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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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[align=left]We went out today and knocked out about 200 miles. It was a little chilly this morning, but all in all it was a great ride. We stopped several times meeting up with some friends etc. Everytime I saddled back up, I couldnt help but think today is the day, the dreaded last day of the year. There is snow forecasted for Tuesday, and that deep WI cold is right around the corner.I'm going to put her into hibernation later this week. I'll be breaking the motor down over next couple of weeks to get ready for my HQ build.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]Atleast that is something to look forward to.....in about four months!! [&:]
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Definately somethin to look forward to!! Which build are you doin?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Sorry to hear it.....

Don't you think you could build a Harley powered snowmobile maybe?.....With apes and fringe too while you are at it!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Dont forget the saddle bags
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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I understand what you're feeling. This is my first bike and I've only had it less then a month. It's getting it's 1k service next week and will go away soon I'm sure. Like you said, cold is coming to WI and dreaded salt will be on the roads soon.

Great bike, is that a custom color?

Rick
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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Now I feel guilty. To think I was bummed because it was a solid 75 degrees, just a tad bit too warm for me,for the ride today through the gold country of Northern California Sierra Nevada foothills. [sm=smiley4.gif]
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Now I feel guilty. To think I was bummed because it was a solid 75 degrees, just a tad bit too warm for me,for the ride today through the gold country of Northern California Sierra Nevada foothills. [sm=smiley4.gif]
Oh now that is just plain being mean! Season here is coming to an end also but I still will get a few more miles in.

Ride Safe,

Mike
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: Kern

[align=left]We went out today and knocked out about 200 miles. It was a little chilly this morning, but all in all it was a great ride. We stopped several times meeting up with some friends etc. Everytime I saddled back up, I couldnt help but think today is the day, the dreaded last day of the year. There is snow forecasted for Tuesday, and that deep WI cold is right around the corner.I'm going to put her into hibernation later this week. I'll be breaking the motor down over next couple of weeks to get ready for my HQ build.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]Atleast that is something to look forward to.....in about four months!! [&:]
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Yep, I can definitely sympathize,put mine away last weekend, actually had a mixture of snow and hail today. Which build ya doing?

(mines apart, everything wont be back until Dec or so, have all winter to put ittogether, wont get to test ride it until spring!)
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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I rode by the Texas motor speedway this morning while out and about.
Yep, that 70 degree's seems like 60 when your on the freeway.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: rocknrod

I rode by the Texas motor speedway this morning while out and about.
Yep, that 70 degree's seems like 60 when your on the freeway.
You really know how to hurt a guy....Hope you got sunburnt!
 
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