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I went for a ride today and again remembered the reasons I bought the Nomad. I am a Wisconsin native and 20 years ago I came to Texas to attend college and have been here ever since. Now that I have the bike, I truly enjoy living in a state where the term "winterizing" is a foreign term.
Sorry to my Northern brothers & sisters, but I can't help it.
mercianbike
12-29-2007, 07:24 PM
Got 115 in today in Northern Virginia and across the border into West Virginia. Stoled a day from Old Man Winter. But that will change tomorrow with rain & sleet just in time for the Redskin/Cowboys football game. Go Cowboys!!!
coacha
12-29-2007, 09:50 PM
Great to hear others can get out. I got in about 40 miles this morning, just a little ride in the sun here in Florida.
Was a bit chilly this morning, sure was glad to have the new leathers. Made a run with dear Daughter from Pasadena to Brazoria about 10 this morning. If not for my ice-box hands it would have been perfect. Was a bit warmer on the afternoon return trip. All totalled about 150 miles there abouts.
Idaho
12-29-2007, 10:38 PM
Glad to hear that you were able to get out an ride. I have had my Bronco's hubs locked since mid November just to get out of my driveway. Not MC weather. Winter Storm Warning here with a Blizzard warning up just 20 miles north of here. At least I can tie flies to pass the winter.
I put in about 40 miles today. The weather was great. I just had other things to do until late afternoon. It was great to get out.
cactusjack
12-30-2007, 02:07 AM
I rode about 100 miles today, couldn't go too far from home since I am on call for work this weekend. Temps were in the high 50's-low 60's.
burkazoid
12-30-2007, 08:53 PM
It warmed up here in the Brazos Valley quite nicely today. I polished up the chrome, and took a "quick" ride that wound up taking a couple of hours. Altogether it was 120+ miles. I'm working up to 180+ at a time; both of my parents live about that distance away, one in Overton (East Texas), and the other in Mesquite.
I hit about 77 - 80 most of the drive, and it went by too quickly. I can't wait for the spring to take much longer rides, especially before the rains come.
Jon, I grew up in East Texas, and even lived in Tyler for a couple of years before moving to Bryan/College Station. I graduated from UT Tyler in Dec 1999 (I went back to school in my late twenties). I'm looking to ride up to East Texas, but probably not before winter is over.
tylerai
12-30-2007, 09:32 PM
Burk, you should let us know when you get ready to come back to Tyler. The local Blue Knights and Special Guest Trip had a nice ride of about 100 miles today.
http://pages.suddenlink.net/tylerai/txbk34/ride12302007.jpg
From the Left: Charles, Trip, Chuck, Cowboy, Privateer, and Coon.
Cool pic guys...nice seeing what people look like from this site!
That picture come from the "suspects do the darndest things" cam on a patrol car? When Trip rides with a posse, he don't mess around.
joesnomad
12-31-2007, 01:44 AM
I fired up the heater in my garage and cleaned up the bike and polished it today will wax it some other time. Winter sucks and it snowing right now, cant wait for spring.
I went for a ride today and again remembered the reasons I bought the Nomad. I am a Wisconsin native and 20 years ago I came to Texas to attend college and have been here ever since. Now that I have the bike, I truly enjoy living in a state where the term "winterizing" is a foreign term.
Sorry to my Northern brothers & sisters, but I can't help it.
Let me know next time you're going somewhere, jon.....
It warmed up here in the Brazos Valley quite nicely today. I polished up the chrome, and took a "quick" ride that wound up taking a couple of hours. Altogether it was 120+ miles. I'm working up to 180+ at a time; both of my parents live about that distance away, one in Overton (East Texas), and the other in Mesquite.
I hit about 77 - 80 most of the drive, and it went by too quickly. I can't wait for the spring to take much longer rides, especially before the rains come.
Jon, I grew up in East Texas, and even lived in Tyler for a couple of years before moving to Bryan/College Station. I graduated from UT Tyler in Dec 1999 (I went back to school in my late twenties). I'm looking to ride up to East Texas, but probably not before winter is over.
Ah....graduated from UT Tyler myself, Burk.....I graduated with a Master's in 1997, so I may recognize you when I see you....LOL.
That picture come from the "suspects do the darndest things" cam on a patrol car? When Trip rides with a posse, he don't mess around.
Posse is right, lw.....we were stakin' out Mexican food restaurants all day....LOL.
flightdoc
12-31-2007, 04:06 PM
We, in the Northeast have set the all time record for snow fall in Dec. so I guess you all know what I'm NOT doing.
naugaman
12-31-2007, 06:28 PM
I put on close to 500 miles on Wednesday the 26th. Then on Saturday, another 250 miles. With little 60 mile trips on Thursday and Friday. It was great riding in the Phoenix area. Wednesday we rode out to Yuma. They were picking lettuce it was so nice.
burkazoid
12-31-2007, 07:15 PM
Ah....graduated from UT Tyler myself, Burk.....I graduated with a Master's in 1997, so I may recognize you when I see you....LOL.
Trip, my degree is in Computer Science. My last year at UTT was the first year they let freshmen in. Totally ruined it for me; I liked the MW, TTH classes, with Friday off. I thought I remembered reading somewhere (maybe on the forum) that you have a computer science degree as well?
BTW, I got out on another ride today. Went the same route, but took the old lady this time. I passed a group of about thirty sport bikes that were out together, so everyone seemed to be taking advantage of the weather. I've got to go back to work on Wednesday, so I'm trying to do so myself.
Wednesday we rode out to Yuma.
I was born in Yuma and then my folks moved up to Seattle when I was a few weeks old. Never been back since but I would like to make my way back someday and check things out.
naugaman
12-31-2007, 07:44 PM
[quote:luvxmvyq] Wednesday we rode out to Yuma.
I was born in Yuma and then my folks moved up to Seattle when I was a few weeks old. Never been back since but I would like to make my way back someday and check things out.[/quote:luvxmvyq]
First time I have been there. It is a busy place.
burkazoid
12-31-2007, 07:44 PM
Burk, you should let us know when you get ready to come back to Tyler. The local Blue Knights and Special Guest Trip had a nice ride of about 100 miles today.
Absolutely, especially now that I know you guys are cops! I can't imagine a better crew to ride with.
[quote:uzb0u7pw]Ah....graduated from UT Tyler myself, Burk.....I graduated with a Master's in 1997, so I may recognize you when I see you....LOL.
Trip, my degree is in Computer Science. My last year at UTT was the first year they let freshmen in. Totally ruined it for me; I liked the MW, TTH classes, with Friday off. I thought I remembered reading somewhere (maybe on the forum) that you have a computer science degree as well?[/quote:uzb0u7pw]
You're mighty close...mine's in Industrial Technology......a high blend of computer and business management courses. Finished my Bachelor's in Ind Technology in 1991, then I went back three years later and finished my Master's in 1997. That whole time, I took all the courses at night. Worked all week, then went to school four to five nights a week.
I wouldn't wish that schedule on my worst enemies, but it's the only way I could work, feed a family of five and get my education too.
jussmatt
01-01-2008, 12:09 AM
Put in 100+ today myself.... a bit chilly this morning, but this afternoon was PERFECT!!! I do hate the fog though!!!
Trip.... Have ya tried El Charro's on the loop? Good Mexican food as well as a Great Chicken Fried Steak!!
oldbiker
01-02-2008, 05:54 PM
BIG DEAL. I drank a quart of Jack Daniels, made love to seven different women, jogged five miles and outran a Nomad on a Mo Ped.............. In my Dreams. It was 17 degrees this morning, the only thing I rode was my recliner.
BIG DEAL. I drank a quart of Jack Daniels, made love to seven different women, jogged five miles and outran a Nomad on a Mo Ped..............
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