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JES883 · 04-24-2005, 09:46 PM

As evidenced by the attached photo

Gixxerdale · 04-24-2005, 09:48 PM

Wow, I thought winter was over? I didn't ride either, but that was due to a sunburn!

JES883 · 04-24-2005, 09:54 PM

Ouch ... that just plain hurts

Nexus242 · 04-24-2005, 09:58 PM

You might wanna invest in a bike cover or at least a tarp. Today was in the low to mid 70s and totally sunny. Should be back in the middle 80s by tuesday.

stevie c · 04-24-2005, 10:11 PM

Brrrrr!

mikesvsix50 · 04-24-2005, 10:20 PM

It was about 50 degrees here in chicago today, and by the time I could ride today, it was around 45...still pretty cool. But a wind breaker under my jacket made a big difference. Sorry about the freaky weather over there, I'm originally from there, and I know how that goes. Warm weather's right around the corner.

JES883 · 04-24-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus242

You might wanna invest in a bike cover or at least a tarp.

The spot where they're at (the 883 is there off to the left) stays dry unless there's a pretty hefty rainstorm with wind. Plus there's a fireplace there, but it was too nasty today to light the fire.

Normally in the winter, I keep my bike at work in the heated shop where I have access to all of our "shop supplies". But I broke out the harley early and I got the gixxer last Friday. I don't really want 'em at work any more this season.

Later in the day I pulled them both in the garage and dryed them with a blower then wiped them down. They were happy. I'd hate to have to tarp my babies.

JES883 · 04-24-2005, 10:29 PM

50 in Chicagoland ... great ... that means it's headed my way !!!

jaydog19833 · 04-25-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JES883

As evidenced by the attached photo

Good lord cover that poor thing!

**inspiron** · 04-25-2005, 03:18 AM

That's a terrible way to treat a Gixxer!

(I haven't ridden in almost 2 weeks ... it's April - rain / snow / cold / wind / more rain ... thank goodness there's only 6 more days until May!)

SVZuki · 04-25-2005, 07:46 AM

Yea this weekend sucked baad....dang snow...hopefully we are done with that crap for the year...

**inspiron** · 04-25-2005, 08:11 AM

There was an article in the newspaper that they have started to clear the snow from the Gotthard Pass route ... it will be re-opening for traffic on May 25th (yes, in a month). There's still over 6 feet of snow on the ground up there .... brrrr.

hrglas · 04-26-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JES883

50 in Chicagoland ... great ... that means it's headed my way !!!

we didnt get any snow. just a lot of wind and rain. its off and on. when will it stop

JES883 · 04-26-2005, 01:43 PM

I got about 100 miles in last night. But today it's raining like crazy. All I want is to get past the 1K mark so I can run my new bike the way it's meant to run

naskie18 · 04-26-2005, 02:36 PM

At least last night was pretty decent

Couple guys rode their bikes to work here today, it was kinda nice when I left for work this morning, but now I'm glad I drove the truck instead.

Gixxerdale · 04-26-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JES883

I got about 100 miles in last night. But today it's raining like crazy. All I want is to get past the 1K mark so I can run my new bike the way it's meant to run

First 1000 miles? That's just a day ride! What's taking so long?

Zoe Dotes · 04-26-2005, 08:36 PM

Yes, the weather stinks, but at least you guys have your bikes for when it improves.
I'm still waiting for my order to come in!

JES883 · 04-26-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxerdale

First 1000 miles? That's just a day ride! What's taking so long?

Grrrr again! It's been too poopy here too ride. And 1K is NOT a day ride!

I hate MI

JES883 · 04-26-2005, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoe Dotes

Yes, the weather stinks, but at least you guys have your bikes for when it improves.
I'm still waiting for my order to come in!

Oops ... double post. You're right. I should count my blessings. I've got two bikes to ride.

Gixxerdale · 04-26-2005, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JES883

Grrrr again! It's been too poopy here too ride. And 1K is NOT a day ride!

I hate MI

Hmmm...
Left LA at 4AM Saturday the 9th
Back in LA 3AM Sunday the 10th
1050 miles
23 hours
That's a day ride right?

04-24-2005, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	I did not ride today As evidenced by the attached photo Attached Thumbnails __________________ JES883

04-24-2005, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Wow, I thought winter was over? I didn't ride either, but that was due to a sunburn! __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

04-24-2005, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	Ouch ... that just plain hurts __________________ JES883

04-24-2005, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	You might wanna invest in a bike cover or at least a tarp. Today was in the low to mid 70s and totally sunny. Should be back in the middle 80s by tuesday. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

04-24-2005, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Brrrrr! __________________ 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.

04-24-2005, 10:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	It was about 50 degrees here in chicago today, and by the time I could ride today, it was around 45...still pretty cool. But a wind breaker under my jacket made a big difference. Sorry about the freaky weather over there, I'm originally from there, and I know how that goes. Warm weather's right around the corner.

04-24-2005, 10:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	50 in Chicagoland ... great ... that means it's headed my way !!! __________________ JES883

04-25-2005, 03:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,070	That's a terrible way to treat a Gixxer! (I haven't ridden in almost 2 weeks ... it's April - rain / snow / cold / wind / more rain ... thank goodness there's only 6 more days until May!) __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

04-25-2005, 07:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
SVZuki Dastardly villain Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: '08 M109R w/LE mods Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 1,652	Yea this weekend sucked baad....dang snow...hopefully we are done with that crap for the year...

04-25-2005, 08:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,070	There was an article in the newspaper that they have started to clear the snow from the Gotthard Pass route ... it will be re-opening for traffic on May 25th (yes, in a month). There's still over 6 feet of snow on the ground up there .... brrrr. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

04-26-2005, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	I got about 100 miles in last night. But today it's raining like crazy. All I want is to get past the 1K mark so I can run my new bike the way it's meant to run __________________ JES883 Last edited by JES883; 04-26-2005 at 02:08 PM.

04-26-2005, 02:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
naskie18 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 1995 Katana 750 Location: Clarkston, MI Posts: 63	At least last night was pretty decent Couple guys rode their bikes to work here today, it was kinda nice when I left for work this morning, but now I'm glad I drove the truck instead. __________________ Nick www.naskie18.com AIM: Naskie182010

04-26-2005, 08:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Zoe Dotes In Training Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited - traded in for '07 C90T Location: Rome, NY Posts: 133	Yes, the weather stinks, but at least you guys have your bikes for when it improves. I'm still waiting for my order to come in! __________________ When all else fails, read the Manufacturer's Handbook!

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