Chris-CJ
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Bike on the ground today, tomorrow on the road!
Who's still riding? (Fall & Winter 2024 Edition)
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Strangest thing I saw yesterday was a peddle bike (didn't look electric) pedalling away across the ice.
..Tom
Why would you let it idle for 10 minutes? Is it an older carb bike that doesn't run right until warmed up?
..Tom
Because i had to calm myself down from the excitement and then went to put my gear on LOL
You guys are having a lot warmer weather than we are here.
3 degrees this morning.
I really need to install those heated grips... Even with winter gloves on, had to stop and do the armpit thaw.
3 degrees this morning.
I really need to install those heated grips... Even with winter gloves on, had to stop and do the armpit thaw.
I might try for Thursday, just not enough oomph left in me when I got home from work today after sleeping like crap the last few nights. Plus it had gotten windy and kind of crappy anyways. 12 degrees on Friday.
Saw lots of bikes out today. Saw one unfortunate soul almost get into a wreck on Highway 47 east of Stouffville. Clearly a new rider on a small cruiser, relying 100% on rear brake. That almost went very badly when it locked up trying to stop quickly for a yellow/red from 80-90kph. Managed to get stopped before high siding but I puckered on behalf of the rider.
Saw lots of bikes out today. Saw one unfortunate soul almost get into a wreck on Highway 47 east of Stouffville. Clearly a new rider on a small cruiser, relying 100% on rear brake. That almost went very badly when it locked up trying to stop quickly for a yellow/red from 80-90kph. Managed to get stopped before high siding but I puckered on behalf of the rider.
Work appointment Tuesday had me see the temps at 15C from the cage display and wanting to hustle back for a little romp.
Temp started to drop but, took the bike out for a little run along the parkway. Find the rear shock a little jouncy and might need to search for a rebuild or replacement via internet. Don’t think ratcheting the spring load will make a difference.
Looking forward to warmer weather and will likely take the bike for some work trips when the weather allows.
Too chilly for a photo op but, next time!
Temp started to drop but, took the bike out for a little run along the parkway. Find the rear shock a little jouncy and might need to search for a rebuild or replacement via internet. Don’t think ratcheting the spring load will make a difference.
Looking forward to warmer weather and will likely take the bike for some work trips when the weather allows.
Too chilly for a photo op but, next time!
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Rode in to work today. Balmy -7 when I left home in Port Perry. On my ride in to work I briefly saw a motorcycle heading northbound on Baldwin in Brooklyn. I was southbound. Like most riders my brain is tuned to seeing bikes but this bike just seemed to appear out of nowhere. I didn't really see it until I was directly opposite me. I don't know what bike it was but it was dark, maybe black, and I think a sport bike or sport tourer.
..Tom
..Tom
Tomorrow evening looking like a strong prospect for the first ride of the year, minus a few dodgy hours in the afternoon.
not the summer? i thought the constant upper heat levels would be a problem?
I didn't end up getting out....went out for Mandarin for lunch with my sister and BIL and promptly came home feeling really unwell for 4-5 hours. By the time things had passed, the riding window had closed. 
I heard lots of bikes out though.
Next Wednesday is looking nice again. 90% of the snow should be melted by then. I'm still not tempting fate by putting the snowblower away or changing the cars to the summer tires yet though.
I heard lots of bikes out though.
Next Wednesday is looking nice again. 90% of the snow should be melted by then. I'm still not tempting fate by putting the snowblower away or changing the cars to the summer tires yet though.
