A Motorcycle Thread About Absolutely Nothing!

Jiro said:
btw - for Monster LED... the 10% discount code is "inmate"
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Thanks. :cool2:

Speaking of sunshine, I had to put the tinted visor back on since the weather has been in the high 70's..........:cool:

Called my mom in Michigan tonight. A foot of snow is still on her car. She offered to send me some. I told her if I wanted cold I would look in the freezer. :P
 
what a fantastic shot!

some rider in WV
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purplecatty said:
This give me an idea what is like riding on wet road at high speed :eek2: .

Still leery about riding on wet road. I did rode on wet road last week at 55mph (10 mph under posted 65mph limit). Still a little clucker.

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Catty
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I watched it. I think I took a breath whenever he straightened out.

His wet road is different than ours. We must consider loose stones, water-filled potholes, oil in the middle of the lanes, etc. No one should do a high-speed ride in the rain off the course. :lol:
 
TinCanSailor said:
I watched it. I think I took a breath whenever he straightened out.

His wet road is different than ours. We must consider loose stones, water-filled potholes, oil in the middle of the lanes, etc. No one should do a high-speed ride in the rain off the course. :lol:
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Diesel fuel spills are the greatest concerns if it's the first day of rain (start of rain). It'll become like an "ice rink" for motorcycle. :eek2: If it rains half of the day or more, then that's the least of the worry.

But here's the thing is that it's not always on highway. It's commonly around the intersections.

For ordinary wet weather riding, I usually ride carefully and everytime I turns, I slow down to 1st or 2nd gear to proceed. I know that my bike's rear and front tires are thick, It's just that I don't know if I would trust Metzeler tire thread :lol: Cuz it's mostly smooth with some groove. I read many of owners who have Metzeler tires like mine give 5 stars ratings on wet road riding. I don't always trust that comments unless I see that for myself with what Jiro say "wear a full armor suit" and ride it :rofl:

Catty
 
purplecatty said:
Diesel fuel spills are the greatest concerns if it's the first day of rain (start of rain). It'll become like an "ice rink" for motorcycle. :eek2: If it rains half of the day or more, then that's the least of the worry.

But here's the thing is that it's not always on highway. It's commonly around the intersections.

For ordinary wet weather riding, I usually ride carefully and everytime I turns, I slow down to 1st or 2nd gear to proceed. I know that my bike's rear and front tires are thick, It's just that I don't know if I would trust Metzeler tire thread :lol: Cuz it's mostly smooth with some groove. I read many of owners who have Metzeler tires like mine give 5 stars ratings on wet road riding. I don't always trust that comments unless I see that for myself with what Jiro say "wear a full armor suit" and ride it :rofl:

Catty
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regardless of what tires your bike has - nothing can beat the slipperiness of those darn painted lanes :mad2:
 
Jiro said:
regardless of what tires your bike has - nothing can beat the slipperiness of those darn painted lanes :mad2:
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Totally agree! I was scared to death to ride in the rain everyone told me just avoid the paint and the outside lane and you'll be fine... I looked the street in front of us with the lanes separated with paint and down to the 4 way stop with the cross walk made out in paint and thought how on earth do I avoid the paint? Ride on the side walk?
 
blank canvas said:
Totally agree! I was scared to death to ride in the rain everyone told me just avoid the paint and the outside lane and you'll be fine... I looked the street in front of us with the lanes separated with paint and down to the 4 way stop with the cross walk made out in paint and thought how on earth do I avoid the paint? Ride on the side walk?
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at 4-ways stop intersection... you stop before the lane. then creep forward. look and look and look. keep creeping forward past the lanes. then go on before your feet touches the lane.

it's ok to creep forward when your front tire is touching the crosswalk lane but just make sure you're ready to go before your feet touches the lane cuz it's slippery as hell for your boots if you stop.

I almost fell down a few times :roll:
 
I guess I should have mentioned that's was way back when I first started riding, I've since mastered the rain and even rode in the snow (that sucked, females require heat lamps lol) but definitely great advice :D
 
blank canvas said:
I guess I should have mentioned that's was way back when I first started riding, I've since mastered the rain and even rode in the snow (that sucked, females require heat lamps lol) but definitely great advice :D
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oh oops! :Oops:
 
blank canvas said:
No, no great advice! Wish they would gave put it like that, my first ride in the rain would have been a lot less nerve wracking!
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btw - you're braver than me for riding in snow. I'm still too chicken-shit to ride in any amount of snow :Oops:

The thought of landing on my leg to hold it up with the weight of bike falling down is so.... ugly... it's a reflex I get from many years of bicycle
 
Jiro said:
btw - you're braver than me for riding in snow. I'm still too chicken-shit to ride in any amount of snow :Oops:

The thought of landing on my leg to hold it up with the weight of bike falling down is so.... ugly... it's a reflex I get from many years of bicycle
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whew glad I learned how to ride a bicycle years after a motorcycle... but I did ride my first bicycle last year and I see what your saying.
There are only 2 good things about riding in the snow, first it was the toys for tots ride, second your too cold to really think about all the what if's:laugh2:
 
Jiro said:
regardless of what tires your bike has - nothing can beat the slipperiness of those darn painted lanes :mad2:
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Concur! I recently slipped a little around a corner on the wide white lines and it was completely dry. :eek3:

Yesterday I ordered the Monster 24 watt 1500 lumen lights. Jiro, thank you for the tip and also the discount. :D
 
This morning I rode to Columbia, SC (85 miles one way). The weather was cold, about 43. It was another PGR funeral flag line and escort. Sgt Lashawn Evans, age 24.

He died in Bagdad Province, Iraq on 15 Feb in a non-combat related incident. His wife PFC Florinda Evans is also serving in Iraq. His older brother Jamel is serving in Afghanistan.

Our flag line was assembled on the flight line. His casket arrived at the airport via charter jet at 9:30. His wife, their young daughter and his brother were already there with their family and friends. It was very sad. He was one week from arriving safely home from his second tour of duty.

We (about 20-25) remounted and rode behind the hearse through the city to the funeral home via police escort. The rumble was noticeable as I saw people along the way stop to watch the procession.

As hard as it was to watch and participate, I am glad I decided last night to go.

The ride back home was warmer, low 70's.

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14086891
 
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RIP Sgt Evans. Thank you for your service.

TinCan: thanks for helping out and posting this. I would like to meet you one day.
 
blank canvas said:
Totally agree! I was scared to death to ride in the rain everyone told me just avoid the paint and the outside lane and you'll be fine... I looked the street in front of us with the lanes separated with paint and down to the 4 way stop with the cross walk made out in paint and thought how on earth do I avoid the paint? Ride on the side walk?
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Maybe put spikes on tire :rofl:

Catty
 
TinCanSailor said:
Concur! I recently slipped a little around a corner on the wide white lines and it was completely dry. :eek3:

Yesterday I ordered the Monster 24 watt 1500 lumen lights. Jiro, thank you for the tip and also the discount. :D
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me too! it's on the way in mail! *twiddling thumbs*
 
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