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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Took the sled for a ride today it was cold here in CT but i dressed properly and enjoyed it.Had to show off the new 39 inch Cholos. Stopped at my local Starbucks and a lot of folks stooped and chat. Only put on about 30 miles but any time i can ride is good time. Cant wait for the warm weather its right around the corner it wont be long now
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 04:38 AM
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Man, your braver than I am. It was 44 degrees in PA, felt like 33. I was considering going for a ride. I haven't had my ride out since last October. Maybe this week when the weather gets to 50. I was hoping with spring here, the temperature would be warm. What happened? I should have taken my ride to Florida on vacation last week when the temps were in the high 70's, low 80's.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 05:14 AM
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I went out yesterday too, it was cold but oh so worth it. Wish it was warmer but if it stays like this I will still go out, just need it
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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Too cold here in the Philadelphia area BUT, I did open the garage door and shine up the bike!! Glad you got out and what a nice looking bike!!!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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I feel for you guys in the cold weather. Only got 3 hours sleep last night going to be 85 here today like the last 3 days but I am so far out of it to ride the Harley today. Will be sporting the cage today.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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I was thinkin about taking her out but I think they used all the salt and sand they had left during that last snow the roads are covered with it!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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I was out yesterday too. Don't think it got above 35. Fun after I got the right gloves. I wanted to ride to work this morning but 33 miles in 11 degrees is out there for me.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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Lucky!

It snowed here 3 days ago and they salted....that means I need to wait for a good rain before I can get out.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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I went out Sunday morning at about 8:30 am and headed down to a Bike Blessing at New Roc Harley. It was about 25 miles each way. Had to be 40 or below..

Firt time ever wearing a Full Face helmet (Yuch!) never again... but kept my face from freezing... Last year I made the ride with just a shorty and a face mask..



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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Took the bike out saturday, thermometer said it was 39...but after about 1/8th of a mile I turned my *** around and went home...damn. Looked nice and sunny, but that wind was biting! I normally have no issues with cold, but for some reason it felt 15 degrees colder than the thermo read this whole weekend. Normally 40 feel's fine after a long winter, but not this weekend...must be super dry out there for it to feel as cold as it does.

Getting frustrated, 10 day forecast has us bouncing in and out of the 30's...come on already and get some warmer days going.
 
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