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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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I only went 25 miles, but it felt great to fire up the bike and take it out after such a long winter!!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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This is my girl Miss T. looking on making sure I did not forget to put the kick stand up.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Glad to hear and it sounds like you enjoyed it!
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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I hear ya. Got out on mine yesterday too for the first ride. Great feeling. Man, after the winter you had, it musta felt REALLY great.
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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Did just over 100 miles this weekend. High 40s on Saturday, low 40s on Sunday. It was cold on the face but I didn't mind much.

Washed her up and put her back under the cover, looks like it'll be a few weeks before another opportunity presents itself, but we're ready!
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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got 25 miles in myself yesterday..and now back to winter
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Hey man I really like your bike in the pic. However what is all the white stuff on the ground. I have never seen that down here in Texas. Also what is this season you are mentioning. We ride everyday down here.
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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You Suck gwozhog

In July call me and tell me how nice it is in Texas
 
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Feels great, don't it? I've made sure to get out at least every couple weeks all winter. Yesterday was the first day I didn't freeze my **** off, though it got quite chilly as the sun went down...
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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I also got out yesterday. It was about 65 and sunny, here in Cleveland. Then today 50 and rain, tomorrow snow.

Glad I got in 50 miles though
 



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