Official Spring March 20th - Page 2

**scion0** · 03-07-2009, 12:48 AM

Having fun here. Looks like rain is in the forecast for the weekend though.

**glwilson** · 03-07-2009, 06:47 AM

Hey Mike... where have you been hiding-out?

Glad to see you posting again.

phenrichs · 03-12-2009, 07:56 PM

I thought he said something awhile back about having to work and would out of touch for a bit. It has been quiet without him.

**glwilson** · 03-12-2009, 08:00 PM

I think I made him mad or something.

**glwilson** · 03-15-2009, 04:11 PM

5-days before official "spring". The weather up here is great today -- somewhere around 63 degrees. I took both bikes out from under their covers and started them. Both started perfectly without having had a battery-tender on them at all during the winter months. Dusted them off; and let them run for a half hour or so.

Rode both around the neighborhood for just a few minutes to check for anything out of the ordinary. Thankfully there wasn't anything apparently wrong.

I will be changing the oil and then cleaning and polishing them. I am ordering some PhatII risers. I am convinced they will help give me a more comforable ride. I'll need the 3-inch pullback they claim I'll get with them. (I didn't buy Chuckster's since his pullback isn't near as far. Sorry Chuck.)

Will also be ordering a couple fender-trim items; and the Powerplus outlet and GPS mount. Should have these here and installed within a week. That will be all I will buy for my Nomad; I like keeping it as stock as possible -- don't know why -- just do.

Then let the riding begin for this season -- weather permitting of course.

ponch · 03-28-2009, 08:42 AM

Someone forgot to tell mother nature. It's snowing here.

pirate · 03-28-2009, 03:11 PM

Yep, still cold here too. Haven't had the Nomad out yet because of the snowy streets. At least it's not flooding here like it is over in Fargo. I feel so badly for those people. Sounds like the levies are holding so far; hope it continues.

ponch · 03-28-2009, 04:11 PM

We've had good weather already, so the snow is a setback, although nothing is sticking.

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Originally Posted by prairie cruiser

Yep, still cold here too. Haven't had the Nomad out yet because of the snowy streets. At least it's not flooding here like it is over in Fargo. I feel so badly for those people. Sounds like the levies are holding so far; hope it continues.

baddad · 03-29-2009, 09:07 AM

NOT GOOD!! Woke up to 3+ inches of snow..... The only good thing is that the temp is going to get warm enough this week to melt it. Meanwhile time to go shovel.

03-07-2009, 12:48 AM	#16
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Official Spring March 20th Having fun here. Looks like rain is in the forecast for the weekend though. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-07-2009, 06:47 AM	#17
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Official Spring March 20th Hey Mike... where have you been hiding-out? Glad to see you posting again. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#18
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Official Spring March 20th I thought he said something awhile back about having to work and would out of touch for a bit. It has been quiet without him.
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03-12-2009, 08:00 PM	#19
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Official Spring March 20th I think I made him mad or something. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-15-2009, 04:11 PM	#20
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Official Spring March 20th 5-days before official "spring". The weather up here is great today -- somewhere around 63 degrees. I took both bikes out from under their covers and started them. Both started perfectly without having had a battery-tender on them at all during the winter months. Dusted them off; and let them run for a half hour or so. Rode both around the neighborhood for just a few minutes to check for anything out of the ordinary. Thankfully there wasn't anything apparently wrong. I will be changing the oil and then cleaning and polishing them. I am ordering some PhatII risers. I am convinced they will help give me a more comforable ride. I'll need the 3-inch pullback they claim I'll get with them. (I didn't buy Chuckster's since his pullback isn't near as far. Sorry Chuck.) Will also be ordering a couple fender-trim items; and the Powerplus outlet and GPS mount. Should have these here and installed within a week. That will be all I will buy for my Nomad; I like keeping it as stock as possible -- don't know why -- just do. Then let the riding begin for this season -- weather permitting of course. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-28-2009, 08:42 AM	#21
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Official Spring March 20th Someone forgot to tell mother nature. It's snowing here. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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03-28-2009, 03:11 PM	#22
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Official Spring March 20th Yep, still cold here too. Haven't had the Nomad out yet because of the snowy streets. At least it's not flooding here like it is over in Fargo. I feel so badly for those people. Sounds like the levies are holding so far; hope it continues.
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03-29-2009, 09:07 AM	#24
baddad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 53	Official Spring March 20th NOT GOOD!! Woke up to 3+ inches of snow..... The only good thing is that the temp is going to get warm enough this week to melt it. Meanwhile time to go shovel.
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