Just sick and thinking

Zapkin · 11-13-2023, 11:15 PM

Well since moving down here near my grandchildren it has become apparent that the little snot-nosed kids are going to make me sick. You see I'm 51 years old now and I have abused my body severely but I was blessed with good genes which is one of the injustices of the world but I'm not going to complain anyway tomorrow it's going to be warm and I'm missing a spoke and something does not feel right but I'm going to ride I'm not going to go far I'm going to ride and I suggest that if you have the opportunity you ride as well good night my friends

Bikenut · 11-13-2023, 11:34 PM

I never miss an opportunity to ride... although at 75 my limits have changed from when I was in my 20's to 40's. Used to be in the winter I'd ride the 35 miles to work as long as there was less than half an inch of snow on the roads. Now anything under 55 degrees is too cold. But I are wary of riding when sick because of the slower reflexes, the lesser focus, and it's hard to see with snot on the face shield.

buzz · 11-16-2023, 08:01 AM

I hear you bikenut, me too. Will be riding today,and until it get below 45 degees. Love my bike just getting to old,Thinking a side by side is next,had one a china made one and it was nothing but problems. Thinkinking Can Am,but so much money.

McQueen216 · 11-16-2023, 10:20 AM

42 degrees this morning. Too dark to see if it’s been raining overnight - $2 says it has. But my morning is free so I’m going to go have coffee with another Triumph buddy before getting to setting up that new work bench and avoiding phone calls.

**cheesy** · 11-16-2023, 10:37 AM

It was really nice yesterday, so out I went. I think I will start the winter prep on the Ural this afternoon; muffs, remove the sidecar windshield and fit the tonneau, break out the winter helmet.

Do©Hawk · 11-16-2023, 01:08 PM

I've been riding to work all week. Temps in the mid 20's on my way in, mid 40's - 60 for the ride home. Good thing it's a short ride.

Just like skateboarding, to hell with a riding season, I'll ride when I want! Just gotta layer up.

Thumper · 11-16-2023, 02:30 PM

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Just like skateboarding, to hell with a riding season, I'll ride when I want! Just gotta layer up.

Yup. And, I have a pair of full mitten padded sparring gloves that abolutely isolate my fingers from oncoming cold air. No kidding.

They look stupid, but I have gotten big nods at intersections from drivers in the next car. I use to use them for the gates when I did downhill slalom, decades ago for cryin out loud!

**cheesy** · 11-16-2023, 02:41 PM

Zapkin · 11-29-2023, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

That thing is so cool!!!

dirtbkr188 · 11-16-2023, 06:30 PM

Hmmm, kind of reminds me of...

bigdano711 · 11-16-2023, 11:12 PM

That's why God made heated gloves...and socks...and vests...etc.

https://www.amazon.com/LUWATT-Rechar...d_i=B07YYNJ4JQ

Do©Hawk · 11-16-2023, 11:25 PM

I'm using these when it's cold. Tough to beat for $10. They're stupid warm.

MADBIKE Motorcycle Motocross Waterproof Gloves for Winter Touchscreen Gauntlet (Black, XL) https://a.co/d/cfNKYoU

bigdano711 · 11-17-2023, 08:27 AM

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I'm using these when it's cold. Tough to beat for $10. They're stupid warm.

MADBIKE Motorcycle Motocross Waterproof Gloves for Winter Touchscreen Gauntlet (Black, XL) https://a.co/d/cfNKYoU

That link to me to "superoffersDOTcom". wtf?

Do©Hawk · 11-17-2023, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdano711

That link to me to "superoffersDOTcom". wtf?

I dunno what happened there. Trying to fix it.

Thumper · 11-17-2023, 10:50 AM

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I'm using these when it's cold. Tough to beat for $10. They're stupid warm.

MADBIKE Motorcycle Motocross Waterproof Gloves for Winter Touchscreen Gauntlet (Black, XL) https://a.co/d/cfNKYoU

I searched the description and found them. They look OK, but I will stick with my goofy sparring gloves. When that's not enough I park it!

11-13-2023, 11:15 PM	#1
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 745	Just sick and thinking Well since moving down here near my grandchildren it has become apparent that the little snot-nosed kids are going to make me sick. You see I'm 51 years old now and I have abused my body severely but I was blessed with good genes which is one of the injustices of the world but I'm not going to complain anyway tomorrow it's going to be warm and I'm missing a spoke and something does not feel right but I'm going to ride I'm not going to go far I'm going to ride and I suggest that if you have the opportunity you ride as well good night my friends __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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11-16-2023, 10:20 AM	#4
McQueen216 Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 231	42 degrees this morning. Too dark to see if it’s been raining overnight - $2 says it has. But my morning is free so I’m going to go have coffee with another Triumph buddy before getting to setting up that new work bench and avoiding phone calls. __________________ SYM Wolf Classic 150 - SOLD Triumph T100 SE RE Scram411 - SOLD Honda CB350 Honda CL450 Tyrion the Pit Bike KTM 890 Adventure S
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11-16-2023, 10:37 AM	#5
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,988	It was really nice yesterday, so out I went. I think I will start the winter prep on the Ural this afternoon; muffs, remove the sidecar windshield and fit the tonneau, break out the winter helmet. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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11-16-2023, 01:08 PM	#6
Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 310	I've been riding to work all week. Temps in the mid 20's on my way in, mid 40's - 60 for the ride home. Good thing it's a short ride. Just like skateboarding, to hell with a riding season, I'll ride when I want! Just gotta layer up. __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / 428 x-ring chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Custom cutting board skid plate * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far)
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11-16-2023, 02:41 PM	#8
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,988	__________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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11-13-2023, 11:34 PM	#2
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 180	I never miss an opportunity to ride... although at 75 my limits have changed from when I was in my 20's to 40's. Used to be in the winter I'd ride the 35 miles to work as long as there was less than half an inch of snow on the roads. Now anything under 55 degrees is too cold. But I are wary of riding when sick because of the slower reflexes, the lesser focus, and it's hard to see with snot on the face shield.
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11-16-2023, 08:01 AM	#3
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 955	I hear you bikenut, me too. Will be riding today,and until it get below 45 degees. Love my bike just getting to old,Thinking a side by side is next,had one a china made one and it was nothing but problems. Thinkinking Can Am,but so much money.
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11-16-2023, 06:30 PM	#10
dirtbkr188 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 577	Hmmm, kind of reminds me of...
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11-16-2023, 11:12 PM	#11
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 623	That's why God made heated gloves...and socks...and vests...etc. https://www.amazon.com/LUWATT-Rechar...d_i=B07YYNJ4JQ Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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11-16-2023, 11:25 PM	#12
Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 310	I'm using these when it's cold. Tough to beat for $10. They're stupid warm. MADBIKE Motorcycle Motocross Waterproof Gloves for Winter Touchscreen Gauntlet (Black, XL) https://a.co/d/cfNKYoU __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / 428 x-ring chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Custom cutting board skid plate * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far)
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