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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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I rode to work one day last week and it was 42 outside. It is the first time I have wore leather in august.

No complaints!
 

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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Perfect 67* and raining.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LoneBone
Glorious day in Texas for August! Only in the 80's for a high. Couple of weeks ago we had 10 days of 105-108 degrees every day, so this is sweet.
TX is a big state...been 100 degrees+ the last week or so down here on the border. Rode yesterday and got an *** heat rash....not fun.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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Typical August day here, hot muggy and wet. Will probably be this way well into October.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Left the house at 55 degrees, I got home it was 82 degrees. I'll take that over last year. I don't bother with winterizing the bike anymore as the cold weather doesn't stay long. The armadillos have moved up here now and I don't care to hit one on my bike though. Kurt
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by obidio
TX is a big state...been 100 degrees+ the last week or so down here on the border. Rode yesterday and got an *** heat rash....not fun.
I'm on the border too.

Red River border...

It's 89 right now, which for August is fantastic...
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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We have had record low high temps (if that makes sense).

I've been here in Georgia since 1992, and it actually feels like I'm still in Germany.

Not complaining either............love it, been able to go out to the garage and do some polishing on the valve cover of the truck. Soaked the fender of the 750 in vinegar to remove rust and installed a Lucus style tail light. Now it's "wire time".

Rebuilt the key switch on the Heritage.........putting it back together with lots of dielectric grease..........solid and sweet as new.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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In Corpus Christi, Texas, we are still hot - high 90's. I went on a breakfast ride this morning and had to change my sweaty shirt when I got home.

On the other hand, we will still be riding comfortably this December and January.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by deuce_streetbob
yeah, i know what you mean. i actually busted out the leather jacket the other night. i can honestly say i have never needed to in early august....must be the global warming.
It's called climate change nowadays.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LoneBone
I'm on the border too.

Red River border...

It's 89 right now, which for August is fantastic...
HA! You live up north. I 'm talking the big, bad, and "scary" border!
 



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