Cruzergirl's First ride of 2010

[Cruzergirl]

Seems to be an epidemic of these. :lol:

For some reason I scheduled my bike to be worked on all day today and had to get it to the shop early so that I can have it back by the time I have to go home.

The ride each way is about 26 miles (garage to parking lot).

Gear:
Icon, full face helmet
buff head cover
XPert leather jacket with liner
First Gear XPG Glacier gloves
silky long underwear
Draggin Jeans
Olympia riding pants w/liner
Smartwool hunting socks
leather lace up (Harley) boots

The temperature at the garage this morning (at 7:00am) was 30 degrees. So I let the bike warm up for about 5 minutes before taking off.

The one thing I did NOT expect was to feel like the Michelin Man I was so bundled up! After a few tries I realized that with some effort I COULD move my legs to a bent position to put my feet on the floor boards :lol

My hands were toastie, my whole body was very comfortable...right up until about mile 8. I know this because there is a critical turn at mile 8 onto another road where I have to actually use my hands to change gears, brake...etc.

The fastest I went was about 50 mph but to me it felt like 120 for how cold my fingers were. Then I realized that I still had about 18 miles to go.

Arriving at my destination (the Victory Dealer) 20 minutes later I swear I would have committed a crime to crawl in the back of the police cruiser that was parked at the corner, in the parking lot, just to get warm. I didn't realize how cold my hands actually were until they started to warm up and hurt like a mother f*'er! :lol:

I've got some pictures on my camera that I'll post when I get home later tonight. Maybe you'll be able to see how cold I am, maybe not. I just know... I get to do it again this afternoon. :rockout:

[Trip]

Its amazing how big the seams in your gloves seem to get at 30 degrees. :lol:

[tommymac]

Its amazing how big the seams in your gloves seem to get at 30 degrees. :lol:

Oh yeah, or the little opening in the top of your jacket by your neck

[Sixxxxer]

Sixxxxer's First ride wont be until March for 2010...But Congrats on getting out there!!!

[tommymac]

Sixxxxer's First ride wont be until March for 2010...But Congrats on getting out there!!!

I may get out thurs if I am not too busy, going up to 45 so I can break out the perforated jacket :lol:

[Sixxxxer]

I work Thursday...Plus i need new tires and an oil change.

[Cruzergirl]

Its amazing how big the seams in your gloves seem to get at 30 degrees. :lol:

I really think these gloves were meant to wear with heated grips. Really.

Oh yeah, or the little opening in the top of your jacket by your neck

:lol: The buff did surprising well considering how thin it is.

[Cruzergirl]

I'll just describe in order (I'm new at this photo attach crap so bear with me)

The first picture: Just arrived at the shop. F F Freezing cold but happy to be alive! :lol:

2. Old pipes, old license plate holder

3. Old license plate holder

4. New pipes, license plate holder

5. New Tach/Speedo combo

Very much power added! It was a GREAT ride home.

I don't need no stinking sportbike! :gary:

[ericr]

Good lookin bike! Love the new pipes :dthumb:

[racedoll]

Looks great :dthumb:

[Trip]

nice bike.

[njchopper87]

Those pipes look bad ass on that bike.

[Gas Man]

What pipes are those? Look very similar to V&H BR but look a bit long.

Nice mods.

[Cruzergirl]

nice bike.

For a cruiser. :lol:

[marko138]

Sixxxxer's First ride wont be until March for 2010...But Congrats on getting out there!!!
Same here.

[Cruzergirl]

What pipes are those? Look very similar to V&H BR but look a bit long.

Nice mods.


Victory and Thanks!

[the chi]

:lol: Good job! Reminds me of a trip a buddy and I made at night, down I 10 in February to a Bike Night in P'cola from FWB. The cop didnt even bother to pull us over it was so damn cold!

[MissHell]

Very nice! :)

And for the record, you are nuts to ride in those temps! :tremble: :lol

[Cruzergirl]

And for the record, you are nuts to ride in those temps! :tremble: :lol

Those were my sentiments exactly about 8 miles into the trip.

[copperheadresort]

I'm glad you got home with all your toes - and I friggin love the new license plate - that other thing was HIDIOUSSSSS!

HB

[Gas Man]

So its an oem victory exhaust? Wierd. Did they hv to reflash the ecm or tune it in some other fashion?

The lay down plate mod is a very common mod for cruisers.

What did the dealer charge for labor on tt stuff? Just curious. I do tt stuff ALL THE TIME. If u were close I would say next time just bring it by.

[Amber Lamps]

So its an oem victory exhaust? Wierd. Did they hv to reflash the ecm or tune it in some other fashion?

The lay down plate mod is a very common mod for cruisers.

What did the dealer charge for labor on tt stuff? Just curious. I do tt stuff ALL THE TIME. If u were close I would say next time just bring it by.

I was wondering that too... Normally, exhausts and plate mods are very easy and can be done by most anyone with a decent set of wrenches and sockets.

[Cruzergirl]

I was wondering that too... Normally, exhausts and plate mods are very easy and can be done by most anyone with a decent set of wrenches and sockets.


Yeah, the plate mod would have been easy but they didn't charge me labor since I was getting other stuff done.

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I don't actually LIKE working on my bike...:scared:

With the exception of oil changes, someone else can do the work, thank you very much. :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

Yeah, the plate mod would have been easy but they didn't charge me labor since I was getting other stuff done.

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I don't actually LIKE working on my bike...:scared:

With the exception of oil changes, someone else can do the work, thank you very much. :lol:

Hey, that's cool with me! When I worked for Overhead Door, I loved folks like that! I've literally collected $80 to change the light bulb in their garage door opener or put a battery in their remotes. Cha-ching! Thank you very much!

[Cruzergirl]

Thank you very much!


Your Welcome.

:) As long as I can afford it, that's how its going to be! :)




Oh, and just so that there is no question... I CAN change my own light bulbs. I promise you. :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

Your Welcome.

:) As long as I can afford it, that's how its going to be! :)




Oh, and just so that there is no question... I CAN change my own light bulbs. I promise you. :lol:

Well, if not I'm sure that we can work something out....


brown chicken, brown cow!!!!

[Cutty72]

Nice ride.

Sixxxxer's First ride wont be until March for 2010...But Congrats on getting out there!!!

I'm thinking closer to August...

[Gas Man]

I was wondering that too... Normally, exhausts and plate mods are very easy and can be done by most anyone with a decent set of wrenches and sockets.
yeah but I'lll do about anything to a bike mechanically

[Rider]

Very nice bike but the front and rear fenders are a little big.

[Cruzergirl]

Very nice bike but the front and rear fenders are a little big.


:lol: Those are part of what attracted me to the bike in the first place! :lol: