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Post by archon on Jan 4, 2006 11:06:39 GMT -5
I rode into work today for the first time in a week and a half. My clutch hand was numb when I went to down shift on the exit ramp which was a bit surprising because I didn't even feel it getting numb!
California weather is beautiful. Check out the Rose Bowl later today and you will see!
So is anyone else commuting this early in 2006?
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Post by Jason Garmon on Jan 4, 2006 12:23:15 GMT -5
It's cold here, 50 on a hot day, avg around 33 deg. but I'm still breaking in my new clutch so I've been riding every day it doesnt rain...
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toronadoxp
Elementary OldSkooler
1996 YZF600
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Post by toronadoxp on Jan 4, 2006 13:55:06 GMT -5
Not a week goes by that i at least dont fit one ride in. I dont mind as long as its not under 32 but if i must (assuming no rain or snow) ill go.
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Post by archon on Jan 4, 2006 14:25:40 GMT -5
You guys are hardcore  I'm like Punxsutawney Phil - if I wake up and see a grey cloud in the sky, the bike sleeps another day! We Californians can't drive in the rain as it is. |
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Post by bpro on Jan 5, 2006 23:10:55 GMT -5
temps got up in the 60's here the past few days. got in a few early rides, short but slippery...er,uh sweet.
I really gotta get my new forks installed...
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heathen
Brand Spankin' NewBie
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Post by heathen on Jan 22, 2006 14:24:56 GMT -5
i ride everyday... georgia is nice, but there have been some 26degree mornings...
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Post by archon on Jan 24, 2006 0:09:27 GMT -5
Good god it was windy today!
I started off driving the car but traffic was so bad, I turned around and picked up the YZF. Some gusts were 70+ MPH though I don't think I felt any above 50. A couple managed to push me from one side of the lane to the other while I was doing about 80. I was even leaning just to go straight!
Any other combat-commuting stories?
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Post by Jason Garmon on Jan 24, 2006 12:29:04 GMT -5
I had the same prob with 45+gusts the other night riding to class........ I couldnt believe I had to lean to stay in my lane on a straight lane......... I'm stickin away from windy riding. I'm on lunch break right now and its 50 deg. and sunny, wonder if I should even go back in..... |
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Post by archon on Jan 24, 2006 12:48:49 GMT -5
It's about 65° right now and really nice. The winds died down compared to yesterday and it's super clear out. Take the rest of the day off and go riding. You can tell them I said it was OK! |
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toronadoxp
Elementary OldSkooler
1996 YZF600
Posts: 40
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Post by toronadoxp on Jan 24, 2006 14:18:46 GMT -5
I had a problem with wind about a week ago. Gusts of 50mph and yes at times i was leaning right just to go straight. Only major problem is long corners with the wind gusting and stoping. Not fun.
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Post by archon on Jan 24, 2006 16:12:43 GMT -5
Yeah! Gusty winds while intentionally leaning through a bend in the road took a little more brain power than I though!
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toronadoxp
Elementary OldSkooler
1996 YZF600
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Post by toronadoxp on Jan 24, 2006 16:51:15 GMT -5
Wind. One thing that makes me enjoy the extra 40lbs weight vs modern sportbikes  |
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