hundred miles in the last 2 weeks. You'd have never guessed weather in the 70s right after Christmas! __________________ Freakinout

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Rode for the First time today	lil_lissa	Tips & Training	60	07-30-2006 10:43 PM
Rode a BMW LT today	IntruderCruiser	The Paddock	0	11-19-2005 09:56 PM
Rode in the rain today	CManT1914	The Paddock	9	11-01-2005 04:07 PM
Ride To Work Day, Who rode to work today?	tlwisner	The Paddock	34	07-22-2005 02:16 PM
rode my bike today........	KAOS	The Paddock	23	04-16-2005 09:09 AM