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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 12:48 AM
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all the crap that wears you down during the week.... all the clients and their problems... all the work thats overflowing on your desk... all the stress from your job...........

one twist of the throttle, and it all just goes away. i still have the biggest smile on my face. i love my bike.

got to spend all night riding. it was a brisk 55 degrees (just cold enough for leathers), and 0% humidity. i couldnt have asked for better riding weather. i feel 100% rejuvenated, and really didnt want to come home, but am hoping to get a few hours of sleep, and maybe catch a ride before it rains tomorrow.

hope everyone is getting some time on their rides this weekend!
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 12:56 AM
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You sure got that right. A tough week at work always makes the weekend so much better. We're expecting near 80's this weekend so we'll be out there.
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 06:43 AM
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I know. It's supposed to rain here today but not tomorrow, so I went for a 3 hour ride after worked yesterday.
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:04 AM
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supposed to rain down here on the coast this afternoon, tomorrow, and monday...rolling out tomorrow for daytona come hell or high water. we really need the rain down here, so i will do my part to **** off the rain gods-they are going to have to throw in some lightning and thunder along with monsoon rains to slow me down!
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:05 AM
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Went for a 30 minute ride after work last night....had the same smile on my face.
Hoping the rain holds off as the smile is just a grin at this point!
Just around the corner from you between Cypress and Jersey Village
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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Supposed to rain today, fixin to make a cigarette run, get a cup of coffee(no, not starbucks) then if the liquor store is open, I'll get some Jim then I can blow some steam off and watch it rain.
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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Agree...best stress relief in the world; ride-on!
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Usually takes me about 30 or 40 miles before I start to unwind.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
Agree...best stress relief in the world; ride-on!
Second best I think. JMHO
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Just like my signature says! First ride will be a long one as I will need to get rid of a LONG winter's doldrums. Have a great ride!
 



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