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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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Temperature got above 40 degrees today so Kim and I took a little ride. Felt good, took a few miles to remember switch functions Both bikes are running great. Can't remember when we put the bikes up, I think it was late November.
Supposed to rain tomorrow and possible snow on Sat. But spring is right around the corner.



Rode to Neola and stopped at the park.

 
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 09:08 PM
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Got my first ride of the year in yesterday. It was 62 degrees here in CT yesterday afternoon. Today we got 12 inches of snow. LOL It was nice to get out though.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JekyllnHyde
Got my first ride of the year in yesterday. It was 62 degrees here in CT yesterday afternoon. Today we got 12 inches of snow. LOL It was nice to get out though.
I was out yesterday too. Felt good. It's going to take some time for all this snow to melt now.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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I honestly don't know how the riders of snow bound states stand having a bike and not riding it for MONTHS. Or paying for it to sit. More power to each of you. I couldn't stand it.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:36 PM
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Looks like a nice ride to get the blood flowing again. I'd love to get out there with the bike and cruise.


Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
I honestly don't know how the riders of snow bound states stand having a bike and not riding it for MONTHS. Or paying for it to sit. More power to each of you. I couldn't stand it.
I usually get out once if not twice a month during the winter. Need to get my fix.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 03:28 AM
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It was close to 40 on my AM ride yesterday, 41 to be exact but the good news is its gonna be high 70s today and tomorrow. Congrats to the OP for catching a break in the weather and getting to ride. Not sure how I could handle it without riding 12 months of the year but I guess its all in what you are accustomed to
 
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Mabbott
I was out yesterday too. Felt good. It's going to take some time for all this snow to melt now.
LOL Yeah, it'll be a while. I just moved back to CT from NC so I'll have to get used to not riding as often during these winter months.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JekyllnHyde
LOL Yeah, it'll be a while. I just moved back to CT from NC so I'll have to get used to not riding as often during these winter months.
You're a rare breed, most people are leaving CT and going to NC because of the no logic politics and taxes here. It's getting out of control.
 
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
I honestly don't know how the riders of snow bound states stand having a bike and not riding it for MONTHS. Or paying for it to sit. More power to each of you. I couldn't stand it.
 
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
I honestly don't know how the riders of snow bound states stand having a bike and not riding it for MONTHS. Or paying for it to sit. More power to each of you. I couldn't stand it.
Oh believe me we go nuts suffering from P.M.S. ( parked motorcycle syndrome). But when we get them out it is like riding your first time all over again. The excitement and the rush of the wind is renewed every year. Plus it gives us time for our update or custom projects without sacrificing ride time.
 
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